Andre Carter

NFL free agent Andre Carter and a few of his friends made time to go check out the Blue Man Group at The Venetian on May 11. And after the show, he stopped by the VIP lounge to mix and mngle with the show's performers. For more information about ...  

Osbourn graduate Marcus Hyde is still going to a training camp with the Washington Redskins, but it won’t be at the one held this weekend for rookies following last weekend’s NFL Draft. The Redskins spoke with Hyde Tuesday and thought it ...  

King also passes along word that "some observers" believe the Ravens may be interested in Carter as a fill-in for Terrell Suggs. However, King considers Carter ending up in Baltimore "unlikely." King believes the Patriots are still open to re-signing ...  

Moving up to the 21 st selection in the first round suggests that the Patriots are expecting an immediate contribution from Jones. Who better to bring along the young stud than Andre Carter, who has experience as a 4-3 defensive end and a 3-4 outside ...  

The Patriots were able to find a gem last season with the signing of defensive end Andre Carter. Due to the lockout, the whole off-season was jilted and the Patriots were forced to modify their defense to fit the skill sets of those on the roster. Carter stepped up in a big way as one of the league's premier pass rushers and run stoppers as the Patriots opened the season in the 4-3 set. Unfortunately, his season was cut short due to an injury...  

Andre Carter: Pats in 'no real rush' to sign DE CarterRotoworld.comThe Boston Herald reports the Patriots are in "no real rush" to re-sign free agent DE Andre Carter. The Herald considers Carter the most likely of the Patriots' remaining in-house free agents to re-sign, but he's still rehabbing his torn quad.and more »  

Mayor Vincent Gray will meet with residents of Wards 6 and 7 Thursday night to discuss a possible site for a new Washington Redskins training facility. It is well known that Gray wants to bring the Redskins back into the District. They currently ...  

Patriots DE Andre Carter hasn’t been shy about saying he wants to come back. Yup, the veteran with 10 sacks wants to be a Patriot again. And, from what I can tell, the Patriots are open to him returning under the right terms. It’s just not ...  

Mark Anderson and Pro Bowler Andre Carter tied for the team lead ... TRANSITION PLAYER: None. UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS --DE Andre Carter suffered a season-ending injury toward the end of the year, but had a breakthrough season prior to that, which should ...  

Gray and councilmembers Michael Brown (I-At Large), Jack Evans (D-Ward 2) and Yvette Alexander (D-Ward 7) also held on to the stubborn Redskins pride that has seemed to motivate their desire to bring the team back to the city. "They are not 'the Prince ...  

In two days, Robert Griffin III will hear his name called as the second-overall selection in the 2012 NFL draft, and the Washington Redskins' next franchise quarterback. No conjecture or surprise there. Where it gets interesting, of course, is when RGIII finally hits the field in an NFL game, and we see how all of his attributes -- the mobility, the game intelligence, the freakish deep accuracy -- transfer to the pros. In the meantime, Mr...  

ASHBURN, Va. -- How excited was Robert Griffin III to officially become a Redskin on Thursday night? So excited that not only did the second overall pick wear burgundy and gold striped socks to the draft in New York, but he opened his conference calls with Washington's media by singing, "Hail To The Redskins."  

Boston GlobeNew England Patriots 2012 Draft PreviewFox NewsBolstering the pass rush may be Bill Belichick's most specific objective after last year's leading sackers, Mark Anderson and Andre Carter, either left via free agency or weren't re-signed, and an athletic prospect with the versatility to harass the ...2012 BGN Community Mock Draft Pick #27: The New England PatriotsBleeding Green NationNFL Mock Drafts - Five Experts' Choices for the...  

L owners voted without opposition to approve proposed penalties totaling $46 million in 2012 salary-cap space subtracted from the Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys. With one owner abstaining, owners backed the NFL ruling handed down last week to expunge $36 million of 2012 cap...  

The NFL may be worried about bounties and salary cap penalties right now, but when those stories die down and the long offseason eventually begins, the bit story on everybody's plate will undoubtedly be the rapidly growing numbers of former NFL players who have banded together to file several lawsuits against the league, claiming that in their days, the NFL knew about the effects of concussions and did little to protect them. The latest...  

Former Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb wonders whether Washington coach Mike Shanahan will be able to get the most out of Robert Griffin III if, as expected, the team drafts the Heisman Trophy winner. During an appearance Thursday on ESPN2's "First Take," McNabb was asked whether Shanahan is a good fit for the Baylor quarterback known as RG3.  

