Washington Redskins News

SEATTLE A Congressional source revealed Tuesday Washington Senator Maria Cantwell held secret talks with the NFL Commissioner and representatives from the Washington Redskins organization.

With significant financial resources to work with for the first time in three seasons, the Washington Redskins opened the NFL free agency period Tuesday with modest moves, re-signing inside linebacker Perry Riley and wide receiver Santana Moss, and adding three lesser-known players.

In this Dec. 1, 2013, file photo, San Francisco 49ers cornerback Carlos Rogers runs against St. Louis Rams wide receiver Tavon Austin after intercepting a pass from quarterback Kellen Clemens during an NFL football game in San Francisco.

The 2014 NFL season officially kicks off today with free agency at 4pm. Months of rumor will continue throughout the day with pen meeting paper, beginning late this afternoon.

The NFL's free-agency period doesn't even start until Wednesday, but former Citadel standout receiver Andre Roberts already has locked up his next job.

Everyone from President Obama to sports columnists, the D.C. Council and the Montgomery County Executive has urged the Washington Redskins to change their name, so far without any success.

The Washington Redskins have re-signed inside linebacker Perry Riley, keeping him off the open market hours before the start of free agency.

Determined to fix their problematic secondary, the Washington Redskins continue to hold discussions with a number of the top defensive backs on the market, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation.

ESPN NFL Insider Adam Caplan discusses the report that free-agent safety Jairus Byrd is seeking a long-term deal in the range of $9 million per season.

The Washington Redskins have lots of cap space, and just as many holes on their roster.

Hawkins was tendered the lowest salary with original round compensation. That means another team could swoop in and sign Hawkins to a significant offer sheet.

When the Washington Redskins were placed in salary cap jail by the NFL, Kedric Golston had to say goodbye to his best friend on the team.

Over the next couple of months, each of the 32 teams around the league will fight tooth and nail to better their respective rosters.

But you need to know exactly what you're getting. Do not expect the Sproles from 2011, when he set an NFL record with 2,696 all-purpose yards for the Saints and was one of the most dynamic players in the NFL.

Every team and every system is a reflection of its leader. At the core, systems are philosophies and philosophies are formed out of the leader's personal beliefs and convictions.

Tony Romo spoke about his back surgery for the first time Saturday night and said his rehabilitation is going well and that there were "no setbacks of any kind."

With NFL free agency commencing on Tuesday, reports and rumors are already circulating on potential free agent interest by the Redskins.

When a fan opened the Q & A portion of the Redskins' "chalk talk" by asking where team management thought the team's greatest area of need is, Redskin General Manager Bruce Allen got a big laugh when he replied: "Offense and defense."

Based on the activity on Saturday, we're projecting Collins as a second-tier free agent among the "elite" offensive linemen that are available in free agency.

Carolina Panthers safety Mike Mitchell celebrates breaking up a pass by the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter of the game at Bank of America Stadium.