Brandon Lloyd

PatsFans.comBrandon Lloyd: Brandon Lloyd standing out at Pats OTAsRotoworld.comThis pales in comparison to Chad Ochocinco, who is reportedly struggling during his second offseason with the Pats. Lloyd is locked in as the Pats' No. 1 vertical threat, while Ocho's roster spot is in danger. May. 26 - 12:01 pm et.New receiver Brandon Lloyd off to good start with PatsBoston HeraldLloyd already looks at home in Patriots offenseThe Providence...  

What kind of impact will new receiver Brandon Lloyd make with the New England Patriots ... New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez is exuding confidence as the starter. Morning take: This is good sign for the Jets. There is a lot of pressure ...  

Yeah, it was just one open session, but there’s always something to be learned. I’ve already tackled Rob Gronkowski’s ankle issue and the possibilities in the Patriots’ secondary, so scroll through the blog to run through those.  

FOXBORO — Despite playing for Denver and St. Louis, two teams that lacked stability at quarterback due to injury and/or ineffectiveness during his stints there last season, Brandon Lloyd still pulled in 70 passes for 966 yards and five touchdowns in 15 games.  

FOXBOROUGH - A talented player will always get chances. That might sum up the early seasons of Brandon Lloyd’s NFL career. The receiver bounced from the 49ers to the Redskins to the Bears over his first six years in the league, getting a ...  

We told you before the OTA season started not to believe the hype when it came to evaluating player performance this month. But ... we just can't help ourselves. We need to talk about football! Lloyd impressed the media Thursday, and multiple ...  

In 2010, Brandon Tate was third among Pats wideouts with 24 catches, and Chad Ochocinco held that distinction in 2011 with 15. Lloyd’s greatest challenge will be gaining Brady’s trust, but they both heavily endorse McDaniels’ work, and the reunion ...  

Brandon Lloyd was the big addition to the Pats offense over the offseason and he seems to be gelling with the system just fine. New England was on the field at Gillette Stadium on Thursday for another day of OTAs, and NESN's Randy Scott caught ...  

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The last time the New England Patriots played a game that counted, they most often lined up with receivers Wes Welker and Deion Branch alongside tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez. Their opponent in Super Bowl ...  

Wide receiver Brandon Lloyd didn’t need to be within an arm’s length of quarterback Tom Brady to recognize the talent. But now that he is, yeah, Lloyd knows the three-time Super Bowl champ is pretty good at his job. “He’s good,” Lloyd ...  

For new New England Patriots wide receiver Brandon Lloyd, it's been a career full of inconsistency. After breaking onto the scene in 2003 with the San Francisco 49ers as a rookie, he found himself bouncing around from team to team, trying to find himself as an NFL player. Finally in 2010, Lloyd was given an opportunity with the Denver Broncos under then head coach Josh McDaniels, where he had tremendous success. During that year...  

Here are some highlights from his Q session: Q: How are things going? BL: Plugging away. Just getting into our OTAs and understanding the process and the way that the plays are called and run and just the execution of the workouts and the ...  

He’s been a regular at the voluntary offseason workouts, and has thrown himself into the new system. Of course, some of the reason for easy transition is due ... as his other stops -- has helped him get up to speed quickly with the Patriots.  

General Manager Bruce Allen came along on the tour. He was joined by hall of fame Redskins, Sam Huff and Dexter Manley. Of course, plenty of students enjoyed the Redskin cheerleaders.  

Current Washington Redskins running back Tim Hightower, and former Redskins Sam Huff, Mark Moseley and Dexter Manley were all on hand for the tour, as was Larry Michael, the voice of the Redskins and Redskins Vice President/General Manager Bruce Allen.  

WOODSTOCK -- Bruce Allen was feeling the heat on Friday, for certain. The sweltering humidity had something to do with the steady stream of perspiration, but Allen -- the Washington Redskins' Vice President/General Manager -- had plenty of pointed ...  

Washington drafted Adam Gettis in the 2012 draft ... but his job is very much in jeopardy. 2. Kevin Barnes, CB: Barnes has flashed a few times, making physical plays on run downs and showing some versatility by playing safety, however his ...  

I was hired a week or so ago to create a very custom Mash Paddle for someone to give as a gift to his friend. The person is a home-brewer and a Washington Redskins fan and I was asked if I could combine these two loves into a Mash paddle. Oh yeah – also would I put his initials on it? Sure! So, I took the “old-school” Redskins logo and surrounded it by two hops flowers. His monogram was then put on the handle, as you can see. The...  

We've heard so much over the past couple of months about how Robert Griffin III is a perfect fit for the Washington Redskins. His mobility and arm strength would appear to work nicely with the high amount of play-action bootlegs traditionally ...  

Redskins' Griffin will wear Roman numerals - NFC East Blog - ESPN If you've seen film from the Washington Redskins' offseason ... since that's what he wore on the back of his jersey in college. But Uni Watch tells us not only that Griffin ...  

There is currently a renewed sense of hope within the Washington Redskins camp, but it hasn't been the easiest of journeys. Upon mentioning the title of this piece to a friend, I was greeted with a sarcastic response: "How about every year for the last 10 years?" That sort of blanket dismissal of the team has been commonplace around the league, with the dominance of the 1980s now faded into memory. There are numerous reasons why this is the...  

Former Oklahoma and current Washington Redskins offensive lineman Trent Williams played in the Leukemia Golf Classic, hosted by his teammate Brian Orakpo. The following video from Sports Journey shows several players taking a hack at the ball.  

It is a good thing that the Washington Redskins are professional football players and not pro golfers. Their golf games need some work, especially Trent Williams. The Skins were out golfing for Brian Orakpo’s charity and the team pretty much ...  

