http://www.washingtonredskinsroster.com Just another GreatSeats Blogs weblog Wed, 13 Oct 2010 22:27:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Washington Redskins released third-year wide receiver Devin Thomas in what is considered a surprising move. The Redskins didn't give much of an explanation for the move, but work ethic was rumored to be a big factor. Head coach Mike Shanahan apparently didn't think much of Thomas' dedication to the team or ... /2010/10/13/redskins-release-thomas/ The Washington Redskins have cut veteran running back Larry Johnson, hoping to improve their special teams play. Johnson, a D.C. native, was hoping to resurrect his career in his hometown, but it didn't happen. He never looked like the running back that churned out 1,000 yard seasons in Kansas City, instead seeming ... /2010/09/27/redskins-cut-lj/ The Washington Redskins still haven't made a decision on their place-kicker for the 2010 season.   The team cut Sean Suisham last year after he missed a couple of chip-shot field goals, including a brutal miss that would have sealed up a huge, upset win over the New Orleans Saints.   Washington eventually brought ... /2010/06/09/redskins-still-sorting-out-kicker-situation/ Washington Redskins head coach is confident that starting wide receiver Santana Moss won't be disciplined by the NFL following the news that Moss allegedly received HGH from Canadien doctor Anthony Galea, who was accused of drug smuggling, conspiracy, lying to federal agents, unlawful distribution of HGH and introducing an unapproved ... /2010/06/01/moss-future-in-goodells-hands/ Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb apologized for not winning a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles.   McNabb took some of the blame for the team's failure to get over that last hump and bring home a championship.   He expressed no bad feelings toward the Eagles organization or the fans of the city, ... /2010/05/23/mcnabb-apologizes-for-not-winning-title-with-eagles/ The Washington Redskins weren't able to trade down but were more than happy to get tackle Trent Williams with the No. 4 overall pick.   The Redskins went with Williams over Okung because they feel he is a better fit for a zone blocking scheme.   Williams is very likely to come in and ... /2010/04/27/redskins-take-williams-in-first-round/ The Washington Redskins have traded quarterback Jason Campbell to the Oakland Raiders for a fourth-round draft pick in 2012.   The Redskins have to be thrilled to receive such a high pick in return for Campbell, even if they don't get to use it for another couple of years.   Campbell's time in Washington ... /2010/04/25/redskins-trade-campbell-to-raiders/ The Washington Redskins have been trying desperately to trade defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth.   The team signed Haynesworth to a $100 million contract just over a year ago and already wants to run him out of town.   Other teams in the NFL certainly aren't showing much interest even in a year with no ... /2010/04/11/redskins-trying-to-trade-haynesworth/ The Washington Redskins have signed quarterback Rex Grossman to a one-year contract.   The deal means that Grossman will be reunited with offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, who spent time with Grossman last year with the Houston Texans.   Grossman has been much-maligned for most of his career despite the fact that he did help ... /2010/03/20/redskins-sign-grossman/ The Washington Redskins have given quarterback Jason Campbell a first-round tender offer.   There has been much speculation this offseason whether or not Campbell would be back with the team next year.   It is now almost guaranteed he will return, as it's hard to imagine someone giving up a first-round pick for his ... /2010/03/06/redskins-slap-campbell-with-first-round-tender/