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Team Notebook: Washington Redskins News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 Redskins | Hightower hired Jason Reid, of the Washington Post, reports the Washington Redskins have hired University of Minnesota assistant coach Richard Hightower as their assistant special teams coach. Redskins | Portis once asked for Sellers to be benched Dan Steinberg, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis said during a television interview that he did ask the coaches to bench FB Mike Sellers during a game because he did not think Sellers was playing up to his standard. Redskins | Portis looking forward to playing for Shanahan NFL.com reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis said he is looking forward to playing for head coach Mike Shanahan next season. Portis played for the Denver Broncos when Shanahan was the head coach. Portis also said he is not considering retirement. Redskins | Likely will take RB in draft Matt Mosley, of ESPN.com, reports the Washington Redskins likely will take a running back at some point during the 2010 NFL Draft. Redskins | Allen indicates Portis wanted back Matt Mosley, of ESPN.com, reports Washington Redskins general manager Bruce Allen indicated during a radio interview that the Redskins hope to have RB Clinton Portis as part of their future. "We're looking forward to seeing Clinton help us win," Allen said. Allen said that Portis has spoken with head coach Mike Shanahan since Shanahan was hired. Redskins | Portis still wearing corrective lenses Rick Maese, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (concussion) continues to wear corrective lenses prescribed by doctors to help Portis with vision problems that have bothered him since he suffered a concussion Nov. 8. Redskins | Interviewed Rison for WR coaching job Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports the Washington Redskins interviewed former NFL WR Andre Rison for their wide receivers coaching position before they hired Keenan McCardell to the job. Redskins | Portis, Campbell make up Rick Maese, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis said he and QB Jason Campbell have spoken and that any problems between the two were squashed right away. Portis had previously made comments about Campbell's lack of leadership skills; however, Portis only meant that Campbell was not a poor leader, just not an especially vocal one. Redskins | Portis expected to return in 2010 Rick Maese, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (concussion) definitely expects to be back with the team next season and be fully healthy, although he has not yet been cleared medically after suffering a concussion. He says he feels good and is excited about the Redskins' coaching changes. Redskins | Still have to pay Zorn Jason Reid, of The Washington Post, reports former Washington Redskins head coach Jim Zorn is still under contract for next season, and the Redskins are scheduled to pay him $2.4 million, according to sources. It is believed whatever Zorn earns from his quarterback coaching job with the Baltimore Ravens will come off what the Redskins will have to pay. Redskins | Seven could be RFAs this offseason The Associated Press reports Washington Redskins QB Jason Campbell, S Reed Doughty, DT Kedric Golston, LB Rocky McIntosh, DT Anthony Montgomery, C Will Montgomery and CB Carlos Rogers could be restricted free agents this offseason if 2010 is an uncapped year. Redskins | Sundberg signed to future contract Matt Terl, of Redskins.com, reports the Washington Redskins have signed free-agent LS Nick Sundberg (Ravens) to a future contract. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Redskins | Strength and conditioning staff let go Rick Maese, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins head strength and conditioning coach John Hastings was let go from the team last week. Assistant strength and conditioning coaches Bobby Crumpler and Harrison Bernstein were also let go from the team. Redskins | McCardell to become WR coach Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports the Washington Redskins will hire former NFL WR Keenan McCardell as their new wide receivers coach, according to a source. Redskins | McCardell being considered for WR coaching job Jason La Canfora, of the NFL Network, reports the Washington Redskins are considering former NFL WR Keenan McCardell for their wide receiver coaching position, according to sources. Redskins | Fletcher believes team can transition to 3-4 D Matt Mosley, of ESPN.com, reports Washington Redskins LB London Fletcher said he believes the defense can transition from a 4-3 defense to a 3-4 defense fairly easily. Defensive coordinator Jim Haslett has indicated that he may make a defensive change. Redskins | Fletcher added to Pro Bowl Washington Redskins LB London Fletcher said via Twitter that he has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster. Redskins | Expected to bring back Campbell Jason Reid, of The Washington Post, reports the Washington Redskins are expected to bring back QB Jason Campbell for at least one more season. Redskins | McVay hired ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Washington Redskins hired Sean McVay (UFL) as their offensive assistant coach Friday, Jan. 22. Redskins | Two more coaches hired WashingtonRedskins.com reports the Washington Redskins hired Denver Broncos assistant coach Bob Slowik as their new defensive backs coach and Jacob Burney as the defensive line coach Thursday, Jan. 21. Redskins | Foerster hired Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports the Washington Redskins have hired San Francisco 49ers assistant coach Chris Foerster as their new offensive line coach. Redskins | Embree hired as TE coach Matt Terl, of Redskins.com, reports the Washington Redskins have hired former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Jon Embree as their tight ends coach. Redskins | LaFleur hired