Let’s forget his name is Mike Shanahan for a moment. Two years into a head coach’s tenure and he only wins 11 games. Entering the third year, would you consider him to be the “hot seat”? Almost on any occasion, my answer would be yes. Professional football is a production business; if you can’t get the job done, they will find someone else to do it. That applies for players, head and assistant coaches and front office employees. Being an NFL...  

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Redskins have signed free agent linebacker Jonathan Goff, who played three seasons with the New York Giants before missing last year with a knee injury. Goff, a 2003 graduate of St. John's Prep and four-year starter at Vanderbilt, was a fifth-round selection by the Giants in 2008. He became a full-time starter in 2010, but he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee shortly before the season...  

“It was just a clean-out on my knee,” said Bowen, who had the surgery in mid-April ... linemen in sacks and ranked third overall on the team. “But I’ll be back out there soon enough battling with the guys and trying to cause some ...  

They include Brandon Banks, Lorenzo Alexander, Kareem Moore, Kedric Golston, Chris Wilson, Terrence Austin, Darrel Young, Ladell Betts, Shelvin Mack, Antwaan Randle El, Angela Rypien, Baby Shaq, Sean Mosley, and Byron Mouton for the athletes ...  

Current players Kory Lichtensteiger and Will Montgomery, along with cheerleaders and former players Dexter Manley, Fred Dean and Mark Moseley, Executive Vice President/General Manager Bruce Allen and Larry Michael, the "Voice of the Washington Redskins ...  

Via Rich Tandler at the Real Redskins blog, it seems that the men (and probably some women) who know such things in Las Vegas are trying their hardest to put the kibosh on any playoff dreams Redskins fans might be having. [The] number for the ...  

Maintain: Offensive play total I was surprised to see that the Redskins actually ran 1,032 offensive plays in 2011 ... Improve: Yards per rushing attempt Considering all the good things we hear about that zone-blocking offense, the Redskins have to ...  

When the season ended, it seemed that one of the more unstable positions on the football field for the Patriots was their receiving corps. Wes Welker and Deion Branch were both slated to go to free agency, Chad Ochocinco was coming off an awful campaign, and they guys like Tiquan Underwood that were being used as immediate depth. But we now sit in mid-May, and wideout is one of the solidified positions they have. Both Welker and...  

Through 11 weeks on the sideline last fall, the offseason and two months of free agency, running back Tim Hightower knew he had no desire to play for anyone but his hometown Washington Redskins. As he worked to recover from a torn anterior cruciate ligament, Hightower entertained interest from other teams and even visited the New England Patriots in April, before re-signing with Washington on May 14. Read full article >>  

The Redskins and the Cowboys lost their dispute with the NFL over their salary caps reductions. What does it mean? The Redskins lost $36 million in cap space over two years. The Cowboys lost $10 million over two years. Read full article >>  

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has a lot to look forward to this season -- beyond working with quarterback Tom Brady-- he's been reunited with Brandon Lloyd, a receiver he's been able to coax production from better than anyone else.  

The 2012 Lady Redskins Youth Basketball Camp will be from June 4-6 at Coshocton High School. The camp is for girls entering grades 1-8. Cost for the camp is $15 per camper, which includes a T-shirt and instruction. In order to get the T-shirt ...  

Like it or not, the NFL is a passing league, with some very impressive quarterbacks—and in 2011 the Washington Redskins secondary struggled to cope with the aerial threat that they posed. Mike Shanahan has taken steps to rectify this, both in free agency ...  

Washington Redskins tight end Fred Davis was suspended for the final four games of what had been a breakout 2011 season after he violated the league's substance abuse policy with multiple failed drug tests for marijuana. The suspension did not keep the ...  

Special master Stephen Burbank has granted the NFL's motion to dismiss the grievance filed by the Cowboys and the Redskins regarding the salary cap situation that occurred during the league's uncapped year, league counsel Jeff Pash said in Atlanta on Tuesday.  

The Cowboys' penalty of $10 million against its salary cap for the next two years will be upheld, an arbitrator ruled today. The Washington Redskins' fine of $36 million over the next two years will also stand. In late March, NFL teams voted 29 ...  

Bleacher Report3 Redskins No One Is Talking AboutBleacher ReportMike Shanahan and Bruce Allen have welcomed competition at every position for the Washington Redskins and have taken full advantage of the expanded OTA rosters. The only spot that has been determined so far is that Robert Griffin III will be the ...and more »  

Today I had the good fortune to sit down and talk with Redskins' rookie running back Alfred Morris. (You can listen to the entire interview here.) Morris was drafted in the sixth round by the Redskins and will be competing with Roy Helu, Tim Hightower and ...  

FOXBORO, Mass. -- Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has gotten so much more out of Brandon Lloyd than anyone else could even imagine. Because of that, it was a no-brainer that Lloyd would head to New England this offseason.  

The Washington Redskins didn’t have a second-round selection in this year’s draft, having packaged it in the bounty for the No. 2 overall pick. But you could argue that Washington had a second-round draft pick in the bag - defensive end Jarvis Jenkins.  

Larry Michael, "voice of the Redskins," was the first to speak, and introduced Bruce Allen, the executive vice president and general manager, and alumni players Fred Dean, Dexter Manley and Mark Moseley. He also led short interviews in front of the crowd ...  

The question put to Washington Redskins receiver Santana Moss by a reporter after Monday's first full-squad workout made no reference to Robert Griffin III by name: "What were your impressions of the kid?"  

Football is a young man's game, but Fletcher is keeping up with the likes of Brian Orakpo and Ryan Kerrigan on the field. He hasn't made a dozen Pro Bowls, or been voted Defensive Player of the Year, but what Fletcher lacks in highlight-reel recognition ...  

The 2012 Lady Redskins Youth Basketball Camp will be from June 4-6 at Coshocton High School. The camp is for girls entering grades 1-8. Cost for the camp is $15 per camper, which includes a T-shirt and instruction. In order to get the T-shirt ...  

