Washington Redskins News

Editor's note: I came to Richmond for the first two days of Redskins training camp and my output, in total, attracted fewer viewers than an average PTI transcription.

Rain, rain and more rain swept through the first day of Washington Redskins training camp at the Bon Secours Training Center on Thursday morning.

DeSean Jackson's first training camp practice with the Washington Redskins ended around 11 a.m. on Thursday, but Jackson stayed on the field.

Rep. Betty McCollum said at an event on Tuesday at the liberal Center for American Progress that 'racism and hate speech" are always a priority in Congress, including as it relates to the campaign to change the name of the Washington Redskins.

Every NFL team has a chance. That's why they say, "any given Sunday, or Thursday, or Monday, or Saturday, if it's late in the season."

Months removed from a 3-13 season, the Redskins are quick to invoke the Super Bowl champions, lauding the Seahawks for their toughness, particularly on the defensive side of the ball.

Bruce Allen was able to walk out on the field Thursday when Washington Redskins training camp opened in Richmond, look out on all he saw, and say to himself, "This is my kingdom."

This is the NFL in its wildest era in terms of offense. The four highest-scoring seasons in league history just so happen to be the most recent four seasons in league history.

The Washington Redskins are starting their training camp without defensive end Jason Hatcher , who is still recovering from knee surgery.

During the Washington Redskins' 15-day practice session, expect to see all the big names on the field - Ryan Kerrigan, DeAngelo Hall, Alfred Morris, and, of course, RGIII.

In this June 17, 2014, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, left, laughs with head coach Jay Gruden during NFL football minicamp in Ashburn, Va.

Gruden said Wednesday that Hatcher, defensive end Stephen Bowen and receiver Leonard Hankerson are still recovering from knee surgeries, while backup guard Maurice Hurt is out of shape.

In 2013, the Washington Redskins took a gigantic step back and finished the season 3-13 with an 0-6 division record.

Former Washington Redskins tight end Fred Davis is making headlines for all the wrong reasons once again.

I know this is the time of year for optimism. For the fans of 31 NFL teams, the excitement over the start of a new season tends to trump any and all disappointment from the bitter end of the previous season.

Anybody who possesses a scintilla of good taste is against the Washington football team using its longtime nickname.

Eric Ebron- who reported with other Lions rookies - doesn't play Madden, but he was still disappointed to learn his initial player rating was just a 77 on the new edition of the video game.

A position that has been in flux for nearly a decade is there again with the Redskins opting to bring back last year's starter, Brandon Meriweather , and Ryan Clark to serve as their stopgap safeties.

Over the last two seasons the Washington Redskins have boasted the NFL 's most charged rush attack.

The training camp trip is ingrained in football culture, a traditional, rigorous bonding exercise meant to prepare a team for the upcoming season.