Washington Redskins nose tackle Barry Cofield (96) sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. The Redskins won 38-21. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Washington Redskins nose tackle Barry Cofield (96) celebrates his sack of Cleveland Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden, not pictured, in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Redskins nose tackle Barry Cofield can’t quite get to Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman during last week’s win, but his pressure did force an interception. (Associated Press)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) throws an interception as he is pressured by Washington Redskins nose tackle Barry Cofield (96) during the second quarter. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Washington Redskins nose tackle Barry Cofield (96) and St. Louis Rams tight end Matthew Mulligan scuffle during the fourth quarter 8. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)
Second-year nose tackle Chris Neild was vying with Chris Baker to be the backup to Barry Cofield, but he tore an ACL in practice Monday and will be sidelined for the season. He played in all 16 games in 2011. (Associated Press)
associated press Second-year nose tackle Chris Neild was vying with Chris Baker to be the backup to Barry Cofield, but he tore an ACL in practice Monday and will be sidelined for the season. He played in all 16 games in 2011.
Second-year nose tackle Chris Neild was vying with Chris Baker to be the backup to Barry Cofield, but he tore an ACL in practice Monday and will be sidelined for the season. He played in all 16 games in 2011. (Associated Press)
Nose tackle Barry Cofield said his proudest achievement in his first year with the Redskins was helping teammate London Fletcher reach the Pro Bowl. Fletcher led the NFL with 166 tackles. (Associated Press)