Charlie Brown, a Johns Island native and two-time All-Pro wide receiver for the Washington Redskins, will be holding free football camps next month. The camps are sponsored through the Brown-McCrone Foundation, A Lifetime of Giving Back.  

The mission for Keith Nichol is to pursue his dream and show he belongs in the NFL. The former Michigan State wide receiver thought he was able to do that during the Washington Redskins' three-day rookie mini-camp in Ashburn, Va., which concluded Sunday.  

Through 11 weeks on the sideline last fall, the offseason and two months of free agency, running back Tim Hightower knew he had no desire to play for anyone but his hometown Washington Redskins. As he worked to recover from a torn ACL, Hightower ...  

Former Baylor quarterback RG3 worked out with the rest of the rookies at Redskins camp this weekend. It was learned today, that RG3 will definitely be the starting quarterback for the Washington Redskins this season. Watch a video replay of more news about RG3 below. Subscribe To The "Hutch Report" Daily Email.Enter Your Address In The Box To Continue: Delivered by FeedBurner  

Every year, there is at least one NFL Draft pick that leaves everyone shaking their heads. This year, there was more than one, but a pick that the Washington Redskins made in the fourth round, when they selected Kirk Cousins, is one that stands out.Contributor: Josh McKinneyPublished: Apr 28, 2012  

In what could be understatedly described as a surprising move, the Washington Redskins drafted former MSU quarterback Kirk Cousins in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft Saturday afternoon — just two days after they officially acquired Heismen trophy winning quarterback Robert Griffin, III with the second overall pick.  

Former Bishop Guertin and Boston College offensive lineman Mark Spinney has his foot in the National Football League door. He confirmed on Tuesday night that he has indeed agreed to a rookie free agent contract with the Washington Redskins and is flying out Thursday to attend the ’Skins mini camp. “All I wanted was an opportunity,” Spinney said. “I’ve got my foot in that door and it’s going to be hard to get that foot out of the door now...  

The opening moments of the NFL draft Thursday night lacked suspense, but the Washington Redskins certainly weren’t complaining. On an evening they hope they will remember fondly for years to come, the Redskins made their long-anticipated addition of quarterback Robert Griffin III official by selecting the Heisman Trophy winner from Baylor with the draft’s second overall choice. Read full article >>  

The Washington Redskins turned a lot of heads Saturday when they selected Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins in the fourth round of the NFL Draft -- after taking Baylor's Robert Griffin III with the second overall pick. Now, Steve Watson......  

Free agent running back Tim Hightower, a former University of Richmond star, has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Washington Redskins, NFL.com reported Sunday, citing a source with knowledge of the deal. Hightower broke the news ...  

Cowboys Vs RedskinsWhy the Cowboys, Redskins Grievance Was DismissedCowboys Vs RedskinsTherefore, the Cowboys' and Redskins' claims of unilateral changes in the cap and collusion by other teams were denied. The key line from the decision reads in part: “the March 27th Resolution effectively ratified the Reallocation Letter, ...Randy Galloway: Romo is quarterback Cowboys can win with, but when?Victoria AdvocateJones admits window closing for...  

In the seventh inning Dave Mendola led off with a double in the seventh and Nate Williams reached on an error. Kyle Lake hit a liner and Mendola was doubled off at second, leaving the Redskins with just one out left and a runner on first down four runs.  

Once in a while the NFC East Blog will tap into the division's blogging and media community inside and outside of the Bleacher Report. Our maiden endeavor brings us to Washington, D.C., where we talk to Rich Tandler, who blogs about the Washington Redskins ...  

In fact, it’s quite the opposite. I’m like Daniel Snyder on the eve of free agency in the early 2000s: giddy with excitement minus the ability to write multiple blank checks. Starting out the 2011 season, it was clear that Tim Hightower was the ...  

Despite the positive performances of Roy Helu and Evan Royster as rookies in 2011 ... Those very schemes are the reason why Hightower makes the most sense as Washington's starter for the 2012 season. Helu is also an able receiver and a more explosive ...  

Former Michigan tailback Mike Shaw has been released by the Washington Redskins, according to a tweet posted by the team Friday afternoon. Michael Shaw Shaw was signed by the Redskins to a free agent deal shortly after the conclusion...  

The Cowboys and Redskins lost their appeal of a salary cap penalty levied by the NFL. Arbitrator Stephen Burbank on Tuesday issued a decision upholding the league’s move to dock the Cowboys $10 million in cap space and the Redskins $36 million ...  

Stephen Burbank ruled Tuesday in favor of the league and dismissed the grievances filed by both teams. The Redskins lost $36 million over two years, and the Cowboys $10 million for overloading contracts during the uncapped 2010 season despite league ...  

The NFL took away chunks of cap space from the Cowboys and Redskins ($10 million and $36 million, respectively) because of front-loaded contracts handed out during the uncapped year in 2010. The two teams appealed to an arbitrator, but the NFL announced ...  

Bleacher ReportWashington Redskins: Win-Loss Predictions of the 2013 SeasonBleacher ReportI think the Skins can keep it within one possession, but they have a championship-caliber offense, and you can only hope to contain them. Uh oh, trap game. Why does this game scare me? Well in years past, the Redskins were notorious for playing down to ...Tim Hightower will rejoin the RedskinsNBCSports.comRedskins re-sign running back Tim Hightower on one...  

The NFL took away chunks of cap space from the Cowboys and Redskins ($10 million ... If it's the former reason, it means that Goodell was just given the equivalent of Mario's super mushroom from Burbank in terms of his personal jurisdiction over NFL ...  

Tim Hightower re-signs with the Washington Redskins at what could be their best season yet when it comes to depth. This is round two for Hightower, who played in five games for the Redskins last season. He carried the ball 84 times for 321 yards ...  

