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Redskins | D. Thomas to miss 10-14 days
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:03:03 -0700

Updating ongoing reports, Cindy Boren, of the Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins rookie WR Devin Thomas (hamstring) will miss 10-14 days due to a hamstring injury suffered Thursday, July 24.

Redskins | Wilson injured
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:01:11 -0700

The Associated Press reports Washington Redskins DL Chris Wilson (calf) strained a calf muscle during drills at training camp Thursday, July 24. The extent of the injury is not known.

Redskins | Thomas injured
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:00:28 -0700

The Associated Press reports Washington Redskins WR Devin Thomas (hamstring) was carted off during the team's practice Thursday, July 24, after pulling his right hamstring. Head coach Jim Zorn said the team does not yet know the extent of the injury.

Redskins | Jansen not over Michigan loss
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:26:51 -0700

Matthew J. Darnell, of Yahoo! Sports, reports Washington Redskins OT Jon Jansen, a University of Michigan alum, is making rookie OG Kerry Brown, an Appalachian State alum, carry his helmet because Jansen is still not over the 34-32 victory Appalachian State had over Michigan last season.

Redskins | Portis unlikely to play in preseason opener
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:02:51 -0700

ESPN.com reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (ankle) is unlikely to participate in the team's preseason opener.

Redskins | Collins to be backup
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:52:54 -0700

Clark Judge, of CBSSports.com, reports Washington Redskins QB Todd Collins is the team's backup quarterback and has virtually no chance of taking the starting duties away from QB Jason Campbell. Head coach Jim Zorn said that Collins will remain the backup even if he outplays Campbell during training camp and the preseason.

Redskins | Portis rolls ankle Tuesday morning
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:18:37 -0700

Corey Masisak, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (ankle) stepped on another player's foot and rolled his ankle during the morning session Tuesday, July 22. He was able to return to work in the afternoon.

Redskins | Portis unlikely to see any action in preseason opener
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:18:19 -0700

Corey Masisak, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins head coach Jim Zorn said RB Clinton Portis is not likely to see any action in the team's preseason opener Aug. 3.

Redskins | Fletcher excused from practice Tuesday
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:12:29 -0700

Jason Reid and Jason La Canfora, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins LB London Fletcher was excused from practice Tuesday, July 22, to be with his wife for the birth of their second child.

Redskins | Taylor switches to No. 55
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:11:56 -0700

Jason Reid and Jason La Canfora, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins DE Jason Taylor has switched to No. 55 after wearing No. 99 with the Miami Dolphins. Taylor said he briefly entered into negotiations with DE Andre Carter about obtaining No. 99 from him, but he decided to pick a new number.

Redskins | Jansen expected to remain at right tackle
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:01:21 -0700

Gary Fitzgerald, of Redskins.com, reports Washington Redskins OT Jon Jansen is expected to remain at right tackle.

Redskins | Portis looking to improve
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:49:10 -0700

Paul Woody, of the Times-Dispatch, reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis was a regular at Redskin Park during the offseason taking part in offseason workouts. In past offseasons, Portis often avoided taking part in workouts at team headquarters. Head coach Jim Zorn said he believes there was some financial motivation worked into Portis' contract to help him show while Portis just said he was tired of fighting when they asked him to show. Either way, Zorn noted he believes the work in the weight room will pay off. "He got better this offseason," Zorn said of Portis. Zorn spoke highly of his "football awareness" and noted Portis has "wonderful lateral movement."

Redskins | Crummey competing at backup center
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:47:20 -0700

Gary Fitzgerald, of Redskins.com, reports Washington Redskins OL Andrew Crummey is competing at backup center.

Redskins | Geisinger competing at backup center
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:46:52 -0700

Gary Fitzgerald, of Redskins.com, reports Washington Redskins OL Justin Geisinger is competing at backup center.

Redskins | Kendall acting as backup center
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:46:21 -0700

Gary Fitzgerald, of Redskins.com, reports Washington Redskins OL Pete Kendall is working at backup center, according to offensive line coach Joe Bugel.

