The latest news and analysis of the Washington Redskins season.
Reporters aren't supposed to cheer for any of the teams or people they cover. That's part of the gig. But there's no objectivity when it comes to Bravo's "Top Chef." The cooking competition show is one reason this writer is still sane in a world with no live sports.
The Washington Redskins are giving employees the day off Friday to observe Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the end of slavery.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson may be this year's cover athlete for "Madden 21," but a member of the Washington Redskins was prominently featured in the trailer for EA Sports' popular football game.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he would "welcome" quarterback Colin Kaepernick into the league and encourages teams to consider signing him.
These days, after the killing of George Floyd and the nationwide protests, the act of kneeling is no longer seen as a cardinal sin.
When Ryan Kerrigan watches footage of his games from 2019, the Redskins edge rusher sees the mistakes. There were too many instances in which Kerrigan failed to use proper technique, too many poor angles when rushing the quarterback, he said.
Terry McLaurin looked like a blossoming star for the Redskins in 2019 and because of it, Washington is counting on him to take another step forward as its No. 1 wide receiver next season. Coach Ron Rivera said the wide receiver is on the 'verge' of stardom.
Get ready to see Doug Williams' story on the big screen. Deadline reported Thursday that the former Redskins quarterback will be the focus of a new sports biopic from Will Packer Productions, the producers of "Night School" and "Girls Trip."
Kerrigan's long-term future with Washington has become a question as the franchise has spent its last two first-round picks on pass rushers. The presence of Chase Young, the second overall in 2020, and Montez Sweat, the 26th overall pick in 2019, make it unclear if the Redskins are willing to commit to Kerrigan beyond this year.
Dwayne Haskins didn't set out to lose this much weight. The Redskins quarterback weighs 218 pounds these days -- down 20 pounds from when he was first drafted in 2019 and 10 pounds from the beginning of the offseason.
Speaking to reporters over Zoom, Haskins called attending this weekend's protests in D.C. a 'great experience.' For the 23-year-old, going to the rally was a way to back up his actions rather than post a statement on social media about George Floyd's death.
As the NFL grapples with the possibility of player protests next season, Rivera said Wednesday that he will support any player who plans to take a knee during the national anthem.
Redskins coach Ron Rivera said Wednesday he has no issue with Adrian Peterson taking a knee during the national anthem next season, citing his experience with Eric Reid while with the Panthers.
Reche Caldwell, the former University of Florida and NFL receiver, was fatally shot Saturday night in his hometown.
Watching the video of a white police officer kneeling on George Floyd's neck until the black Minneapolis man stopped breathing left Adrian Peterson, like many Americans, angry and frustrated. Having to explain it to his children was difficult.
Redskins running back Adrian Peterson said Friday he plans to take a knee during the national anthem before NFL games this fall. "We're all getting ready to take a knee together," Peterson said.
Drew Brees apologized Thursday, but the damage was done. The New Orleans Saints quarterback set off a firestorm a day earlier when he said that he'd "never agree" with someone who'd take a knee during the national anthem, calling such protests disrespectful to the military.
Ron Rivera didn't get tons of time to become acquainted with Redskins Park in Ashburn, Virginia, before the coronavirus pandemic took hold in the U.S. But as of Friday, the NFL will allow him to return to the office.
When companies, sports teams and individuals alike posted black squares as part of "Blackout Tuesday," a pro-racial justice social media trend earlier this week, the Washington Redskins' participation rang a bit hollow for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, New York Democrat.
Drew Brees apologized Thursday for his comments about NFL players taking a knee during the national anthem, writing in an Instagram post that they were "insensitive and completely missed the mark on the issues we are facing right now as a country."
The NFL Network's Gregg Rosenthal said on "Around the NFL" podcast that Haskins is being "set up to fail," saying the 23-year-old's supporting cast is among the worst in the league. Rosenthal's comments echo a similar line of thinking from ESPN's Bill Barnwell, who labeled Haskins a loser of the offseason after the Redskins failed to land a marquee wide receiver in free agency or the draft.
Jermaine Stroman, the cousin of Washington Redskins cornerback Greg Stroman, was killed at a hotel in Richmond on Tuesday.
The Washington Redskins will not head to Richmond this summer.
Overlooked is our recurring series on teams and athletes who, in hindsight, deserve a second look -- and, perhaps, a reappraisal by fans who over the last decade have seen it all: chumps, champs and everything in between. Which brings us to Brad Johnson and the 1999 Redskins ...
Jack Del Rio doesn't coach basketball, but from afar, the Redskins defensive coordinator can relate to that age-old cliche of having only one ball to go around. The saying is usually used to described superstar teams and the balance they have to strike on offense.
Videos captured Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins working out with Brown, Buffalo Bills receiver Stefan Diggs and former wideout Chad Johnson in Miami, Florid
The Washington Redskins begin every quarterback meeting with a test. New offensive coordinator Scott Turner said quizzes are given to see If their passers are retaining information. It's an easy way to gauge if they get his offense, he said.
From noon to 2 p.m., Jonathan Allen sits in meetings that would normally be held inside the Redskins' practice facility. But instead, the Redskins defensive lineman is now like everybody else who has worked from home for the past few months: He logs into Zoom.
