Washington Redskins

Although the Denver Broncos are supposedly the top favorite to land Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford in the upcoming 2021 offseason, a new report suggested a few other potential destinations for the veteran signal-caller, with the Washington Football Team looking like the best landing spot. As explained on Tuesday by Sports Illustrated’s Vito Chirco, Washington […]

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith’s unlikely return to the gridiron this season was undoubtedly one of the NFL’s ultimate feelgood stories. This week, the three-time Pro Bowler and former No. 1 overall pick received multiple pieces of hardware in recognition of his miraculous comeback campaign. On Thursday, The Sporting News recognized Smith as its […]

After a disappointing season with the New England Patriots where he failed to recapture his old form and saw his team miss the postseason, Cam Newton will be eligible for free agency in the 2021 NFL offseason. And with speculation regarding his future with the Patriots ramping up, a recent report suggested that the Washington […]

Although the Washington Football Team can lock up a spot in the NFL Playoffs with a win over the 4-10-1 Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, uncertainty abounds at the club’s quarterback position. Specifically, starter Alex Smith’s status continues to be up in the air as he attempts to recover from a strained calf. As reported by […]

Following continued struggles on the field, as well as a recent violation of the NFL’s COVID-19 protocols, it appears there’s a good chance second-year quarterback Dwayne Haskins may be cut or traded by the Washington Football Team before the start of the 2021 season. Citing sources familiar with the situation, Jason La Canfora of CBS […]

Dr. David Chao, who formerly worked as a physician for the San Diego Chargers, expressed his belief on Tuesday that Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith won’t be starting against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Moreover, he indicated that second-year man Dwayne Haskins should be the starter “moving forward.” Chao offered his assessment of the […]

One month after quarterback Alex Smith played his first downs of NFL football in almost two years, the 36-year-old hit a new milestone in his shocking comeback bid, starting for the Washington Football Team in their latest contest vs. the Detroit Lions. Now, the franchise’s decisionmakers find themselves in the surprising position of deciding if […]

According to a new report, it might not be long before the Washington Football Team replaces erstwhile starting quarterback Dwayne Haskins — who was selected by the organization in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft — with second-stringer Kyle Allen. Citing sources familiar with the situation, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport wrote on […]

Just hours after Adrian Peterson was released by the Washington Football Team on Friday, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk said several teams are already showing interest in signing the free agent. When he was cut, the predominant theory was Peterson would be hard-pressed to land on a new roster quickly because the league’s deadline […]

Less than a week before the NFL season kicks off, Adrian Peterson is on the hunt for a new team. The Washington Football Team announced via Twitter on Friday morning that the running back had been cut. The franchise is currently trying to get down to its roster limit ahead of Saturday’s deadline. Josh Edwards […]

Alex Smith has officially completed his comeback, according to Matt Conner of Arrowhead Addict. The Washington quarterback was activated off the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list on Sunday, two years after suffering a broken leg that many people thought would end his career. Former Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann, who has arguably the most famous […]

The team formerly known as the Washington Redskins will now simply be the “Washington Football Team” until further notice, ESPN reported. The organization will immediately begin the process of removing its former name and imagery from its jerseys, helmets and merchandise while the process of selecting a permanent new name continues. ESPN NFL analyst Adam […]

The “Washington Sentinels” could possibly be the new name of the former Washington Redskins, Yahoo Sports reports, after sleuths on Reddit did some digging and found some tantalizing clues. The name also obliquely references a Keanu Reeves film, leading to comedy gold on Twitter. Officially, the management of the Washington NFL team hasn’t revealed what […]

The Edmonton Football Team, formerly known as the Edmonton Eskimos, is the latest professional sports franchise to announce it will be changing their name. The current title is simply a placeholder while the Canadian Football League (CFL) can decide on a new name “that captures those Edmonton values,” CBC reported. “Institutions are being renamed around […]

Dan Snyder, the owner of the NFL team formerly known as the Washington Redskins, isn’t likely to be forced to sell the team after revelations came to light about the actions of some members of the franchise’s front office. Darin Gantt of Pro Football Talk wrote on Friday that while some expect the league to […]

The Washington Redskins announced on Monday that it is officially retiring its controversial team name and the logo that accompanies it. In a tweet Monday morning, the team released a statement saying that it has completed a review of the name and logo and that the decision has been made to retire the name. “On […]

The Washington Redskins are reportedly set to retire its nickname and controversial mascot and images on Monday. Ben Fischer of Sports Business Daily wrote on Sunday that the nearly two-week review of the team’s decades-old name is about to be over and, as expected, will lead to a change. Just what the new name will […]

