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Redskins | Robert Griffin needs to practice before playing Sat May 25, 01:00 PM
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said QB Robert Griffin III (knee) will have to participate in practice before playing in a game. Griffin said he would be comfortable with playing Week 1 without playing in any preseason games.
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Redskins | Jordan Reed signed Fri May 24, 03:49 PM
The Washington Redskins have signed third-round draft choice TE Jordan Reed (Florida). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Reed drew some Aaron Hernandez (Patriots) comparisons while in college. He's extremely athletic, and creates mismatches when he's on the field. Reed should begin his pro career as a backup TE behind Fred Davis. If he develops his route running and blocking ability then Reed could eventually be the starter in Washington. |
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Redskins | London Fletcher never really considered retiring Fri May 24, 03:48 PM
Washington Redskins LB London Fletcher said he never seriously considered retiring this offseason even though there was speculation that he was thinking about it.
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Redskins | Roy Helu misses practice Fri May 24, 03:00 PM
Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu (Achilles', toe) did not participate in organized team activities Thursday, May 23. Helu did get some work in on the side as he rehabs from a toe injury.
| Footballguys view: Helu is a talented all-purpose runner but durability has held him back during his pro career. He's competing with fifth-round pick Chris Thompson to be the team's change of pace runner behind Alfred Morris. |
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Redskins | Coach puts high expectations on Robert Griffin III Fri May 24, 02:52 PM
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said that QB Robert Griffin III could go down as one of the best quarterbacks to play the game if he has another year like 2012. 'If Robert plays like he did (in 2012) the rest of his career, he'll go down as one of the best quarterbacks to ever play the game,' Shanahan said.
| Footballguys view: Coach John Fox (Broncos) always says "When you expect a lot, you get a lot." Griffin is the type of player who thrives with pressure and expectations. If healthy he should be able to grow as a pro passer in 2013. |
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Redskins | Fred Davis hopes to take part in minicamp Fri May 24, 02:10 PM
Washington Redskins TE Fred Davis (Achilles') said he hopes to be able to participate in the team's mandatory minicamp in June. He said he definitely will be ready for training camp if he does not take part in the minicamp.
| Footballguys view: Davis is making good progress coming back from this Achilles' injury. He's been running routes and catching passes off to the side during recent OTAs. The team won't push Davis back too fast and will monitor him closely. |
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Redskins | No setbacks for Brian Orakpo Fri May 24, 01:15 PM
Washington Redskins LB Brian Orakpo (pectoral) hasn't had any setback in his rehab this offseason. 'He's had no setback at all. He's been going full speed over the last four weeks. He looks as good as ever. Hopefully he can keep that up... He was hurt last year. You could see that soreness in there. Right now, you can tell it's completely healed and we'll keep our fingers crossed that there's no setback,' head coach Mike Shanahan said.
| Footballguys view: Nothing but good news here. We've seen other pass rushers like Elvis Dumervil (Ravens) come back from a pectoral injury and still dominate. Expect Orakpo to pick up where he left off and push for double digit sacks in 2013. |
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Redskins | Reed Doughty, Jordan Pugh working as starters Fri May 24, 01:09 PM
Washington Redskins FSs Reed Doughty and Jordan Pugh were working as first-team safeties in organized team activities Thursday, May 23, and LB Roddrick Muckelroy was working at LB London Fletcher's inside linebacker spot.
