Washington Redskins News

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi weighed into the ongoing battle over the name of Washington's football franchise, telling the crowd at an event hosted by the National Congress of American Indians that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office should stop issuing the trademark for the Washington Redskins team name.

Earlier Thursday, we saw Sherman and New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount debate who the best cornerback in the game is .

The Washington Redskins have turned to a familiar name associated with a notorious blunder as they try to fill the biggest hole on their roster.

Nov 24, 2013; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is sacked by Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Jason Hatcher and defensive end George Selvie during the third quarter of a game at MetLife Stadium.

The Washington Redskins ' special teams embodies the term "many happy returns." Unfortunately, that term mostly applied to the Redskins' opponents in 2013.

Wide receiver Andre Roberts will play in both the slot and wideout positions for the Washington Redskins, he told 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier on Thursday.

Dec 1, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Clifton Geathers after the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field.

November 22, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew is tackled after a catch by Houston Texans linebacker Darryl Sharpton during the first half of a game on Thanksgiving at Ford Field.

The Washington Redskins have re-signed promising inside linebacker Perry Riley, but they are still in the market for a starting ILB next to him on the team's 3-4 defense.

The Green Bay Packers brought in former Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels for a workout yesterday, but it's unclear if they are still interested in him after they re-signed tight end Andrew Quarless to a two-year deal today.

OCTOBER 27: Linebacker Darryl Tapp #54 of the Washington Redskins nearly sacks quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter of a game at Sports Authority Field Field at Mile High on October 27, 2013 in Denver, Colorado.

The Washington Redskins had massive needs in the secondary coming into the offseason, and they have tried to fill those needs without making splash signings.

Offensive tackle Bruce Campbell once wowed at the NFL scouting combine, his athleticism dominating his lack of college production.

Andre Roberts, here trying to make a catch in front of Nolan Carroll, is perhaps the most-known outsider to join Washington on Days 1 and 2. As free agency's first day came and went, and the second day followed, excitement and bated breath can turn to slight disappointment when you see all the shiny new toys the other kids get, and then look back ... (more)

When ex-NFL running back Clinton Portis showed up on the set of the NFL Network in this tightly-tailored look from Zara, he knew he might get heat from some unevolved football fans.

Dallas Cowboys unrestricted free agent defensive end Anthony Spencer will be visiting the rival Washington Redskins on Thursday, according to a source.

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Day two of free agency and the Redskins still have cap space! Money being saved for the elite corner and safety available is now freed up, details on that in a bit.

University of Michigan football alumni Jon Jansen will be the host for the 2014 Mock Rock to be held on Tuesday, March 18, at 7 p.m. The University's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will host the 15th annual Mock Rock at Crisler Center.

For all of the measurements, statistics, interviews and analysis, the NFL draft is one huge gamble.