Washington Redskins Rumors & News
Larry Johnson 'excited' by visit with Redskins
Redskins Insider | Washington Post — The Redskins' attempt to find a complement for Clinton Portis continues today with the scheduled visit of Larry Johnson. "Larry is extremely excited and anticipates having a great visit with the Redskins," Johnson's agent, Peter Schaffer, said in a phone interview. "He grew up a Redskins fan. He was born in the D.C. area and he's a lifelong fan. To some extent, this could be a dream come true for him. "He looks forward to meeting with the coaching staff and front office to explore his opportunities, how they would use him and if it's going to be a good fit. Obviously, I will have to hunker dow...
1 hour agoLarry Foote still remains squarely on Redskins' radar screen
Redskins Insider | Washington Post — Just because a player visits Ashburn and leaves empty-handed doesn't mean he's off the Redskins' radar. That might be worth keeping in mind on a day like today when linebacker Larry Foote mills about the Arizona Cardinals' complex. Foote was in Washington earlier this week and left without a contract, but that doesn't mean he's completely out of the Redskins' plans. In fact, it seems Foote always intended to take his Arizona trip. "I talked to him [Tuesday] morning when he was in Washington,'' Foote's friend and former teammate James Farrior told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
1 hour agoMike Shanahan, Bruce Allen rebuild Redskins at their own, measured pace
Redskins Insider | Washington Post — It seems there is no pressure on Coach Mike Shanahan and General Manager Bruce Allen to attempt to rebuild the Redskins overnight. Although Shanahan and Allen have not publicly laid out their plans, the writing appears to be on the wall in large letters. After years of questionable front-office decisions, the Redskins' roster and organization are in the process of being overhauled, albeit slowly. From reviewing game film, Shanahan likely determined he could not accomplish enough in one offseason to make a marked difference in the team's talent level. On the eve of free agency, there was buzz t...
3 hours agoRedskins sign tight end Sean Ryan
Redskins Insider | Washington Post — Former Kansas City tight end Sean Ryan has signed with the Redskins, the team announced Thursday. Used primarily as a blocking tight end throughout his six-year career, Ryan last season had personal-best totals with 14 receptions for 135 yards and two touchdowns. He has 26 catches for 240 yards and two touchdowns in his career. Unrestricted free agent Todd Yoder has filled the blocking role for Redskins the past four seasons. Pro Bowler Chris Cooley and rising third-year player Fred Davis are expected to form one of the league's top pass-catching tandems in the 2010 season. The Redskins are th...
5 hours agoRocky McIntosh willing to make inside move in 3-4
Redskins Insider | Washington Post — Washington did not pursue Karlos Dansby, and Larry Foote left without a contract after visiting the complex this week, so it would seem the team still has a big hole to fill at linebacker opposite London Fletcher. The Redskins appear to need another starting middle linebacker because they are in the process of transitioning from a base 4-3 defense to a 3-4 alignment. But there is an in-house answer, Rocky McIntosh said. "I can play inside," McIntosh said in a phone interview the other day. "I've played inside before. It's no big deal. I can play anywhere. I did it when Gregg [Williams] was her...
7 hours agoCasey Rabach: More offensive line moves may come
Washington Post — Former coach Jim Zorn often referred to punter Hunter Smith's importance to the team.
10 hours agoLarry Foote, a free agent linebacker, visits the Redskins but leaves without a deal
Washington Post — Blog excerpts from washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider
10 hours agoWashington Redskins agree to deal with nose tackle Maake Kemoeatu
Washington Post — The Redskins agree to terms with nose tackle Maake Kemoeatu who missed all of last season with a torn Achilles' tendon but could provide relief for Albert Haynesworth.
10 hours agoReleased by Redskins, Eddie Williams signs with Bears
Redskins Insider | Washington Post — Fullback Eddie Williams on Wednesday became the fourth Redskins player released last week to join a new team when he agreed to terms with the Chicago Bears, according to the Chicago Tribune. Williams, chosen with one of Washington's two seventh-round picks in the 2009 draft, did not appear in a game last season. He suffered a broken leg in practice in November and underwent surgery. Wide receiver Antwaan Randle El, who rejoined the Pittsburgh Steelers, was the first of the 10 players the Redskins released to sign with another team. Running back Marcus Mason (San Diego Chargers) and defensive t...
21 hours agoBryant headed to Cincinnati; Redskins had no plans to meet
Redskins Insider | Washington Post — The Redskins apparently were not interested in wide receiver Antonio Bryant, who today reportedly agreed to a four-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals that could be worth as much as $29 million. There was a report out of Tampa on Tuesday that Bryant, formerly of the Tampa Bay Bucaneers, was headed to Redskins Park for a visit. But the Redskins had nothing scheduled with Bryant, a league source said. That's how things go at this time of year.
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- Orioles lineup (with pitchers added) School of Roch | MASN The independent York Revolution has signed former Orioles pitcher Matt Riley, the once-troubled phenom who's trying to make a comeback after being out of baseball last year. Says so right here. Riley has blown out his elbow three times. He underwent two ligament-reconstructive procedures and reportedly tried experimental prolotherapy injections in 2006 to avoid a third surgery. Hasn't everyone? Riley was one of my favorite players to cover, but mostly because he was willing to address any delicate subject, like...
- Nationals-Astros game cancelled Nationals Journal | Washington Post Not much else to add yet. The game today has been rained out, and it will not be made up. Once we talk to Jim Riggleman and get an idea of any re-worked pitching schedules and such, I'll include it in this post. 12:50: The Nationals aren't going to change anything with their pitching schedule because John Lannan and Craig Stammen, who were both going to throw three or four innings today, will throw simulated games in the cages. So tomorrow will be Jason Marquis and Matt Chico against the Yankees, unless the rain forces another cancellation and the Natonals have to figure all of this out again....
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