Cornelius Griffin

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...  

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...  

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.  

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...  

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."  

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.  

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...  

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.  

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.  

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 have signed seventh-round draft picks cornerback Richard Crawford and safety Jordan Bernstine.  

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 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.  

The NFL has punished the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins for dumping salaries into the uncapped year...  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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

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

'Skins must prep rookie QB, adjust offensive scheme.  

Redskins rookie QB taking selfless approach  

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

'Skins must prep rookie QB, adjust offensive scheme.  

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