Washington Redskins Rumors & News

Washington Post "The story of Robert Griffin III’s rehabilitation from January knee surgery has trickled out in occasional tweets and texts, in vague proclamations from the Washington Redskins and Griffin’s doctor of the quarterback’s ahead-of-schedule progress, and in sporadic interviews. With the midpoint..." May 20

CBS Washington "Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III is getting married this summer and like most engaged couples, he and his fiancée Rebecca Liddicoat have a wedding registry. It was reported earlier this month that fans had gotten a hold of Griffin’s registry and were purchasing gifts listed online with..." May 19

Washington Post "The Washington Redskins on Friday afternoon announced that they have signed second-round pick David Amerson to his rookie contract. Taken 51st overall out of N.C. State, the cornerback was Washington’s first pick of the 2013 draft. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Amerson’s contract..." May 17

Washington Post "The Washington Redskins and New York Giants have both had exploratory talks regarding the services of free agent running back Tim Hightower, who last played for the Redskins during the 2012 preseason, two people with knowledge of the situation said. It wasn’t immediately clear how serious the..." May 16

Washington Post "Hogs Haven posted an item yesterday asking whether any Redskins player, following safety Sean Taylor’s death, should ever wear his number again. There’s a decent discussion to be had, starting with what came up last week when we discussed which Redskins belong on the franchise’s fictional Mount..." May 14

Washington Post "You already love Alfred Morris for the 1,613 yards as a rookie. And for the still-drives-a-Mazda story. And the still-sleeps-on-the-couch-when-at-his-parents’-house story. Doug Farrar of Yahoo’s Shutdown Corner caught up with Morris while the running back was doing promotional work for DirecTV,..." May 13

Dallas Morning News "Terrance Williams doesn’t plan on ending his friendship with Robert Griffin III just because the former Baylor teammates play for different NFC East teams. Williams, the Dallas Cowboys’ third-round pick in this year’s draft, said the Washington Redskins quarterback gave him some tips on what to..." May 13

Real Redskins "Here is what you need to know on this Saturday, May 11, nine days before Redskins OTA’s start. Signing draft picks News is beginning to come in that teams are signing their draft picks. Scrolling down Pro Football Talk I see that on Friday the Bills signed four picks, the 49ers inked some..." May 12

Washington Post "When folks have the discussion about the need for the Redskins to upgrade the offensive line, the talk usually centers on right tackle. It’s for good reason. Interior linemen Chris Chester, Will Montgomery and Kory Lichtensteiger, played 1032, 1026 and 1011 offensive snaps each last season, and..." May 11

CSN Washington "In college, Bacarri Rambo had a reputation for excelling on the football field and occasionally finding trouble off of it. But when the safety showed up at Redskins Park for rookie minicamp last week, he was quick to make one thing clear: He intends to leave all of that unwanted baggage at..." May 11

Washington Post "Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back and Virginia native Ronde Barber on Wednesday night announced his retirement, putting to end an impressive career. Barber compiled a long list of accomplishments over his 16 seasons in the NFL, and among them is one that links him with Redskins linebacker..." May 11

USA Today "Daniel Snyder is owner of the Washington pro football team he grew up adoring. Would he ever consider changing the team name that many American Indians and others believe is a racial slur? "We will never change the name of the team," Snyder told USA TODAY Sports this week. "As a lifelong..." May 10

Washington Post "Darrell Green’s son, Jared Green, signed with the Cowboys in January, and it has caused some uneasiness among Redskins fans. The son of a Redskins legend playing for Dallas is a tough pill to swallow, and Jared chatted with Holden and Danny on 106.7 The Fan about it. “I grew up a Redskins..." May 09

CSN Washington "With OTAs set to begin in less than two weeks and all but one starter returning, wide receiver Santana Moss says he believes the Redskins are well positioned to build on last year’s 10-6 season and take that next step. “I think the key is just to go out there and continue to do what we’re..." May 07

Real Redskins "Are the Redskins putting Tanard Jackson in the rear view mirror? A few weeks ago it appeared that the suspended safety might have a role with the 2013 Redskins. While that is still possible that he plays some for the Redskins this coming season, the actions and words of the team indicate that..." May 07

Real Redskins "Here is what you need to know on this Monday, May 6, 36 days before the start of Redskins minicamp. Flexible safeties One of the points of interest at the Redskins’ rookie minicamp that concluded yesterday was the play of the team’s two rookie safeties. Phillip Thomas, drafted in the fourth..." May 06