Redskins | Samuels participating mostly in individual drills
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:45:54 -0700

Gary Fitzgerald, of Redskins.com, reports Washington Redskins OT Chris Samuels (elbow) is participating mostly in individual drills in camp after having minor elbow surgery in late June.

Redskins | Doughty appears to have hold on strong safety
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:32:31 -0700

Gary Fitzgerald, of Redskins.com, reports Washington Redskins SS Reed Doughty appears to have a hold on the strong safety position.

Redskins | Landry to remain at free safety
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:30:31 -0700

Gary Fitzgerald, of Redskins.com, reports Washington Redskins FS LaRon Landry will stay at free safety for the foreseeable future, according to defensive coordinator Greg Blache. The team drafted Landy with the intention of playing him at strong safety, but the death of FS Sean Taylor last November caused the team to shift Landry to free safety.

Redskins | Mapu signs
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:42:29 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Washington Redskins signed free-agent DL J.T. Mapu Tuesday, July 22. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Redskins | Buzbee on IR
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:42:05 -0700

The Associated Press reports Washington Redskins DL Alex Buzbee (Achilles') was placed on Injured Reserve Tuesday, July 22.

Redskins | Daniels on IR
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:41:30 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Washington Redskins placed DL Phillip Daniels (knee) on Injured Reserve Tuesday, July 22.

Redskins | Daniels realizes end may be here
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:51:47 -0700

David Elfin and Corey Masisak, of The Washington Times, report Washington Redskins DE Phillip Daniels (ACL) said he is going to train hard and return next year. However, he was not sure if returning next year will be as a player or a coach. Daniels, 35, hopes to come back and finish his career on a high note but realizes his torn left ACL may not allow that to happen.

Redskins | Interested in Favre
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:51:05 -0700

The Sporting News, citing the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports the Washington Redskins are potentially interested in former Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre.

Redskins | Samuels being held out of contact drills
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:48:44 -0700

David Elfin and Corey Masisak, of The Washington Times, report Washington Redskins OT Chris Samuels (elbow) is not sure when he will be allowed to participate in contact drills. He is recovering from elbow surgery last month and is being held out of work against defenders. Samuels said he is taking part in individual drills.

Redskins | Smoot returns quickly from minor ankle injury
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:44:13 -0700

David Elfin and Corey Masisak, of The Washington Times, report Washington Redskins CB Fred Smoot (ankle) returned to action Monday, July 21, from a left ankle injury he suffered the day before. His ankle was taped, but it did not appear to bother him.

Redskins | Taking it easy with Moore
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:42:58 -0700

David Elfin and Corey Masisak, of The Washington Times, report Washington Redskins rookie S Kareem Moore (knee) was held out of action after warm-ups Monday, July 21, due to precautionary reasons. He had offseason knee surgery.

Redskins | Taylor to honor contract
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:31:32 -0700

Jason Reid and Jason La Canfora, of The Washington Post, report Washington Redskins DL Jason Taylor said he will honor the remaining two years of his contract. "Well, I know I made a statement back in June, I think it was in June, that I plan to play one more year in '08 and take it from there," Taylor said. "I have talked to Dan Snyder and Vinny and Coach (Zorn). I'm on board. I'm gonna play out my contract. I'll be here for more than one year, God willing, unless something bad happens. I'm here to play ball and play ball as long as I can."

Redskins | Daniels plans to play again
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:59:38 -0700

Gary Fitzgerald, of Redskins.com, reports Washington Redskins DE Phillip Daniels (knee) said he would like to return to play again. "I am not going anywhere. I am not going to be done. I am still going to play. I am going to rehab hard and come back," Daniels said. He will undergo surgery to repair the knee ligament Friday, July 25.

Redskins | Zorn praises Campbell
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:46:16 -0700

Gary Fitzgerald, of Redskins.com, reports Washington Redskins head coach Jim Zorn praised QB Jason Campbell for his openness to learn from a new head coach. Zorn said, "He wants to be good, he has real talent, and he is very smart in picking up concepts. Where he wants to improve is playing in a fluid manner and taking command of the line of scrimmage. He really grinds himself when he makes a mistake. I need him to push beyond the mistakes and finish drives in practice and in the games."

