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  • Redskins pick RB Chris Thompson in fifth round

    John Keim

    Published: Sat, Apr 27, 2013

    The first injury could have sidelined him for a longer time. That’s what Florida State running back Chris Thompson worried when he broke his back in 2011. The second injury wasn’t as career-threatening — a torn ACL. Unless, of course, you’re trying to make it to the NFL. And two...

  • Redskins fill hole at safety, draft Phillip Thomas

    John Keim

    Published: Sat, Apr 27, 2013

    Phillip Thomas watched the draft unfold without his name being called. It didn’t rile him up. It didn’t anger him. And it certainly didn’t dent his confidence. So when the Redskins selected him in the fourth round Saturday, Thomas delivered a proclamation. “I feel I’m going to be...

  • Redskins select CB David Amerson

    John Keim

    Updated: Fri, Apr 26, 2013

    The Redskins needed help in the secondary. They hope they got some with their first pick in the NFL Draft, selecting North Carolina State corner David Amerson. Washington chose him with the 51st overall pick and with several other corners and safeties still on the board. The Redskins clearly...

  • Redskins select TE Jordan Reed

    John Keim

    Updated: Fri, Apr 26, 2013

      The Redskins didn’t have a pressing need at tight end. They also made it clear they’re not just drafting for needs. So when Florida tight end Jordan Reed was available in the third round, they pounced. Washington selected Reed, a quarterback turned tight end, with the 85th overall...

  • After first round, intriguing DB options remain for Redskins

    John Keim

    Updated: Fri, Apr 26, 2013

    The first round worked out well for the Redskins, even if they didn’t have a draft pick. That is, if they want to find another defensive back. Four cornerbacks and three safeties were selected in the first round, though some experts and analysts felt there was a chance a couple others could...

  • Redskins notebook

    John Keim

    Published: Wed, Apr 24, 2013

    …Running back Roy Helu suffered a setback in his recovery from turf toe, but coach Mike Shanahan said he’s nearly 100 percent. Helu played in only three games last season because of the injury on his left foot. Safety Reed Doughty also is dealing with the same issue, though Shanahan said...

  • Redskins want RG3 to take it slow

    John Keim

    Updated: Wed, Apr 24, 2013

      The Redskins like that Robert Griffin III remains ahead of schedule. They just want to make sure he stays that way — and they’ll do so by making sure he’s not going too fast. In January, Griffin underwent ACL reconstructive surgery and also had his LCL and MCL repaired in his...


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