Happy Birthday, Sean

Sean Taylor would have been 26 today. Running a Washington Redskins web site, there’s not a day that goes by that one doesn’t think about what a tragedy Sean’s murder was, and from so many different angles. First and foremost, it robbed a family of its beloved son, a woman of her beloved fiance, current … Read more

Redskins 2009 Preseason Schedule

Thanks to ESPN’s Matt Mosley, via tcwest’s post on our board, here is the Redskins 2009 Preseason Schedule: Week 1: Washington at Baltimore Week 2: Pittsburgh at Washington Week 3: New England at Washington (national TV 8 p.m. ET FOX Aug. 28) Week 4: Washington at Jacksonville Geography good – competition stiff.  I guess that’s … Read more

Redskins, Dockery Reunite

The Redskins have addressed another need by bringing back the missing original member of “The Dirtbags.” Left guard Derrick Dockery will sign a five-year, $26.5 deal to return to the Redskins. The contract should be a happy medium between the reported three-year, $12 million pact offered by the Redskins just prior to free agency in … Read more

Wild Day for Redskins As Free Agency Begins

The Redskins have done it again. This time, it’s record setting. Never shy from attempting to catch the big fish in the ocean known as NFL free agency, the Redskins have essentially caught the whale shark of this year’s talent pool. The team doled out a 7-year, $100 million contract to former Tennessee Titans defensive … Read more

THN to Join Pro Football Central Radio Thursday

Our very own SkinsFreak (a.k.a. Brad Johnson — and no, not THE Brad Johnson) will be joining the cast of Pro Football Central Radio on Thursday to preview the Washington Redskins off-season. This blurb is from their web page: Pro Football Central Radio Show will be live this Thursday and will provide the best preview/review … Read more

Redskins Release Linebacker Marcus Washington

On Friday the Redskins announced the release of nine-year veteran linebacker Marcus Washington. Washington joined the Redskins in 2004 and instantly became a fan favorite and locker room prescence with his infectious smile and neverending energy on the field. Washington had instant success with the Redskins, earning a Pro Bowl bid in his first season … Read more

Redskins Retain Albright, Re-Sign Westbrook, Claim Alridge, Release Plackemeier

On Friday the Redskins announced they had re-signed long snapper Ethan Albright, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent. Albright has been the model of consistency since his arrival in Washington in 2001. Known for his accuracy and speed on his snaps and solid blocking, he made his first appearance in the Pro … Read more

Redskins Continue With Winter Additions, Sign Rayner and Dorsey

The Redskins have signed more special teams competition in the form of journeyman kicker Dave Rayner and Canadian Football League star kick returner Dominique Dorsey. Rayner was originally drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 2005 but had his most productive season with the Green Bay Packers in 2006, scoring 109 points. Dorsey won the CFL’s … Read more