Washington Redskins Rumors & News

CSN Washington "There has been some talk in the news about Brian Orakpo’s contract situation lately. Dan Graziano of ESPN paid a visit to Redskins Park and he made the following observation: For whatever it's worth, a week ago I believed the Redskins were likely to try to extend Orakpo this offseason, but..." June 18

CSN Washington "There may be some dispute about whether or not the Redskins should continue to utilize the read option attack as a major part of their offense. However, it appears that the Pistol is in Washington to stay. “I think it’s the key to everything,” said Kyle Shanahan last week. Actually, the..." June 17

CBSSports.com "The NFL might not be that far away from having its first full-time female official on the field. And when -- not if -- it happens, look to 2014 as the year and look to Sarah Thomas as the zebra breaking ground. Thomas, 39, became the first female to ever officiate an NCAA football game in 2007..." June 17

CSN Washington "Suspended safety Tanard Jackson has been out of sight around Redskins Park but he has not been out of mind among the coaches. Jackson was handed a one-year suspension for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy just before the start of the 2012 season. The Redskins had picked him up after..." June 16

Washington Post "As the Washington Redskins wrapped up their offseason practices this week, linebacker Brian Orakpo said he’s not fretting about his contract situation or focusing on whether any negotiating progress will be made toward a new deal before training camp begins late next month. “I’m not worried..." June 15

Real Redskins "The Redskins not only got a couple of wide receivers who could help them at some point during the season but they got them at the right price. According to Zac Boyer of the Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, Donte Stallworth and Devery Henderson signed contracts that allow the team to take..." June 15

USA Today "The nickname of the Washington pro football team is "a unifying force that stands for strength, courage, pride and respect," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a letter to 10 members of Congress who'd urged him to reject the name. Goodell's letter, dated June 5, was released Tuesday by U.S...." June 12

NFL.com "Is Washington Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett doing a favor for a couple of his New Orleans Saints draft picks from a decade ago? On Wednesday the Redskins announced the signings of veteran wide receivers Donte' Stallworth and Devery Henderson. Stallworth was a first-round..." June 12

Washington Post "Quarterback Robert Griffin III said Tuesday he will begin making cuts on his surgically repaired right knee next week as part of his rehabilitation program, as he aims to be ready to practice at the outset of the Washington Redskins’ training camp late next month. “You saw today the explosive..." June 12

New York Daily News "When the NFL invades Broadway this winter, the term “Great White Way” will take on a whole new meaning. The Daily News exclusively obtained details and artist renderings of some of the major plans the NFL has for “Super Bowl Boulevard” — a football-themed extravaganza between 34th and 44th..." June 11

CSN Washington "When Barry Cofield left the New York Giants and signed with the Redskins in 2011 he made two major moves. One was the 220 miles from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey to FedEx Field in Landover. The other move covered much less distance but was far more important. With the Giants,..." June 10

SI.com "Barring a setback, there's little doubt Robert Griffin III plays the opener. Griffin had major knee surgery 21 weeks ago. Washington's opener is 13 weeks from tonight. After watching him run sprints around the practice field Thursday, I agree with what Griffin said post-practice: "Without a..." June 10

Washington Post "Wedged between Massachusetts Avenue and A Street SE sits a little plot of land, not long enough for a 25-yard touchdown pass, not wide enough for a three-receiver set. It is technically a park, though it doesn’t draw visitors — folks with dogs and kids and beach towels and footballs — like Lincoln..." June 09

CSN Washington "During one play in 11-on-11 drills last Thursday, Redskins running back Roy Helu Jr. took a handoff, raced to the outside, turned the corner and sprinted 15 yards into the end zone. Sure, it was just a no-contact, helmets-and-shorts OTA session. And, sure, it came against backups. But for..." June 09

CSN Washington "The Redskins will bring in free agent wide receiver Donte’ Stallworth for a tryout during next week’s minicamp, according to a report. Stallworth played 11 games for Washington in 2011 and one for New England last season before an ankle injury landed him on injured reserve. In his only game..." June 07

