Quarterback Dwayne Haskins hands the ball off. (Photo by Jake Russell)

By Jake Russell

The Redskins are back for a new season, rolling out a more youthful, refurbished version of their 2018 selves. Seemingly gone are high expectations, replaced by cautious optimism for a future now rooted in young, untested talent.

As with recent years, the new edition of the 87-year-old franchise was met with little fanfare during its first two days of training camp in Richmond. Perhaps the quiet and lack of lofty projections are just what is needed for the young core to gel.

The team begins its preseason slate in less than two weeks. Here’s a breakdown of their four exhibition games:

Thursday, August 8, 7:30 p.m. — @ Cleveland Browns
Thursday, August 15, 7:30 p.m. — vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Thursday, August 22, 7:30 p.m. — @ Atlanta Falcons
Thursday, August 29, 7:30 p.m. — vs. Baltimore Ravens

In the meantime, enjoy the sights of the first two training camp practices of the 2019 season.

DAY 1 PRACTICE — JULY 25, 2019

Montez Sweat practices a drill. (Photo by Jake Russell)

The Redskins huddle up. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Redskins rookie wide receiver Kelvin Harmon. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Redskins rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins at the line of scrimmage. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Running backs Derrius Guice and Adrian Peterson practice a drill together. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Redskins rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Redskins quarterback Josh Woodrum. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Quarterback Dwayne Haskins hands the ball off. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins hands the ball off to running back Derrius Guice. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Paul Richardson runs a play. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Running back Derrius Guice. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Redskins cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Wide receiver Paul Richardson talks shop with Cam Sims. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Linebacker Ryan Anderson tries to get past offensive tackle Blake Hance. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Safety Landon Collins laments his tipped pass that was caught by tight end Vernon Davis. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Tight end Jordan Reed runs past safety Montae Nicholson. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Wide receiver Robert Davis runs past safety Deshazor Everett. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Cornerback Josh Norman and wide receiver Kelvin Harmon work on drills after practice. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Josh Norman enjoys his post-practice stretches. (Photo by Jake Russell)

DAY 2 PRACTICE — JULY 26, 2019

Redskins head coach Jay Gruden acknowledges the fans. (Photo by Terri Russell)

Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan works with the hurdles. (Photo by Terri Russell)

Redskins safety Landon Collins waves to the fans. (Photo by Terri Russell)

Redskins safety Landon Collins. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Ryan Kerrigan at the beginning of Friday’s practice. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Running back Chris Thompson runs through a pad during a drill. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Running back Derrius Guice runs a drill. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Quarterback Dwayne Haskins hands the ball off to Derrius Guice. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Defensive lineman Jonathan Allen works on a drill against center Casey Dunn. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Defensive lineman Daron Payne matches up against offensive lineman Ereck Flowers. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Quarterback Colt McCoy calls a play at the line of scrimmage. (Photo by Jake Russell)

Wide receiver Robert Davis works against safety Adonis Alexander. (Photo by Jake Russell)