Chris Cooley

Cooley at full fitness can help the Redskins as a receiver and a blocker. We need to see a lot more from Niles Paul before assuming he can fill some sort of Shannon Sharpe roll and render Cooley obsolete. Cooley isn’t a lights out blocker ...  

That quartet plus Hall of Famer Bobby Mitchell, Super Bowl XXII star Ricky Sanders, postwar standout Bones Taylor and two-time Pro Bowl tight end Jerry Smith are the only Redskins with more receiving yards. But in 2011, Davis had as many catches in one ...  

Tight end Chris Cooley said after participating in Monday’s practice at Redskins Park that his once ailing left knee is sound and he’s eager to demonstrate that he can be a major contributor to the Washington Redskins’ offense again.  

Chris Cooley ran around the Washington Redskins‘ indoor practice facility Monday with his bare left knee exposed for all to see. He wore no brace, no wrap, no nothing. He just played football. Cooley blocked the defensive end on one play ...  

In football years it's a different story, though. With up-and-coming stalwart Fred Davis looking to improve on an impressive 2011 season and converted receiver Niles Paul looking to make a name for himself at his new station, it begs the question ...  

Newcomers Madieu Williams and Brandon Merriweather will compete against the questionable returning pair of Reed Doughty and DeJon Gomes. 3) The Tight End Situation Chris Cooley enthusiasts beware: Captain Chaos' job might be in jeopardy. Head Coach Mike ...  

One veteran in particular that has been impressed with the Heisman Trophy winner is Chris Cooley, who is returning following ... Redskins for FNN Media and also works for CBS Radio in Washington DC. He is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America.  

Any number of issues can be discussed regarding the 2012 edition of the Washington Redskins. Will tight end Chris Cooley recover fully from knee surgery? Will wide receiver Santana Moss be replaced in the starting lineup by free-agent additions ...  

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 ...  

Davis shouldn't be Cooley's concern. Niles Paul will be given a significant opportunity to steal playing time from number 47. A second-year converted wide receiver, Paul's speed and upside have drawn comparisons to Shannon Sharpe. This hasn't perturbed ...  

We’ll start with Chris Cooley, the two-time Pro Bowl tight end. His year was pretty much a waste (eight catches, 65 yards, zero touchdowns, 15 knee drainings) because he had cartilage surgery in January and, left to his own devices for several ...  

We’ve heard from a great many Redskins about the team’s trade for the No. 2 draft pick, but I don’t believe we’ve yet heard from Brian Orakpo. And with LaRon Landry gone, London Fletcher’s status uncertain, Rex Grossman displaced by events and Chris Cooley coming off a serious injury, Orakpo is perhaps the player best suited to speak for for the rest of the team. So here he is, speaking to Hogs Haven about the trade. Read full article...  

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley has encountered no setbacks with the left knee that landed him on injured reserve last season, his coach, Mike Shanahan, said in a news conference Sunday. Cooley is no longer dealing with swelling in the knee ...  

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley has encountered no setbacks with the left knee that landed him on injured reserve last season, coach Mike Shanahan said in a news conference Sunday. Cooley is no longer dealing with swelling in the knee ...  

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 »  

Tandler lists both on the roster bubble, but thinks their veteran presence will be key in Robert Griffin III's development. Moss is set to make $2.65 million and is fourth on the wide receiver depth chart. Cooley is due $3.8 million and has lost his ...  

Chris Cooley: Shanahan: Cooley has had no setbacksRotoworld.comRedskins coach Mike Shanahan insisted Sunday that Chris Cooley has encountered no setbacks with his troublesome left knee. It's perhaps a good sign for a player who needed the knee drained 15 times before going on IR last October, but there are no ...Moss, Cooley look to bounce back in 2012CSNwashington.comall 5 news articles »  

Speaking of a plan B, what is the Redskins’ Plan B for their tight end situation? Chris Cooley and Fred Davis have Pro Bowl potential when they aren’t injured or suspended respectively. Cooley has missed 20 games in the past three years due to injury.  

Playing in a division that boasts the likes of Eli Manning, Michael Vick and Tony Romo as the opposing quarterbacks, the Washington Redskins knew that the only way they were going to compete for the NFC East crown was to get their own star at the position.  

NBCSports.comChris Cooley: Shanny: Cooley feels greatRotoworld.comAccording to Redskins coach Mike Shanahan, Chris Cooley "feels as good as he's felt for the last couple years." "The knee is feeling great. His weight is down," Shanahan said. "There's been no swelling, so hopefully he is full speed once we get started ...TE Cooley's knee improving, Shanahan saysCBSSports.comall 18 news articles »  

Tight end Chris Cooley has reported no problems during his rehabilitation from an injury-shortened 2011 season, when he posted career-low numbers, coach Mike Shanahan said. So far, however, his knee has held up well during the Redskins ...  

ASHBURN – Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said tight end Chris Cooley “feels as good as he’s felt for the last couple years” after speaking to him earlier Wednesday. Cooley, who went on injured reserve on Oct. 25 after ...  

The fan favorite is Chris Cooley, who missed 11 games with hand and knee ... and $6.23 million is a lot for Cooley if he can't get on the field. They could ask him to take a pay cut or restructure, but their leverage in such a negotiation ...  

Tight end Chris Cooley’s future with the Redskins is in some doubt thanks to his salary and the knee injury that caused him to miss 11 games last season. Coach Mike Shanahan is still talking about Cooley as if he’s got a future with the ...  

With Cooley rehabbing, Mike Sellers gone and Darrel Young the only FB currently on the Redskins roster, look for Mike Shanahan to draft a FB/TE with one of their late round draft picks. A couple guys that stand out to me are Temple TE ...  

Among the former Redskins great were NFL Hall of Famer Sam Huff, former defensive end Ron McDole. Receiver Charley Talyor and three time pro bowl selection cornerback Pat Fischer along with Jimmie Jones, Mike Bragg and Sonny Randle. The celebrity breakfast ...  

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...  

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...  

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.  

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...  

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...  

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 →  

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."  

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...  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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

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

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

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

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.  

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.  

The rookie quarterback has made a strong impression in workouts, zipping passes 70 yards while rolling to his left.  

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.  

The Redskins signed fourth-round pick Kirk Cousins, the 102nd overall selection in the 2012 draft.  

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

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

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

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

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

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

'Skins must prep rookie QB, adjust offensive scheme.  

'Skins must prep rookie QB, adjust offensive scheme.  

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

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

The Redskins claimed CB Morgan Trent off waivers from the Jaguars.  

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.  

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

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

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

Redskins rookie QB taking selfless approach