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In the 2001 NFL entry draft, the Redskins owned the 15th overall pick in the first round. Owner Dan Snyder was pushing for Santana Moss, the speedy wide out from the University of Miami, but new coach Marty Schottenheimer was given the final say over personnel decisions and the Redskins chose the bigger, more physical … Read more

Washington Redskin cornerback Fred Smoot accepted a deal to join the Minnesota Vikings. Smoot gave the Redskins a chance to match the offer, but they weren’t willing to move from their original offer. The contract, believed to be worth $34 million including a $10.8 million signing bonus, is said to pay the cornerback $6 million … Read more

According to the Washington Times, the Washington Redskins will not pursue any middle linebackers to replace last year’s starter, Antonio Pierce. Pierce signed a lucrative deal with the New York Giants Thursday. Sources close to the situation stated that Pierce gave the Redskins a chance to match the offer, however the Redskins were unable or … Read more

The Redskins continued their surprisingly yet refreshingly conservative new approach to free agency wih the signing of wide receiver David Patten on Thursday. Patten earned 3 Super Bowl rings with the Patriots and will immediately provide the Redskins with some needed speed. He arrived at Redskin Park on Thursday, and left with a contract – … Read more

With the free agency season set to open, the Washington Redskins and Chris Samuels finally agreed to a contract extension. While the Redskins don’t appear poised to be the jet setters in 2005 as in previous off-seasons, Samuels’ new contract does open the door for Washington to be more active if they so choose. Rumors … Read more

The Redskins struck quickly on the first day of free agency in 2005, by reeling in one of the most coveted offensive lineman available. Center Casey Rabach, who has spent his entire 4 year career with the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a multi-year contract with the Redskins just hours after free agency began early Wednesday … Read more

The Redskins were stricken with injuries to key members of the special teams such as John Hall and Chad Morton during the 2004 season. Several replacements were called upon and filled in well for the injured starters, but they also added depth and youth to a solid special teams unit. This article is the final … Read more

The Redskins will likely have to find two new starting wide receivers for the 2005 season, whether it be from free agency, the NFL Draft or from within. Number two receiver Rod Gardner is likely to be traded, and just last night, the Washington Post reported that Laveranues Coles is likely to be released after … Read more

Lemar Marshall signed a 3-year contract to remain with the Redskins on Friday, and so begins the 2005 free agent bonanza. Terms of Marshall’s deal are yet to be released but it is believed to be worth about $2 million. After a solid season that saw him post 82 tackles and 1.5 sacks in relief … Read more

The Redskins were in need of an overhaul after a disappointing 2003 season that produced the NFL’s 25th-ranked defense. The 2004 offseason proved to be a success defensively, with the team signing eight eventual starters. This article is the second in a series of three that evaluates the players that were acquired by the Redskins … Read more