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Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

And we have some notable movement on that wonderful depth chart.

Posted at 5:07 PM ET, 08/16/2010
Willie Parker moves up the depth chart

There are a couple of interesting changes on the updated depth chart the Redskins released in advance of Saturday night's preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at FedEx Field.

Veteran running back Willie Parker, listed at the bottom of the first depth chart, moved to third string, ahead of young players Ryan Torain and Keiland Williams, who are tied at fourth string. Parker improved his standing for the game against the Baltimore Ravens despite sitting out the 42-17 victory over the Buffalo Bills because it was not his turn to work with the first-team offense.

Roydell Williams, formerly listed as a co-starter at X receiver, or split end, with Joey Galloway, is now fourth-string. Williams, out of the NFL since the 2008 season while struggling with injuries, is playing on special teams for the first time in an attempt to revive his career.

Despite muffing the opening kickoff return of the season, wideout Devin Thomas remained atop the depth chart at that position. Although Phillip Buchanon still is listed as the No. 1 punt returner, rookie Brandon Banks, who had a 77-yard touchdown against the Buffalo Bills, appears to be making a move for the top spot.

Well, seeing as the depth chart is for this game only, I wouldn't read too much into the RB list. Shanahan has made it clear he's gonna feature a different back in the first few games. I think Parker is gonna be a cut for sure, and Portis and LJ are the 1 and 2 with Torain making the roster and pushing LJ for the 2 spot. If we keep a 4th RB, I could see Williams being that guy.