Redskins Trade Rumors

With Thrash Gone, Which WRs Make the Cut?
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June 15
Washington Post
 
"With the release of veteran James Thrash on Friday, room was made for a new face to win a spot on the Redskins' roster and on a receiving corps desperate for anyone to come in and produce immediately. The question now is: Who exactly is going to be the guy to step in and produce? I asked Jim Zorn last week whatever happened to D.J. Hackett, a veteran who knew Zorn's system from his time in Seattle and was offered a contract in May but turned it down. "He is still out there. Right now I'm pretty satisfied with the talent I see out here so I don't necessarily think I'm going to go for that," Zorn said. "But I know he's there, and he really does have talent, and he can come in here and on ..."
Thrash cut by Skins, may retire
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June 12
Washington Examiner
 
"One coach after another extolled his virtues, seeing the little things James Thrash added to the Redskins. They loved his consistency. They loved his work ethic. They loved his willingness to handle any chore. But Thrash's career with the Redskins, and possibly football, is over. After failing a physical Friday, the Redskins released the 13-year veteran receiver. The move is not a surprise. Thrash has battled a neck injury this offseason and did not participate in any of the May minicamp or the 11 organized team activity sessions. Thursday, coach Jim Zorn said Thrash's neck had not improved, starting the clock on his eventual departure. "He's been a tremendous asset to the Redskins ..."
What Falcons' release means for Vick's football future
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June 12
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
 
"The Falcons' expected release of Michael Vick puts him one small step closer to a return to the NFL. It doesn't necessarily mean, though, that he'll be suiting up this fall. While Vick is now free to negotiate a contract with all 32 teams in the NFL, he still must be reinstated by league commissioner Roger Goodell in order to play. Further, Vick must find a team willing to accept the risk of signing him and his accompanying baggage. Goodell indefinitely suspended Vick at the time of his federal dogfighting conviction. Goodell has said that he won't meet with him to consider reinstatement until after his sentence ends July 20. Teams are free to sign suspended players, but any team that ..."
Skins not interested in taking Vick
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June 10
Washington Examiner
 
"The Redskins might be a logical pick to pursue Michael Vick except for one problem: They don't want him. According to multiple league sources, the Redskins briefly discussed signing the ex-Falcons quarterback and came to a quick and unanimous conclusion. It would not work here. It's a message league sources say has been consistent since January. Vick is in house confinement until July 20 — and one league source said he's struggling to find time to work out, especially in a way to prepare for an NFL season. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell still has not said if Vick will receive further punishment. The former Virginia Tech star served 19 months in prison for his role in running a dogfighting ..."
Haynesworth gets his day in court
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June 8
Washington Examiner
 
"Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth is expected to be in court Monday, finally facing misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and driving with an expired registration. The charges stem from a December accident that left a Tennessee man injured. Haynesworth also faces a $7.5 million civil lawsuit, filed by Corey Edmonson, who was hurt in the crash and claims that the accident was Haynesworth's fault. Haynesworth faces a maximum sentence of six months in jail and a $500 fine. The expired registration charge is a Class C misdemeanor and carries a maximum punishment of 30 days in jail and a $50 fine."
Thrash pondering whether to retire
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June 4
Washington Times
 
"Washington Redskins receiver James Thrash is considering whether to undergo surgery on his injured neck and attempt to play again this season or decline the surgery and retire from football. Multiple sources told The Washington Times that Thrash, who has missed all the club's offseason workouts because of the injury, might choose to quit football rather than have the operation to play a 13th season, in which he would be used largely as a backup. Thrash, 34, has played 118 games for Washington, more than any other active Redskins player except Pro Bowl offensive tackle Chris Samuels (136) and snapper Ethan Albright (128). However, the one-time rookie free agent from Division II Missouri ..."
Redskins cut Jansen
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May 29
Washington Examiner
 
"Washington Redskins offensive tackle Jon Jansen was released on Friday in a surprising move that costs the team nearly $900,000 against the salary cap. The senior Redskin, the 1999 second-round pick lost his starting job during the 2008 preseason only to regain it when replacement Stephon Heyer was injured. The Redskins signed former first-rounder Mike Williams over the offseason to compete with Heyer for the job this summer."
Tampering often tough to prove
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May 28
Washington Times
 