Bleacher ReportWashington Redskins' Final 53-Man Roster: Who Makes the Cut?Bleacher ReportOne of the largest questions entering the season is what the Redskins plan on doing with tight end Chris Cooley. Not only does he seem to be breaking down physically, but his 2012 cap hit isn't exactly front office friendly.and more »  

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. The 6-foot-3, 242-pound Robinson played college football at Texas, including one ...  

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.  

'It's football season': Redskins kick off OTAsWashington Post (blog)Sign-up for e-mail newsletters and alerts and get the news you need delivered directly to your inbox. Text HELP to 98999 for help, or STOP to 98999 to quit. By Mike Jones Robert Griffin III will take snaps against the Redskins' second-team defense at ...and more »  

Last season, Shanahan started four different backs (Hightower, Roy Helu Jr., Evan Royster, and Ryan Torain). Hightower was arguably the most effective of the group before suffering a season ending injury. In five games, he finished with 321 yards on 84 carries.  

The addition of receiver Josh Morgan this offseason was viewed as a positive one, with many citing his potential as more than enough reason to sign him. In four seasons, Morgan has not had a great season, but he has shown enough to warrant some intrigue ...  

Washington Redskins Brandon Meriweather was arrested on drunk driving charges in Arlington County on Thursday, according to The Washington Post. The two-time Pro Bowler was arrested after he was pulled over for speeding and failed a field ...  

The Redskins also said Monday they had waived tight end Rob Myers. Myers played in one game last season with no catches. Free agent running back Tim Hightower has re-signed with the Washington Redskins. Free agent running back Tim Hightower has re-signed ...  

Bleacher Report3 Scheme Adjustments the Washington Redskins Should Consider in 2012Bleacher ReportThis upcoming season will mark Mike Shanahan's third year in DC The former two-time Super Bowl champion head coach hasn't exactly set the world on fire here with the Washington Redskins. Certainly, it is not all Shanahan's fault for the team's ...Redskins' Fletcher glad RGIII has already been named starterUSA TODAYRanking RG3, Davis among fantasy...  

The man who stabbed Washington Redskins kick returner/wide receiver Brandon Banks and a friend outside a D.C. nightclub in February 2011 is going to jail - for at least three months. Jason Shortner, 25, was sentenced Monday in Superior Court in ...  

The Washington Redskins are beginning a new era in 2012 with the insertion of rookie sensation and Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Robert Griffin under center. However, if one local scribe is to be believed then that new era is going to begin with the ...  

Terry Allen is the latest former Washington Redskins standout to sue the NFL over concussions sustained during his career, according to court records reviewed by The Washington Times. Allen is one of 102 plaintiffs in a suit filed Friday in U.S ...  

One of the most iconic uniforms in NFL history is going to have a throwback look in 2012. The new look was presented at Redskins Park’s practice bubble on Thursday night. The franchise is entering its 80 th season and what better way to celebrate then ...  

Celebrating 80 years in the DC-area, the Washington Redskins will hit the field in a specially designed alternate uniform for select 2012 games. In 1937, the Skins moved south from Boston, won their first National Championship, and solidified ...  

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Free agent running back Tim Hightower has re-signed with the Washington Redskins. The 25-year-old Hightower rushed for 321 yards on 84 carries in five games last season before going on injured reserve with a torn ligament in his left knee.  

When the Washington Redskins traded for Tim Hightower before the 2011 season, it looked like a great marriage of a one-cut, zone-running system and an under-the-radar back. Hightower tore his ACL in Week 7 against the Panthers and Roy Helu blew up down the ...  

Washington Redskins linebacker Lorenzo Alexander, who has already played on the offensive and defensive lines as well as on special teams during his six-year NFL career, might get some snaps at tight end this season. "They’ve got me over there learning ...  

At this point in the off-season, all of the conversation surrounding the Washington Redskins should be about Robert ... There is a small group of people who believe that Cousins was brought in to DC to be the long-term answer at the backup QB position.  

The Washington Redskins announced Monday that they have re-signed unrestricted free agent running back Tim Hightower. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, according to the team’s press release. Hightower returns for his fifth NFL season and ...  

2. Redskins are still looking to upgrade wide receiver, center, or cornerback. The three picks before Cousins were center Ben Jones, receiver Travis Benjamin (who I really liked), and cornerback Omar Bolden. All areas I think the Redskins are weak t and ...  

WASHINGTON (FNN Media) — Lorenzo Alexander has been taking reps at tight end for the Washington Redskins recently. The veteran thinks they could just be preparing him in case of emergency. “I may be taking a couple here and there,” Alexander told 106 ...  

Washington, DC (WWBT)- Former Richmond Spider Tim Hightower thought he was on his way to a big season during his first year with the Washington Redskins in 2011, but all that came to a crashing halt with a season-ending knee injury. Now, Hightower will get ...  

Snyder's free agent 'hits' locked up putrid free agents Deion Sanders, Mark Brunell, Bruce Smith, Adam Archuleta, Jeremiah Trotter, Jeff George, Albert Haynesworth, and Brandon Lloyd. From his yacht, Snyder denied the allegations. "We never put ...  

Goodell suspended four players ... Hightower back with Redskins: Free agent running back Tim Hightower has re-signed with the Washington Redskins. The 25-year-old Hightower rushed for 321 yards on 84 carries in five games last season before going on ...  

Free-agent running back Tim Hightower has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Washington Redskins, a source with knowledge of the situation said Sunday. The team later confirmed that Hightower had signed. Hightower initially broke the ...  

During a special event today at the practice facility of the Washington Redskins, the team revealed a brand new set of "retro" uniforms that celebrates the team's 80th anniversary. The uniform will be based on what the team wore back in 1937 ...  

Three different running backs had a total of six 100-yard rushing games for the Washington Redskins in 2011 ... you -- and I am not just speculating here -- that the guy Mike Shanahan and the Redskins' coaches like as the starting running ...  

