Between now and the 2007 NFL Draft, THN will be taking a look at all of the NFL teams’ offseason needs. Up next is the team with the eighth overall pick in the draft, the Houston Texans. 2006 Results: 6-10, 4th in AFC South 2007 Projected Cap Status: $89,300,000 2006 Season Recap: Following the franchise’s … Read more
Washington Redskins veteran offensive tackle Todd Wade said Friday that he will explore the free agent market in search of a starting role. His return appears very unlikely, as building depth on the offensive line remains a priority for the Redskins. Wade, a seven year veteran out of Mississippi, acknowledges starting offensive tackle Jon Jansen’s … Read more
Betts Signs Contract Extension The Redskins announced on Friday that running back Ladell Betts has been signed to a contract extension. Betts was set to become a free agent in the spring so keeping the fifth year veteran has been a high priority for the Redskins. The deal, worth 5 years, $11 million according to … Read more
The Redskins may have possibly found their next overachieving safety in fifth year veteran Vernon Fox. Fox has been a stellar career special teamer, spending the last four seasons with the San Diego Chargers and Detroit Lions, and has received increased playing time at strong safety with the Redskins since Troy Vincent suffered a hamstring … Read more
After suffering a strained groin and strained thigh against the New York Giants, the Redskins placed John Hall on injured reserve and signed kicker Nick Novak, who was among three other kickers to try out for the team on Tuesday. The Redskins gave the former Maryland Terrapin his first shot at the NFL in 2005. … Read more
Springs Likely to Miss Week 4 – Cornerback Shawn Springs sat out practice Thursday, nursing a groin injury suffered in practice last week. It was reported by the Associated Press that the injury will likely keep him out through Week 5 against the New York Giants as well. – Quarterback Mark Brunell missed most of … Read more
Springs Out Against Houston; Portis Set To Return – In his first practice since undergoing abdominal surgery in mid-August, cornerback Shawn Springs suffered a setback by straining his groin while participating in individual drills. Bubba Tyer, Redskins Director of Sports Medicine said the injury is unrelated to the surgery but Springs was ruled out for … Read more
-> On Thursday, Clinton Portis said that he expects to play on Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys, despite missing his second consecutive practice this week. Portis suffered a partial dislocation in his left shoulder during the first preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals. He has reportedly been dealing with some soreness in the shoulder … Read more
The Redskins cut ties on Monday with Taylor Jacobs by sending the fourth year receiver to the San Francisco 49ers for cornerback Mike Rumph. A former second round selection, Jacobs’ career in Washington began with plenty of promise and ended with minimal results. Jacobs was never able to climb the depth charts and battled many … Read more
Most fans of the Washington Redskins remember Ricky Sanders from “The Quarter,” but there is much more to the Redskins’ wide out. Ricky Sanders’ athletic career began as a teenager in Texas. Sanders was an accomplished track star at Belton High School and lettered three years in football. After high school, Sanders attended Southwest Texas … Read more