Robert Thomas News

The Redskins announced their roster cuts on Saturday, with wide receiver D.J. Hackett, offensive tackle Jeremy Bridges and linebacker Robert Thomas among the notable names.

Some players go unnoticed during camp and the preseason and then surprisingly make opening 53-man roster.

The Washington Redskins' roster began to take shape yesterday, as they cut five players ahead of Tuesday's NFL deadline to reduce rosters from 80 players to 75.

"Change" is a word that's been used an awful lot around the city of Washington these days.

Probably no Washington Redskins players are further from winning roster spots than rookie free agent defensive linemen Antonio Dixon and J.D. Skolnitsky.

Following practice on Monday afternoon, Washington Redskins linebacker-defensive end Chris Wilson walked in off the field chatting with first-round draft pick Brian Orakpo and linebackers coach Kirk Olivadotti, the two people in the organization with whom the third-year player is most closely linked this year.

The 2009 Washington Redskins are looking for their defense to create more sacks and turnovers than it did last season, when the team finished fourth in overall yards allowed, but near the bottom in these other key categories.

There is "no chance" free agent quarterback Michael Vick will sign with the Washington Redskins, according to his agent, Joel Segal.

Imagine this. A high-powered sports agent who represents a three-time Pro Bowl quarterback comes to Redskins' training camp, but it's not to get that client a job.

Agent Joel Segal visited Redskins Park on Tuesday morning and was interviewed on ESPN 980 with Larry Michael and Larry Weisman.

By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 at 12:39 pm in Oakland Raiders .