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Our at-the-bye series concludes with Barry Svrluga's dissection of special teams.

Hunter Smith may not be available to punt in this Sunday's game at Carolina due to a groin injury.

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Great, There is an easy story to write about the Washington Redskins: One that may play out again this year, as it's one that wasn't fixed by the Redskins 53-man roster.

With the addition of veteran punter Hunter Smith, the Redskins expect punt coverage to improve significantly this season.

During an off-season in which the Washington Redskins again spent millions of dollars in free agency, the acquisition of punter Hunter Smith is, at first glance, merely a footnote.

During an off-season in which the Washington Redskins again spent millions of dollars in free agency, the acquisition of punter Hunter Smith is, at first glance, merely a footnote.

The big-name players are somewhere else. Resting, relaxing, studying their playbooks.

Click a thumbnail to view the full-size image. Buy Pilot photos here. Loading... Close Gallery Click for full view The Redskins re-signed Shaun Suisham, but they brought in some competition for training camp.

Sitting in an ice tub after practice, the NFL's most off-target kicker in 2008 was keeping his usual cool.

The last of a nine-part series previewing the Washington Redskins heading into the July 30 opening of training camp.

In contrast to what we're seeing in many businesses, the Washington Redskins will be hiring later this summer.

Comments Plackemeier, Brooks, Frost, Groom and Tupa is not a high-powered D.C. law firm.

The Arizona Cardinals released running back Edgerrin James with one year remaining on his contract, a development expected since late in the season.

The Bengals released veteran punters Kyle Larson and Ryan Plackemeier on Tuesday, paving the way for rookie Kevin Huber to move into the lineup.

"Hunter has agreed to terms with the Redskins," Thomas Mills, Smith's agent, wrote in an e-mail to The Associated Press.