Jake Russell The Redskins have done it again. This time, it’s record setting. Never shy from attempting to catch the big fish in the ocean known as NFL free agency, the Redskins have essentially caught the whale shark of this year’s talent pool. The team doled out a 7-year, $100 million contract to former Tennessee Titans defensive … Read more
On Friday the Redskins announced the release of nine-year veteran linebacker Marcus Washington. Washington joined the Redskins in 2004 and instantly became a fan favorite and locker room prescence with his infectious smile and neverending energy on the field. Washington had instant success with the Redskins, earning a Pro Bowl bid in his first season … Read more
On Friday the Redskins announced they had re-signed long snapper Ethan Albright, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent. Albright has been the model of consistency since his arrival in Washington in 2001. Known for his accuracy and speed on his snaps and solid blocking, he made his first appearance in the Pro … Read more
The Redskins have signed more special teams competition in the form of journeyman kicker Dave Rayner and Canadian Football League star kick returner Dominique Dorsey. Rayner was originally drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 2005 but had his most productive season with the Green Bay Packers in 2006, scoring 109 points. Dorsey won the CFL’s … Read more
The Redskins have signed Zac Atterberry to compete with current punter Ryan Plackemeier this offseason. The team also signed it’s second fullback of the offseason to compete for a reserve role behind Pro Bowler Mike Sellers, who was the only active fullback on the roster in 2008. Fullback Jonathan Evans joins the team as an … Read more
With the season officially over, the Redskins are now looking to build their 2009 roster for this summer’s training camp. The Redskins have elevated three players from the practice squad and signed one street free agent. Wide receiver Marques Hagans, a former Virginia Cavalier, offensive lineman Rueben Riley and defensive back Michael Grant were elevated … Read more
Redskins defensive end Andre Carter is returning to San Francisco’s Candlestick Park — the place he called his NFL home for his first five seasons — for the first time since 2005. Washington was eliminated from the play-offs last week by the Atlanta Falcons, bit Carter has plenty of motivation following the Redskins completion of … Read more
The Redskins placed defensive tackle Lorenzo Alexander on injured reserve with a hamstring injury he suffered against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday night. The Redskins signed linebacker Tyson Smith to fill his spot. Smith spent part of the 2006 season on the Redskins practice squad. For all updated roster moves, please visit our Redskins Transactions and Roster pages. … Read more
It’s official. The Redskins have now reached the lowest point of their season. A 20-13 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals last Sunday deflated almost any hope the team had of reaching the 2008 postseason. Many players and coaches continue to say that the team practices at a playoff-like pace and focus hard every week to … Read more
Only in the virtual world is there a “re-do” option. The Redskins are wishing that what they are experiencing is just a bad Madden 09 simulation. Unfortunately that is not the case. The Redskins lost their third consecutive game 24-10 on Sunday night. This time it was just up the road against the Baltimore Ravens, … Read more