"The Tennessee Titans may have a hard time convincing NFL commissioner Roger Goodell that the Washington Redskins improperly talked to their best player or his agent before the Feb. 27 start of free agency. Such cases are much easier to make than actually win in the NFL, which still operates under an "everybody does it" mentality when it comes to tampering, according to multiple league sources. "No question we lost players over the years because of tampering, but it's really tough to prove," former Redskins and Houston Texans general manager Charlie Casserly said. The NFL is investigating the Redskins for their involvement with defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth after the Titans, for whom ..."
Haynesworth Focus of Tampering Probe
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May 24
Washington Post
 
"Albert Haynesworth is among the people expected to be interviewed by NFL officials possibly as early as this week regarding allegations that the Washington Redskins violated league tampering rules, according to league sources. NFL investigators have been reviewing information relating to the Redskins' pursuit of Haynesworth, who formerly played for the Tennessee Titans, and whether his representative was improperly contacted before free agency officially began at midnight Feb. 27. The Redskins and Haynesworth agreed to terms of a deal by 5:30 a.m. Feb. 27. League investigators are interested in obtaining all communications between Haynesworth's agent, Chad Speck, and Redskins officials in ..."
Is IR system in line for a change?
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May 21
Boston Globe
 
"When the NFL adopted its system for placing players on season-ending injured reserve, the main issue was stashing. Teams had long been allowed to place players on injured reserve and bring them back later in the season. But some felt that clubs were circumventing the rule by placing players who weren't truly injured on IR, opening a roster spot for someone else. Thus, a competitive advantage was scored. Colts president Bill Polian remembers high-profile coaches and personnel executives, such as Don Shula and Jim Finks, pushing for a change to combat stashing, and it finally came in 1993, when the league made two significant adjustments. At that time, players placed on injured reserve would ..."
Skins ink Bridges
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May 6
Washington Examiner
 
"The Redskins signed veteran offensive lineman Jeremy Bridges Tuesday, adding depth in the interior. Bridges, a guard, has started 39 games since 2004, with Arizona and Carolina. Bridges received a 60-day suspended jail sentence in November 2007, stemming from an incident in the parking lot at a Charlotte, N.C. strip club. Bridges was found guilty of pointing a gun at a stripper who was involved in an altercation with a friend of Bridges. The newest Redskin testified that he never pointed the gun at either person, instead holding it behind his back. He said he had the gun to try and defuse what he termed a potentially dangerous situation."
Linebacker Khary Campbell appears to be on Chicago Bears' radar
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April 30
Chicago Tribune
 
"Unrestricted free-agent linebacker Khary Campbell, a special-teams standout for the Washington Redskins last season, appears to be on the Bears' radar. According to an NFL source, there have been discussions between Campbell's representatives and the Bears. It's unclear how serious the talks are, but the Bears seem to have an interest, the source said. Campbell, 30, did not accept the minimum salary offer extended by the Redskins. He is a seven-year veteran and led the Redskins in special-teams tackles the last four seasons with 136 total. The 6-foot-2-inch, 232-pound Campbell entered the league with the Cowboys. He was an undrafted free agent out of Bowling Green."
Price to snag Sanchez could derail Redskins
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April 25
Washington Times
 
"All the fuss about the Washington Redskins possibly drafting Southern Cal quarterback Mark Sanchez in the first round of Saturday's NFL draft and how incumbent starter Jason Campbell would react misses one critical point. The Redskins can't move up from the 13th pick to take Sanchez if they don't bowl over a team closer to the top of the draft with a trade offer. Considering that in 2005, Washington relinquished its first and fourth choices in 2006 and a third in 2005 to select Campbell with the 25th pick, the price for Sanchez - a likely top-10 pick - has to be substantially higher. Appearing Friday afternoon on ESPN 980, owner Dan Snyder said the Redskins won't trade their first-round ..."
Redskins' Flirtations May Cost Them
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April 25
Washington Post
 
"Having alienated starter Jason Campbell with their ongoing efforts to replace him this offseason, the Washington Redskins could pay an even steeper price for the chance to select Southern California quarterback Mark Sanchez in today's NFL draft, league sources said yesterday. Campbell's agent, Joel Segal, will request a trade if the Redskins pick Sanchez, NFL sources said, destabilizing the team's quarterback situation on the eve of the draft. Teams in the top five positions on the board -- the slots the Redskins might have to trade into for a shot at Sanchez -- could take advantage of the uncertainty by requesting even more in exchange, sources said. As far as Campbell's trade value, ..."
Source: Jets maintain interest in Campbell
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April 24
Washington Times
 
