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Robert Griffin III limited in practice with a sprained right shoulder

Griffin, who missed six games earlier this season after dislocating his left ankle, would be replaced by Kirk Cousins if he's unable to start. Cousins stepped in for Griffin after that injury in a victory over Jacksonville on Sept. 14 and started five games this season.

December 24, 2014

Meeting in the middle a winning solution for Robert Griffin III, Jay Gruden

With Colt McCoy out of the picture because of an injury, Gruden turned back to Griffin as his quarterback, knowing that some of the principles of his offense would have to be tinkered if Griffin were to succeed.

December 23, 2014

Braden Holtby matches season-high in saves in Capitals’ victory over Ottawa

Holtby turned away 38 shots and Jay Beagle and Nicklas Backstrom each scored goals for the Capitals, who have now won their last three games and seven of their last nine following a 2-1 victory over Ottawa.

December 22, 2014

Mike Shanahan: Redskins’ Robert Griffin III ‘can be as good as he wants to be’

The former Redskins coach, appearing Sunday on ESPN, said that Griffin can still be the team's franchise quarterback, but that he needs to improve his preparation in order to be successful.

December 21, 2014

Bashaud Breeland’s ‘huge play’ helps Redskins snap six-game losing streak

Breeland intercepted Sanchez with 1:31 remaining, snagging a ball intended for wide receiver Jeremy Maclin and allowing the Redskins' offense to traverse 50 yards for a go-ahead and game-winning field goal.

December 20, 2014

Redskins notes: Kai Forbath converts go-ahead field goal in win over Eagles

Kai Forbath converted a 26-yard field goal in the waning seconds of Saturday's game to put the Redskins ahead, while left tackle Trent Williams played through a nagging right shoulder injury.

December 20, 2014

Trent Williams active, Keenan Robinson out Saturday for Redskins’ game against Eagles

Williams, the Redskins' starting left tackle, was considered questionable to play in the game, while Robinson, the starting mike linebacker, was listed as doubtful and will miss his third consecutive game.

December 20, 2014

Redskins vs. Eagles: Five questions

Five questions facing the Redskins as they host the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday:

December 20, 2014

Trent Williams questionable for Saturday; Brandon Meriweather out for season

Williams, the Redskins' starting left tackle, was unable to practice on Wednesday but returned to practice, albeit in a limited fashion, on Thursday. Meriweather, the starting strong safety, was placed on injured reserve.

December 19, 2014

After prolonged stint as a healthy scratch, Capitals send Andre Burakovsky to Hershey

Burakovsky was a healthy scratch for the fifth time in six games on Thursday, when the Capitals defeated Columbus 5-4 in overtime. His playing time has dwindled significantly since the start of the season.

December 19, 2014

Chris Thompson, other young players showcasing their abilities in final month

Thompson, the second-year running back, is among several unproven players who have gotten an opportunity to play for the Redskins in the final month of the season, but those chances have almost exclusively come as the result of an injury to someone else.

December 18, 2014

Trent Williams misses Redskins’ practice with shoulder sprain

The team's starting left tackle did not participate in Wednesday practice, joining Jason Hatcher (knee) and Gabe Miller (ankle) on the sidelines.

December 17, 2014

Unable to recover from neck injury, Colt McCoy placed on injured reserve

McCoy was placed on injured reserve by the Redskins on Tuesday, with constant examinations Sunday night and Monday unable to show any immediate remedy for the pinched nerve in his neck.

December 16, 2014

With Colt McCoy ailing, Redskins to turn back to Robert Griffin III on Saturday

Griffin will replace Colt McCoy, who started the last three games for the Redskins but was unable to play more than a dozen snaps after aggravating a neck injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the New York Giants.

December 15, 2014

Redskins ‘can’t catch a break’ as overturned TD turns tide in sixth consecutive loss

A 10-point swing before and after halftime led to Washington's undoing Sunday in a 24-13 loss to the New York Giants. "We shouldn't have let that play alter the game for us," Robert Griffin III said, "but, ultimately, it did."

December 14, 2014

Redskins notes: Trent Williams sprains shoulder in loss to New York Giants

Left tackle Trent Williams leaves Sunday's loss to the New York Giants with a left shoulder injury, while general manager Bruce Allen declines to comment on the future of coach Jay Gruden.

December 14, 2014

Five questions: Redskins at Giants

Five questions facing the Redskins on Sunday as they head to New York to play the Giants.

December 14, 2014

DeSean Jackson to make return against Giants; Jason Hatcher inactive

Jackson bruised his right shin in the Redskins’ loss at Indianapolis on Nov. 30 and was able to partake in at least a portion of practice each day during the week.

December 14, 2014

After 13 games on the practice squad, Chris Thompson ready to play again

On Thursday, the second-year running back received the news he was waiting for, with the Redskins adding him to the 53-man roster in place of injured rookie left tackle Morgan Moses.

December 13, 2014

Colt McCoy considered questionable for Sunday as he recovers from pinched nerve

McCoy, who is still pegged to start in that game, was medically cleared during a visit to a specialist Friday afternoon. He took all of the snaps with the starters during practice.

December 12, 2014