Junior Galette expecting to practice fully at the start of Redskins training camp

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Junior Galette expecting to practice fully at the start of Redskins training camp

The Washington Redskins held their final offseason practice on Wednesday, and for Junior Galette, the agony has almost come to an end. The next six weeks of down time between now and the start of training camp will drag by at a slow pace for Galette. But at least the pass-rusher knows the end of his […]

A closer look at the development of Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder

Jamison Crowder has almost become the forgotten wide receiver in Washington. DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon are the two big-name wide receivers at the top of the depth chart, while Washington spent its first-round draft pick on Josh Doctson. Throw receiving tight ends like Jordan Reed, Niles Paul and Vernon Davis into the mix and […]

OL Spencer Long gaining comfort at center while also preparing to compete at left guard

Spencer Long is no stranger to moving around the offensive line. During his three seasons in the NFL, he’s taken reps at right guard and left guard. Long played a right guard for the first year and a half of his professional career after playing the position four years at Nebraska. He switched to left guard to […]

Fully entrenched as the starter, ILB Will Compton aims to make his presence felt more

The Washington Redskins‘ offseason theme appears to be “The Next Step.” The team as a whole is trying to go from occasional NFC East winner to perennial playoff contender. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, after taking over as starter last year, is trying to go from promising game manager to bona fide franchise quarterback. And all over the […]

Redskins break ground with female trainer and lead doctor

As soon as the whistle blows, Abigail Solis, wearing black low-top Nikes, nondescript khaki shorts and a Redskins pullover, darts onto the field, toting an orange Gatorade carrier in her left hand and a medium-size Gatorade towel draped over her right shoulder. At first glance, you might miss her. There are more than 100 men running […]

Redskins running backs coach Randy Jordan pushing first-time starter Matt Jones

For the first time, Matt Jones is almost guaranteed to receive a significant number of carries as he leads a young group of running backs following the departure of Redskins mainstay Alfred Morris. The 23-year-old Jones leads a group of players including 25-year-old Chris Thompson, who in his career mostly has been a third-down back, and […]

Observations from Wednesday’s Redskins minicamp practice

By the time the offense could piece together some nice drives, it was too late. The defense once again dominated the second minicamp practice on Wednesday with consistent pressure from the defensive line. Redskins Coach Jay Gruden had a situation period for the starters. He gave the offense 50 seconds to score a touchdown down […]

Josh Doctson and Stephen Paea absent for Redskins’ final minicamp practice

Before the team started its six-week vacation, there were two players noticeably absent from the Redskins’ final minicamp practice on Wednesday. Redskins Coach Jay Gruden said wide receiver Josh Doctson had to get a tooth pulled and defensive lineman Stephen Paea was out for personal reasons. Doctson was already limited during offseason practices with tendinitis in his […]

Dashaun Phillips using offseason to make an early case for top nickelback role

As he recovered from the helmet-to-helmet hit that knocked him out of the regular-season finale and sent him to the hospital after being taken off the field on a stretcher, Dashaun Phillips knew something needed to change. A second-year pro who signed with Washington late last season and played in six games, Phillips knew he […]

Redskins cornerback Lloyd Carrington gains respect with one-handed interception

Redskins undrafted rookie cornerback Lloyd Carrington is in a tough spot. What was once a weakness on the team, the Washington Redskins took significant steps to upgrade its talent at cornerback this offseason with the additions of Josh Norman and rookie Kendall Fuller. Coupled with promising young players that were already on the team –Bashaud […]

With Jordan Reed out, Redskins tight ends take advantage of extra repetitions

With Jordan Reed out of minicamp to give his sprained ankle a break, the rest of the Washington Redskins tight end corps received an opportunity to impress Coach Jay Gruden and his assistants. Returning are Logan Paulsen, who was placed on season-ending injured reserve during training camp last season with a toe injury, Niles Paul, […]

Observations from Tuesday’s Redskins minicamp practice

The Washington Redskins on Tuesday kicked off their mandatory full-squad minicamp, and as anticipated, had all hands on deck for what will be their final days of work until training camp, which begins on July 28. Wide receiver DeSean Jackson, who had missed all but two days of voluntary practices, rejoined his teammates. He wasted little […]

Josh Doctson and Jordan Reed remain sidelined as Redskins kick off minicamp

Rookie wide receiver Josh Doctson and tight end Jordan Reed remained sidelined with injuries as the Washington Redskins kicked off their mandatory full-squad minicamp on Tuesday. Doctson, Washington’s first-round pick in this year’s draft, continues to suffer from tendinitis in the left Achilles’ tendon that he injured during rookie minicamp in May, Coach Jay Gruden […]

Josh Norman’s new house in Ashburn is missing one thing. His horse.

