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October 4, 2014
Pre-Free Agency Salary Cap Update for Redskins
While we didn't see much roster turnover after the Washington Redskins ' dismal 2013 season, new general manager Scot McCloughan has already begun to lay the groundwork for the team to overhaul its roster once free agency opens March 10...
Albert Haynesworth to Ndamukong Suh: Do your research on suitors
Defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is set to be the top player to hit free agency next week, which is a position that Albert Haynesworth found himself in six years ago. Haynesworth left the Titans and signed a seven-year, $100 million contract with the Redskins that will live in infamy. Haynesworth didn't play well and clashed...
Albert Haynesworth offers advice to Ndamukong Suh
Albert Haynesworth knows a thing or two about massive contracts. The former Redskins defensive tackle offered some advice to Ndamukong Suh on his free agency. Read what Haynesworth had to say.
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It's Time for 'Skins to Add Power Back to Supplement Morris
Bigger offensive linemen shouldn't be the only thing on the menu if the Washington Redskins are determined to switch to a power-based rushing attack in 2015. Now's the perfect time to add a true power back to supplement the efforts of Alfred Morris .
Kirk Cousins to stay with Redskins, compete with RGIII
The Redskins plan to keep Kirk Cousins rather than trade him this offseason, reports NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport. Will Cousins compete with RGIII for the starting job?
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Weighing the Pros and Cons of Top Free-Agent Targets
If the latest rumors are to be believed, the Washington Redskins certainly aren't going to adopt any half measures once 2015 NFL free agency begins. At least not when it comes to answering some of their biggest needs...
How Should the Redskins Fill Their Biggest Holes?
The 2015 offseason is an exciting time for the Washington Redskins and their fans. With Scot McCloughan in place as the first real general manager in years, the draft and free agency are now promising avenues for building and replenishing the roster.
Fact or Fiction: What Can We Expect for Redskins' in FA
The Washington Redskins head into the 2015 offseason with plenty of questions surrounding their roster...
Redskins Final Free-Agency Outlook and Predictions
Every Washington Redskins fan will have a vision of what winning free agency will look like for a team that has been perpetually stuck in rebuild mode. Those visions likely won't jive with the league's view of the way business is done in D...
Best Draft-Day Contingency Plans for Redskins
Without a first-round pick the past two seasons, the Washington Redskins are in uncharted waters entering the 2015 NFL draft...
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Playmaking FS Headling Skins' Free Agency Big Board
The Washington Redskins head toward NFL free agency with a large focus on improving their defense...
Redskins' Blueprint for Winning Free Agency
OK, so you're Washington Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan. Your remit is clear: Overhaul a roster that's won just seven games in two years and establish a framework for consistent success...
Redskins begin purge with release of Cofield
The Redskins' offseason purge began with their defensive line as they released veteran Barry Cofield Friday.
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Barry Cofield cut by Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins cut nose tackle Barry Cofield on Friday. The release comes one day after the team signed Ricky Jean Francois.
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Barry Cofield, Stephen Bowen cut by Redskins
The Washington Redskins cut defensive linemen Barry Cofield and Stephen Bowen on Friday. The two players were released one day after the team signed Ricky Jean Francois.
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Redskins Must Take Advantage of Mariota Trade Market
Ever had an idea and wish you said it sooner? Or have you ever had an idea and it seemed like everyone else had the same thought at once? If you've been thinking the Washington ...
Agent: Jean-Francois agrees with 'Skins
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Defensive tackle Ricky Jean-Francois agreed to a $9 million, three-year contract with the Washington Redskins that includes $4 million in guaranteed money, according to his agent.
Redskins Sign DT Ricky Jean-Francois
The Washington Redskins bolstered their front seven on Thursday by signing free-agent defensive lineman Ricky Jean Francois to a three-year contract. ProFootballTalk ...
Bruce Allen and Jay Gruden Have Everything They Want, Now They Must Win
Do you suppose Washington Redskins team president Bruce Allen or head coach Jay Gruden read Oscar Wilde? If not, maybe they shouldn't start now before a pivotal second season where the pair will be out of excuses if they still don't win...
Should WSH Draft Fowler or Pursue Hardy to Boost Pass Rush?
The Washington Redskins have a need for a pass-rusher heading into the offseason. How should the Redskins address this need? Should they look to free agency or the draft? ...
Updating Redskins' 1st-Round Big Board Post-Combine
A new pass-rusher creeps onto the updated first-round big board for the Washington Redskins following the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine. So does a massive defensive tackle capable of anchoring the team's 3-4 defense...
Moves 'Skins Must Make to Build Ultimate 2015 D
The Washington Redskins head toward the 2015 offseason looking to improve their defense. Which positions are key to target? Who could make an instant impact? Watch as Stephen ...
Best Options to Replace Orakpo This Offseason
In theory, the Washington Redskins ' decision to build their defense around their pass rush was a sound one...
Redskins: Canceling trademark violates free-speech rights
McLEAN, Va. (AP) A federal government decision to cancel the Washington Redskins' trademark because it may be disparaging infringes on free-speech rights and unfairly singles the team out, lawyers argued in court papers filed Monday. The team wants to overturn a decision last year by the Trademark...