It's never good when you're on a panel with Skip Bayless and can legitimately be referred to as "the childish one." That's the position in which Donovan McNabb found himself on Thursday morning when he used an appearance on ESPN's "First Take" to self-servingly blast Mike Shanahan and the Washington Redskins for his ill-fated year in the burgundy and gold and to claim that Robert Griffin III won't work in the team's offensive system. "I was...  

NFL fans hear the term franchise quarterback thrown around quite often. When one hears that reference, the names mentioned in present day are Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, and Ben Roethlisberger. One team that has not been associated with a franchise quarterback in some time is the...  

Bleacher Report5 Things the Washington Redskins Must Do to Help RG3 SucceedBleacher ReportWhat would be even better for Redskins' fans is if RG3 leads the 'Skins to a winning record and a return to the playoffs in 2012. What can the Redskins do to ensure RG3 succeeds? I can think of five things. This scene must be avoided if RG3 is going to ...Robert Griffin III already learning Redskins' offenseNBCSports.comThe beginning of a beautiful...  

SB Nation DCChain Reactions: Game 3 Very Costly for Caps, Division-Leading Nats, Skins See ...SB Nation DCBy Scott Jackson - Columnist The Caps are up against it in Game 4 without Backstrom, the Nats are off to an encouraging start, and the Skins' schedule is released in this week's edition of "Chain Reactions." Apr 18, 2012 - Busy times on the DC sports ...and more »  

Mock thoughts: Weeden factorESPN (blog)"After losing Mark Anderson in free agency and without knowing whether soon-to-be 33-year-old Andre Carter will be back -- those two combined for 20 of the Pats' 40 sacks in 2011 -- New England needs an edge rusher. Perry's my best guess," King writes.  

NBCSports.comLeague requests dismissal of Cowboys, Redskins grievanceNBCSports.comI am definitely not a fan of the skins or the Cowboys because I can't stand her owners. But I do not understand how you penalize a team and uncapped year for spending too much Money. Thought collusion was illegal. Which seems to be what happened here.Washington Redskins 2012 Schedule ReleasedDistrict Sports PageMock draft 2.0: Five Alabama players remain in first...  

When it comes to trading up in the draft, fortune disfavors the boldESPNMost fans and analysts seem to think the Skins are being smart about their future -- that it's worth giving up not only their first- and second-rounders this year but also their top selection in 2013 and 2014, all to move up four spots to get a shot at ...  

The Washington Redskins are apparently confident enough that they will select quarterback Robert Griffin III in the NFL draft that their offensive coordinator reportedly has several visits scheduled to see him. Offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan was set to visit Griffin III in...  

Any website can post "offseason grades" for NFL teams, mixing the draft and free agency into transaction soup, then straining it through the mind of some sportswriter who doesn't know who half the players are. Only the Shutdown Corner has … Continue reading →  

Hail to the Redskins/Hail Victory/Braves on the warpath/Make jersey history When Robert Griffin III was introduced at last month's NFL draft, many took note of the fact that the back of his Washington Redskins jersey included the roman numeral at the end of his surname. According to Paul Lukas of Uni Watch, it's a historic inclusion. Lukas says, as far as he can tell, Griffin will become the first player in major American sports to have a...  

Just for the record, Kirk Cousins actually won more games in college than Robert Griffin III (27-23), and in one fewer start (39-40), and so the notion that the Washington Redskins would actually select the former Michigan State standout in the fourth round on Saturday is not altogether ludicrous.  

D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray is holding his first public meeting to discuss the possibility of bringing the Redskins' training facility to land next to RFK Stadium. News4's Tom Sherwood reports.  

The special master who heard the appeal of the Cowboys and Redskins granted the NFL's motion to dismiss a grievance, upholding two-year penalties structured to dissolve $36 million of cap space for Washington with Dallas losing $10 million.  

Osbourn graduate Marcus Hyde is still going to a training camp with the Washington Redskins  

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan was knocked to the turf when defensive back Brandyn Thompson slammed into him on a play during the team's first full-squad workout in its new indoor practice field.  

The NFL is seeking to have the appeals of the Redskins’ and the Cowboys’ salary-cap penalties dismissed, according a report Friday by the Washington Post, following up on an earlier report by ProFootballTalk.com.  

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) No sense fooling around with a talent like Robert Griffin III. Barely a week after the draft, the Washington Redskins are already proclaiming the Heisman Trophy winner their No. 1 quarterback.  

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins were serenading the arrival of Robert Griffin III at a draft-day party at FedEx Field when they surprised the football world by drafting another quarterback.  

After weeks of negotiations, the Redskins finally reached a deal on Friday with free-agent MLB London Fletcher. The news came courtesy of the Pro Bowler himself, who tweeted the announcement.  

The Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins will have salary caps reduced over the next two years as a punishment for 2010 contract moves, the National Football League said on Tuesday.  

The Redskins have signed PK Neil Rackers to a one-year deal, according to PFW Texans correspondent John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. Financial terms were not announced.  

In what should come as a surprise to no one, the Washington general manager Bruce Allen confirmed to NFL Network that Robert Griffin III will be the team's choice.  

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Redskins have stuck with their Texas theme and selected SMU cornerback Richard Crawford with the first of their two seventh-round selections.  

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins have signed free agent safety Tanard Jackson, who was released by Tampa Bay earlier this week after failing a physical.  

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Linebacker Keenan Robinson has signed a contract with the Washington Redskins, who picked him in the fourth round of last month's NFL draft.  

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Washington has selected Florida Atlantic running back Alfred Morris with the first of its two picks in the sixth round of the NFL draft.  

He's already the face of the Washington Redskins, but who knew he was such a romantic?Robert Griffin III made his late night TV debut on NBC's "To...  

Washington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather was arrested for driving under the influence Thursday morning in Arlington, Va., CBSDC.com reported.  

After selecting quarterbacks with two of their first three selections in the NFL draft, the Redskins released a veteran signalcaller on Saturday.  

The Washington Redskins added a three-year veteran to their linebacker corps on Monday when they signed former Giants linebacker Jonathan Goff.  

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins have signed free agent linebacker Chris Wilson, who returns to the team after two years in the CFL.  

The arbitration hearing between the NFL, Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins on the team's salary-cap penalties is scheduled for May 10.  

Redskins S Brandon Meriweather was arrested early Thursday on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to WJLA in Arlington, VA.  

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Redskins have selected another offensive lineman in the NFL draft, taking Iowa guard Adam Gettis in the fifth round.  

The Redskins have re-signed OLB Chris Wilson, who played with the team from 2007-10. Terms and conditions of the deal were not announced.  

ATLANTA (AP) An arbitrator upheld the NFL's salary cap reductions on the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins for this season and next.  

Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan on Sunday named newly drafted quarterback Robert Griffin III as the team's starting quarterback.  

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins have signed seventh-round draft picks cornerback Richard Crawford and safety Jordan Bernstine.  

The NFL reportedly has asked a special master to dismiss a salary-cap grievance filed by the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins.  

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins will celebrate their 80th anniversary season with a new dome and some old-looking uniforms.  

The Washington Redskins have signed seventh-round picks Cornerback Richard Crawford and Jordan Bernstine, the team announced Friday.  

NEW YORK (AP) The Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins have had their appeals heard on the NFL's reductions to their salary caps.  

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Washington has taken South Dakota offensive tackle Tom Compton in the sixth round of the NFL draft.  

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins have released veteran Jabar Gaffney, their leading receiver last season.  

FedEx is shrinking again. A year after the Washington Redskins removed a substantial portion of seats from the...  

The Redskins have agreed to a contract with LB Bryan Kehl. Terms and conditions of the deal were not announced.  

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) With its second pick in the fourth Washington has selected Texas linebacker Keenan Robinson.  

The Washington Redskins are releasing quarterback John Beck, who started three games for them last season.  

The Redskins have released WR Jabar Gaffney; the news was first reported by Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports.  

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Free agent running back Tim Hightower has re-signed with the Washington Redskins.  

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins have signed fifth-round draft pick Adam Gettis of Iowa.  

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Veteran free agent kicker Neil Rackers has signed with the Washington Redskins.  

Update: The Redskins selected Griffin in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft, second overall.  

The defender admits that he would be disappointed if RG3 went to Colts instead of Washington.  

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins have signed free agent offensive lineman James Lee.  

The No. 2 pick in the NFL draft will be the No. 1 guy in Washington this season.  

The Washington Redskins announced wide receiver Jabar Gaffney was released Tuesday.  

Free agent kicker Neil Rackers signed with the Washington Redskins on Wednesday.  

Redskins pull the trigger on another quarterback at the start of Day 3.  

Redskins rookie QB taking selfless approach  

'Skins must prep rookie QB, adjust offensive scheme.  

The Washington Redskins re-signed free agent running back Tim Hightower to a one-year deal.  

Tim Hightower is ready to give it another run in Washington.  

'Skins must prep rookie QB, adjust offensive scheme.  

Washington took its QB of the future, but then used another selection on a second passer.  

Update: Beck was cut by the Redskins on Saturday, NFL.com's Michael Lombardi reports.