"If the Washington Redskins succeed in trading up from the 13th pick to take Southern Cal quarterback Mark Sanchez in the first round of this weekend's NFL Draft, they might be able to trade their current starter, Jason Campbell, to the New York Jets. The Jets, who are also pursuing Sanchez, have the 17th choice. A Jets source said Thursday that the team would be interested in acquiring Campbell if it loses out in the Sanchez sweepstakes. Brett Favre retired after last season, leaving the Jets with an inexperienced quarterback trio of Kellen Clemens, Brett Ratliff and Erik Ainge. The Redskins tried to replace Campbell with Jay Cutler earlier this month before Denver traded him to Chicago ..."
Campbell Wants Out If Redskins Draft QB
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April 24
Washington Post
 
"If the Washington Redskins select Southern California quarterback Mark Sanchez in tomorrow's NFL draft, starting quarterback Jason Campbell will request to be traded, NFL sources said last night. Campbell, whom the team has tried to replace this offseason, has publicly taken the high road throughout Washington's pursuit of other players to potentially take his job, saying he is focused on leading the Redskins in the upcoming season. The presence of another young, starting-caliber quarterback such as Sanchez on Washington's roster, however, would spur Campbell's representative, Joel Segal, to contact the team in an effort to find a better situation for the four-year veteran, league sources ..."
Former Colts punter Hunter Smith signs with Redskins
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April 24
Indianapolis Star
 
"His 10-year relationship with the Indianapolis Colts over, punter Hunter Smith is looking ahead after agreeing to a one-year contract with the Washington Redskins. "I was blessed to play for the Colts for 10 years during arguably the best 10 years in franchise history,'' Smith said Thursday night. "It was an incredible run. "This isn't the end. I've got a great opportunity and I'm looking forward to the second half of my career with another outstanding team that wants me.'' Smith, 31, handled the punting for the Colts since they selected him in the seventh round of the 1999 draft. He became a free agent in February. Smith ranks third in franchise history in attempts (577), yards (25,040) ..."
Jet Trade Talk Picks Up Steam
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April 24
New York Post
 
"Jet GM Mike Tannenbaum smiled at the question posed at last week's pre-draft news conference, dealing with his propensity for trading on draft day. Entering his fourth NFL Draft as GM, Tannenbaum has gained a reputation for moving up and down in the draft to grab players such as Darrelle Revis, David Harris and Dustin Keller. This year, he might add to that resume. Rumors about the Jets are flying. Multiple reports have linked the Jets with trying to trade up in an effort to acquire USC quarterback Mark Sanchez. Other reports have the Jets trading for Cardinal wide receiver Anquan Boldin, Brown quarterback Brady Quinn or Redskin QB Jason Campbell. In all of these scenarios, the Jets would ..."
Several teams in play for Sanchez
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April 23
ESPN.com
 
"In the final days leading up to the NFL draft, league sources say there is developing intrigue surrounding a host of teams interesting in selecting quarterback Mark Sanchez. The most serious interest in Sanchez, a USC product, is coming from the Seattle Seahawks at No. 4; the Cleveland Browns at No. 5; the Washington Redskins at No. 13; and the New York Jets at No. 17. Several current veteran quarterbacks, including Brady Quinn of the Browns and Jason Campbell of the Redskins, would be on the block should either team select Sanchez. The Redskins have talked about a number of scenarios, especially this one: trading from 13th to fourth and selecting Sanchez, then dealing Campbell to another ..."
Redskins ready to move?
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April 23
Washington Times
 
"The Washington Redskins' brain trust met with the media Wednesday in their annual pre-draft session, with owner Dan Snyder, executive vice president Vinny Cerrato and coach Jim Zorn trying to reveal as little as possible about their intentions for this weekend's NFL Draft as reporters attempted to infer as much as possible from the few available clues. "You tell the truth now, nobody believes you," Cerrato said. Still, the Redskins might well trade down from the 13th choice Saturday. After all, Snyder and Cerrato have held onto their original picks in just four of their previous eight drafts together. "I'm also going to be aggressive to try to win," said Snyder, adding that he has less ..."
Redskins May Still Deal to Take Sanchez
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April 23
Washington Post
 