Redskins | Smoot practices Monday
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:45:26 -0700

Gary Fitzgerald, of Redskins.com, reports Washington Redskins CB Fred Smoot (ankle) returned to practice Monday, July 21, after suffering what appeared to be a serious ankle injury Sunday, July 20.

Redskins | Hicks to have workout
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:34:28 -0700

John Clayton, of ESPN, reports free-agent DL Eric Hicks (Jets) will have a workout with the Washington Redskins.

Redskins | Smoot injury update
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:00:47 -0700

Adam Himmelsbach, of The Free Lance-Star, reports Washington Redskins CB Fred Smoot (ankle) is not expected to miss more than a few days with a sprained left ankle, according to head coach Jim Zorn.

Redskins | Team planning to bring Mapu back
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:43:55 -0700

Jason La Canfoa and Jason Reid, of the Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins executive vice president of football operations Vinny Cerrato said the team is planning to re-sign free-agent DL J.T. Mapu (Redskins).

Redskins | Taylor to play left end with team
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:39:04 -0700

Jason La Canfora and Jason Reid, of the Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins DE Jason Taylor will play left end with the team.

Redskins | Buzbee expected to undergo season-ending surgery
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:27:24 -0700

Gary Fitzgerald, of Redskins.com, reports Washington Redskins DE Alex Buzbee (Achilles') suffered a ruptured Achilles' tendon injury Sunday, July 20. He is expected to undergo season-ending surgery Monday, July 21, according to head coach Jim Zorn.

Redskins | Looking for more than one season out of Taylor?
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:16:01 -0700

The Associated Press reports Washington Redskins executive vice president Vinny Cerrato said DE Jason Taylor is expected to report to the Redskins Monday, July 21. Taylor has previously said he plans to play only one more season, but Cerrato isn't so sure. "I'm 100 percent positive he'll play longer than one year," Cerrato said. Taylor has two years remaining on his contract.

Redskins | Taylor costs team two draft choices
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:10:30 -0700

Updating previous reports, the Associated Press reports the Washington Redskins sent a sixth-round draft choice in 2010 along with a second-round pick in 2009 to the Miami Dolphins for DE Jason Taylor.

Redskins | Taylor coming on board
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:37:24 -0700

Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports the Miami Dolphins and Washington Redskins have agreed to terms on a deal that will send Miami DE Jason Taylor to Washington in exchange for a second-round draft choice. The two sides hope to finalize the trade Sunday, July 20.

Redskins | Taylor on the radar
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:14:30 -0700

John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports the Washington Redskins have started working on a trade with the Miami Dolphins to acquire DE Jason Taylor. Since the Redskins were not aggressive via the free-agent market, the team would be able to handle Taylor's $8.1 million contract.

Redskins | James enters camp on PUP
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:13:45 -0700

ESPN.com's John Clayton reports the Washington Redskins placed DE Erasmus James (knee) on their physically unable to perform list entering training camp.

Redskins | Evans could move up in lineup
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:09:52 -0700

ESPN.com's John Clayton reports Washington Redskins DE Demetric Evans is currently the top backup behind DE Phillip Daniels (knee), who is likely lost for the year with a knee injury.

Redskins | Daniels likely done for the season with ACL injury
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:08:19 -0700

John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports Washington Redskins DE Phillip Daniels (knee) suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament Sunday, July 20. He suffered the injury during the team's first practice while trying to jump over a teammate. According to a source, the preliminary MRI indicated ACL damage and potentially additional problems, which would likely cost him the 2008 season.

Redskins | F. Davis agrees to terms
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:01:39 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Washington Redskins have agreed to terms on a four-year, $3.5 million deal with rookie TE Fred Davis. The contract includes a $1.8 million signing bonus for the second-round selection.

Redskins | Ecker released
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:01:17 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Washington Redskins have released TE Tyler Ecker.

Redskins | Thomas signs
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:10:01 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Washington Redskins signed WR Devin Thomas to a four-year deal worth $4.83 million. The deal includes a $2.7 million signing bonus.