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  Ravens | Jerry Rosburg retiring    Sat Mar 16, 11:18 AM

Baltimore Ravens special teams coordinator Jerry Rosburg has announced that he will retire in June following 11 seasons with the organization. Chris Horton, who had previously served as an assistant under Rosburg, will become the team's new coordinator.

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  Giants | Waive 11 players     Mon Aug 27, 11:50 AM

The New York Giants have waived TE Ryan Purvis, DT Carlton Powell, DB Chris Horton, WR Julian Talley, WR Brandon Collins, TE Chris Hopkins, CB Brandon Bing, FS JoJo Nicolas, RB Joe Martinek, OT Joel Reinders and DT Oren Wilson.

Footballguys view: Talley is a former UMASS WR like Victor Cruz, but he's limited as a route runner and is essentially just a return man.

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  Giants | Two leave practice with dehydration     Thu Aug 2, 03:41 PM

Updating a previous report, New York Giants S Chris Horton, who was carted off the field Thursday, Aug. 2, and CB Jayron Hosley both suffered from dehydration and cramping.

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  Giants | Chris Horton carted off the field     Thu Aug 2, 02:50 PM

New York Giants S Chris Horton (undisclosed) was carted off the field Thursday, August 2, with an undisclosed injury.

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  Giants | Tyler Sash recovering from hamstring injury    Sun Jun 24, 10:07 PM

New York Giants SS Tyler Sash (hamstring) battled a hamstring injury during organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp. Despite the injury, he is still considered the favorite to replace S Deon Grant. However, he'll have plenty of competition with safeties Stevie Brown, Will Hill, Chris Horton, Janzen Jackson and Jojo Nicolas also in the mix.

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  Giants | Chris Horton contract details    Fri Mar 16, 01:32 AM

Updating previous reports, the New York Giants signed free-agent S Chris Horton to a one-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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  Giants | Chris Horton signed    Thu Mar 15, 04:12 PM

The New York Giants have signed free-agent SS Chris Horton (Redskins). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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  Cowboys | To work out four players     Tue Oct 25, 12:13 PM

The Dallas Cowboys are scheduled to work out free-agent C Nick Cole (Eagles), OT Langston Walker (Raiders), SS Chris Horton (Redskins) and SS C.C. Brown (Lions) Tuesday, Oct. 25.

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  Buccaneers | Three players worked out    Wed Sep 21, 02:32 PM

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers worked out free-agent LB Phillip Dillard (Giants), CB Joshua Moore (Bears) and SS Chris Horton (Redskins) this week.

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  Redskins | Several players released    Sat Sep 3, 12:15 PM

The Washington Redskins have released WR Aldrick Robinson, OLs Clint Oldenburg and Maurice Hurt, CB Reggie Jones, S Chris Horton, S Davonte Shannon and S Anderson Russell.

Footballguys view: Robinson is a speedy rookie who could get a look from another team as a reserve receiver and return specialist.

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  Redskins | Two safeties on bubble    Wed May 4, 01:11 PM

Washington Redskins SS Reed Doughty and SS Chris Horton are considered on the roster bubble for next season.

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  Redskins | Chris Horton placed on IR     Mon Nov 8, 02:17 PM

The Washington Redskins have placed SS Chris Horton (ankle) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2010 season, according to Redskins.com's Matt Terl.

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  Redskins | Chris Horton injures ankle Week 8    Sun Oct 31, 02:13 PM

Washington Redskins SS Chris Horton (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in Week 8 against the Detroit Lions and is questionable to return to the game, according to Redskins.com's Matt Terl.

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  Redskins | Three fully practice Friday    Fri Oct 8, 02:39 PM

Washington Redskins OG Kory Lichtensteiger (knee), FS LaRon Landry (wrist) and SS Chris Horton (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 8, and will be able to play in Week 5, according to Ryan O'Halloran, of CSNWashington.com.

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  Redskins | Three players fully practices Thursday    Thu Oct 7, 05:30 PM

Washington Redskins OG Kory Lichtensteiger (knee), FS LaRon Landry (wrist) and SS Chris Horton (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 7.