"Despite having only one pick in the first 79 selections of this weekend's NFL draft, the Washington Redskins could trade up in an attempt to select a potential franchise quarterback, team officials said yesterday, such as Southern California's Mark Sanchez. "I think anything is possible," Vinny Cerrato, Washington's executive vice president of football operations, said during the predraft news conference at Redskins Park. "It's just what you're willing to give up." The Redskins hold the 13th overall selection in the two-day draft that begins Saturday in New York and have five total picks but none in the second and fourth rounds. Although owner Daniel Snyder, Cerrato and Coach Jim Zorn ..."
Redskins Interested In Orakpo
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April 21
Washington Post
 
"Before a contract impasse led to his release, the Washington Redskins were planning to use pass-rushing defensive end Jason Taylor in a hybrid role, toggling between linebacker and end, trying to fill a void on the left side of their defense. Should Washington end up selecting Texas defensive lineman Brian Orakpo in the first round this weekend, the Redskins envision him doing the same thing. Orakpo could be gone prior to Washington's 13th overall selection on Saturday, but he is a player the team values greatly and someone team officials have indicated they would pounce on should he slip. University of Southern California quarterback Mark Sanchez is also coveted by owner Daniel Snyder, ..."
Skins will host Maualuga
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April 14
Washington Examiner
 
"The Redskins don't have an immediate need at middle linebacker, but that won't stop them from looking at one in the upcoming NFL Draft.

Washington will host USC middle linebacker Rey Maualuga Tuesday in preparation for the April 25-26 draft. Washington holds the 13th overall pick in the first round. Maualuga has been projected as going anywhere from around the 15th pick to later in the first round. Maualuga spearheaded USC's defense, though his stock dropped after the season for various reasons, including that scouts felt he played better as a junior than as a senior. He's considered an excellent leader, but is known for freelancing. He's a fierce hitter."

Leftwich visits, could compete as backup
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April 5
Washington Times
 
"As if the Washington Redskins didn't make enough quarterback news last week by trying to strike a trade with Denver for Jay Cutler and shopping incumbent starter Jason Campbell, free agent quarterback Byron Leftwich visited Redskin Park on Friday. Peter Lockley / The Washington Times The Redskins are interested in signing Byron Leftwich (left) to compete for the backup quarterback job behind Jason Campbell. That was the same day Redskins owner Dan Snyder and executive vice president Vinny Cerrato talked to Campbell, whose contract expires after the 2009 season, to reassure him about his status as the No. 1 quarterback. A Redskins official emphasized that Leftwich's visit was not a ..."
Redskins Eye Leftwich As Backup Quarterback
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April 5
Washington Post
 
"The Washington Redskins yesterday confirmed a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report that backup quarterback Byron Leftwich worked out Friday for the team at Redskins Park. Leftwich, a Washington native and longtime starter with Jacksonville, spent last season as a backup in Pittsburgh. Leftwich, 29, is seen solely as a possible younger and cheaper replacement for veteran No. 2 quarterback Todd Collins, 37, according to the team. The Redskins informed Leftwich that he would not be competing with starter Jason Campbell, according to NFL sources, and made it clear that if signed he would play only if Campbell, 27, was injured or ineffective during a start. The Redskins are offering one-year, ..."
Steelers backup QB Leftwich in talks with Redskins
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April 5
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
 
"Byron Leftwich paid a visit to the Washington Redskins Friday and the two sides are talking about a contract. Leftwich does not yet have an offer from the Steelers, where he was the backup quarterback last season after an injury to Charlie Batch in the preseason. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and Kevin Colbert, their director of football operations, have each said they'd like to re-sign both Leftwich and Batch. Both are unrestricted free agents."
Steelers backup QB Leftwich in talks with Redskins
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April 4
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
 
"Byron Leftwich paid a visit to the Washington Redskins Friday and the two sides are talking about a contract. Leftwich does not yet have an offer from the Steelers, where he was the backup quarterback last season after an injury to Charlie Batch in the preseason. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and Kevin Colbert, their director of football operations, have each said they'd like to re-sign both Leftwich and Batch. Both are unrestricted free agents."
Campbell, Snyder Meet to Clear Air
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April 4
Washington Post
 