Pro Football Talk "Redskins outside linebacker Brian Orakpo’s 2012 season came to an end when he suffered a torn pectoral muscle in Week Two. But Orakpo says he’ll be back and better than ever in 2013. “Defensive Player of the Year is a goal of mine,” Orakpo told USA Today. “I worked extremely hard this offseason..." June 07

SportingNews.com "Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III hasn't changed his tune about when he'll be ready for regular football action, saying Thursday that "without a doubt" he still plans to be a full go when the team opens training camp late next month. "This was a big week with four straight days..." June 07

Washington Times "Redskins inside linebacker London Fletcher has no intention of turning his 2013 season into a farewell tour. The 38-year-old is in the final year of his contract, but he’s not looking beyond it. Fletcher every offseason reevaluates his decision to continue his playing career, and after he..." June 06

NFL.com "Our apologies to Donovan McNabb, but Robert Griffin III is back on the mic. The Washington Redskins quarterback addressed reporters after Wednesday's organized team activities and expressed confidence that his return to the field would come long before the regular-season opener. Asked if the..." June 06

NFL.com "Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon reiterated Thursday morning on "NFL AM" that if it is football season, he'd be out there. "If there was a game tomorrow, I would be able to play," Garcon said about his recovery from shoulder surgery. "We are just taking precautions to make sure..." June 06

CSN Washington "Mike Shanahan typically tries to avoid heaping praise on individual players. But the Redskins’ head coach made an exception when asked recently about third-year wide receivers Leonard Hankerson and Aldrick Robinson. Hankerson established career highs last season for receptions (38), receiving..." June 05

NFL.com "With both London games already sold out this season, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has visions of expanding the league's overseas schedule in the future. Speaking at a New York University conference Tuesday, Goodell revealed that the NFL is planning to add a third London game each year. In..." June 05

CSN Washington "The 2012 NFC East champion Redskins are returning 21 of their 22 starters. The good side of this is that all of the starters know the system. They are spending their time prior to the start of the season refining techniques and chemistry, not learning the basic plays. However, there is a..." June 03

ESPN.com "Donovan McNabb told the Washington Post he thinks Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III has "too much" going on in his life as he continues his recovery from knee surgery. McNabb, who said he attempted to reach out to Griffin last season, told the Post that Griffin's recent actions may start..." June 03

Washington Post "Redskins outside linebacker Brian Orakpo wanted to make something clear. Orakpo knows he isn’t widely considered an elite player. But he should be listed among the NFL’s best. Just ask him. “Absolutely,” he said after organized team activities Thursday at Redskins Park. “My teammates know it,..." June 03

CSN Washington "Jarvis Jenkins is feeling pretty confident these days. And why shouldn’t he? The defensive end is comfortable in Redskins' scheme after making 14 starts in 2012. His surgically repaired right knee is no longer a concern. And, perhaps most important, the game is starting to slow..." June 02

CSN Washington "With the Washington Redskins running goal line practice drills, the defense needed a stop. As Santana Moss broke a route towards the back corner of the end zone – a play Moss scored on a few minutes earlier – a well placed pass came towards the receiver for what looked like another..." June 01

Washington Post "All eyes will remain trained on Robert Griffin III as he enters his second NFL season, but the opposing defensive coordinators on the Redskins’ schedule will also devote a fair amount of film study to running back Alfred Morris, looking for ways to contain him. Morris last season burst onto the..." June 01

Washington Post "Redskins linebacker Rob Jackson said he was frustrated by the situation that led to him receiving a four-game suspension to start the 2013 season, but that all he can do now is focus on football and prepare so he is ready to make an impact when he can. It was learned during the offseason that..." May 31

CSN Washington "Jordan Reed’s Redskins’ career has gotten off to a bit of slow start because of a lingering left leg injury. But there are signs that the tight end is on the path to recovery. Although he still has not participated in practice – he’s been sidelined since getting selected in the third round of..." May 31

