Coach Mike Shanahan confirmed that they would work out several placekickers Tuesday. According to CBS Sports, they’ll look at Olindo Mare, Josh Brown and Kai Forbath. For now, Billy Cundiff remains the starting kicker. Cundiff has missed five of his last eight field goal attempts and four of his last five — three of those kicks have been less than 42 yards. Shanahan said he was pleased with the long snapping and holding, though there is a chance they’ll work out long snappers as well.
Safety Brandon Meriweather suffered second- and third-degree sprains of his MCL and PCL in his left knee, the same one that kept him out of the first three games, and will miss at least another four weeks. Meriweather was injured in a pre-game collision with receiver Aldrick Robinson two hours before the Tampa Bay game. The Redskins had planned for Meriweather to start at strong safety, but he hasn’t played since the preseason.
Right tackle Jammal Brown went to New York to visit his doctor about his surgically-repaired hip. Shanahan said he’s going through “football related drills.” Brown is on the physically unable to perform list and can’t return until after the sixth game. Shanahan said doctors “feel there’s a chance for him to be back after the bye week.” The Redskins have a bye on Nov. 11.
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…The Redskins signed receiver Donte Stallworth, as expected after a good two-day showing by the veteran wideout. The question is, can Stallworth make the final roster? It depends on how many receivers they keep, but the...
Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett spoke to the media Wednesday for the first time this offseason. The main topic: the three rookie defensive backs and what to expect at safety. Here are some highlights:...
…Quarterback Robert Griffin III was closer to running all-out sprints Tuesday, but the big test remains over the next month when he adds cutting to his rehab.
Griffin, who according to multiple reports will...
When Donte Stallworth signed with New England last offseason, Redskins coach Mike Shanahan told him he’d made a mistake. Shanahan was smiling when he said that today. But Shanahan admitted he did not want to...
1. Robert Griffin III says “without a doubt” the start of training camp is a realistic goal for his return. He did walk with a slight limp at one point Thursday.
2. Roy Helu returned to work Wednesday after missing...
Robert Griffin III continued to throw during practice; he continued to run and he continued to be optimistic about his chances for being ready at the start of the season. That’s why, when asked if the start of training...
The Washington Examiner’s John Keim (JK) takes questions from fans about the Redskins’ chances of repeating, how they’ll use the tight ends and his future with the Washington Post (starting July 1), the...
Today, speaking at the Brandenburg Gate, President Obama paid appropriate tribute to the brave East Germans who rebelled 60 years ago against Communist dictatorship:
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The Obama administration announced on Tuesday that it was moving forward with its attempt to negotiate with the Taliban, which has opened a long-awaited political office in Doha, Qatar. The...
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