Redskins’ LB Orakpo, DE Carriker Out For The Year
NFL/Washington Redskins(ASHBURN, Va.) — The Washington Redskins (1-1) announced on Monday that they will be without outside linebacker Brian Orakpo and defensive end Adam Carriker for the remainder of the season due to injury.The 26-year-old Orakpo to…
Robert Griffin III Sharp as Redskins Shock Saints
Ronald Martinez/Getty Images(NEW ORLEANS) — Robert Griffin III became the first player in NFL history to throw for over 300 yards and 2 touchdowns with no interceptions in his NFL debut as the Washington Redskins upset the New Orleans Saints 40-32 on …
Running Back Clinton Portis Retires From The Gridiron
NFL Photos(WASHINGTON) — Former Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis announced his retirement from the National Football League on Thursday.The 30-year-old Portis spent nine years in the NFL, last playing for the Redskins in 2010. During hi…
RG3 Solid in Redskins Debut
Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)(ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.) — Robert Griffin III made his preseason debut Thursday night in the Redskins 7-6 victory over the Buffalo Bills.
Griffin started the game, playing three series, completed 4 of 6 passes for 70 yards, …
Washington Redskins Sign Robert Griffin III
Patrick McDermott/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The RG3 era can officially begin in Washington. The Redskins signed rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III on Wednesday to a four-year contract, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
“Well people…
NFLPA Sues NFL And Owners Over 2010 Salary Cap
NFL Shield/NFL(NEW YORK) — The NFL Players Association filed a federal lawsuit against the NFL Wednesday, alleging that the league and its owners conspired in collusion to create a secret $123 million salary cap in 2010, which should have been an unca…
Hightower Re-Signs With The Washington Redskins
Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images(ASHBURN, Va.) — The Washington Redskins re-signed free agent running back Tim Hightower Monday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.In five games with the Redskins last season, Hightower rushed for 321 yards on 84 carries…
Sources: Redskins Releasing WR Jabar Gaffney
Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post(WASHINGTON) — Washington Redskins leading receiver in the 2011 season, Jabar Gaffney will be released, according to ESPN’s Josina Anderson.
“I just heard. I just talked to Mike Shanahan. He said I was going to be mak…
New York Giants Sign Offensive Tackle Sean Locklear
Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images(EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.) — The defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants signed free agent offensive tackle Sean Locklear Wednesday. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.The 30-year-old Locklear was originally draf…
McNabb Critical of Shanahan, Doesn’t Think RG3 is a Good Fit in Washington
Mitchell Layton/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — When the Washington Redskins traded up to acquire the second overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, all signs point to them taking former Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III in hopes that he becomes the next…
ESPN: Cowboys and Redskins Lose Salary Cap Space
National Football League(NEW YORK) — As free agency in the NFL is set to begin, the Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys were dealt a big blow to their potential plans during the offseason. According to ESPN, the NFL has is taking away $36 million i…
Rams Trade Number-Two Overall Pick to Redskins
Sarah Glenn/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Even though the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft is set to begin on April 26, the landscape of the first round has taken a dramatic turn. The St. Louis Rams have agreed to trade the second overall pick in the u…
Sources: Manning Will Decide Team Within Week
Andy Lyons/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Four-time NFL MVP and free agent quarterback Peyton Manning will decide on a team for the next chapter of his career within a week, according to league sources.
Manning who has been working out in Miami throughout s…
NFL Franchise-Tag Roundup
National Football League(NEW YORK) — On Friday, a slew of franchise tags were given out around the NFL. The franchise tag is a one-year contract that pays that player the top-five salary average of his respective position. More importantly, the franch…
ESPN: Rams Plan to Trade Number-Two Pick
Sarah Glenn/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The St. Louis Rams hold the number-two overall pick in the upcoming 2012 NFL Draft, and former Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III is widely considered the second-best player in the draft. The only problem is …
Clinton Portis Wants to Make a Return to the NFL
NFL Photos(NEW YORK) — Since Randy Moss and Terrell Owens are attempting to make NFL comebacks, Clinton Portis figured he’d throw his name into the mix as well.The former Pro-Bowl running back last played for the Washington Redskins during the 2010 se…