Washington Football fans wax poetic about Redskins history to help younger Skins and Commanders fans learn about our gloried burgundy and gold past.
Fans of the Washington Redskins and Commanders alike, will get to observe John Riggins Jersey Retired on Nov. 8, 2026. The ceremony takes place during Washington’s Week 9 home game against the Los Angeles Rams, when the No.44 will be hoisted to the rafter forever more. Riggins becomes the seventh player in franchise history to … Read more
The Redskins 1998 NFL Draft was defined from the outset by what Washington didn’t have — a first-round pick. Traded away as part of the Sean Gilbert acquisition, that missing selection forced general manager Charley Casserly to be creative, flexible and opportunistic across two days of drafting. The result was a mixed but quietly interesting … Read more
The Redskins 1996 NFL Draft was defined by bold decision-making, calculated risk and one fourth-round selection that would go on to become one of the most productive running backs in franchise history. Washington entered draft day without a first-round pick — having traded it for defensive tackle Sean Gilbert — but still managed to come … Read more
The Redskins 1992 NFL Draft will forever stand as one of the most cautionary tales in franchise history. Washington entered that draft riding the highest of highs — fresh off their third Super Bowl title, Joe Gibbs still roaming the sidelines and Mark Rypien coming off one of the most accurate passing seasons the league … Read more
Taylor Heinicke retires after one of the most unlikely careers in recent NFL memory. The 33-year old announced the end of his playing days on Thursday via Instagram, closing the book on a seven-year journey that took him from sleeping on his sister’s couch to becoming one of the most beloved figures in recent Washington … Read more
Way back in 1996 – thirty years ago today exactly – Washington began the Redskins Sean Gilbert roller coaster ride. Washington traded their sixth overall pick in the 1996 NFL draft to acquire defensive tackle Sean Gilbert from the LA Rams. Gilbert made an immediate impact with the Rams after the team selected him third … Read more
Welcome to Flashback Friday, where we take a trip down memory lane to revisit yesteryear moments in Washington football history. From jaw-dropping plays to nail-biting finishes, Washington football has provided its fans with countless memories throughout the years. Today, we turn our attention back to another game of epic significance on December 29, 2002, when the … Read more
Welcome to Flashback Friday, where we take a trip down memory lane to revisit yesteryear moments in Washington football history. From jaw-dropping plays to nail-biting finishes, Washington football has provided its fans with countless memories throughout the years. Today, we turn our attention back to a game of epic significance on December 22, 1996, when the … Read more
Welcome to Flashback Friday, where we take a trip down memory lane to revisit yesteryear moments in Washington football history. From jaw-dropping plays to nail-biting finishes, Washington football has provided its fans with countless memories throughout the years. Today, we turn our attention back to December 15, 1990, when the Washington Redskins took on the New … Read more
Welcome to Flashback Friday, where we take a trip down memory lane to revisit yesteryear moments in Washington football history. From jaw-dropping plays to nail-biting finishes, Washington football has provided its fans with countless memories throughout the years. Today, we turn our attention back to a game of epic significance – albeit not a pleasant one. … Read more