The Washington Redskins and running back Tim Hightower have agreed to terms on a deal to ... A native of Alexandria and former standout at Episcopal High School and the University of Richmond, Hightower often called playing for the Redskins ...  

“We have truly enjoyed working with Dan Snyder and his team on this project and look forward to seeing the new Elite 51 uniform system on the field this season.” Nike has infused the uniform with its patented Elite 51 system which ...  

COMMENTARY | Keith Nichol's approach to free agency is rather simple. Simple, but smart. "It's all about being patient and jumping on those opportunities when I get them," said the former Michigan State Spartans wide receiver who went undrafted in the 2012 ...  

Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams said he's learned from past off-the-field mistakes and is ready to become a team leader, the Washington Post reported Tuesday. Williams, who was the team's offensive co-captain, was suspended for the final ...  

The Washington Redskins have re-established the status quo at running back by agreeing to terms with incumbent first-stringer Tim Hightower. Hightower announced his return on Twitter Sunday night. “I’m baaaaaaaack,” Hightower wrote, along ...  

That's right! The Washington Redskins 2012 NFL schedule is out and all I can hope for is an epic fail of a year. I'm a New York Giants fan and of course who and where the Washington Redskins play is relevant to me. They owned us last season and it pains me ...  

ASHBURN, Va. – In honor of the Washington Redskins' 80 th anniversary, the team announced today that fans can vote for the "10 For 80" honor in which 10 players will be selected to join the 70 Greatest Redskins to create the 80 Greatest Redskins of All Time.  

To celebrate their 80th anniversary, the Washington Redskins unveiled their new throwback uniforms Thursday at an event at Redskins Park. The jerseys are an ode to the past, which we can only hope means that they will actually be successful. But enough ...  

The world's fastest man, Usain Bolt ... The Washington Redskins will celebrate their 80th anniversary season with a new dome and some old-looking uniforms. The Washington Redskins will celebrate their 80th anniversary season with a new dome and some ...  

Cousins, a fourth-round draft pick of the Redskins from Holland Christian High School, threw with Robert Griffin III, the Redskins No. 1 pick (No. 2 overall) and veteran Ross Grossman during the team's rookie training camp Sunday. He wore No. 8 ...  

Sports Radio InterviewsLondon Fletcher Hints That the Moves the Redskins Made This Offseason Made Him ...Sports Radio InterviewsAfter acquiring the second overall pick in the draft and the right to draft a franchise quarterback, the 'Skins then brought in two new wide receivers, Pierre Garcon and Josh Morgan, to catch passes from Robert Griffin III. Those moves to revamp the ...Washington Redskins: An Early Look at the Depth ChartBleacher...  

When they drafted Brian Orakpo in 2009, those worries faded in the wake of ... He may be freakishly strong, but Orakpo needs to add more to his game than raw power to find his ultimate success. Ryan Kerrigan is entering his second season after a productive ...  

Washington Redskins General Manager Bruce Allen said team management is looking for ways to improve the Ashburn, Va., headquarters, and the completion of a practice bubble is only the first step of that project. The team has explored options of ...  

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ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) Police in Virginia say Washington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence after he refused a breath test. Meriweather signed a two-year, $6 million deal last month with the ...  

WASHINGTON -- Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III is making sure he cashes in on his now-famous RG III nickname. According to Changelegal.com, the Heisman Trophy winner hired an attorney before he was selected second overall in the NFL Draft ...  

Washington Redskins linebacker Lorenzo Alexander, who has already played on the offensive and defensive lines as well as on special teams during his six-year NFL career, might get some snaps at tight end this season. With the draft and most of ...  

Robert was able to pick it up very quickly and it showed ... He'll get that chance next week when Griffin returns to Redskins Park for OTAs. "I can't come in flamboyantly, and I don't plan to do that," Griffin said. "[I have to] come in and ...  

Better yet, London Fletcher has been re-joined the squad as its captain. Mike Shanahan and Bruce Allen are starting to make moves towards fleshing out the training camp roster, in addition to gobbling up any undrafted free-agents that are worth taking a ...  

Washington Redskins quarterbacks coach Matt LaFleur said the team couldn't lose by taking Kirk Cousins in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. "I thought Kirk would've been gone long before the fourth round," LaFleur told 106.7 The Fan Monday night ...  

ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Redskins will celebrate their 80th anniversary season with a new dome and some old-looking uniforms. The Redskins unveiled their new indoor practice bubble Thursday and the throwback uniforms they’ll wear for ...  

Make no mistake about it, Adam Carriker is excited about the direction the Washington Redskins are heading. When the Washington Redskins selected guard Josh LeRibeus out of Southern Methodist University with their third pick of the draft ...  

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Redskins announced Sunday that they have signed sixth round draft pick Tom Compton, a former University of South Dakota offensive lineman, at the conclusion of this weekend’s rookie minicamp. Compton ...  

After returning home to Cornwall on Sunday night from rookie minicamp with the Washington Redskins, Brian McNally fielded a variety of questions from wide-eyed friends and family. Of course, everyone wanted to know about Robert Griffin III, Baylor's ...  

There was no breaking news about the Washington Redskins' selecting of quarterback Robert Griffin III in the first round (second overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft Thursday, as the choice was expected. Nevertheless, it was great news for the Redskins and their ...  

The Redskins’ leading receiver from last season has officially been released. Jabar Gaffney, who had 947 yards receiving and six touchdowns, saw the door after the team was unable to trade him away. However, this barely clears up the foggy picture that the Skins have at wideout. The Skins have eight receivers on their roster as of this writing. Pierre Garcon, Leonard Hankerson, Santana Moss, Josh Morgan, Anthony Armstrong, Terrence Austin...  

