Philip Hughes· Aug 11, 2026
After another strong padless practice, Hughes says rookie edge defender Joshua Josephs has done enough to earn a place in Washington's edge rotation this season.
“Josephs has been coming on strong as of late, and Tuesday offered up even more evidence that he will be involved somewhere in the edge rotation this season.”
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Joshua Josephs — “will be involved somewhere in the edge rotation this season”
“Josephs has been coming on strong as of late, and Tuesday offered up even more evidence that he will be involved somewhere in the edge rotation this season.”
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