as QB coach Matt Terl, of Redskins.com, reports the Washington Redskins have hired Houston Texans offensive assistant Matt LaFleur as their quarterbacks coach. Redskins | Expected to hire LaFleur Barry Svrluga, of The Washington Post, reports the Washington Redskins are expected to hire Houston Texans offensive assistant coach Matt LaFleur. Redskins | Meidt will not be retained Barry Svrluga, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan informed assistant coach Chris Meidt he would not be on the team's coaching staff for 2010. Redskins | Rinehart arrested on public intoxication charge The Associated Press reports Washington Redskins OG Chad Rinehart has been arrested on public intoxication charges in Iowa after he pulled on a locked door at a pizza restaurant. University of Northern Iowa police spokesman Dave Zariffs says officers responded to a door alarm at about 2 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18. They found Rinehart pulling on a locked door when they arrived. A police report says Rinehart appeared to be intoxicated. He refused a breath test and was arrested. He was taken to the Black Hawk County jail and released by court order. Redskins | Olivadotti will remain with team The Associated Press reports former Washington Redskins linebackers coach Kirk Olivadotti will remain with the Redskins as a defensive assistant. Redskins | Slowik could get DB job Jason La Canfora, of the NFL Network, reports the Washington Redskins could hire former Denver Broncos assistant coach Bob Slowik as their secondary coach if current Redskins secondary coach Jerry Gray takes a position with the Seattle Seahawks. Redskins | LaFleur interviewing for coaching position The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Texans offensive assistant Matt LeFleur is interviewing for a spot on the Washington Redskins coaching staff. Redskins | Denied permission to interview J. Barry Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports the Washington Redskins were denied permission to interview Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebackers coach Joe Barry earlier this week. Redskins | S. Smith will not be retained Jason Reid, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Sherman Smith has been informed he will not be retained. Redskins | Lichtensteiger signed The Washington Post reports the Washington Redskins have signed free-agent OL Kory Lichtensteiger (Vikings). Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Redskins | Mann to interview Rick Stroud, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers receivers coach Richard Mann will interview with the Washington Redskins for a spot on their coaching staff. Redskins | Blache retires Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Washington Redskins defensive coordinator Greg Blache has retired after 22 seasons in the NFL. Redskins | Turner hired Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports the Washington Redskins hired Denver Broncos running backs coach Bobby Turner as an associate head coach. Redskins | Samuels still unsure about future Barry Svrluga, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins OT Chris Samuels (neck) said he will get another check up in three or four weeks and then will decide on whether he will retire. Redskins | May change defensive alignment Rick Maese, of The Washington Post, reports the Washington Redskins may change to a 3-4 defensive alignment next season. Redskins | Spanos hired Gerry Dulac, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Washington Redskins have hired Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coach Lou Spanos to be their linebackers coach. Redskins | Bugel to announce retirement Cindy Boren, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins offensive line coach Joe Bugel will announce his retirement Wednesday, Jan. 13. Redskins | B. Turner offered position on staff Barry Svrluga, of The Washington Post, reports the Washington Redskins have offered Denver Broncos running backs coach Bobby Turner the title of associate head coach, according to the Denver Post. Redskins | Haslett hired as defensive coordinator Rick Maese and Barry Svrluga, of The Washington Post, reports the Washington Redskins have hired former NFL head coach Jim Haslett to be their next defensive coordinator, according to a league source. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. It is believed Haslett will have a more aggressive attack planned for the defense. Redskins | Waufle interviews Monday Updating a previous item, the Washington Redskins interviewed former New York Giants defensive line coach Mike Waufle for the same job Monday, Jan. 11, according to the NFL Network. Redskins | Haslett the favorite for defensive coordinator Matt Mosley, of ESPN.com, reports former head coach Jim Haslett appears to be the favorite to become the Washington Redskins' next defensive coordinator, according to The Washington Post. It is rumored that head coach Mike Shanahan wants to move the team to a 3-4 scheme on defense, which is something Haslett would not have a problem installing. Redskins | Interviewed Haslett Monday Jason La Canfora, of NFL.com, reports the Washington Redskins interviewed former NFL head coach Jim Haslett for their defensive coordinator position Monday, Jan. 11, according to numerous league sources. Haslett has indicated that he has a desire to bring free-agent defensive line coach Tim Krumrie (Chiefs) with him. Redskins | S. Mitchell says Portis could have worked harder Jason Reid and Rick Maese, of The Washington Post, reports former Washington Redskins running backs coach Stump Mitchell was asked whether RB Clinton Portis would benefit from better conditioning and better practice habits. Mitchell said, "That's a slam dunk. Clinton could've worked harder." Mitchell believes Portis is still capable of being a Pro Bowl-caliber running back, but only if he prepeares like one. |
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