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Redskins | Robert Griffin putting pressure on knee Fri May 24, 01:04 PM
Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III (knee) put pressure on his surgically-repaired right knee when he threw in organized team activities Thursday, May 23, and executed some play action passes during his workout. Griffin threw a few times with all arm or off his front foot more, but his passes were all mostly accurate.
| Footballguys view: It's part of the process Griffin will have to go through in order to make it back on the field by the start of the regular season. He's on track to be ready by week one and is likely to be limited in training camp so his knee injury isn't aggravated. |
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Redskins | Pierre Garcon had shoulder surgery Fri May 24, 08:16 AM
Updating previous reports, Washington Redskins WR Pierre Garcon (shoulder, foot) underwent minor labrum surgery in January.
| Footballguys view: Garcon won't see action during OTAs but he should be ready by the start of training camp. He'll likely be the team's leading receiver if he can stay healthy in 2013. |
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Redskins | Brandon Meriweather expected to be ready for camp Thu May 23, 09:52 PM
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said he expects FS Brandon Meriweather (knee) to be a full participant once training camp begins.
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Redskins | London Fletcher thinks he can take part in OTAs Thu May 23, 09:46 PM
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said he told LB London Fletcher (elbow, ankle) that he could sit out the rest of the organized team activities, but Fletcher told him he believes he could take part in some of the workouts.
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Redskins | Pierre Garcon likely to sit out until camp Thu May 23, 09:44 PM
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said WR Pierre Garcon (foot, shoulder) is about 90 percent recovered from his shoulder surgery and that he expects Davis to sit out until training camp.
| Footballguys view: Garcon struggled with injury last year and the team wants to be careful with him this offseason so he can get back to full strength. He's one of the fastest players on the team and should be the leading receiver if he stays healthy in 2013. |
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Redskins | Fred Davis close to 100 percent Thu May 23, 09:39 PM
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said TE Fred Davis (Achilles') is about 90 percent recovered from his Achilles' tendon injury and that he expects Davis to sit out until training camp.
| Footballguys view: Getting Davis back on the field will be huge for the Redskins. He should be a favorite of QB Robert Griffin III because he can get open consistently and is a good red zone target. |
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Redskins | Two defensive players able to practice Thu May 23, 09:38 PM
Washington Redskins LB Brian Orakpo (pectoral) and DT Chris Neild (knee) were able to fully participate in organized team activities Thursday, May 23.
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Redskins | Pierre Garcon underwent shoulder surgery Thu May 23, 04:20 PM
Washington Redskins WR Pierre Garcon (shoulder) underwent minor labrum surgery in January but has fully recovered.
| Footballguys view: The team held him out of OTAs as a precaution and this doesn't sound like a serious surgery. Garcon can be a top 20 fantasy WR if he stays healthy in 2013. His current ADP is WR24 and he's coming off the board at 6.02. |
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Redskins | Two linemen sit out workout Thu May 23, 02:47 PM
Washington Redskins OG Josh LeRibeus (groin) and OT Maurice Hurt (groin) did not participate in organized team activities Thursday, May 23, because of groin injuries.
Link to story Redskins | Robert Griffin says he needs to be more careful Thu May 23, 02:19 PM
Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III (knee) said he likely will be more careful when he returns from his knee injury because he wants to be out there for his teammates. 'I can't change my mind-set,' Griffin said, 'but I can be smarter about what I do out there. ... It's about limiting those hits, making sure I'm out there for my teammates. ... I understand I have to be more careful when it comes to that.'
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Redskins | Robert Griffin says knee feels great Thu May 23, 02:10 PM
Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III (knee) said his surgically repaired knee is feeling great and that he hopes to be ready for the start of training camp. He said he will begin explosive sprinting in a few weeks and will begin making cuts a few weeks after that. Griffin did do some running and throwing without hesitation during organized team activities Thursday, May 23.
| Footballguys view: We've heard nothing but positive things about Griffin's recovery to this point. He's on track to be ready for the start of the regular season. However, the team may decide to limit his reps in training camp. |
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Redskins | Josh Wilson undergoes surgery Thu May 23, 02:10 PM
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said CB Josh Wilson (pectoral) is not participating in organized team activities because he underwent surgery on his pectoral muscle.
