Derrick Dockery

Vinny Cerrato believes he gave Jim Zorn a roster that can make the playoffs. He also said the coach's job status was undecided in the days following the play-caller switch to Sherm Lewis. The Washington Redskins executive vice president of football operations made a rare, albeit short, appearance before reporters Tuesday to answer questions about the team's 2-5 start. He was given a space backed up against a wall in a cramped area next to a stairway near the locker room — looking very much...Read Full Story

TBD.com (blog) Redskins release Andre Carter, Derrick Dockery USA Today A day after dumping RB Clinton Portis, the Redskins saved some more money by releasing LB/DE Andre Carter and G Derrick Dockery. Carter had 34 sacks in five years with the 'Skins, including 11 in 2009 when he was a 4-3 rush end ... Redskins release vets OLB Carter, OG Dockery msnbc.com Redskins cut ties with veteran OL Dockery, LB Carter NFL News Andre Carter dumped by Redskins too ProFootballTalk The Canadian Press...Read Full Story

Chris Samuels says he played his entire NFL career knowing he was at risk because of a spinal condition. The six-time Pro Bowl left tackle for the Washington Redskins formally announced his retirement Thursday. He says it's hard to walk away from the game, but doctors have advised him he shouldn't play again. Samuels' upper body went limp when he banged heads with a defensive player Oct. 11 in a game against the Carolina Panthers. He said he's had similar sensations several times during his...Read Full Story

Never let be said that all we do is COMPLAIN . Thank you, may we have ANOTHER? From various wire reports: Left guard Derrick Dockery is returning to the Washington Redskins, agreeing to terms with the busy team Friday night. He was released by Buffalo on Thursday, when the Bills cleared salary cap space to prepare for free agency. Dockery was a third-round draft pick of the Redskins in 2003, and played his first four NFL seasons with the team -- starting every game in the 2004, 2005 and 2006...Read Full Story

As if the Redskins didn’t do enough today, they have grabbed another free agent, as they signed former Bills guard Derrick Dockery on a five-year, $26 million deal that includes $8.2 in guaranteed money. Dockery was the highest paid guard in the game just two years ago, as the Bills back in 2007 gave him a seven-year, $49 million contract. The Bills will have to accelerate $5.4 million against their cap, but a big contract is off their books. Combined with the $18.5 in guaranteed money...Read Full Story