Washington Times "Alfred Morris finished Thursday’s practice with a harsh evaluation. The Washington Redskins don’t wear pads at organized team activities and tackling is not permitted, but that didn’t diminish the opportunity he and his teammates had in the scorching heat. “Made some mistakes,” the second-year..." May 31

Washington Post "Wide receiver Pierre Garcon said Thursday that his recovery from shoulder surgery for labrum damage is going well and he doesn’t anticipate experiencing any problems with the injury this season. “The shoulder is good,” Garcon said following the Washington Redskins’ offseason practice at..." May 31

Washington Post "Backup offensive lineman Maurice Hurt missed Thursday’s offseason practice to have arthroscopic surgery on one of his knees, Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said. Hurt missed last week’s round of offseason practices with a groin injury. Shanahan wasn’t sure on Thursday which knee the third-year..." May 30

NFL.com "Robert Griffin III remains on an accelerated schedule in his return from surgery to repair his anterior cruciate ligament. The Washington Redskins quarterback told reporters Thursday that he's been doing more light sprinting, has been cleared for cross-field drills and ran two miles earlier in..." May 30

CSN Washington "The Redskins have hired Larry Coyer as an advance scout and Aubrey Pleasant as an offensive assistant, the team announced Wednesday morning. Coyer has 47 years of coaching experience in the college and pros, most recently serving as the Colts’ defensive coordinator from 2009-11. The..." May 30

Washington Post "Ten members of Congress recently sent Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder a letter, urging him to change the name of the team, according to a news release issued Tuesday by the office of Eni F.H. Faleomavaega, congressman for the American Samoa. Joining Faleomavaega in the effort were fellow..." May 29

Real Redskins "Last week we posted on Brian Orakpo and whether or not he was 100 percent recovered from last year’s torn pectoral muscle going into OTAs. After seeing him on Thursday and asking Mike Shanahan about him, there seems to be little doubt that he is fully recovered. “He’s had no setback at all...." May 28

Washington Times "By all rights, Fred Davis should be in the prime of his career. Instead, the 27-year-old stood on the edge of the practice field at Redskins Park last week, gloves tucked into the waistband of his burgundy shorts without a helmet or jersey in sight. While music thumped and airplanes droned..." May 28

Washington Times "Brandon Meriweather walked off the field flashing his trademark smile. His right knee still isn’t completely healthy after a torn ACL ended his 2012 season, but the Washington Redskins safety hasn’t let that dampen his mood. “I can’t wait for the season to start,” he said more than three months..." May 28

NFL.com "The NFL Draft is moving two weeks later than usual, at least for 2014. The league announced Tuesday that the 2014 NFL Draft will be held at Radio City Music Hall on May 8 to 10. The league also was considering moving the draft to May 15 to 17 because of scheduling issues at Radio City Music..." May 28

Real Redskins "ESPN is counting down the top 20 NFL coaches of all time in honor of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Vince Lombardi (June 11). Mike Shanahan made the list at No. 19. Shanahan’s crowning achievement, and the one that is primarily responsible for him being on this list, is winning back to..." May 27

CSN Washington "It’s still unclear when exactly Robert Griffin III will be allowed to rejoin his teammates for team drills. It might come in time for the start of training camp on July 25. But it might not. Until he receives that medical clearance, Griffin’s challenge on the practice field will be both a..." May 27

Washington Post "Robert Griffin III says he has spoken to Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson about recovering from anterior cruciate ligament surgery. “I talked to Adrian Peterson,” the Washington Redskins quarterback said after Thursday’s offseason practice, when he was asked about seeking advice..." May 27

CSN Washington "A week into OTAs, Redskins wide receiver Josh Morgan is sprinting faster and cutting harder than he thought he’d be able to only four months after having surgery to clean out his previous repaired right ankle. “I feel better than I thought I was going to feel,” Morgan said. “I thought it was..." May 26