Hard times: 20 Redskins employees laid off
(Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:33:48 PST)
Washington Redskins director of player development John Jefferson was among more than 20 people laid off by the team this week as the economic downtown took its toll on one of the NFL's most valuable franchises. Salary cap analyst Jimmy Halsell also was released, along with the team's longtime director of publications and a member of the public relations department.

Portis continues to complain about role with Redskins
(Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:04:01 PST)
Clinton Portis, speaking on a local radio show Wednesday, didn't sound like a man enamored of his role on the...

Redskins Team Report
(Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:53:27 PST)

They've employed six coaches, seven offensive coordinators and eight defensive coordinators. They've had three owners and 14 quarterbacks.

But as the French say, "plus ca change." Nothing ever changes for the Washington Redskins, who have remained mired in a morass of mediocrity going back to 1995.

Over those 14 seasons, the Redskins have never topped 10-6 or sunk below 5-11. All 31 other teams have gone over one edge or the other at least once. Nineteen of those teams have been both better than 19-5 and worse than 5-11 during that span.

But not the Redskins. Since the Republicans took control of Capitol Hill (they have since lost that power) for the first time in four decades back in 1995, Washington is 105-118-1 for a yearly average of 7.5 victories and 8.5...

Redskins tight end coach Simmons retires
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:29:06 PST)
Washington Redskins tight ends coach Rennie Simmons, a holdover from Joe Gibbs' two tenures with the team, announced his retirement Wednesday. The 66-year-old Simmons has been an assistant coach for 27 seasons in the NFL, including 18 with the Redskins. He first joined the team in 1981 as the tight ends coach under Gibbs and later coached the offensive line and wide receivers.

Cardinals' Warner still going strong
(Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:50:00 PST)
It's been a mentally taxing season at times, but Kurt Warner is back to his MVP form and in the playoffs.

Giants' Spagnuolo, Gilbride are in demand
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:52:12 PST)
The New York Giants were able to keep their entire coaching staff together after winning the Super Bowl last...

Which NFL team choked the worst?
(Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:14:37 PST)
Because the Cowboys are the Cowboys, the media will claim that their implosion was the biggest choke job of the...

Winners and losers: McNabb, Reid stay alive
(Sun, 28 Dec 2008 21:57:00 PST)
Written off after a blowout loss to the Ravens, Donovan McNabb and Andy Reid aren't quite done in Philly.

Your comprehensive guide to week 17 in the NFL
(Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:01:53 PST)
NFL fans are getting a belated holiday gift from the league today with a whopping 16 games, ten of which have...

Carter's return to SF brightens Skins' finale
(Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:01:41 PST)
Andre Carter has been limping for most of the season, bothered by foot injuries that have stopped him from rushing the passer with his usual abandon for the Washington Redskins. Yet he'll have a spring in his step Sunday, despite the Redskins' elimination from the playoff chase, when he takes the field at Candlestick Park -- a place that still feels like home, and a place he never really wanted to...

Week 17 NFL picks: Watch out for reenergized Chargers
(Thu, 25 Dec 2008 13:25:50 PST)
The San Diego Chargers have proved they have an electric offense, led by quarterback Philip Rivers.

Coaching hot seat: Haslett done, Turner back?
(Thu, 25 Dec 2008 00:15:00 PST)
Jim Haslett and Norv Turner are among the coaches who soon should learn of their fate.

Redskins place LB Alexander on IR
(Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:34:01 PST)
ASHBURN, Virginia (Ticker) - The Washington Redskins on Wednesday placed defensive tackle Lorenzo Alexander on injured reserve.

Redskins place DT Alexander on injured reserve
(Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:20:38 PST)
The Washington Redskins ended Lorenzo Alexander's season on Wednesday, placing the defensive tackle on injured reserve and signing linebacker Tyson Smith. Alexander injured his hamstring Sunday in the Redskins' victory over the Eagles. The second-year reserve and special teamer played in 15 games, posting 26 tackles, two sacks and two passes defended on the season.