This Redskins offseason reminds Landon Collins of his second year with the New York Giants, when the team improved to 11-5 from 6-10 the season before.
The 14-year veteran knows teams are always looking for an upgrade, and in each of the last two offseasons, the Redskins have added enough talent at running back to raise questions about whether the future Hall of Famer's role in the offense will diminish.
With Memorial Day coming up, Ron Rivera shared memories of his upbringing with a group of military families Wednesday in an online question-and-session over Zoom.
Wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden tested positive for the virus, making him the first current Redskins player known to have contracted COVID-19. Former Redskins great Dexter Manley has also been diagnosed with the disease, but is recovering.
Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has closed on his deal to buy the fabulous Forum from Madison Square Garden for $400 million, with the intent of using it for concerts and other events while building an arena for his Clippers basketball team, who now share the Staples Center with the Lakers.
The NFL approved a series of changes Tuesday to the Rooney Rule, an effort aimed at improving the league's diversity within the coaching and executive ranks.
Over the last five years, the District has the fifth-most wins among cities that feature at least one team from the four major leagues (NBA, NHL, MLB and NFL - sorry, Mystics), according to a new survey.
NFL teams can begin reopening their facilities Tuesday if state and local governments will allow it.
Washington Redskins wide receiver Cody Latimer appeared in court Monday in Douglas County, Colorado after he was arrested over the weekend for allegedly firing off a gun following an argument at a poker game.
Is Saahdiq Charles better suited at tackle or guard? Ron Rivera has left open the possibility of Charles playing both positions, but the Redskins have a massive hole on the blindside after trading Trent Williams.
Washington Redskins receiver Cody Latimer was arrested Saturday in Colorado and charged with assault in the second degree and four other charges, according to the Douglas County Police Department.
"I wouldn't want my last name to do anything for me," Thaddeus Moss told reporters.
Vernon Davis, the District native and former Redskins and University of Maryland tight end, has plenty on his plate in his post-football life, from an acting career and production companies to a new venture in home health care.
Earlier this offseason, Ron Rivera had a message for Dwayne Haskins. The Redskins coach told his quarterback to trust him.
If the Redskins don't get "flexed" into a night game later in the season, it would be their first prime-time shutout since 1982. Other than a Thanksgiving afternoon matchup with the Cowboys, the Redskins are relegated to Sunday afternoon.
The division remains a two-team race between Dallas and reigning champion Philadelphia, but rebuilding New York and Washington are improving.
In Denmark, soccer fans will be invited to park outside the venue and watch games on video screens or listen on the radio, cheering their team on the field inside by honking car horns. Is it a glimpse of the future of American stadium sports?
Forget the pandemic and the sports shutdown -- the 2020 NFL schedule is out, baby. Without getting too excited over a list of dates, times and opponents, let's look at five quick takeaways from the schedule release.
A Trent Williams showdown. A chance for revenge for coach Ron Rivera. A battle between Joe Burrow and Dwayne Haskins. Check out the Redskins schedule.
If Shula hadn't left Baltimore, who knows what the Colts might have accomplished?
Double-digit sacks or bust? A massive jump in team stats? A look at what expectations should realistically be for Chase Young's rookie year.
When the 2020 NFL season commences, the list of the league's starting quarterbacks is unlikely to include Cam Newton, Andy Dalton, Jameis Winston and Joe Flacco, all of whom have been mainstays for years.
After spending all last season on the sideline in a dispute with management in Washington, Trent Williams couldn't have scripted a much better outcome to this saga.
Linebacker Reuben Foster, 26, has not appeared in a game for the Redskins in the two years since Washington claimed him off waivers from the San Francisco 49ers in 2018, days after a domestic violence arrest -- a move that sparked heavy backlash toward the franchise.
Ron Rivera said he thinks the Memphis star can contribute right away, whether on special teams or in situational packages.
The fight to save Smith's leg and his life is at the heart of "Project 11," the one-hour program from ESPN's E60 that details the Redskins quarterback's gruesome 2018 injury and all the complications that came with it. The special debuts Friday at 7:30 p.m.
"The small school thing comes up a lot with me for some reason," Gandy-Golden said, "even though I have produced."
Could this burgeoning marriage of sports and esports last once live sports return? Some within the industry are optimistic that the answer is yes.
National NFL pundits aren't as high as the Washington Redskins' draft when compared to last year.
The Washington Redskins exercised the fifth-year option for defensive end Jonathan Allen, the team announced Monday.
The Redskins No. 1 pick knows what a stacked defensive line can do. He saw it at Ohio State when he was part of a front that led the nation in sacks.
Just on his dad's side alone, Keith Ismael has so many family members that the new Redskins center couldn't even begin to put an exact number on it. There were hundreds, the fifth-rounder guessed -- all scattered across multiple cities. Seattle. Portland. Las Vegas. Even on islands like American Samoa.
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A year-by-year timeline of the Washington Redskins' most memorable gaffes and shortcomings of the 2010s, marking the 10-year anniversary of the hiring of team president and former general manager Bruce Allen.