GREENWOOD, S.C. – Josh Norman is settling into his new home in Ashburn. There’s one thing missing, though. His horse. The Redskins cornerback intends to bring his America Quarter Horse breed, named Delta, up to Virginia on his 18-acre home site at some point this summer. The horse was on display in his home town […]

In Year 2, guard Arie Kouandjio aims for breakout on and off the field

At this time last year, Arie Kouandjio couldn’t really describe life as fun. Sure, he had just embarked on a new and exciting chapter in his life as a rookie offensive lineman for the Washington Redskins. But the former Alabama standout had so much to learn, that it often felt like his head was spinning. […]

As Kirk Cousins displays greater confidence, coaches throw more challenges at him

Despite the promise he showed during the first half of last season and the strides he displayed down the stretch of the season, Redskins coaches always wanted a little more from quarterback Kirk Cousins. Cousins did a good job of executing the game plan, but coaches wanted him to display greater confidence in himself and […]

Observations from Wednesday’s offseason practice at Redskins Park

The Washington Redskins on Wednesday held another voluntary offseason practice session, the third of this week, and next week will hold their mandatory full-squad minicamp. That three-day minicamp will conclude their offseason work until training camp begins in late July. The Redskins again had near-perfect attendance despite these sessions being voluntary. Wide receiver DeSean Jackson did […]

DeSean Jackson skips final optional practice; Jay Gruden downplays it

After making a limited appearance at Redskins Park earlier in the week, wide receiver DeSean Jackson was nowhere to be seen Wednesday, as they team held its final voluntary, on-field practice of the offseason. Coach Jay Gruden offered no explanation for Jackson’s absence, saying simply, “DeSean practiced yesterday; had a good day.” Pressed for more […]

‘Breakfast club’ speeding up Redskins’ offseason learning curve, Blackmon says

Will Blackmon has been on four teams during his nine NFL seasons to date. And the hallmark of the more successful squads, in his experience, is that the players demand effort and excellence from themselves and one another rather than waiting for a coach to issue orders. Though the 2016 Redskins are still in the […]

Redskins mailbag: On breakout players and whether wide receiver was a draft need

Two more weeks of offseason work for the Washington Redskins, and then comes roughly a month-long break before the start of training camp. But that doesn’t mean all the questions have been answered. Quite the contrary. The Redskins and their coaches still have plenty to sort out, and that’s what the offseason practices help accomplish. […]

Redskins like their options at left guard

The Washington Redskins didn’t make a significant acquisition at offensive line through free agency or the draft this offseason. They’re going to stick with what they had last year under offensive line coach Bill Callahan. Washington will build around left tackle Trent Williams, right guard Brandon Scherff and right tackle Morgan Moses. All signs point […]

Redskins trying to exercise patience while defining Su’a Cravens’ role on defense

When the Washington Redskins took USC linebacker Su’a Cravens in the second round of this year’s draft, defensive coordinator Joe Barry received a shiny new toy loaded with talent, athleticism and versatility. Barry’s mind goes on and on while dreaming up ways to use Cravens, a player the defensive coordinator has had his eye on since […]

After losing his rookie season to a concussion, Martrell Spaight happy to be back with Redskins

Washington Redskins inside linebacker Martrell Spaight’s rookie season lasted just one game. The fifth-round selection in the 2015 Draft suffered a concussion in the season opener against the Miami Dolphins. A week later, he was placed on injured reserve and wasn’t cleared by the team for a month. “We’re disappointed, but mainly want to make […]

Redskins sign cornerback Kendall Fuller; all draft picks now under contract

Cornerback Kendall Fuller has officially signed his rookie contract with the Redskins, the team announced on Friday. The terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. The Virginia Tech product was Washington’s only unsigned draft pick from this year’s class. All seven drafted rookies are now under contracts. The third-round pick has increased his workload over the past […]

