Redskins News
With the 2013 draft now in the books, the Redskins were able to address a variety of needs. The team first selected cornerback David Amerson from North Carolina State, who led the NCAA with 13 interceptions as a sophomore in 2011. Struggling in coverage last season, Amerson’s draft stock dropped but he still managed five … Read more
In rounds two and three, the Washington Redskins selected North Carolina State cornerback David Amerson (51st overall) and Florida tight end Jordan Reed (85th overall). With D.J. Swearinger and Phillip Thomas still available in the second and third rounds, respectively, the Redskins opted not to select a safety with either of their first two picks. … Read more
The Redskins showed a newfound level of maturity and restraint (albeit forced because of the cap penalty) and laid low as the Miami Dolphins took center stage on the first day of the new league year. Washington engaged in a less reactionary approach and focused more on taking care of their own, re-signing punter Sav … Read more
The Redskins were rumored to be planning a halt to the start of the 2013 Free Agency period, this started a lot of buzz about what the team would do, Was it a bluff? Does “the Danny” have something up his sleeve? With all the talk of the “Logo” and the Redskins name being under … Read more
While battling the second half of their $36 million cap penalty that was imposed on free agency eve last year, the Redskins were still able to retain six of their own free agents and sign a veteran offensive lineman. To make those moves happen, they had to let go of the best member of their … Read more
For the first time in 13 years, the Redskins won the NFC East and are preparing to host a playoff game at FedEx Field. Following a memorable 28-18 victory over the archrival Dallas Cowboys last week that capped off their longest winning streak since 1996, the Redskins seek to avenge a postseason nemesis that has … Read more
It was a day of firsts for the Redskins as they forged ahead with a 27-20 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Redskins now maintain sole possession of first place in the NFC East after Week 16 for the first time since 1999. They have won six straight regular season games … Read more
Five years ago today, the Washington Redskins suffered a tragic loss when Pro Bowl safety Sean Taylor died of a gunshot wound at the age of 24. The news came as a shock and took a lot of time to accept for many people in the D.C. and Miami areas. For Sean’s father, Pete Taylor, … Read more
Here are some of the more interesting, and/or poignant numbers and statistics from the Washington Redskins impressive 40-32 victory over the New Orleans Saints at the Superdome: 464 – Total yards of offense for the Redskins. Not a bad debut for an offense that contains a lot of new pieces and had several question marks. … Read more
Not since the days of Chip Lohmiller have the Redskins been set at kicker. Since his departure after the 1994 season, Washington has seen 17 kickers take the field, including five in the 2000 season alone. You read that correctly; the Redskins have averaged one kicker a year for the last 17 seasons. This summer, … Read more