Jake Russell Despite taking a lot of punishment over the last several weeks, the Redskins starting defensive line has been battling through pain to stay in games. Starting defensive tackles Joe Salave’a (planter fasciitis) and Cornelius Griffin (hip flexor) headline this week’s injury report. Both players are listed as questionable for Sunday night’s game against the Philadelphia … Read more
Each week, THN will choose their three players of the game at each position. Here are week eight’s selections: Offense: Patrick Ramsey It’s very hard to find an offensive player of the game when it seems like the offense missed the team bus on the way to the Meadowlands. The offensive line gave Brunell very … Read more
Each week, THN will choose their three players of the game at each position. Here are week seven’s selections: Offense: Mark Brunell Brunell continued to build a good rapport with wide receiver Santana Moss, helping him achieve another 100-yard game. Moss wasn’t the only beneficiary from Brunell’s excellent play. Mike Sellers, who headed into the … Read more
Each week, THN will choose their three players of the game at each position. Here are the selections for week six: Offense: Santana Moss Moss had another big game at the expense of the Kansas City Chiefs defense, racking up a career high 173 yards on 10 receptions. Moss also caught two touchdown passes on … Read more
Each week, THN will choose their three players of the game at each position. Here are week five’s selections: Offense: Mark Brunell Although it did not necessarily show on the stat sheet, Brunell had his most accurate game of the season against Denver. Brunell completed 30 passes, a season high, but also had a season … Read more
Each week, THN will choose their three players of the game on offense, defense and special teams. Here are week four’s selections: Offense: Mark Brunell Through three games, Brunell continues to play smart and motivated football. The 13-year veteran is determined to prove that he is a better quarterback than he displayed in the 2004 … Read more
Each week, THN will choose their three players of the game; one on offense, one on defense, and one on special teams. Here are week two’s selections: Offense: Santana Moss The Redskins offense was anemic until late into the fourth quarter. Through the first half, Moss only managed 1 catch for 0 yards. The Redskins … Read more
Tackle Jon Jansen already had his hands full heading into Sunday’s showdown against the Chicago Bears. He was set to face Chicago’s dangerous defensive end Adewale Ogunleye, who the Bears acquired from the Miami Dolphins in 2004. During a practice early last week, Jansen broke his left thumb and was forced to wear a large … Read more
Each week, THN will choose their 3 players of the game at each position. Here are week 1’s selections: Offense: Clinton Portis The Redskins could not penetrate Chicago’s run defense very well during the first quarter. When Patrick Ramsey exited the game due to a neck injury in the second quarter, the Redskins ran the … Read more
The Redskins began trimming their roster before Tuesday’s deadline with several notable departures. Darnerien McCants, the team’s fifth round selection in the 2001 Draft, announced his release on his web site (www.DarnerienMcCants.com ) on Sunday. Following his most productive season in 2003, in which he tied departed wide receiver Laveranues Coles for the team lead … Read more