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  • Washington Redskins safety Bacarri Rambo (29) makes an interception during a scrimmage at the team's rookie minicamp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., on Sunday, May 5, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

    Secondary flexibility for Redskins will come from rookie class

    Bacarri Rambo celebrated his interception during rookie camp Sunday morning by running to Phillip Thomas on the sideline, jumping and bumping shoulders with him. The sequence previewed a best-case scenario for the Washington Redskins. The two rookie safeties could eventually help a secondary that provided more questions than answers last season.


  • Washington Redskins outside linebacker Rob Jackson (50) intercepts a pass intended for Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray (29) in the fourth quarter as the Washington Redskins play the Dallas Cowboys at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

    Redskins' Rob Jackson suspended 4 games by NFL

    Jackson recently re-signed a one-year deal with the Redskins. The team and player were aware of the league's discipline before Jackson re-signed.


  • ** FILE ** Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) sacks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) and forces a fumble for a turnover in the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 23, 2012. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

    Redskins linebackers Fletcher, Kerrigan to play in Pro Bowl

    Redskins linebackers Ryan Kerrigan and London Fletcher were added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster Sunday after San Francisco's nine Pro Bowlers became ineligible for the NFL's annual all-star game.


  • ** FILE ** In this Aug. 25, 2012, file photo, Washington Redskins linebacker Lorenzo Alexander reacts during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Landover, Md. Six years, eight positions and plenty of ups and downs later, Alexander now is a co-captain of the resurgent Redskins, and was voted to the Pro Bowl as the NFC's special teams player (AP Photo/Richard Lipski, File)

    Redskins’ expiring contracts become focus ahead of roster moves

    While coach Mike Shanahan and the Washington Redskins' coaching staff squirm over the status of quarterback Robert Griffin III's right knee, they turn their attention this week to improving the quality of a roster that entered the offseason with the unfamiliar title of NFC East champions.


  • Jim Haslett's defense unwavering

    A slight smile finally brightened Jim Haslett's hardened countenance after midnight Monday morning. His wife, Beth, and daughter, Kelsey, walked alongside him up the ramp that leads from the Washington Redskins' locker room out of FedEx Field.


  • Redskins’ celebration gives way to focusing on clash with Seahawks

    Barry Cofield stood near one corner of the victorious Washington Redskins' locker room shortly after midnight Monday morning and served a few helpings of perspective.


  • Cornerback DeAngelo Hall (23) and the Washington defense forced 15 turnovers during the seven-game winning streak that transformed a wayward 3-6 team into the NFC East champion. Hall finished the regular season with four interceptions. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

    Redskins' defense rose to the occasion in capturing NFC East crown

    When Rob Jackson picked off Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and sealed the Washington Redskins' NFC East-clinching victory Sunday night, the linebacker didn't immediately grasp the magnitude of his accomplishment.



  • Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon, shown against Cleveland on Dec. 16, has 33 catches for 434 yards and three touchdowns since returning from a foot injury Nov. 18. (Associated Press)

    Redskins arrive at their moment of truth

    At 3-6, the Washington Redskins were a mess. Coach Mike Shanahan talked about evaluating players and then, the next day, quickly clarified his meaning to explain he wasn't calling it a season.


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