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Redskins | Dad thinks Robert Griffin should throw more Thu May 23, 12:24 PM
Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III's (knee) dad thinks the team should devise more plays this year that has his son throwing more and running less. 'I just know that based on what I know Robert can do, he doesn't have to be a runner as much as I saw last year,' Griffin Jr. said. 'To me, you're paying these (receivers) a lot of money to catch the football. I'm his dad -- I want him throwing that football, a lot. A lot.' Griffin is hoping he can recover from torn ligaments in his right knee in time to play in Week 1. He ran the ball 120 times for 815 yards last season.
| Footballguys view: Griffin's athleticism will always be a part of his game. We're expecting the Redskins to keep Griffin safer in the design of the offense. Quicker passes, rollouts away from pressure, and making sure Griffin slides when he scrambles should help keep the young QB healthy in 2013. |
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Redskins | Robert Griffin III dropping back Thu May 23, 11:14 AM
Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III (knee) has been dropping back and throwing for about 20 minutes in workouts Thursday, May 23.
| Footballguys view: Good news for Griffin here. There's been nothing but good news about his recovery this offseason. He should be ready to go by the start of the regular season. We could see the Redskins limit his reps in training camp. |
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Redskins | Will not add Tim Hightower any time soon Mon May 20, 06:43 PM
Washington Redskins general manager Bruce Allen did not rule out the possibility of the team re-signing free-agent RB Tim Hightower (Redskins) but said any signing of Hightower will not happen any time soon.
| Footballguys view: Hightower has been getting interest from the Giants as well. He could find a job near the start of training camp. |
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Redskins | Brian Orkapo takes part in workout Mon May 20, 06:26 PM
Washington Redskins general manager Bruce Allen said LB Brian Orakpo (pectoral) participated in the organized team activities Monday, May 20.
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Redskins | GM not sure if Robert Griffin will be ready for camp Mon May 20, 06:25 PM
Washington Redskins general manager Bruce Allen said he is not sure if QB Robert Griffin III (knee) will be ready to participate once training camp begins. 'It's too early to tell right now. He is doing everything that the doctors want him to do. He's a great worker. I think that's why there's so much optimism that he'll be ready at the beginning. But it's really too premature to speculate on where his medical condition is until we give him a physical when training camp starts July 25,' Allen said.
| Footballguys view: The team will monitor Griffin closely to see if he can practice. If he is ready for the start of camp we feel he'll be limited until the team gets to the start of the regular season. |
Redskins | Four RBs likely to compete for roster spots Sun May 19, 03:18 PM
Washington Redskins RBs Roy Helu, Evan Royster, Chris Thompson and Jawan Jamison are expected to compete for two roster spots during offseason workouts and training camp. Helu and Thompson are expected to compete for one spot while Royster and Jamison are expected to compete for the other roster spot.
| Footballguys view: Helu is a good all-around back but injuries have prevented him from playing up to his potential. Thompson is a big play back who can score anytime he touches the ball. He has to prove he's back his knee surgery and is expected to be ready for contact by the start of training camp. Royster is the biggest back here, but lacks the balance and short area quicks of Jamison. |
Redskins | Tyler Polumbus likely to start Sat May 18, 09:24 PM
Washington Redskins OT Tyler Polumbus is likely to retain his starting job at right tackle over OTs Tony Pashos and Jeremy Trueblood. He thinks Washington is the best place for him, and said so back in March upon re-signing. 'Ultimately, we decided D.C. is where we needed to be,' Polumbus said. '(Head coach Mike Shanahan) has always been good to me. I think he provides me with the best opportunity to be the right tackle I know I can be.'
Link to story Redskins | Tyler Polumbus expected to be favorite for RT job Sat May 18, 03:10 PM
Washington Redskins OT Tyler Polumbus is expected to be the favorite for the starting right tackle job but will compete with Jeremy Trueblood and Tony Pashos for the job. Polumbus likely will work with the starting offense when organized team activities start next week.