Joe Barry values versatility along defensive line over traditional nose tackle

The Washington Redskins’ decision to pass on the acquisition of a high-profile nose tackle both in free agency and the draft raised eyebrows. Washington ranked among the worst in the league against the run in 2015, and also lacked a consistent interior pass rusher to complement Chris Baker. But without a replacement for Terrance Knighton, […]

Redskins to begin training camp July 28

The date is finally set. The Redskins announced on Thursday that they will begin their first training camp practice on July 28 in Richmond. Washington will have 22 public on-field sessions available to the fans, with its final open practice scheduled for Aug. 14. Admission will be free to all fans at Bon Secours Washington Redskins training center, […]

‘RGWho?’ Star-wattage lacking at Redskins’ workouts and no one minds

The biggest Redskins story line of the past four years has moved on to Cleveland. And in the absence of quarterback Robert Griffin III, there’s a decidedly different vibe as the team prepares for its 2016 season-opener — it’s less about drama and star-wattage and more about the fundamental work of football. For the past […]

Josh Doctson remains sidelined with foot injury unrelated to Achilles’ ailment

Rookie wide receiver Josh Doctson missed Wednesday’s practice with a foot injury and will likely remain sidelined until next week, Coach Jay Gruden said. Meanwhile, cornerback and fellow 2016 draft pick Kendall Fuller took part in limited team repetitions after being held out of such action last week. Fuller, a third-round pick, missed the bulk […]

Stephen Bowen retires as a member of the Redskins

After 10 seasons in the NFL, defensive end Stephen Bowen has decided to call it a career. The 32-year-old Bowen, who spent four seasons with the Redskins, and also played for the Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets, announced his retirement in a press conference at Redskins Park on Wednesday afternoon after signing a one-day […]

Josh Norman bringing ‘outstanding’ work ethic to Redskins, Gruden says

Josh Norman’s athletic ability has come as no surprise to Redskins coaches. Jay Gruden’s offense faced his Pro Bowl cornerback skills in last November’s 44-16 defeat at Carolina, and a season’s worth of video attests to his shutdown ability. But what has come as welcome surprise, both Gruden and defensive coordinator Joe Barry said Wednesday, […]

Observations from Wednesday’s practice at Redskins Park

The Washington Redskins on Wednesday held the second of this week’s three practice sessions. They’ll return to the field again Thursday, take a break and then return to action next Tuesday. This marked the second week of full-squad action for the Redskins. These are still voluntary workouts, but the Redskins had every player in attendance, […]

Trent Williams motivated by ‘bittersweet’ 2015 season

Trent Williams was all smiles last week during the Redskins’ offseason practices. It was his first time putting on a helmet since Washington was eliminated by the Green Bay Packers, 35-18, in the first round of the playoffs last season. The left tackle exited the FedEx Field locker room visibility frustrated on Jan. 10, falling […]

Five areas to watch as the Redskins continue offseason practices

The Redskins hold their second string of offseason practices this week and continue to lay the foundation for training camp — which begins in the final week of July — and the 2016 season. Last week, Coach Jay Gruden praised the the quality of work his players have put in, and the progress that he sees. Tuesday marked the start […]

Redskins mailbag: Why Josh Doctson isn’t replacing Pierre Garcon, and more

The Washington Redskins this week hold their second round of offseason practices, and in so doing, they will continue to sort things out, learn the play book and lay the foundation for all of the position battles that will take place in training camp later this summer. In today’s mailbag, we discuss some of the […]

Chris Baker might be Redskins’ most valuable D-lineman. Will he get a new deal?

Last month, Redskins defensive end Chris Baker poked his head inside General Manager Scot McCloughan’s news conference and had a very important question to ask. “Is there any more money left for guys like, uh, Chris Baker?” he asked while bursting into laughter. “I’ve got you, Bake,” McCloughan responded. “You’ll be all right. Don’t worry.” […]

Fully recovered Niles Paul declares himself better, and more intense, than ever

If ever you wondered what a man on a mission looks like, just watch Redskins tight end Niles Paul. The team this week held their first three offseason practice sessions, but for Paul – making his return from a year lost to a fractured and dislocated left ankle – it might as well have been Week […]

Kirk Cousins starts with a goal in mind: Consecutive NFC East titles

It has been more than 30 years since the Redskins last won back-to-back NFC East championships. Snapping that drought, quarterback Kirk Cousins said on Wednesday, is his goal heading into the 2016 season, as well as the goal of the team. “What we’re talking about is sustained success,” Cousins said following Day 2 of […]