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  Redskins | Three practice Wednesday    Wed Oct 6, 04:47 PM

Washington Redskins OG Kory Lichtensteiger (knee), SS Chris Horton (ankle) and FS LaRon Landry (wrist) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 6.

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  Redskins | Chris Horton practices Friday    Fri Oct 1, 04:54 PM

Washington Redskins SS Chris Horton (ankle) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 1, but is questionable for Week 4, according to CSNWashington.com's Ryan O'Halloran. Horton is expected to play in the game.

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  Redskins | Albert Haynesworth, four others practice Thursday    Thu Sep 30, 06:55 PM

Washington Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth (thumb), WR Anthony Armstrong (groin), S Chris Horton (ankle), S Kareem Moore (knee) and RB Keiland Williams (ankle) all practiced in full for a second consecutive day Thursday, Sept. 30.

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  Redskins | Week 3 Inactives    Sun Sep 26, 03:35 PM

The Washington Redskins have declared WR Anthony Armstrong, DL Anthony Bryant, RB Chad Simpson, SS Chris Horton, DL Jeremy Jarmon, QB John Beck, OT Trent Williams, C Will Montgomery inactive for Week 3.

Footballguys view: Devin Thomas should see some action at WR with Armstrong out.

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  Redskins | Chris Horton a game-time decision    Fri Sep 24, 04:28 PM

Washington Redskins SS Chris Horton (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 24, reports CSNWashington.com's Ryan O'Halloran. He is listed as questionable for Week 3 and will be a game-time decision.

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  Redskins | Four do not practice Thursday    Thu Sep 23, 04:44 PM

Washington Redskins WR Anthony Armstrong (groin), OT Trent Williams (knee, toe), DL Anthony Bryant (head) and SS Chris Horton (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 23.

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  Redskins | Three miss practice Wednesday    Wed Sep 22, 04:43 PM

Washington Redskins WR Anthony Armstrong (groin), OT Trent Williams (knee, toe) and SS Chris Horton (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 22.

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  Redskins | Two to compete for FS job    Mon Aug 23, 04:26 PM

Washington Redskins SS Reed Doughty and SS Chris Horton will compete for the starting free safety while FS Kareem Moore (knee) is out of the lineup, reports Ryan O'Halloran, of CSNWashington.com.

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  Redskins | Chris Horton could move into starting lineup    Sun Aug 22, 01:27 AM

Washington Redskins S Chris Horton could step into the starting lineup at free safety to replace injured FS Kareem Moore (knee), reports Jason Reid, of The Washington Post.

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  Redskins | Chris Horton not expected to play Friday    Wed Aug 11, 02:04 PM

Washington Redskins SS Chris Horton (groin) is not expected to play in the team's preseason game Friday, Aug. 13, because of a groin injury, according to Redskins.com's Gary Fitzgerald.

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  Redskins | Battle at safety    Mon Jul 26, 07:53 PM

Washington Redskins S Reed Doughty has typically been steady while adjusting to a 3-4 defensive scheme, reports Jason Reid, of The Washington Post. He will likely team with S LaRon Landry in the defensive backfield. S Kareem Moore will likely push for more playing time, and could pass S Chris Horton on the depth chart.

Footballguys view: Horton was once considered a potential long-term starter for the Redskins, but he could be fourth on the depth chart by the time week 1 rolls around.

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  Redskins | Could be some competition at free safety    Sun May 9, 08:42 PM

Rick Maese, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins S Kareem Moore and S Reed Doughty both saw time with the first-team unit during minicamp. Both players could be competing for the team's free safety position. S Chris Horton (toe) was limited during the team's minicamp, but his name could be in the mix as well once he is 100 percent healthy.

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  Redskins | Chris Horton progressing in rehab    Sat May 1, 08:18 PM

Mark Viera, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins SS Chris Horton (toe) said he is progressing from the toe ligament injury he suffered last season but is still having trouble changing directions on the run.

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  Redskins | Horton placed on IR    Thu Nov 12, 10:46 AM

Rick Maese, of The Washington Post, reports the Washington Redskins have placed SS Chris Horton (toe) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2009 season.

