Chris Cooley Rumors & News

A guy who was never supposed to make the team in the first place and seems to start every season as Plan B — or C — James Logan Sindre Paulsen has evolved over several years into a nice little insurance policy for Mike Shanahan.Signed as an undrafted free agent in 2010, Paulsen figured to be little more than training camp fodder for a team that already boasted a tight end tandem of Chris Cooley and Fred Davis. But at 6-5 and 260, he’s easily the biggest and the best blocker of the three, so there were always packages in which he’d play. No one projected him as a receiver, though, and w...

With rookie minicamp under way, the Redskins announced the jersey numbers that each draft pick would be wearing as they get accustomed to their new surroundings at Redskins Park. One number, in particular, stood out more than the rest. Seventh-round pick Jawan Jamison will wear number 47, a number that has been donned by fan-favorite Chris Cooley since 2004. Cooley is not currently under contract with the team, and though the door hasn't officially been closed on the option of bringing him back, there isn't much evidence suggesting he has a spot with the team this year. Cooley was rele...

Redskins notes: Shanahan says RG3 won’t return until 100 percent | WashingtonExaminer.comRedskins coach Mike Shanahan delivered the same update to the NFL Network that he did for us last week, saying that Robert Griffin III’s recovery is ahead of schedule. But what that means for the future or when he’ll be able to play in a game, Shanahan remains non-committal. Which he should be. There’s no reason whatsoever to rush a player — any player — into action. A crowded picture at right tackle for the Redskins | CSN Washington Ranking the Washington Redskins Offensive Tackle Options | Fa...