| Recent Redskins Player News | WR - Furrey, Mike Redskins place WR Furrey on IR with concussion (The Canadian Press) LANDOVER, Md. - The Washington Redskins have placed receiver Mike Furrey on injured reserve because of a concussion, ruling him out for the season.
| DT - Haynesworth, Albert Redskins DT Haynesworth sidelined again (The Canadian Press) ASHBURN, Va. - Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth has been sidelined for another practice, this time due to the lingering effects from dehydration.
| DT - Haynesworth, Albert Shanahan Says Haynesworth Was Willing To Play Any Position (SportingNews.com) Redskins coach Mike Shanahan says he has met disgruntled DT Albert Haynesworth before the player accepted a $21...
| TOL - Washington, Redskins Report: Blood clots will keep Mike Williams out in 2010 He restarted his career with Redskins
| RB - Johnson, Larry Redskins | Larry Johnson had strong offseason Washington Redskins RB Larry Johnson looked quick, focused and he hustled on every play during offseason practices, according to Rich Tandler, of CSNWashington.com.
| RB - Portis, Clinton Redskins | Clinton Portis third-down back Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis is currently scheduled to be the team’s third-down back this upcoming season, according to offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, reports Rich Tandler, of CSNWashington.com.
| DT - Haynesworth, Albert Haynesworth Sued by Tennessee Bank
Clayton Bank & Trust is suing Washington Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth, claiming that Haynesworth defaulted on a $2.38 million dollar loan, Josh Flory of The Bank Draft blog reports.
According to Flory, the bank filed suit last week in Knox County Chancery Court, and that the loan was made in June of 2009. Haynesworth has allegedly failed to make payments in accordance with an extension agreement, and the bank is seeking over $2.4 million dollars in damages.
Haynesworth received a $5 million dollars signing bonus when he joined the Washington Redskins in March of 2009, and received a $6 million dollar base salary during the 2009 season. Earlier this off-season, Haynesworth received a $21 million dollar payment from the Redskins.
| TOL - Washington, Redskins Washington Redskins agree to deal for Jammal Brown of New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints have agreed to send disgruntled offensive tackle Jammal Brown to the Washington Redskins.
| PK - Gano, Graham Gano Favorite to Be Kicker Washington Redskins PK Graham Gano is the favorite to be the team's place kicker for the 2010 season, reports The Washington Post.
| WR - Moss, Santana Santana Moss sidelined following knee scope Expected to be back next month
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| | Recent Redskins Headlines | McNabb: Ankle not 100 percent, will start Sunday (AP) Donovan McNabb says his sprained ankle won't keep him from starting for the Washington Redskins on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. McNabb told ESPN980 that his left ankle still isn't 100 percent after hurting it 2 1/2 weeks ago in a preseason game. McNabb said the injury isn't a high ankle sprain, but "it's very close to it." A high ankle sprain is more severe and...
| Joe Theismann hired by NFL Network (The National Football Post) The NFL Network has hired Joe Theismann for their Thursday night broadcasts where he'll work in tandem with...
| McNabb practicing again; Haynesworth still backup (AP) Donovan McNabb is once again practicing with the Washington Redskins after being sidelined two weeks with a sprained left ankle. McNabb was wearing a helmet instead of a baseball cap and took several snaps Monday during the 20 minutes of practice that reporters were allowed to watch. McNabb sprained his ankle in a preseason game against Baltimore on Aug.
| Redskins have signed seven to practice squad (The National Football Post) The Washington Redskins have re-signed seven familiar faces to their practice squad, including wide receiver...
| Albert Haynesworth remains with Redskins; so do questions (SportingNews.com) The chances of Albert Haynesworth being cut Saturday by the Washington Redskins were slim. Now, it appears the only thing less likely is Haynesworth being a starter in the team's season opener. And he might not play at all. According to The Washington Post, the disgruntled defensive tackle is being ripped liberally for his preseason performance. The Post's Jason Reid quotes two anonymous team sources who reviewed Haynesworth's play in the exhibition finale against the Arizona Cardinals.
| Redskins trim RB Willie Parker on the way to 53 (The National Football Post) The Washington Redskins have a way of devaluing their draft picks come draft time. They’re known for...
| Willie Parker among 21 players cut by Redskins (The Canadian Press) WASHINGTON - Willie Parker has become the odd man out in the Washington Redskins' three-way veteran running back competition.
| Redskins make Haynesworth play entire game (AP) The conditioning test was nothing compared to Albert Haynesworth's latest punishment. In the final preseason game -- a game in which 31 of his teammates didn't even suit up -- Haynesworth went from start to finish in the Washington Redskins' 20-10 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night.
| Decision ahead for Cardinals on QB Matt Leinart (SportingNews.com) Leinart trade rumors blow ahead of Cardinals' final cuts While rumors swirled about his future with the Arizona Cardinals, Matt Leinart was competent in limited action Thursday -- which has been the case all preseason, SN correspondent Kent Somers reports. And that, Somers says, might be enough for him to remain with the team. Before kickoff against the Washington Redskins, stories began to circulate that the Cardinals had given Leinart's agent permission to pursue a trade.
| Redskins sign QB Beck to 3-yr, $3.35M contract (AP) The Washington Redskins have signed quarterback John Beck to three-year contract worth $3.35 million. The deal is essentially a two-year extension and puts Beck under contract through the 2012 season. More importantly, it appears to solidify his spot on the roster as the third-string quarterback. He had been competing with Richard Bartel for the No.
| Report: Haynesworth may be deactivated for Week 1 (SportingNews.com) Albert Haynesworth may not be a lock to play in the Washington Redskins? season opener against the Dallas Cowboys, NFL.com reports. A member of the Redskins? staff told the network?s Jason La Canfora that it?s possible Haynesworth could be deactivated for Week 1. Both NFL.com and the Washington Post reported earlier Wednesday that Haynesworth is likely to get a heavy workload in the team?s final preseason game Thursday against the Arizona Cardinals as he tries to get up to speed after a shaky offseason.
| No surprise, Malcolm Kelly to injured reserve (The National Football Post) It looks like the Washington Redskins are going to wait and see if Malcolm Kelly can contribute for them on the...
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