Jake Russell

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

Editors Note: Throughout the coming months, THN will be profiling players that signed over the off-season. These profiles will include former player’s that have re-signed, free agents, players acquired via trade, and drafted and undrafted rookies. Be sure to keep checking for new profiles, so that you can get to know the new Redskins. Next … Read more

Editors Note: Throughout the coming months, THN will be profiling players that signed over the off-season. These profiles will include former player’s that have re-signed, free agents, players acquired via trade, and drafted and undrafted rookies. Be sure to keep checking for new profiles, so that you can get to know the new Redskins. Next … Read more

Throughout the coming months, THN will be profiling players that signed over the off-season. These profiles will include former player’s that have re-signed, free agents, players acquired via trade, and drafted and undrafted rookies. Be sure to keep checking for new profiles, so that you can get to know the new Redskins. First up, is … Read more

One day after trading for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Lloyd, the Redskins signed one of the most coveted free agents on the market on Sunday, in Antwaan Randle El. The former Pittsburgh Steeler is known for his speed and ability to play wide receiver, kick returner, and punt returner. The former Indiana quarterback … Read more

The Redskins began free agency by acquiring wide receiver Brandon Lloyd from the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for the team’s 3rd round selection in the 2006 Draft and 4th round selection in 2007. Lloyd was a restricted free agent and was given a 1-year, $1.6 million tender by the 49ers with a 1st round … Read more