
Redskins running back Tim Hightower gets a lift from tight end Fred Davis after a touchdown. Gallery, www.washingtontimes.com/multimedia. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

Washington Redskins TE Fred Davis (83) breaks tackles for a 22 yard gain against the New York Giants during the 4th quarter at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. Sunday, September 11, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

Washington Redskins TE Fred Davis (83) is taken out by New York Giants S Kenny Phillips (21) and S Tyler Sash (39) after a gain of 28 yards during the 3rd quarter at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. Sunday, September 11, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

Washington Redskins RB Tim Hightower (25) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Fred Davis (83) against the New York Giants to tie the game at 7-7 during the 2nd quarter at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. Sunday, September 11, 2011. (Rod Lamkey Jr. / The Washington Times)

Washington Redskins TE Fred Davis (83) catches a 23 yard pass against the New York Giants during the 1st quarter at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. Sunday, September 11, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

Washington Redskins running back Tim Hightower gets a lift from tight end Fred Davis after scoring a touchdown. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

Tight ends Fred Davis (above right) and Logan Paulsen (below right) were praised for neutralizing Pittsburgh's vaunted linebackers.

Redskins tight end Fred Davis (83) can't hang on to a pass as he is hit by two Steeler defenders, during a preseason game between the Washington Redskins and the Pittsburgh Steelers, at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., Friday, Aug. 12, 2011. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)

Washington Redskins tight end Fred Davis (86) pulls in a touchdown-pass under pressure from Minnesota Vikings safety Husain Abdullah during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)