Link to story Redskins | Chris Neild uncertain for workouts Fri May 17, 06:31 PM
Washington Redskins DT Chris Neild's (knee) status for organized team activities next week is uncertain because he is still recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
Link to story Redskins | Brandon Meriweather expects to sit out workouts Fri May 17, 06:30 PM
Washington Redskins FS Brandon Meriweather (knee) is expected to miss most, if not all, of the organized team activities and minicamp this offseason. He is believed to be on track for the start of training camp.
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Redskins | David Amerson signed Fri May 17, 04:57 PM
The Washington Redskins have signed second-round draft choice CB David Amerson. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Redskins | Robert Griffin III injury update Fri May 17, 04:29 PM
Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III (knee) has been throwing the ball since late April, and appears to be ahead of schedule in his recovery from torn ligaments.
| Footballguys view: More good news about Griffin's recovery here. He should be ready for the start of the regular season if he stays on track. The team may limit the second-year QB in training camp so they don't aggravate the injury. |
Redskins | Phillip Thomas contract details Fri May 17, 04:08 PM
Updating a previous report, the Washington Redskins signed S Phillip Thomas to a four-year contract that is scheduled to pay $2.585 million, including a $425,204 bonus.
Link to story Redskins | Sign Phillip Thomas Fri May 17, 02:12 PM
The Washington Redskins signed S Phillip Thomas to a four-year contract Friday, May 17. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Link to story Redskins | Chris Thompson expected to get clearance before camp Thu May 16, 03:20 PM
Washington Redskins RB Chris Thompson (knee) is expected to receive medical clearance before the start of training camp. He has been running and cutting but does not expect to be a full participant during organized team activities and minicamp.
| Footballguys view: Thompson is a big play waiting to happen and can score anytime he touches the ball. He's the perfect complementary back behind starter Alfred Morris. |
Redskins | Hope Roy Helu will be ready for workouts Thu May 16, 03:19 PM
The Washington Redskins are hoping RB Roy Helu (toe) will be a full participant once organized team activities start next week. Head coach Mike Shanahan said Helu recently had a setback in his recovery from offseason toe surgery.
| Footballguys view: Helu has good all-around talent but serious durability concerns have held him back during his pro career. He'll compete with Evan Royster, rookies Chris Thompson, and Jawan Jamison to get snaps behind starting RB Alfred Morris. |
Redskins | Jawan Jamison signs Thu May 16, 10:37 AM
The Washington Redskins signed seventh-round pick RB Jawan Jamison to a four-year deal.
| Footballguys view: Just like with Chris Thompson, their fifth-round pick, any RB under the guidance of Mike Shanahan is one fantasy owners need to keep an eye on. Jamison is built low to the ground, runs with good balance, and does a good job driving his legs after contact. He can be used effectively on screen passes or draw plays to get him in space. Jamison doesn't have the speed to make the edge at the pro level. |
Redskins | Not interested in Eric Winston Wed May 15, 05:38 PM
The Washington Redskins have not shown interest in free-agent OT Eric Winston (Chiefs) this offseason.
| Footballguys view: Winston is angling for a long-term deal and some teams aren't interested in that investment. He's bounced around from two teams (Texans, Chiefs) over the last two years but could still be counted on as a starter at right tackle. |
Redskins | DeAngelo Hall fine with lower salary Wed May 15, 05:21 PM
Washington Redskins CB DeAngelo Hall said he is fine with re-signing for a lower salary after being released this offseason because he wants to stay with the team. "I've been in this league a long time, I've made a lot of money - I got $8 million to play eight games in Oakland. So for me this time around it wasn't about the money. We started something here in Washington with [head coach Mike Shanahan],' Hall said.