"Encouraged after his meeting yesterday with Washington Redskins owner Daniel M. Snyder, quarterback Jason Campbell said he has put aside his frustration about the team's pursuit of Jay Cutler and is determined to become "the type of quarterback Mr. Snyder wants." Several NFL sources said that Snyder, eager to finally solve the team's decades-long pursuit of a franchise quarterback, was the force behind the Redskins' efforts to acquire Cutler, who was traded from the Denver Broncos to the Chicago Bears on Thursday. Snyder called the meeting to clear the air about the team's attempts to replace Campbell, Washington's starter for the last 2 1/2 seasons, and attempt to move forward toward the ..."
Miami Dolphins in no rush to chase after former star Jason Taylor
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April 4
Miami Herald
 
"If defensive end Jason Taylor decides he wants to reunite with the Dolphins next season, the first step toward making it happen is simple: Be patient. Although the Dolphins have not reached out to Taylor or his agent to discuss a potential return, the team also isn't shutting the door. Miami expects to wait until after the NFL Draft before deciding whether to pursue him, a source said Friday. Whether Taylor chooses to wait is up to him. But the Dolphins do not want to sign him if they end up drafting a promising outside linebacker -- the position Taylor would play in a 3-4 system. General manager Jeff Ireland said the Dolphins are ''looking at'' the situation, but he didn't want to discuss ..."
Source: Cutler trade imminent
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April 2
Washington Examiner
 
"The Redskins are close to completing a deal for Denver quarterback Jay Cutler, according an NFL source said. The source, who told The Examiner of the Redskins' interest in Cutler two weeks ago, was uncertain what Washington had to surrender in the deal and said it's "going down as we speak." The Redskins have shopped current starter quarterback Jason Campbell. The source had said in a separate conversation about five minutes earlier that Washington appeared to be bumped from the favorite position in favor of another team, possibly Cleveland. However, after hanging up he quickly called back to say, "It changed.""
Skins heavily pursuing Cutler
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April 2
Washington Examiner
 
"The Redskins have stopped denying any interest in Jay Cutler, yet another signal that they are indeed pursuing the Denver Pro Bowl quarterback. As initially reported in The Examiner two weeks ago, one executive with another team said that the Redskins were interested in Cutler, but the team spent the past two weeks denying the reports. Now multiple reports have the Redskins heavily pursuing Cutler, some suggesting a deal could be completed within a couple days. Owner Dan Snyder was said to be the one who initiated the interest. "It's exactly the kind of move Snyder would make," one NFL source said. And the executive said the Redskins had been shopping Jason Campbell for up to a year, since ..."
Buzz about Cutler refuses to go away
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April 2
Washington Times
 
"The Denver Broncos-Jay Cutler saga reached a boiling point Tuesday night when owner Pat Bowlen announced that the 25-year old quarterback was on the trade market, fueling speculation that the Washington Redskins are one of several teams interested in Cutler. Bowlen's decision came as somewhat of a surprise considering new coach Josh McDaniels said on several occasions that Cutler was the team's quarterback and he was confident the sides could resolve their differences. "A conversation with his agent [Bus Cook]... clearly communicated and confirmed to us that Jay no longer has any desire to play for the Denver Broncos," Bowlen said in a statement. "We will begin discussions with other teams ..."
Cutler: "I really didn't want this"
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April 2
Denver Post
 
"Broncoland is divided, angry, depressed, stunned and confused regarding the impending trade of star quarterback Jay Cutler. Cutler apparently has some of those feelings, too. After a brief retreat to North Carolina, Cutler was back Wednesday night in his adopted hometown of Nashville, Tenn., where he was spotted sitting in the front row of an Ultimate Fighting Championship event that was televised on the SpikeTV channel. Among those who spotted the Broncos quarterback was a reporter for FoxSports.com. "I was surprised they decided to trade me this soon," Cutler told FoxSports. "I didn't want to get traded. That wasn't me. They had been going back and forth saying things, wanting me to be ..."
Cutler To The Bucs? You Must Be Looney
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April 2
Tampa Tribune
 
"It was a joke. Only a joke. No kidding. Jay Cutler was not traded to the Bucs late Wednesday for a first-round draft pick, a third-round draft pick and nose tackle Chris Hovan. That's what Fox Sports Radio's Tomm Looney wanted you to believe, though, and he actually did a pretty good job of selling the April Fool's prank. Among those who bought it were John Tournour (aka J.T. The Brick), the host of Fox Sports radio's nationally syndicated late night talk show. Citing a Denver newspaper source, Looney broke the "news" about 15 minutes into 'The Brick's' show, about five minutes before going to a commercial. It wasn't until the show returned from the break, though, that Looney fessed up and ..."
Lions eyeing any help to land QB Jay Cutler
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April 2
Detroit News
 