Pics of the new uniform. ... Pictures: 2012 Redskins Alternate Uniform! Washington_redskins_helmet_tiny by Redskins News on May 10, 2012 5:53 PM EDT in Redskins News · Tweet · 139 comments; Story-email Email; Printer Print. These will ...  

Josh LeRibeus was a bit of a surprise pick by the Washington Redskins in the third round. At the time, I thought the best explanation was that Mike Shanahan looks for certain types of offensive linemen for his zone-blocking run game, and that ...  

While there were undoubtedly several other options in the draft that fit the more traditional middle linebacker mold, Robinson will be be a very capable and exciting project once he arrives in Ashburn and position coach Bob Slowik, along with defensive ...  

62 players, including former UVA cornerback Chase Minnifield and Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III, wrapped up a three-day rookie mini-camp with the Washington Redskins Sunday. During five non-contact practices over three days in Ashburn, coaches ...  

The 2012 NFL schedule for the Washington Redskins has just been ... who will have a lot of pressure on them to make it into the playoffs after a disappointing 8-8 season last year. Featured Matchup: Baltimore Ravens Week 14 The Redskins will be hosting ...  

The Washington Redskins signed two more draft picks Sunday, when running back Alfred Morris and tackle Tom Compton both inked contracts. Both players were drafted in the sixth round--Morris with the 173rd pick out of Florida Atlantic and Compton ...  

Breakdown: There's no easing into the NFL, but assuming Robert Griffin III is the next starting quarterback of the Washington Redskins, the opening stretch of the schedule of his first professional season offers a couple of breaks. The Redskins ...  

After months spent dispelling any semblance of suspense from their draft plans, the Washington Redskins finally selected Robert Griffin III with the second overall pick in this year's draft. Three rounds later, the Redskins put some suspense back in their ...  

The Washington Redskins on Saturday continued to shake up their quarterback position, pulling a surprise move in taking Michigan State passer Kirk Cousins in the fourth round of the NFL Draft and releasing veteran John Beck. The Redskins also added two ...  

The Washington Redskins have the makings of an elite defense, even if you discount the questionable secondary they've assembled since the scheme change. Last season, they made some key additions and showed great improvement, but did not live up to ...  

After the Washington Redskins did what everybody knew they would do by picking Robert Griffin III with their first pick, the organization did something that no one saw coming. In the third round, the Redskins picked another quarterback in Kirk Cousins out ...  

University of South Dakota offensive lineman Tom Compton was the Washington Redskins’ 23rd pick in the sixth round of the NFL Draft — the first Coyote player drafted since 1990. Compton, a first team All-American, was picked No. 193 overall on Saturday.  

Now, provided that Cousins were to get an opportunity, he can produce. One issue here, though, comes in the form of the 2013 season. RG3 is the expected future of the franchise, so gaining experience in 2012 must happen and Washington has to allow him to ...  

ARLINGTON, Va. — Police in Virginia say Washington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence after he refused a breath test. Police spokesman Dustin Sternbeck says the NFL player was ...  

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LANDOVER, MD – When the Washington Redskins traded a host of future NFL Draft picks to move up and take Baylor’s Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Robert Griffin III at No. 2 overall, watchers assumed they'd just landed their quarterback of ...  

Austin -- Texas LB Keenan Robinson was selected 119th overall by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft on Saturday. Robinson is the third Texas linebacker to be chosen in the last three years joining DE/LB Sergio Kindle (2nd ...  

LOWELL, MI – Keith Nichol and Kirk Cousins are teammates again. The two Michigan State University seniors both are scheduled to report to the Washington Redskins for a three-day rookie mini-camp beginning Thursday. Cousins, a former Holland ...  

ASHBURN, Va.– The Washington Redskins announced today that they have signed 2012 seventh round draft picks cornerback Richard Crawford (213 th overall) and safety Jordan Bernstine (217 th overall). Terms of the deals were not disclosed. The team also ...  

The Washington Redskins have signed seventh-round draft picks cornerback Richard Crawford and safety Jordan Bernstine. The team also waived college free agent running back Michael Shaw. Crawford, selected 213th overall, played at SMU for two seasons after ...  

While everyone knew that the Redskins were going to select Baylor Bears star RG3 after moving up in the draft, mostly everyone was caught by surprise when they took Cousins of the Michigan State Spartans in the fourth round. The Redskins went with both ...  

The Washington Redskins have reportedly signed Hawaii nose tackle Vaughn Meatoga, according to Hawaiinewsnow.com. He was left undrafted, but has the size and tenacity to compete for playing time at the most important position on the Redskins' 3-4 defense.Meatoga is a studious lineman who possesses tremendous balance and leverage. He uses his hands well and is aggressive enough to hold up at the point of attack and violently shed blockers.At...  

WASHINGTON (FNN Media) — The John Beck era has come to a close in DC. The Washington Redskins confirmed they released the quarterback once thought to be the starter heading into last season. Beck’s release comes after the team selected Robert Griffin ...  

Robert Griffin III has made himself the face of Baylor over the last few months while he has put the football team on the map. He won a Heisman trophy, bowl game and his performance may have had something to do with Baylor's new football stadium.  

NEW YORK -- The Washington Redskins' new franchise quarterback, Robert Griffin III, was the second pick of the 2012 NFL draft Thursday night, and it was quite obviously not his first rodeo. When he sat down in the interview room some time after his name ...  

Beleaguered fans of football's Washington Redskins, we present to you a gift for your eyes, hearts and human spirit. #Redskins QB @RGIII gets geared up and throws to staff members on the back field. More to come soon! http://pic.twitter.com/I5MHIa6J ...  

LeRibeus was also a bit of a reach in the third round and the Redskins chose to pass on the likes of Donald Stephenson and Brandon Washington. However, his selection demonstrates a necessary commitment to improving the offensive line. LeRibeus is a ...  

