Washington Redskins Archive
Washington, D.C. Wants Dallas – “2010 KICKOFF WEEK” planned
Now that Washington has gotten through the preseaon, it’s time to get ready for the games that really count. Arizona is slowly in the airplane rear-view mirror (as we speak, the team is flying home) and we can officially say we’re in the “regular season.” For the Washington Redskins and Redskins Nation, that means the [...]
Redskins Fall to Arizona 20-10 – Bubble Players Make their Moves
The preseason ended for the Washington Redskins last night in a loss to the Arizona Cardinals, 20 -10. But the score of the game mattered less than who played in that loss and how well they did. Tonight’s game was all about making the team for everyone but the starters who did not touch the field. [...]
Redskin D. Hall’s Tongue-Lashing by Ryan on ‘Hard Knocks’
The Washington Redskins have not been featured on the popular HBO series “Hard Knocks” but they’ve made it onto the show nevertheless. The show, which is centered around an NFL football team every season and is focused on the New York Jets this year, airs every Wednesday night. Last night New York’s head coach Rex [...]Redskins at Arizona Provides Final Chance for Some
The Washington Redskins traveled west yesterday and tonight they are hosted by the Arizona Cardinals in their last preseason game of 2010. This game will affect at least 22 of the 75 players on the roster. We – and they – just don’t know who they are yet. The NFL’s deadline for cutting down rosters [...]
Redskins QB John Beck Signs Extension
The Washington Redskins signed quarterback John Beck to a contract extension today. With a deal already in place for Beck, this extension – ending up as a three-year deal – brings his total contract up to $3.35 million according to NFL.com and puts him on the roster through 2012. The signing would indicate that the team [...]
Cornerback Byron Westbrook Release Report Wrong
Cornerback Bryon Westbrook is still a member of the Washington Redskins and earlier reports that he had been cut were wrong. Earlier today, Adam Schefter of ESPN tweeted that the younger of the Westbrooks had been cut. However, since then, the report has been squashed and Byron Westbrook is planning to be in Arizona where the [...]
Redskins Notes: Grossman Finds He May Start, McNabb, Kelly, Sundberg
Washington Redskins’ quarterback Rex Grossman was a bit surprised yesterday to find out that he might start against the Arizona Cardinals this Thursday night since he had said the previous day that he would not. After practice, reporters found him in the locker room and asked him what he thought of the possibility. For the [...]*UPDATED*: Redskins H. Davis, Holmes, E. Williams, Dearth Released
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan had the difficult job of making the first of the two roster reductions required by the NFL today. The team announced that linebacker Hall Davis, safety Lendy Holmes, offensive lineman Edwin Williams and long snapper James Dearth were released from the team. The release of the rookie [...]
Season Over for Malcolm Kelly, Redskins Place WR on I.R.
The Washington Redskins placed wide receiver Malcolm Kelly on injured reserve Tuesday, officially ending his 2010 campaign. Kelly, who is thought to have tremendous upside, has been unable to stay healthy and has suffered from a lingering hamstring injury all through the offseason. Mike Shanahan told reporters that he would have preferred to place Kelly on the [...]
Redskins Quick Notes: Starters for Arizona, Roster Cuts, Injuries, Trades
The Washington Redskins play their last preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals Thursday night and, even at this point, the team is not sure who the signal caller will be that night. Quarterbacks Richard Bartell and John Beck will most likely get the nod, though who will start first is anyone’s guess. “We’ll talk about that [...]