Chris Cooley will play some fullback on Thursday night in Washington's preseason opener against Buffalo.
Cooley is the team's all-time leading receiver among tight ends.
Fullback Darrel Young has been sidelined by a strained left hamstring, giving Cooley the chance to show some versatility.
"As far as getting the blocks done, I've never had a problem getting the blocks done out of the backfield," Cooley said.
"Would you ever look at me as a punishing, Mike Sellers-, Darrel Young-type of blocker? No, but I'll get the block in the hole and I'm going to get my hat on the linebacker and the running backs always have a chance to make a cut."
Cooley To See Time At Fullback For Redskins