ASHBURN, Va. - The Washington Redskins have signed seventh-round draft picks cornerback Richard Crawford and safety Jordan Bernstine. The team also waived college free agent running back Michael Shaw. Crawford, selected 213th overall, played at SMU for two ...  

The Giants recently re-signed Chase Blackburn and traded for Keith Rivers. We've updated the Giants' free agency tracker to include Goff's signing with Washington. (For those of you on the mobile site, I'm not sure it's going to work for you there.  

For a list of qualifiers see page 2B. nn REDSKINS SIGN EX-HERD PLAYER: The Washington Redskins have signed former Marshall defensive lineman Delvin Johnson to a free-agent contract. Johnson started 12 of 13 games last season for the Herd, compiling 42 ...  

With the 119th pick of the 2012 NFL Draft, the Washington Redskins have selected Keenan Robinson, a linebacker from the University of Texas. These NFL Draft 2012 results confirm the projection for Davis, whom many evaluators felt would be taken ...  

I think that Joe Gibbs just brought something magical with him that had ... but don't make the mistake of not appreciating the presence of Kirk Cousins. The investment in the depth at such a crucial position is only the latest indication that ...  

With Robert Griffin III and Roy Helu able to make plays on the outside, Morris has the potential to be a nice compliment as more of a steady pounder inside. By adding Morris to young rushing duo Helu and Evan Royster, the Redskins have provided insurance ...  

The Iowa guard becomes the second interior lineman added by the Redskins in this year's draft. His selection along with the third-round pick of SMU guard Josh LeRiebeus, could indicate a position switch from left guard Kory Lichtensteiger. The former ...  

Cousins -- a possible insurance policy for Griffin III -- could be a great ... Washington's style of play, however, seems to be better suited for Griffin III. Cousins isn't a mobile quarterback, by definition. He's serviceable, able to escape the pocket ...  

The Washington Redskins have officially announced that they have agreed to contracts with their two seventh round picks in the recent draft, Jordan Bernstine and Richard Crawford (I nearly typed Jordan Crawford... dammit Wizards) Redskins Sign ...  

LANDOVER, Md. -- The Washington Redskins' coaching staff gave new quarterback Robert Griffin III a playbook, and he'll begin "mastering" it as soon as possible, he said Saturday at his introductory news conference. After being drafted with the ...  

He's the type of athlete I wouldn't mind my kids looking up to, if I had children, that is. He's never been in the headlines for anything negative (that he was actually involved in). Cousins wasn't a hard-partying athlete who walked around East Lansing ...  

Jonathan Crompton, quarterback for the Washington Redskins and former starting quarterback at the University of Tennessee, has been named to the Scientific Advisory Board for WellBalance, a leading health organization that runs weight loss summer camps ...  

1) Brad Johnson (1999-2000) Memorable Moments: Without question Johnson was the best quarterback in the post-Gibbs I era. A 1999 pro bowler, Johnson tossed 24 touchdowns and 4,005 yards and most notably led the Redskins to an NFC East crown. 2) Mark ...  

The Washington Redskins will select Baylor QB Robert Griffin III tonight with the 2nd pick in the NFL Draft. Redskins GM Bruce Allen spoke with Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk and talked about the process of moving up to the 2nd pick and why he ...  

The Washington Redskins completed their quarterback overhaul Saturday, releasing quarterback John Beck, a team source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The Washington Redskins completed their quarterback overhaul Saturday, releasing quarterback John ...  

The Washington Redskins sent Jabar Gaffney packing today a couple weeks after the club informed him he didn’t need to show up for the offseason program. The Redskins worked unsuccessfully to trade the veteran and all of this comes on the heels of his ...  

The controversy over the Washington Redskins' selection of former Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins in the NFL Draft seems more media driven (no surprise) and less than tangible after this past weekend. Both Cousins and the Redskins' first ...  

Afghan blankets have fewer holes than the Washington Redskins' offense had last season. And the franchise incurred Greece-like debt in its high-stakes roll-of-the-dice last week to draft quarterback Robert Griffin III. So after paying the steepest price in ...  

The Washington Redskins signed their first two draft picks of their 2012 class by signing seventh-round draft picks cornerback Richard Crawford and safety Jordan Bernstine on Friday. Crawford played his college football at SMU. He started in 26 ...  

Former Michigan State wide receiver Keith Nichol has signed with the Washington Redskins and will take part in a three-day minicamp starting Thursday. Michigan State announced the deal via Twitter on Wednesday night. Nichol will be reunited with ...  

season and career passing and total offense record in the Baylor books. He threw 37 touchdown passes last year with only six interceptions, amassing 4,293 yards passing and 699 yards rushing. The Bears culminated a 10-3 season with a 67-56 win over ...  

Robert Griffin III gets it. From the top of his head to the ... If Willie Mays Hayes had his batting gloves, Griffin has his socks for every situation. The bright lights of Radio City Music Hall will see some of the best to date. CNBC's Darren Rovell ...  

Landover, Md. -- Robert Griffin III was given a playbook from the Washington Redskins' coaching staff, and he'll begin "mastering" it as soon as possible, the second-overall pick in the NFL draft said at his introductory news conference Saturday.  

Washington Redskins LB Lorenzo Alexander has been working with the tight ends recently. "I may be taking a couple here and there," Alexander said in a radio interview. "They've got me over there learning some of the tight end position."  

No. 2 pick Robert Griffin III faces unparalleled pressure as the new face of the Redskins, Steve Wyche writes. More ... The team later confirmed the release on Twitter. The 10-year veteran had a career-best season in 2011, when he led the ...  

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 ...  

