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Every great NFL team has stars, but only a special few teams have nicknames that outlive the players themselves. Washington’s history is packed with them — but ask any longtime fan what the best group nickname in Redskins history is, and you’ll spark a debate that never really ends. The Hogs. The Over-the-Hill Gang. The … Read more
New and re-vamped Redskins Legends Profiles have been landing on the site all month. It’s time to round them all up in one place. From a founding owner’s complicated legacy to a Canadian trivia answer nobody expected, here’s everything added recently. The New Additions George Allen The coach who built the “Over the Hill Gang.” … 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
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
Today the Washington Commanders announced the Art Monk jersey retirement – a historic milestone. The franchise will honor the iconic #81 jersey during their Week 9 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. This momentous retirement ceremony will take place on November 2, 2025, during Sunday Night Football. Majority owner Josh Harris led a contingency of Redskin … 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