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Redskins | Sign Chris Thompson Wed May 15, 02:02 PM
The Washington Redskins signed RB Chris Thompson Wednesday, May 15. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Any RB added by Mike Shanahan is worth making a note of for fantasy owners. Thompson is a feisty runner who is a threat to score anytime he touches the ball. He is dangerous in space, has the vision to set up defenders with ease, and the body control/footwork to take sharp cuts and angles. Thompson can work off a speed option to the outside and should be a nice change of pace back behind Alfred Morris. |
Redskins | More from Morris in 2013? Tue May 14, 09:18 PM
Keith McMillan, from the Washington Post, reports Redskins RB Alfred Morris feels he left a lot of yards on the field last year. "I left a lot of yards on the field last year. Looking back on film, a lot of it was my aiming points in certain runs, or I was too tight and I couldn't get outside. Being more patient with my cutbacks -- I tended to cut back too soon."
| Footballguys view: Morris finished his rookie season with over 1,600 yards rushing and was a fantasy steal in 2012. This year his current ADP is RB10 and he's going off the board at the end of round one. Now that he's used to the pro game we could see an even more efficient Morris in 2013. |
Redskins | Re-sign Lance Lewis Tue May 14, 05:33 PM
The Washington Redskins re-signed WR Lance Lewis Tuesday, May 14. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Redskins | Jason Thompson waived Mon May 13, 04:49 PM
The Washington Redskins have waived WR Jason Thompson.
Link to story Redskins | Two draft picks signed Mon May 13, 03:50 PM
The Washington Redskins have signed fifth-round draft choice LB Brandon Jenkins and sixth-round draft choice FS Bacarri Rambo. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Rambo knows how to diagnose quickly and can fly to the football. He's a ballhawk with fantastic career production at Georgia (16 INTs, 6 FFs). Multiple failed drug tests caused his to be suspended four games in 2012 and was likely a major cause in his slide to the third day of the NFL draft. Jenkins was a college DE and is at his best standing up to rush the quarterback. He's got good speed and closing burst but durability is a question mark. |
Redskins | GM hopes Robert Griffin's rehab stays on schedule Fri May 10, 07:21 PM
Washington Redskins general manager Bruce Allen said the team hopes QB Robert Griffin III's (knee) rehab from torn ligaments stays on schedule and that he will be ready for season.
| Footballguys view: All the news about Griffin's recovery have been positive so far this offseason. We should see the team limit his reps in training camp. Griffin may be ready by the start of the regular season. |
Redskins | Rookie TE Reed racks up big YAC Thu May 9, 03:48 PM
Washington Redskins rookie TE Jordan Reed gained 300 of his 559 yards receiving after the catch last season. His 300 yards after the catch ranked first among AQ tight ends.
| Footballguys view: Mike Shanahan loves players who can do something with the football after the catch. Reed will compete for playing time behind Fred Davis (Achilles') and Logan Paulsen. If Davis struggles to return from his Achilles' injury then we could see Reed get a bigger role this year. |
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Redskins | David Amerson not expected to start early Wed May 8, 03:09 PM
Washington Redskins CB David Amerson is not expected to start at any point during the first half of the 2013 regular season. Amerson is likely to have a bigger role on defense next season.
Link to story Redskins | Xavier Nixon thinks he is a perfect fit Wed May 8, 03:09 PM
Washington Redskins OT Xavier Nixon said he believes he will be a good fit with the team because their zone-blocking scheme is similar to the one he worked in while at Florida.
Link to story Redskins | Robert Griffin III injury update Wed May 8, 02:27 PM
Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III (knee) said he is doing great and his knee issue feels fine. 'I'm doing great. Knee feels fine. It's about taking it slow. Each day is a better day,' Griffin said.
| Footballguys view: More good news for Griffin here. All reports have been positive about his recovery this offseason. We'll see if he's ready to go by the start of training camp. Even if he is we're expecting the team to ease him back into action. |
Redskins | Kevin Matthews signed Wed May 8, 01:47 PM
The Washington Redskins have signed free-agent C Kevin Matthews (Titans). Terms of the contract were not disclosed. In a corresponding move, the team released OL Kyle Wilborn.
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