The Redskins 1998 NFL Draft was defined from the outset by what Washington didn’t have â 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 â having traded it for defensive tackle Sean Gilbert â 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 â 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
On this Redskins throwback for January 8, the Washington Redskins defeated the San Francisco 49ers 24-21 in the 1984 NFC Championship game. This game also led to the first Super Bowl win in franchise history. Washington held a 21-0 fourth-quarter lead before Joe Montana staged a massive comeback to tie it, but Mark Moseley’s field … Read more
On this Redskins throwback for November 27th, the Washington fans fondly remember the thrashing of the New York Giants 72-41. This set the NFL record for the highest-scoring game in league history in 1966. The Redskins exploded for an unprecedented offensive performance, putting up points in bunches. The Giants scored 41 points of their own … Read more
On this Redskins throwback from October 23, Washington fans look back to defeating the Green Bay Packers 23-21. It was a nail-biting home victory in 2022. Taylor Heinicke played a strong game at quarterback. He threw two touchdown passes, as Washington built momentum in the second half. However, they had to hold on late against … Read more
On this Redskins throwback for October 16, we hail back to the Washington Redskins defeating the New York Bulldogs 38-14 back in 1949. They delivered a strong offensive performance at Griffith Stadium. Sammy Baugh led the attack with precision passing. He completed 16 of 20 attempts for 264 yards. In addition, he threw four touchdown … Read more
On this Redskins throwback to September 25, 1966, the Washington Redskins defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 33â27 at D.C. Stadium. It was Week 3 of the 1966 NFL season, and the game marked the first victory under Washington’s new head coach, Otto Graham. Key Game Highlights (September 25, 1966): Charlie Gogolak’s Performance: Rookie kicker Charlie Gogolak … Read more
Welcome to another edition of Flashback Friday – today’s edition features Joe Gibbs and Joe Theismann. Two of the biggest names in the history of the franchise! Icons. This particular image was taken during the 1984 season, which was a step back from their dominant 1983 campaign which saw them lose in Super Bowl XVIII. … Read more