"First things first: The Denver Broncos don't want the first overall pick in the draft. Few NFL teams do, quite frankly, given the financial commitment it entails. So if the Lions are hoping to land Pro Bowl quarterback Jay Cutler, now officially available to the highest -- or perhaps the most creative -- bidder, they may have to do it with the help of another team. And they'd better hurry, with the Washington Redskins and impetuous owner Daniel Snyder already emerging as a front-runner to land the 25-year-old Cutler, one of the NFL's top young quarterbacks. The Redskins, who own the 13th overall pick in this month's NFL draft, are actively pursuing a trade, the Washington Post reported ..."
Defensive End Daniels Agrees to a One-Year Deal
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March 31
Washington Post
 
"Defensive end Phillip Daniels said yesterday that he expects to sign a contract in the next few days to return to the Washington Redskins and will definitely play for the team in the fall. Daniels called the Redskins yesterday and agreed to terms on a one-year, veteran-minimum deal, according to a league source. "I'm coming back. I just talked to all the guys," Daniels said by telephone yesterday. "I'll probably end up signing today or tomorrow, but I'm definitely coming back." Daniels and Renaldo Wynn are the only experienced left ends on the roster, and the two probably will share time. Daniels has expressed his desire to start and probably would come into training camp as the ..."
No hints on Jason Taylor
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March 30
Boston Herald
 
"Jason Taylor spoke publicly for the first time last night about his free agent status and about the Patriots. And while the veteran defensive end didn't exactly campaign to join the three-time Super Bowl champions, or profess a fondness for coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady, Taylor also didn't completely extinguish any spark that may exist for a future union. Taylor, who met with the media during his charity auction in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., did his best to keep any preference of a landing spot close to the vest. He did, however, offer some interesting remarks when it came to the Patriots. "As far as the football stuff is concerned, it's not for me to talk about. It's for the ..."
Could Taylor return to Miami?
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March 30
NFL.com
 
"Free-agent defensive end Jason Taylor is still looking for a new team. How about his former team, the Dolphins, which still seeks a pass rusher? Jim Carrey seemed to have a better chance of landing Lauren Holly in Dumb and Dumber, but Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald is saying that there is a chance. How much of a chance is anybody's guess. But Salguero reports that Taylor and Bill Parcells have an "amicable relationship" despite last year's highly publicized divorce. Taylor drew the ire of the old-school disciplinarian by appearing on Dancing with the Stars and missing the team's offseason workouts last year. Taylor was eventually traded to the Redskins."
Daniels says he's set to rejoin Redskins
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March 28
Washington Times
 
"Phillip Daniels' brief absence from the Washington Redskins is about to end. The 36-year-old defensive end, whose contract was voided in a cost-cutting move in late February, told The Washington Times on Friday that he's going to re-sign within a week. "We're working something out," he said. "I'll be a Redskin this year." Daniels' one-year contract for the 10-year veteran minimum of $845,000 will count just $510,000 against the salary cap, as with fellow veterans Renaldo Wynn and Ethan Albright. Daniels had been due to make $2.15 million under his old deal. "With my age and my injury, I understand where the Redskins are coming from," said Daniels, who missed all of last season after ..."
Campbell: I want to stay with 'Skins
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March 26
Washington Times
 
"Knowing full well his on-field actions and not off-field words will determine his future as the Washington Redskins' quarterback, Jason Campbell nonetheless remains unequivocal in his desire to stay with the franchise that drafted him four years ago. But do the Redskins, despite their purported pursuit of Denver's Jay Cutler and the fact they are working out Southern California's Mark Sanchez, want Campbell? "That's up to them," he said after a workout Tuesday at Redskin Park. "I definitely want to stay here. I like the D.C. area, and I like the fan support. I do think we're a team that can win in the near future, and I do think we're a team whose turn it will be to rip off wins year after ..."
Zorn Says Redskins Aren't Pursuing Cutler
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March 26
Washington Post
 
