McNabb had his best day of training camp after a couple tough outings. McNabb was more accurate, hitting guys in stride and throwing in rhythm. It’s the life of a quarterback adjusting to a new offense. Maybe his best throw was a wheel route down the right sideline, just over safety LaRon Landry. He also had a nice backside toss to Santana Moss after a bootleg. McNabb’s best trait is making plays after things break down. It’s hard to always do that in practice.

Player of note

OLB Andre Carter

He was listed as the starting left outside linebacker on the depth chart released Monday. That wasn’t a surprise considering Carter had started to work more with the first unit and was with them exclusively Monday. Carter had a good day rushing the passer, beating Stephon Heyer a couple times around the end. But he was much more noticeable as a pass rusher last summer while playing end. There, he could beat lineman with his first step. That’s harder to do from linebacker.

News & notes

» The Redskins’ depth chart, released Monday, revealed a couple interesting tidbits. For openers, Willie Parker is listed as the No. 4 running back, one spot behind Ryan Torain, who has started one NFL game. But Torain has done a nice job on his cutbacks, and Parker’s inability to help much on third downs also could play a role. Also, Parker has been limited in practice of late as coach Mike Shanahan continues to make sure veterans are rested. And both Malcolm Kelly and Devin Thomas are listed as third-team receivers. That’s not a surprise considering Kelly (hamstring) is still out and Thomas has been working with the No. 3s the past several days. Thomas is the No. 1 kick returner, though that is far from settled.

» Kelly and right tackle Jammal Brown (hip) both did not practice Monday. Kelly did some light jogging as his teammates practiced but does not appear close to returning. Shanahan said he would not play Friday if he doesn’t practice Tuesday or Wednesday.

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