CSN Washington "Your Monday morning open thread: The members of the draft class of 2013 are now real professional football players. They have reported to work, received their helmets and have practiced at the team facility. So it's not too soon to project 10 years in the future and predict which one of the..." May 06

Washington Examiner "Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo isn’t worried about his future in Washington; nor is he concerned about his pectoral muscle. And the pec could be tied to any extended stay in Washington. Orakpo, who missed the final 15 games last season after tearing his left pec, said he’s 100 percent and..." May 06

Washington Post "The Washington Redskins have released the jersey numbers that their seven draft picks will wear for the time being. Those numbers are subject to change after training camp, when the roster is trimmed from 90 to 53. But for now, cornerback David Amerson will wear No. 39, tight end Jordan Reed will..." May 03

Washington Post "A week after hearing his name called on the second night of the NFL Draft, cornerback David Amerson this weekend will get his first taste of pro football this weekend as he, his fellow draft picks and another group of undrafted free agents take part in the Washington Redskins’ rookie..." May 02

New York Daily News "Tim Hightower, the former Redskins running back who was scheduled to make a free-agent visit to the Giants in early April, has rescheduled and is due to arrive in New Jersey for his visit on Wednesday, the Daily News has learned. The Giants are likely only doing their due diligence on the..." May 01

Real Redskins "According to the oddsmakers with www.Bovoda.lv a dozen NFL teams have a better chance at hoisting a frozen Lombardi Trophy in Met Life Stadium in New Jersey next February than do your Washington Redskins. Their post draft odds came out today and the Redskins chances are set at 28/1. Six other..." April 30

CSN Washington "Robert Griffin III must have been feeling good on Saturday. He appeared before an enthusiastic crowd at the Redskins’ draft day party at FedEx Field. His surgically repaired knee is holding up pretty well as he drew cheers by bouncing up and down and doing a few jumping jacks. That entrance..." April 30

Washington Post "Washington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather said that his recovery from surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament continues to progress positively and that he is on schedule to return to action by the start of training camp. Meriweather signed with the Redskins last offseason with..." April 30

CSN Washington "The Redskins didn’t have a first round pick but they made the most of the NFL draft, getting seven players who will have a shot at making the team and contributing. While there are smiles all around now, the reality is that some of these players will not cut it in the NFL. They took some..." April 29

CSN Washington "Now that the Redskins have made their draft picks it’s time to take a look at the roster and see what they have in terms of numbers. Before signing any undrafted free agents, the Redskins had 73 players on their roster. The link, by the way, is to the roster on Redskins.com. As of this posting..." April 29

Washington Post "The day after possibly finding a long-term solution at cornerback, the Washington Redskins selected two turnover-forcing safeties Saturday on the final day of the NFL draft, potentially shoring up one of the most uncertain positions on the roster. Washington used a fourth-round pick to select..." April 28

CSN Washington "It was expected the Redskins would pick a safety Friday night. Instead, they came away with a cornerback and a tight end. The former, David Amerson, won over Mike Shanahan with his combination of size and ball skills, having snagged 18 inceptions the past two seasons at North Carolina..." April 27

Washington Times "Washington Redskins coaches, executives and scouts will gather inside the draft room at team headquarters Thursday night — and that might be the extent of their action. Their phones likely will ring, perhaps an exploratory call or two from agents or other teams, but they probably will be..." April 25

Washington Times "Not enough to land in the green room at Radio City Music Hall on Thursday for the NFL’s three-day made-for-television draft extravaganza, complete with hairsprayed hosts screeching about fast-risers and high motors, hugs from smiling commissioner Roger Goodell and don’t forget the tears. Or the..." April 25

Washington Examiner "The Redskins like that Robert Griffin III remains ahead of schedule. They just want to make sure he stays that way — and they’ll do so by making sure he’s not going too fast. In January, Griffin underwent ACL reconstructive surgery and also had his LCL and MCL repaired in his right knee...." April 25

CSN Washington "Four months after facing harsh criticism for the pock-marked playing surface at FedExField, the Redskins have made upgrades, according to a report. The field underwent a “major renovation” and will feature a better drainage system and a cement walkway behind both teams’ benches, according to..." April 24