There is a growing push to rename the Washington Redskins, the Washington Redwolves. Dean Straka of 247Sports wrote on Friday that the push to become the Redwolves is getting traction with fans, but also with former Redskins players. Sam Fortier of the Washington Post posted on Twitter that defensive lineman Jonathan Allen was very supportive […]

President Donald Trump waded into the conversation days after teams like the Washington Redskins and the Cleveland Indians announced that they were looking into changing their team names. While he was at it, he worked in a jab at former presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren. “They name teams out of STRENGTH, not weakness, but now […]

The Washington Redskins are almost certainly going to be called a new name by the time the 2020 season kicks off. JP Finley of NBC Sports Washington wrote on Sunday that what once seemed like an impossibility just a few months ago, now seems like it’s a certainty. Redskins owner Daniel Snyder has long said […]

The Washington Redskins are going to look at changing the team name. The franchise issued an official release, which Adam Schefter posted on Twitter. The release was issued just one day after the Redskins came under pressure from several outside groups to make a change. “In light of recent events around our country and feedback […]

The Washington Redskins are facing growing pressure to change their name, with a number of major business interests working to force the move and Nike now pulling all Redskins gear from its website. Activists have long called on the Redskins to change the name of the team, which they believe is offensive to Native Americans. […]

The mayor of Washington, D.C. believes it’s time for the city’s football team to consider a name change. The Washington Redskins have come under fire for sticking by a team name that many say is insensitive or even offensive to Native Americans. That scrutiny has grown even sharper in recent weeks as protests have arisen […]

The Washington Redskins decided to get in on the #BlackOutTuesday movement by posting a picture of a black square on their Twitter account, and unfortunately, it did not go well for them. On Tuesday, Twitter and Instagram were filled with images of black squares as people participated in #BlackOutTuesday, an online movement aimed at sharing […]

Antonio Brown is officially on the comeback trail, and he is apparently trying to show NFL teams he still has what it takes by posting multiple videos showing him working out. One such video, posted on Twitter on Wednesday by NBC Sports‘ Pete Hailey, showed Brown catching passes from Washington Redskins’ quarterback Dwayne Haskins. Haskins […]

New Washington Redskins wide receiver Cody Latimer was arrested in Colorado on five different counts on Saturday according to Jeremy Bergman of NFL.com. The Douglas County Sheriff’s office said he was later released after paying a $25,000 bond. Deputies reportedly responded to a “shots fired” call around Midnight on Saturday night. After gaining entry into […]

The Washington Redskins have finally found a taker for Trent Williams. Ian Rapoport announced on Twitter on Saturday that the Redskins have agreed to a deal with the San Francisco 49ers. The deal was announced just minutes after the third day of the NFL Draft kicked off. Rapoport says the 49ers have acquired Williams in […]

Rumors that Trent Williams turned down a trade from the Washington Redskins to the Minnesota Vikings began flying on Friday night. On Saturday morning, the player’s agent issued a release saying neither he nor Williams ever got in the way or turned down any offered trade. NFL insider Adam Schefter posted the release on Twitter […]

Trent Williams has supposedly been told by the Washington Redskins that his window to seek a trade has closed, according to a new report by NFL insider Mike Garafolo that he posted to Twitter Wednesday morning. Garafolo said his sources told him the team wants “full control” of the situation as they head into the […]

The Cleveland Browns have made several moves this offseason that hint at a desire to make the playoffs and make some noise once they get there. Their roster has already been improved, but one piece of the puzzle could be an offensive lineman to protect quarterback Baker Mayfield’s blindside. It just so happens that one […]

The Cleveland Browns have been plenty busy this offseason. Now, there are rumors they could add at least one more weapon to their cache. This time, the weapon isn’t a wide receiver or running back. Instead, the Browns are said to still be interested in acquiring current Washington Redskins offensive lineman, Trent Williams. According to […]

While players move to-and-fro during the early portion of the NFL’s new year, Cam Newton is still on the Carolina Panthers. Tom Brady is just dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s with Tampa Bay. Dak Prescott and Amari Cooper are back with Dallas. Philip Rivers has gotten himself a new contract with the Indianapolis […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are going to have to retool their defense a little in the new league year. On Monday night, it was reported they lost one of their better defensive backs in Kendall Fuller. NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reported on Twitter that the Washington Redskins managed to sweep in and steal the player away […]

