E.J Biggers News

The NFC East is expected to be incredibly tight once again in 2013. Bovada in Las Vegas predicts that all four teams in the league's most popular division will win between seven and nine games.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Amerson's contract will be of similar worth to the one that last year's 51st overall pick - Green Bay defensive tackle Jerel Worthy - signed: a four-year deal worth $3.95 million deal with a $1.3 million signing bonus.

A large part of their lack of defensive success was due to the injuries to stud pass-rusher Brian Orakpo and his counterpart Adam Carriker .

The Washington Redskins are one of the most storied franchises in the NFL. With over 80 years of history and 5 NFL Championships, the Redskins have seen a lot of great players come and go.

Redskins rookies Phillip Thomas , Bacarri Rambo and David Amerson talk at rookie camp at Redskins Park on May 5, 2013 in Ashburn, Va.

To say that the Washington Redskins' secondary was a liability in 2012 is an understatement.

Few years are more important in a quarterback's development than the second one coming up for Robert Griffin III here in 2013.

With that in mind, which Redskins player do you think is going to contribute a lot more this season than conventional wisdom would suggest? Whether it's a player bouncing back from injury, a rookie or young player taking his first opportunity and running with it, a veteran playing the role of unsung hero or something completely different, most fans ... (more)

After analyzing the draft needs of all 32 teams , PFT will review how well each team addressed those needs.

There are more good times ahead for the Washington Redskins, Robert Griffin III and coach Mike Shanahan in 2013.

There are two things to keep in mind when assessing the Washington Redskins ' 2013 draft.

The Washington Redskins looked at the 2013 NFL draft as an opportunity to provide depth at several key positions.

Before Baltimore Orioles' top prospect Kevin Gausman took the mound for the Class-AA Bowie Baysox on Sunday, new Redskins cornerback E.J. Biggers threw out the first pitch.

GRADE: C - The Cowboys were the most hotly debated team after the first round. Did they get enough in a trade with the 49ers? Did they reach to take Frederick? They rebounded nicely by taking the best available the rest of the way, but Monte Kiffin's defense didn't get much help.

Redskins coach Mike Shanahan says the Redskins are a better team following this year's draft.

After sitting idle for the first 50 picks of the NFL draft , the Washington Redskins got to work on Friday night and met a pressing need, selecting N.C. State cornerback David Amerson with the 51st overall pick.

Last year, there was no suspense regarding the Redskins' first draft pick. Indianapolis was going to choose Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck first overall leaving Washington to select its preferred player, Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III, at No 2. The Redskins' selections of pass rushers Brian Orakpo at No.

As the Washington Redskins prepare to pick Friday night after sitting out Thurdsay's first round of the NFL draft, they face one pressing question, as ESPN analyst Mel Kiper sees it.

Once considered to be a first round talent, off the field troubles have made some teams leery of this ballhawking cornerback.