Washington Post "After last week’s schedule release, 3,798 of you made time to play around with our Redskins Predictor, the tool that lets you go through the slate of games and choose whether Washington wins or loses each game. With the usual disclaimer about being able to pick games’ outcomes several months..." April 23

Real Redskins "At this time three years ago, it was fairly well known that the Redskins would draft tackle Trent Williams out of Oklahoma with the fourth pick in the draft. Two years ago, there was plenty of noise coming from the Redskins, including a rumor that they trade up from the 10th overall spot in..." April 23

Washington Post "Of all the prospects in this year’s NFL draft, BYU pass-rusher Ezekiel Ansah has experienced the most meteoric rise. When the draft kicks off Thursday night, it’s expected that Ansah (pronounced “Ahn-saw”) will hear his name called among the first 10 picks, and possibly in the top five. Going..." April 22

CSN Washington "Seven months after suffering one of the worst knee injuries a football player can sustain, Redskins safety Jordan Bernstine is working his back to full health. Bernstine tore the ACL, MCL and PCL in the fourth quarter of last season’s opener in New Orleans while covering a kickoff. A few days..." April 22

Real Redskins "In 2006, the Redskins were coming off of their first playoff appearance in six years. Their lineup was nearly set except for one defensive position, outside linebacker. They did not have a first-round pick as that had been traded away for a quarterback. Their first pick in the draft did not come..." April 22

CBSSports.com "Because they do the on-location television coverage for the draft, the analysts who work for ESPN and NFL Network will know in advance who's being taken in the 2013 NFL Draft. But this year, those folks aren't going to spoil the picks on Twitter. Instead, they will "speculate" on who might be..." April 22

CSN Washington "The Redskins hosted free agent cornerback Quentin Jammer on Sunday night, according to multiple reports. Jammer spent the past 11 seasons in San Diego but was not re-signed. He started all 16 games for the Chargers in 2012, recording 55 tackles, three fumble recoveries and three interceptions,..." April 22

CSN Washington "Redskins wide receiver Josh Morgan says his recovery from ankle surgery remains on schedule and that he’s aiming to be on the field with his teammates when OTAs begin May 20. “I feel good,” Morgan said Friday morning at Redskins Park. “Everything’s coming along real good. I’m in here rehabbing..." April 19

CSN Washington "Here’s a six pack of observations about the Redskins’ 2013 schedule: Prime time times five—A team can get scheduled for a maximum of five prime time games and the Redskins were one of seven teams to get the max. There could be a sixth if they are again in contention for the NFC East title. Any..." April 19

Washington Post "Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III said that although he continues to make progress in his recovery from knee reconstruction, the team’s medical staff continues to ensure that he doesn’t push himself to a premature return to action and the risk of a setback. Speaking with Larry..." April 18

Yahoo! Sports "On the heels of regulators red-flagging a potential $18 million scam last week, multiple federal agencies are probing investments sold to NFL and NBA players, Yahoo! Sports has learned. According to multiple sources that spoke to Yahoo! Sports on the condition of anonymity, several professional..." April 17

NFL.com "Pat Summerall spent 10 years in the NFL as a player. He spent another 40 years describing the game he loved as one of the sport's iconic broadcasters. On Tuesday, Summerall passed away at the age of 82, Fox Sports spokesman Dan Bell confirmed to NFL.com and NFL Network. According to..." April 16

NFL.com "Fear not, friends, the NFL schedule will become public knowledge this week. League spokesman Greg Aiello announced Tuesday that the NFL's 2013 regular-season slate of games will be announced on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. This comes one day after the league told NFL.com's Around The League that..." April 16

Yahoo! Sports "There's a curious and somewhat disgusting case of whodunit being investigated by approximately a dozen NFL teams. National Football Scouting president Jeff Foster, who runs the NFL scouting combine, confirmed that a hotel room was left trashed during the February 2013 event in Indianapolis...." April 16

Real Redskins "Today we have the first baby steps toward the start of the 2013 season, which is 146 days away. The offseason workout program starts at Redskins Park today. The CBA limits the activities to conditioning and nothing really resembling football can take place until OTA’s start next month. In fact,..." April 15

CSN Washington "Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo says he’s “100-percent” recovered from the torn pectoral muscle that cut short his 2012 season. “Health is great,” Orakpo said Friday evening on Comcast SportsNet during a guest appearance on Redskins Nation. “I’m good, man, I’m feeling great. Rehab has been..." April 13