Washington Redskins rookie linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton is battling for a roster spot among a competitive group at inside linebacker. In Thursday’s preseason finale and , Hamilton got off to a rough start.
Hamilton found himself one-on-one and in perfect situation to make a pure wrap up tackle on a second down run on the opening drive. However, Hamilton whiffed on the tackle as Ravens rookie linebacker De’Lance Turner made a move to get by him.
Shaun Dion Hamilton is in a tough fight for a roster spot at ILB. Can't afford to miss tackles in the hole like this. pic.twitter.com/fJUfBs6bzM
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) August 30, 2018
Hamilton’s missed tackle proved costly as Turner cut up field afterwards for a 28-yard gain. Baltimore ultimately scored a touchdown on the 13-play, 81-yard drive. Turner’s run was the biggest gain of the drive.
Good thing is Hamilton bounced back as the game went on, collecting four tackles in the first half, including a huge third down stuff to force a punt.
This is better by Shaun Dion Hamilton. RG either missed his assignment or doesn't peel off quick enough to pick him up, but Hamilton bursts through the line and makes the tackle for a loss on 3rd and short. pic.twitter.com/IsL5CtntJD
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) August 31, 2018
Hamilton had great play recognition and shot through the gap past a slow-stepping right guard to bring down the running back.