Amari Cooper is reportedly staying with the Dallas Cowboys. Even better, it looks like it’s going to be a little while before fans of the team have to worry about the roller coaster that was this offseason. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Twitter that the Cowboys are set to sign the wide receiver for five […]

The percentage of Native Americans who are offended by the name of the National Football League’s (NFL) Washington Redskins is higher than previous studies suggested, according to the results of a new study on the issue. As Yahoo Sports reports, the contradictory results call into question the methodologies of the studies and whether attitudes about […]

With mere hours remaining before the NFL’s trade deadline for the 2019 season, it looks like the Washington Redskins are finally willing to part ways with offensive tackle Trent Williams. While the seven-time Pro Bowler apparently has a number of suitors hoping to acquire him before Tuesday’s deadline hits at 4 p.m. ET, multiple reports […]

The Washington Redskins appear to be ready to trade corner back Josh Norman ahead of the NFL trade deadline. Whether any team might be interested in the 31-year-old cornerback remains to be seen. As Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reported, the Redskins are actively shopping Norman around the league, though the market for defensive […]

After a disappointing 4-3-1 start last season, when they had been expected to compete for the NFC’s Super Bowl berth, the Minnesota Vikings can hit the halfway mark on their 2019 NFL schedule at 6-2, if they can capitalize on a visit by the struggling Washington Redskins in a Thursday Night Football matchup. Washington, however, […]

Washington Redskins owner Dan Synder wants Mike Tomlin as his team’s next head coach, and he’s reportedly willing to give up quite a bit to get him. The Redskins sacked coach Jay Gruden after the team’s 0-5 start, and there were almost immediate rumors that the team may go after the Steelers head coach as […]

On this week’s Monday Night Football, the San Francisco 49ers continued their undefeated streak, picking up their fourth win against the hapless Cleveland Browns, 31-3, and dropping their opponents to a 2-3 win-loss record. In this nationally televised game, quarterback Baker Mayfield continued what appears to be a protracted slump after a successful rookie season, […]

Jay Gruden is out as the coach of the Washington Redskins after an 0-5 start to this season, which itself followed two previous disappointing seasons. As TMZ reports, hours after the Redskins’ devastating loss at home to the New England Patriots, team owner Dan Snyder announced that he’d had enough. In a statement, the team […]

Last Sunday, the New England Patriots remained one of the National Football League’s two undefeated, 4-0 teams by hanging on to defeat the Buffalo Bills 16-10. This win came in spite of future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady posting a 45.9 quarterback rating, his worst single game in 13 years, according to Pro Football […]

After a 0-4 start to the 2019 NFL season, multiple reports have pointed to a chaotic state of affairs within the Washington Redskins. Aside from the persistent rumors surrounding head coach Jay Gruden’s job security, the Redskins haven’t had much luck at the quarterback position, with journeyman Case Keenum struggling in recent games and highly-touted […]

Jay Gruden could be out of a job if the Washington Redskins can’t turn their season around, but a new report claims that the head coach could land with have a soft landing with a familiar face on the opposite coast. Gruden is reportedly on the hot seat amid the team’s 0-4 start, with rumors […]

The Los Angeles Chargers appear to be locked in a stalemate with running back holdout Melvin Gordon, but one report suggests that the team could pursue an unconventional trade partner for him. Gordon has been holding out for a new contract for the Chargers, reportedly asking to be paid alongside the top running backs in […]

Adrian Peterson will reportedly be watching football as the NFL season comes to a start. As Yahoo! Sports reported, the Washington Redskins planned to make Peterson inactive for the team’s season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. The report noted that the writing had been on the wall for Peterson, as Redskins head coach […]

As it stands, the Washington Redskins are expected to enter the 2019 NFL season with Derrius Guice – the 2018 second-round pick who missed his entire rookie year with a torn ACL – as their starting running back. If he stays healthy and produces as expected, he will be backed up by one of the […]

Adrian Peterson has been one of the top running backs in the NFL for a decade and is still an active player at age 34. But despite having earned nearly $100 million in his career to date, the former MVP is allegedly in significant financial trouble, according to a new report. According to The Athletic, […]

Often, an indication that a celebrity couple has broken up is that the two of them have unfollowed each other on social media. It also appears to work that way for athletes and teams. Josh Rosen, the quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals, has unfollowed the team on both Twitter and Instagram, per The Big Lead, […]

With the hours ticking before the 2019 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday, it has been suggested that the Washington Redskins have their sights on one player in particular — Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins. But since it’s unlikely that Haskins will still be on the board if the Redskins decide to hang on to […]