The Redskins opened up their sixth training camp at Richmond’s Bon Secours Training Center on Thursday with tempered crowds and quiet confidence.

A disappointing 2017 plagued by injuries led to a 7-9 record and marked the fourth time in five seasons the team missed the playoffs. The team rebounded with a solid performance in free agency and the draft. Now that camp has started, the time has come to show whether those moves will pay off or not.

Washington begins its preseason schedule against the New England Patriots on Thursday, August 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy my photos from the first two days of the Redskins’ 2018 training camp.

DAY 1 AM PRACTICE – JULY 26, 2018

Wide receivers Paul Richardson, Trey Quinn and Cam Sims walk toward the sideline. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Cornerback Adonis Alexander works on a special teams drill. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Safety Quin Blanding looks on. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Offensive lineman Cameron Jefferson does his best Superman impression. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Cornerback Quinton Dunbar covers wide receiver Brian Quick. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Fullback Elijah Wellman works to run past safety Deshazor Everett. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Tight end Jordan Reed prepares to make the catch. (Photo by Jake Russell)

DAY 2 AM PRACTICE – JULY 27, 2018

Fullback Elijah Wellman works on a blocking sled. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Redskins helmets along the sideline. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Linebacker Martrell Spaight and tight end Manasseh Garner work on special teams drills. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Head coach Jay Gruden observes practice. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Quarterback Colt McCoy barks out a call at the line of scrimmage. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Quarterback Alex Smith makes a throw. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Running backs Derrius Guice and Rob Kelley strike up a conversation. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Tight end Vernon Davis looks the ball in. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Offensive linemen Trent Williams and Cameron Jefferson work on blocking drills. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Quarterback Alex Smith quenches his thirst. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Quarterback Alex Smith hands the ball off. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Redskins team president Bruce Allen looks on. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Defensive lineman Jonathan Allen and offensive lineman Isaiah Williams do battle. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Defensive lineman Ziggy Hood runs by offensive guard Brandon Scherff in a blocking drill. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Running back Samaje Perine runs up the sideline. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Defensive end Anthony Lanier makes a new friend. (Photo by Jake Russell)