Washington Redskins News

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.

Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo may yet sign a long-term contract with the team that drafted him five years ago.

The push to remove the Redskins mascot in Washington is now becoming a prominent issue at the high school level.

The Washington Redskins 2014 Training Camp begins on Thursday in Richmond, VA. Before it can begin, however, players must pass a physical and have team doctors clear them to participate.

The wait is almost over. The Redskins on Wednesday report to Richmond for training camp .

Kirk Cousins has had a busy month. After the Redskins broke minicamp in June, the quarterback returned to Michigan State for his bachelor party, got married in Atlanta, honeymooned in Grand Cayman, and hosted a youth football camp in his hometown of Holland, Michigan.

Oct 13, 2013; Tampa, FL, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson runs with the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at Raymond James Stadium.

Jul 28, 2013; Pittsford, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills tight end Mike Caussin running after catching a pass from quarterback EJ Manuel during training camp at St. John Fisher College.

What does Kedric Golston need to do to make the team? Dec 29, 2013; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws away a pass as he is hit by Washington Redskins defensive end Kedric Golston in the first half during the game at MetLife Stadium.

The NFC East was arguably the most disappointing division in the league last season.

Toward the end of the interview, Griffin was asked what he would go back and tell his rookie self if he had the chance.

Robert Griffin III #10 of the Washington Redskins warms up prior to a game against the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField on December 30, 2012 in Landover, Maryland.

Mike Jones of the Washington Post reports that the Redskins have waived one player and added another today, citing the official NFL Transaction report.

Redskins Preview: Griffin, Gruden relationship key The Redskins are coming off a 3-13 season, their worst record since 1994 Check out this story on delawareonline.com: http://delonline.us/1mxyB09 "He's a perfectionist.

Washington Redskins have waived long snapper Kyle Nelson and have signed former Bills tight and Mike Caussin, according to the NFL's daily transaction report.