Redskins Double Up Tri-Citythejournal-news.netThe Skins would win game two as well, 20-1, as they improved to 22-9 on the season. The Nokomis Redskins scored 39 runs in eight innings on Saturday as they defeated Tri-City 19-1 and 20-1 in a pair of five-inning doubleheaders at NHS.and more »  

However, the team needs a plan beyond Fletcher’s playing days. With Lorenzo Alexander switching over to ILB and the team acquiring former Ram Bryan Kehl, I still believe a contingency plan is in order. If anything were to happen to Perry Riley or ...  

Afghan blankets have fewer holes than the Washington Redskins’ offense had last season. And the franchise incurred Greece-like debt in its high-stakes roll-of-the-dice last week to draft quarterback Robert Griffin III. So after paying the steepest price ...  

Former Marshall tackles Brandon Bullock and Delvin Johnson are reporting to the Washington Redskins minicamp Thursday. Those two raise the number of MU seniors trying out for the next level to four, all defensive players. The others are defensive end Vinny ...  

The Washington Redskins have signed seventh-round draft picks cornerback Richard Crawford and safety Jordan Bernstine. The team also waived college free agent running back Michael Shaw. Crawford, selected 213th overall, played at SMU for two ...  

The RGIII era could be about to begin, and while the Redskins will likely miss the playoffs this year, true optimism seems to be in the air for a franchise that’s had more downs than ups over the past decade. Great talent, backed by hard work and a ...  

CSNWashington.com reported that the Redskins signed ex-St. Louis Ram Bryan Kehl to backup at inside linebacker and also indicated Lorenzo Alexander will move inside to do the same. So the Redskins could use another outside 'backer to supplement Orakpo and ...  

Mike Shanahan's history of unearthing talented runners in the ... It is Baker's superior footwork that should most intrigue Shanahan. Baker has the ability to plant his foot and execute sharp turns. This makes him a dangerous threat on the cutback and ...  

The Washington Redskins released veteran Jabar Gaffney, their leading receiver last season, on Tuesday. Gaffney made 68 catches for 947 yards and five touchdowns in 2011, setting career highs in receptions and yardage and matching a career high ...  

That’s where Dallas is today after an impressive 21-10 victory over the Washington Redskins at Texas Stadium put the Cowboys in a first-place tie with their hated rivals…” The 2002 headline from the St. Petersburg Times sets up the sequel ...  

Kentrell Lockett leaves Thursday for minicamp with the Washington Redskins. A career defensive end at Ole Miss, the Redskins like Lockett as an outside linebacker in the 3-4. He thinks he'll make the switch from hand on the ground to standing up with no trouble.  

While that's a tremendous attitude that showcases the maturity we've come to expect ... But the fact remains that he improved his completion percentage every single year at Baylor—from 59.9 percent in his rookie year to 72.4 percent during his Heisman ...  

So far the new facility is being met with rave reviews among players. “The bubble is great,” defensive end Adam Carriker told me during the inaugural broadcast of our radio show, “4th and Pain.” In years past the team needed to be bussed to an off ...  

The Washington Redskins announced Thursday they have signed 12 undrafted free agents, including UVa’s Chase Minnifield, in time for their three-day rookie minicamp to begin on Friday. Minnifield, a 6-foot, 185-pound cornerback, was considered ...  

The Washington Redskins agreed to terms with undrafted free agent running back Brandon Bolden, according to NFL.com ... Both were productive collegiate players, but Bolden has a much cleaner health record. What's more likely, however, is that Bolden ...  

Meriweather was traveling westbound on Interstate-66 when he was pulled over at 2:54 a.m. Police detected an odor of alcohol on Meriweather's breath, Sternbeck said. Meriweather refused a breathalyzer test and failed a field sobriety test. He was charged ...  

Washington Redskins sign free-agent LB Bryan … ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Free-agent linebacker Bryan Kehl has signed with the Washington … Full Story »Washington Redskins sign free-agent LB Bryan Kehl Giants sign Mathias Kiwanuka to contract … EAST ...  

The Washington Redskins have released quarterback John Beck, who became expendable when the club elected to select Kirk Cousins in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. Washington had already selected Robert Griffin III with the second overall pick of the ...  

S Jordan Bernstine was the second Hawkeye to be taken by the Washington Redskins in this year's draft, going 217th overall in the seventh round. Bernstine goes to Washington along with fifth-round OG Adam Gettis. Iowa's six players drafted ties a school ...  

Robert Griffin III — or RGIII, as the new Washington Redskins quarterback has been branded — may very well live up to all the hype. A Heisman Trophy winner, the Baylor University passer threw for 4,293 yards and 37 touchdowns in his senior season. He wowed NFL teams at this year’s scouting combine. And he has the sort of personality and presence that teams salivate over in a franchise quarterback. Read full article >>  

No. 2 pick Robert Griffin III faces unparalleled pressure as the new face of the Redskins, writes Steve Wyche. More ... • Robert Griffin III, QB, Washington Redskins: I live in Washington, D.C., and the excitement surrounding RG3's arrival is enormous.  

(c) 2012, The Washington Post. WASHINGTON — The opening moments of the NFL draft Thursday night lacked suspense, but the Washington Redskins certainly weren't complaining. On an evening they hope they will remember fondly for years to come, the Redskins ...  

Technically, Robert Griffin III is not a Washington Redskin yet. But the Baylor quarterback, who is expected to be chosen by the Redskins with the second overall pick in Thursday's NFL draft, already has big plans for his new team. Griffin said ...  

With the conclusion of Rookie Mini Camp Sunday morning, the Washington Redskins announced the signings of two more draft picks, as running back Alfred Morris and offensive tackle Tom Compton both inked deals. Morris, a product of Florida ...  

The 2012 NFL Schedule was released on Tuesday and, while the Week 1 rosters are yet to be set, I'm going to take you through the Redskins ' games from easiest to hardest.   Looking back at the 2011 season, with a  5-11 record, the Skins underperformed with the fourth easiest schedule based on strength of schedule. Going into the 2011 season, Redskins opponents had a combined record of 121-135 in ...