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Redskins Blow 17-Point Lead in Season Opener Against Eagles

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The Washington Redskins managed to blow a 17-point lead against the Eagles on Sunday. The collapse led to a devastating 32-27 loss in their season opener at Lincoln Financial Field. Case Keenum delivered an impressive performance in his first start for Washington. The veteran quarterback threw for 380 yards and three touchdowns, connecting beautifully with … Read more

The NFL and Head Trauma: Deandre Levy Wants to Eliminate Full-Contact Practices

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What is the NFL to do about head injuries? It is a bone of contention that will not go away, and it obviously shouldn’t, not when the health of athletes is on the line. Linebacker DeAndre Levy’s recent suggestion has a lot of people buzzing.
NFL athletes make suggestions all the time, but the one from Levy could have an impact on Redskins betting odds for the season, especially if it is put into practice. If you haven’t heard, Levy participated in a congressional forum constituting members of the House Energy, Commerce, and Judiciary Committees.

The linebacker’s suggestion was that the NFL should eliminate full-contact practices. It matters that an athlete like Levy is bringing this idea to the table because that gives it more weight.

Levy made mention of the fact that he was already aching when he went into the game on Sunday because collisions he encountered on Wednesday and Thursday during practice had left him feeling significantly sore.

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Redskins Preparing for Season Now that Training Camp is Over

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The Washington Redskins ended training camp on Sunday, and have now turned their full attention to getting ready for preseason games as the season opener fast approaches. If you want to bet on Washington this season, check out the Redskins betting lines to win.

After closing camp, head coach Jay Gruden said he felt the team had a very good camp and he is excited to see how it translates on the field. Gruden said they got to evaluate a lot of talent and they will continue doing so until the end of the preseason when they have to make their final cuts.

A few Washington players suffered injuries during camp, which means the team will have to evaluate more players to figure out which ones can fill in for their injured players on a temporary basis. Players like DeAngelo Hall, Sua Cravens, Josh Doctson, and Jamison Crowder are expected to be kept out of preseason games to give them time to recover from their injuries.

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E.J. Bibbs Hopes to Land Spot on Redskins Final Roster

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The Washington Redskins made tight end E.J. Bibbs their first training camp signee last Thursday, after an impressive showing during his tryout. With Bibbs, the Redskins now have six tight ends on the 90-man roster. If you want to bet on the Redskins this season, check out the NFL odds for the Washington Redskins.

After he earned the roster spot, Bibbs got to practice with his new teammates. He told reporters that he thought he was just coming in to try out and expected a pretty easy day. However, after making the team, he had to practice after the tryouts as well. Although he admitted he was a little tired, he acknowledged that the rigorous workouts and practice are part of football.

Opportunities to sign with a team after workouts don’t come around very often, unless there is an injury or injuries. In Bibbs’ case, the injuries are to Pro Bowl tight end Jordan Reed, who is currently on the physically unable to perform list, and Vernon Davis, who is nursing a hamstring injury.

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Interview with Doc Walker: Part 1

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The University of Maryland hosted a sports injury symposium at Knight Hall, that facilitated an in-depth Doc Walker interview covering a wide range of current NFL topics. The former Washington Redskins tight end and current ESPN 980/Comcast SportsNet personality shared his insights on many things. This interview represents the first installment of a three-part series, … Read more

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