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Jansen Benched For Stephon Heyer
Football Outsiders — Jansen Benched For Stephon Heyer In a decision that’s very surprising on the surface, the Redskins have decided to start undrafted second-year lineman Stephon Heyer at right tackle, which moves veteran Jon Jansen into a utility role along the line. Jansen’s never played guard, and signed a five-year extension last year before suffering a gruesome ankle injury. Jansen hasn’t looked great in the preseason but, well, it’s the preseason. Giving Heyer the job seems a little hasty. Heyer’s first matchup? Justin Tuck. Redskins fans should thank their lucky stars for Clinton Portis. ...

Heyer, not Jansen, will start on Thursday night
MVN RSS — It’s official. Stephon Heyer’s meteoric climb from Undrafted Rookie out of Maryland to starting Offensive Tackle in the NFL took nary a year.  Heyer has been named the starter for the Redskins on Thursday night vs. the rival and defending Super Bowl Champion Giants. An ankle injury to Jansen was a factor in the decision, but ultimately Jim Zorn just decided he could get the same or better production out of his second year man then from his tenth year veteran. Jansen, as a veteran tackle, will get the opportunity to become a ...

Redskin's Heyer Becomes Starter - Jansen to Reserve Role
The DC Sports Page — ... It appears that many fans were caught "off guard" as no one seemed to know there was a competition between Heyer and Jansen for the RT position. It didn't become known until the switch was made. Hopefully both players were aware of the possibilities heading into the pre-season Right Tackle. ...