Carlos Rogers • 6 feet, 190 pounds

Rogers returned to practice Sunday, having missed a week because of a strained left calf. Rogers said he’s still uncertain about playing in Thursday’s preseason opener at Baltimore.

Rogers went through individual drills, but sat out the team portion in both the morning and afternoon sessions. At times he appeared to push off gingerly with his left leg.

“I feel pretty good,” Rogers said. “[But] right now I’m a little hesitant still.”

Justin Tryon • 5-foot-9, 183 pounds

The second-year corner has played better than last summer, when he was routinely beaten in preseason games. Tryon’s playing time came almost exclusively on special teams.

But, early in camp, he looks to be ahead of rookie Kevin Barnes for the No. 4 corner job.

Tryon worked on his techniques over the offseason. He also has a better understanding of the defense, which is why they now use him to cover in the slot as well.

“He has great explosion and great confidence,” secondary coach Jerry Gray said. “Right now he’s [playing] without thinking. That’s the only way you’ve got a chance to win. If you’re thinking, receivers will kill you in this league.”

Byron Westbrook • 5-foot-10, 198 pounds

After spending the past two seasons on the practice squad, Westbrook remains a longshot to land a spot on the Redskins’ roster.

As it stands now, he’s at best the sixth cornerback, trailing Rogers, Tryon, DeAngelo Hall, Fred Smoot and rookie Kevin Barnes.

Westbrook will have to make a major impact during preseason games, or face a third straight season on the practice squad.

PLAYER OF NOTE

Hunter Smith • Punter

In Saturday’s intrasquad scrimmage, Smith punted six times before the live action began. Smith showed in one day how much better he is than last year’s punters. All six of his kicks went at least 49 yards, with two going more than 60. The hangtime was not great on all, but was still better than any of last season’s group.

QB WATCH

Todd Collins

The veteran quarterback will be interesting to watch in the preseason. He might have the toughest job of all the quarterbacks considering the depth issues along the offensive line. Last summer Collins looked sluggish in part because he received little protection and played with inexperienced receivers. That likely will be the case again this preseason. Collins has looked consistent early in camp. His arm strength has lessened, but he usually gets the ball out before the receiver breaks.