Taylor finally pays dividends for Redskins
(Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:12:02 PST)
Jason Taylor was gone from his locker when his teammate, London Fletcher, started to gush.

Obscure NFL rules baffle teams, sometimes the refs
(Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:25:16 PST)
In a game against the Chicago Bears last month, Eric Bassey of the St. Louis Rams went out for a pass on a fake punt and was tackled before the ball arrived. He sprang to his feet, confident he had drawn a penalty. A clear case of pass interference. "He hits me well before the ball gets there," Bassey said.

Cerrato: Zorn will be back with Redskins
(Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:17:02 PST)
WASHINGTON (Ticker) - The Washington Redskins' failure to make the playoffs will not cost coach Jim Zorn his job.

Titans help prove draft grades are bogus
(Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:15:00 PST)
Players who got low grades by "sudden" college football experts in April are turning heads in Tennessee.

Redskins say Zorn will return as head coach
(Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:00:48 PST)
A day after the Washington Redskins were eliminated from playoff contention, Vinny Cerrato, the team's executive...

Friends, family bid farewell to NFL legend Baugh
(Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:58:07 PST)
Sammy Baugh, the NFL's original gunslinger, was given a cowboy send-off. The last surviving member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's inaugural class of 1963 was remembered by family and friends Monday, five days after he died at age 94. Baugh's saddle and chaps were draped over his coffin at the front of First Baptist Church in Rotan, where Baugh's life was celebrated through the memories of those...

Winners and losers: Faltering Favre arrives
(Sun, 21 Dec 2008 20:46:00 PST)
The Jets are getting a good look at the late-season Brett Favre collapse that became routine in Green Bay.

Redskins' stop at 1-yard line results in 10-3 win
(Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:16:43 PST)
Still in full uniform long after the game was over, Reggie Brown sat silently with his hands on his lap, staring down into his locker. Finally, after a shower, the Philadelphia Eagles receiver returned to reflect on the play that fell 1 yard short at the end of a 10-3 loss to the Washington Redskins -- a play that kept his team from having a chance to control its playoff destiny.

Portis returns after leaving with bruised hand
(Sun, 21 Dec 2008 14:35:43 PST)
Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis left Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles for part of one drive with a bruised hand. Portis went to the sideline in the second quarter during a Redskins possession that resulted in a field goal. Before going out, he had nine carries for 32 yards.

Switcheroo: Streaking Eagles vs skidding Redskins
(Sat, 20 Dec 2008 21:01:22 PST)
Welcome to the hot seat, Jim Zorn and Jason Campbell. Nice of Andy Reid and Donovan McNabb to leave it warm for you. Last month, the mob was all over Reid and McNabb, ready to run the longtime coach and franchise quarterback out of town after a three-game winless stretch that put the Philadelphia Eagles into last place in the NFC East and off the charts of most playoff scenarios.

Redskins RB Portis idled by back spasms
(Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:28:02 PST)
Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis sat out practice Friday due to back spasms and is listed as questionable for Sunday's home game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Cerrato: Zorn's status with Redskins not discussed
(Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:42:45 PST)
Jim Zorn's future as coach of the Washington Redskins in the wake of a 1-5 slide has not been discussed by the team's hierarchy, front office chief Vinny Cerrato said Friday. "In this building, that question has never even been brought up," Cerrato, the executive vice president of football operations, said on his radio show on WTEM-AM.

Baugh funeral set for Monday
(Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:38:09 PST)
Funeral services for Hall of Fame quarterback Sammy Baugh are scheduled for Monday. Weathersbee-Ray funeral director Doug Ray said Thursday that Baugh's service will be at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Rotan. Burial will follow at Belvieu Cemetery. Family visitation is scheduled for 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Redskins DE Taylor: 'I'm not worth $8 million'
(Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:16:03 PST)
WASHINGTON (Ticker) - Defensive end Jason Taylor thought he was heading for greener pastures when the Miami Dolphins granted his trade request and shipped him to the Washington Redskins in July.