Hidden Gems Redskins Should Have Noticed at the Combine
A quintet of previously hidden gems should have made Washington Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan sit up and take notice at the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine...
Redskins' Ultimate Free-Agency to-Do List
Historically speaking, free agency has been a dangerous offseason task for the Washington Redskins . They've been known to shell out millions upon millions for big names only to receive no production on the field...
Redskins parting ways with consultant A.J. Smith
The Washington Redskins won't renew the contract of consultant A.J. Smith. The 65-year-old executive was hired two seasons ago by team president Bruce Allen.
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Redskins' 7-Round Mock Draft Predictions
Exactly how sold are the Washington Redskins on the supposed " in-house answers " the franchise believes it has along the offensive line, according to Charlie Campbell of WalterFootball...
Latest Redskins Free-Agency News
With the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine soon to be in the rearview mirror, the Washington Redskins ' focus will soon shift toward free agency...
Report: DeAngelo Hall restructures Redskins contract
DeAngelo Hall reportedly restructured his contract, accepting no guarantees on his salary. Will the veteran cornerback have to battle for a roster spot to stick with the Redskins?
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Bruce Allen: Robert Griffin III still has high ceiling
On Wednesday, Redskins coach Jay Gruden got behind Robert Griffin III as his starting quarterback in 2015. On Thursday, it was team president Bruce Allen's turn to support the embattled passer.
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Keenan Robinson Must Be Focal Point in New Defense
Hiring Joe Barry to take over the defense wasn't the most popular decision the Washington Redskins have made this offseason...
NFL Free Agents the Redskins Must Sign
If you can't draft them, sign them. Such has been the philosophy of the Washington Redskins under owner Daniel Snyder...
How Redskins Can Change Defense Via Free Agency and Draft
Greater flexibility up front, along with more size in the secondary. Those are the qualities the Washington Redskins can find in both free agency and the 2015 NFL draft to change their defense...
Ex-Skins coach Mike Shanahan discusses RG3, Snyder on radio
Thought the dysfunction among former Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan, quarterback Robert Griffin III and team owner Dan Snyder was a topic of the past? Shanahan was interviewed on D.C. radio station ESPN980's ''The Sports Fix'' show for more than an hour Wednesday, dishing mostly about Griffin and Snyder - and what the coach called both men's desire for RG3 to become a dropback pas...
Gruden: RG3 Will Be Starter Entering 2015 Season
Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden announced the team is heading into its offseason work under the assumption Robert Griffin III will be the starting quarterback next season...
Robert Griffin III is Redskins starter, Jay Gruden says
Coach Jay Gruden announced Wednesday that Robert Griffin III will open the season as the Redskins starter. Why the change in attitude from Gruden?
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No QB controversy in Washington, Robert Griffin III is the starter
INDIANAPOLIS - Jay Gruden left no doubt that Robert Griffin III is the Washington Redskins' starting quarterback heading into the 2015 season.
Unheralded Free Agents Who Are Great Fits for Redskins
There are two differing schools of thought for approaching free agency. At least there has been for the Washington Redskins . The franchise has found itself at both extremes of the spectrum when it comes to shopping in the veteran market...
Redskins Fan Pays $1,522 for RG3's Used, Signed Cast
Being a fan will make you do crazy things. Washington Redskins fan Rich Bruno is one of those who will do just about anything to show his support for his team. When it comes to Redskins memorabilia, he needs to have it...
Redskins' Round 1 Big Board Before Combine
Pass-rushers are the order of the day for the Washington Redskins ' pre -combine Round 1 draft big board...
Prospects Redskins Should Be Watching at Combine
Sporting a full allotment of draft picks for the first time since the Robert Griffin III trade, the Washington Redskins will look to rebuild their roster through the draft under the direction of new general manager Scot McCloughan...
Tim Hightower attempting comeback with Saints
Former Cardinals and Redskins running back Tim Hightower is attempting a comeback with the Saints this offseason. Does Hightower have a chance to make the roster?
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Instagram Spat Shows RG3 Still Too 'Insecure'
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III has gotten into another spat with fans on social media...
5 Pass-Rushers Redskins Must Consider in Draft
It's the chicken-or-the-egg argument of NFL defensive football: stronger pass rush or better coverage? It's a dilemma as old as the game itself and one the Washington Redskins must answer ahead of the 2015 NFL draft...
Should Washington Franchise Tag Orakpo?
The Washington Redskins have a big decision to make on what to do with outside linebacker Brian Orakpo this offseason...
Analyzing Redskins' Best Trade Options with 5th Pick
When you own a top-five pick, you're likely to field plenty of calls on draft day. New Washington Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan should expect to do the same once the bell sounds for the start of the 2015 NFL draft...
'Skins Right to Leave RG3 out of Promotional Letter
By now you've probably heard that the Washington Redskins sent a letter to Redskins Premium Club members earlier this week that listed "Ryan Kerrigan , DeSean Jackson , plus ...
Huge Decisions to Make on Hall and Orakpo
For about half a decade, cornerback DeAngelo Hall and outside linebacker Brian Orakpo have been the highest-profile defensive players on the Washington Redskins roster...
Cavanaugh a Smart Hire for RG3, Redskins
Of all the changes made to the Washington Redskins coaching staff so far this offseason, hiring Matt Cavanaugh may be the smartest move...