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  Redskins | Smoot could see time at safety in Week 10    Tue Nov 10, 01:04 PM

David Elfin, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins CB Fred Smoot could see time as the team's fourth safety in Week 10 with the injury to SS Chris Horton (toe).

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  Redskins | Horton may require surgery    Tue Nov 10, 12:55 PM

David Elfin, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins SS Chris Horton (toe) may need surgery to repair a ligament under his left big toe injured late in Week 9. Horton will miss a minimum of four to six weeks and is a strong candidate for Injured Reserve. If the ligament is torn, Horton could be out four to six months.

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  Redskins | Horton out 4-6 weeks    Mon Nov 9, 05:10 PM

The Associated Press reports Washington Redskins SS Chris Horton (toe) damaged a ligament in his left big toe in Week 9 and will miss a minimum of four to six weeks. He will miss four to six months if a specialist determines Horton needs toe surgery. There is a possibility that the team will place him on Injured Reserve.

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  Redskins | Horton questionable for Week 9    Fri Nov 6, 03:14 PM

Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins SS Chris Horton (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 6. He is listed as questionable for Week 9 but could see a limited role in the game.

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  Redskins | Horton tweaks knee Thursday    Thu Nov 5, 03:48 PM

Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins SS Chris Horton (knee) tweaked his ankle during practice Thursday, Nov. 5, and was unable to finish. Head coach Jim Zorn said he hopes the injury is not serious.

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  Redskins | Horton, Moore probable for Week 7    Sat Oct 24, 06:28 PM

Washington Redskins SS Chris Horton (illness) and FS Kareem Moore (illness) fully participated in practice Saturday, Oct. 24. They are listed as probable for Week 7.

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  Redskins | Three players practice Friday    Fri Oct 23, 02:49 PM

Washington Redskins SS Chris Horton (illness), FS Kareem Moore (illness) and P Hunter Smith (groin) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 23. They are expected to play in Week 7.

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  Redskins | Horton, Moore miss practice Thursday    Thu Oct 22, 05:14 PM

Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins SS Chris Horton (illness) and FS Kareem Moore (illness) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 22. They will be able to play in Week 7.

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  Redskins | Horton's playing time decreases late Week 1    Tue Sep 15, 09:24 PM

Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins S Chris Horton started the team's Week 1 game, but he played only five snaps in the last six drives.

Footballguys view: Horton was considered a great IDP sleeper this year because he was going to be uncontested for playing time at strong safety, but Reed Doughty ended up getting 30 snaps in the Giants game to Horton's 40.

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  Redskins | Horton named starter at strong safety    Fri Jun 12, 01:20 PM

Ryan O'Halloran, of the Washington Times, reports that the strong safety spot is no longer open and Chris Horton will be the starter.

Footballguys view: Horton showed a knack for making big plays last year, with LaRon Landry patrolling the deep middle, Horton should also get plenty of tackle opportunities. He's a great later pick and sleeper to be one of the top fantasy safeties this year.

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  Redskins | Battle at strong safety    Tue Jun 9, 11:52 PM

Zach Berman, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins SS Reed Doughty and SS Chris Horton will compete for the starting strong safety position.

Footballguys view: Safeties coach Steve Jackson said it isn't much of a battle right now because the players don't have their pads on. However, he noted both players are capable of being starters.

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  Redskins | Horton working with starting group this offseason    Mon May 25, 09:02 PM

Gary Fitzgerald, of Redskins.com, reports Washington Redskins SS Chris Horton has been working with the team's starters during minicamp and OTAs.

Footballguys view: Since training camp last year Chris Horton has impressed scouts, coaches, and teammates alike. Horton stepped in for Reed Doughty when he went down with a back injury in October and continued to shine. He will compete with Doughty Kareem Moore for a starting job opposite of LaRon Landry.

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  Redskins | Horton and Doughty competing for starting spot    Thu May 7, 12:51 PM

Jason La Canfora, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins SS Chris Horton is working hard to improve on his technique in his second year. He will compete with SS Reed Doughty (back), who has recovered from back surgery.

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