"Washington Redskins Coach Jim Zorn said here Wednesday that the team is not actively pursuing a trade for Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler. The Redskins have been among the teams speculated to have interest in Cutler if the Broncos opt to trade him because of his dispute with first-year coach Josh McDaniels and the club. Zorn said at the NFC coaches' breakfast at the annual league meeting that the Redskins are not among the teams that have expressed interest in Cutler to the Broncos. "I think every coach in the National Football League would go, 'Man, what is this all about? What if Denver approached us?' " Zorn said. "But that conversation hasn't gone anywhere except 'Monday Morning ..."
Do Skins want Cutler?
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March 17
Washington Examiner
 
"The Redskins have serious interest in Denver quarterback Jay Cutler, an NFL source said Tuesday, and have entered talks about a possible three-way deal to acquire him. Two NFL sources confirmed the possibility of a three-way trade, with Kansas City being mentioned by one source as a possibility. "They're trying to do something," one NFL source said of the Redskins. "Whether or not it materializes is another matter, but [Redskins owner Dan Snyder] is on this hard. They don't trust Jason Campbell." Cutler is involved in a dispute with Denver after the Broncos had discussions about trading him to New England for quarterback Matt Cassel. First-year Broncos coach Josh McDaniels met with Culter ..."
Doughty to re-sign with the Redskins
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March 11
Washington Times
 
"He attended the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation dinner Tuesday night as the Washington Redskins' 2008 winner. But Reed Doughty, who became an unrestricted free agent last month, isn't on any team's official roster. That will change Wednesday. Doughty told The Washington Times he will sign a one-year deal with Washington, keeping the safety with the club that drafted him in 2006. Doughty, who had been in negotiations with the Redskins and agent Dave Butz Jr. while also talking to "a couple of other teams," expects to battle second-year player Chris Horton for a starting job while resuming his role on special teams. "It's not just the money," Doughty said. "It's about how much I'll get to ..."
Titans seek tampering evidence against Redskins
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March 7
Tennessean
 
"There's no question the Titans are interested in pursuing tampering charges against the Washington Redskins, who agreed to terms with defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth just five hours into the NFL free agency period. Can the Titans come up with enough evidence against the Redskins to make a good case to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell? That's the big question. Long before Haynesworth signed the $100 million contract there was rampant speculation he'd end up in Washington. One blogger forecast a $100 million deal and much was made of a meeting between Redskins owner Daniel Snyder and agent Chad Speck, who represents Haynesworth, at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis a week before free agency, ..."
Wild week ends the way it started
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March 6
Washington Times
 
"The Washington Redskins finished the first week of free agency Thursday the way they started it - by making news. The week's closing couldn't match its opening for high-profile developments - landing star defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, re-signing standout cornerback DeAngelo Hall and signing guard Derrick Dockery - but it was still an interesting next chapter. Late Wednesday, the Redskins lost their first free agent when defensive end Demetric Evans signed a two-year, $3.8 million deal with San Francisco. Evans' departure after five seasons came hours after the Redskins welcomed free agent offensive tackle Ray Willis to Redskin Park. Willis, a reserve during coach Jim Zorn's final ..."
Holliday, Taylor on defensive wish list
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March 5
Wisconsin State Journal
 
"A ho-hum free-agency period for the Green Bay Packers could get a lot more interesting - at least in the eyes of the green-and-gold faithful - if the team explores adding the two players with experience in Dom Capers' 3-4 defensive scheme who became available Monday: Ex-Packers and Miami Dolphins defensive end Vonnie Holliday, and ex-Dolphins and Washington Redskins defensive end Jason Taylor. The Dolphins released Holliday Monday after the 11-year NFL veteran declined to restructure his contract with a $1.5 million roster bonus looming, and the Redskins did the same to Taylor, who refused to allow the club toa clause into Taylor's contract that would have required him to participate in ..."
Converted cornerback to replace Dawkins?
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March 5
Camden Courier-Post
 
"The Eagles' replacement plan for franchise legend Brian Dawkins might involve a 33-year-old defensive back with nearly zero experience at safety. Shawn Springs, a 12-year NFL veteran who spent his last five seasons with the division-rival Redskins, flew to Philadelphia on Tuesday night and met with Eagles coaches Wednesday at the NovaCare Complex. Springs said he discussed the idea of moving from cornerback to safety with defensive coordinator Jim Johnson, an indication of two things: that Johnson is still coaching despite his ongoing battle with cancer, and that the Eagles might not be ready to promote second-year safety Quintin Demps into a starting role. "They talked about the ..."