Redskins QB Keenum surprised by depth chart

Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum takes pride in his ability to read a defense. As for reading a depth chart, Keenum is not nearly as interested.

The 31-year-old signal-caller was not aware that he had been listed as the Redskins' No. 2 quarterback behind Colt McCoy until a reporter told him Monday.

"I didn't know," said Keenum, who started 30 games over the past two seasons with the Denver Broncos and Minnesota Vikings. "It's news to me. Whatever reps I'm getting, I'm getting ready to play. That's hands-down what I'm doing. (The depth chart) is for you guys to talk about. I'm not going to change what I do and how I approach each day."

Redskins coach Jay Gruden downplayed the depth chart, which includes rookie Dwayne Haskins as the third-stringer behind McCoy and Keenum. He wants to see how training camp unfolds and how each quarterback fares in preseason action.

"Yeah, it's early, and I was forced to make it," Gruden told reporters. "I wouldn't have made a depth chart right now; there's no reason to, it's silly. It's words on a piece of paper, names on a piece of paper, and an order that means nothing at this point."

McCoy, 32, has thrown for 29 touchdowns and 26 interceptions in his career. He owns a career passer rating of 78.9.

Keenum has thrown for 64 touchdowns and 42 interceptions and has an 84.5 career passer rating.

--Field Level Media