2008 Washington Redskins season
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The 2008
Washington Redskins
season was the 76th season for the team in the National Football League
. They failed to improve upon their 9-7 record from 2007
. They played teams from the NFC West and AFC North as per the schedule rotation, as well as their regular games with NFC East rivals.
. The Redskins immediately began a national search for a new head coach. On January 25, 2008, Jim Zorn
was hired as offensive coordinator
. The following day, Associate Head Coach Al Saunders
and Assistant Head Coach Gregg Williams
were fired and Greg Blache
was named defensive coordinator
. On February 9, Jim Zorn was hired to be Head Coach. On February 15, Sherman Smith
, the former running backs coach for the Tennessee Titans
, was hired as an offensive coordinator.
Brandon Lloyd
. Lloyd later signed with the Chicago Bears
.
Mark Brunell
, Reche Caldwell
, Rick DeMulling
, Randall Godfrey
, Brian Kozlowski
, David Macklin
, Keenan McCardell
, Pierson Prioleau
, Mike Pucillo
, and Omar Stoutmire
were free agents and not re-signed by the Redskins.
On August 30, the Redskins released veterans Ryan Boschetti
(DT), Derrick Frost
(P), and Todd Wade
(OT) .
for DE
Erasmus James
. According to the terms of the deal, James must play in at least one regular season game in order for the Vikings to receive the draft pick.
On July 20, 2008, the Redskins traded a 2009 second-round draft pick and a 2010 sixth-round draft pick to the Miami Dolphins
for DE
Jason Taylor
.
On November 6, 2008, the Redskins signed cornerback DeAngelo Hall
to a one-year contract.
The Redskins traded their #21 (1st round), #84 (3rd round), and #154 (5th round) selections to the Atlanta Falcons
for their #34 (2nd round), #48 (2nd round), and #103 (4th round) selections. They then traded their #103 selection to the Tennessee Titans
for their #124 (4th round) and #157 (5th round) selections. Lastly, they traded their #157 and #228 (7th round) selections to the St. Louis Rams
for their #168 (6th round) and #180 (6th round) selections.
Hall of Fame Game
Washington started the game on a high note when they recovered a surprise onside kick by the Colts. Three plays later, quarterback Jason Campbell
threw a touchdown pass to Antwaan Randle El
and gave the Redskins a 7-0 lead. The Colts responded on their own drive which ended in a field goal by K Adam Vinatieri
. In the second quarter, Colts C Jamey Richard
snapped the ball over the head of the QB and it sailed out of the endzone for a safety. Later in the quarter, the Colts scored a touchdown when QB Quinn Gray
threw a 30-yard pass to WR Onrea Jones
. After a missed field goal attempt by Shaun Suisham
, the Colts were able to end the first half with a field goal of their own making the halftime score Colts 13 - Redskins 10. The Colts received the ball following halftime and marched down the field to score another field goal. The Redskins responded with a drive resulting in a 20-yard touchdown pass from QB Colt Brennan
to WR Maurice Mann
. The Redskins were able to follow up with another touchdown drive when Brennan hit RB Marcus Mason
on a 5-yard pass. After the Colts got the ball back a couple of series later, QB Jared Lorenzen
threw an interception to Redskins CB Matteral Richardson
who took it back for a touchdown and sealed the victory for the Redskins. The Redskins had two former players, WR Art Monk
and CB Darrell Green
, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
.
fumbled during the kick return. After the turnover, the Redskins defense was able to hold the Bills to a field goal. Later in the 1st quarter, the Redskins drove down the field and RB Clinton Portis
scored on a 1-yard rushing play on a 4th down. Two series later, the Redskins drove down the field again and QB Todd Collins passed to RB Ladell Betts
on a screen play which resulted in a 12-yard touchdown. Buffalo responded with a drive of their own which resulted in a field goal. When the Redskins got the ball back after the field goal, Collins threw a pass which was intercepted by CB Ashton Youboty
. QB J.P. Losman
threw a touchdown pass to WR James Hardy
and the Bills completed a successful 2-point conversion to tie the game before halftime. The second half was dominated by both defenses and the only score was a 46-yard field goal by Redskins K Shaun Suisham
in the 3rd quarter.
completed a 4-yard touchdown pass to TE Dustin Keller
. The Redskins responded with a drive that ended with a 30-yard field goal from K Shaun Suisham
. The Redskins would have another chance to score later in the 2nd quarter, but that drive ended when QB Derek Devine
threw an interception to CB James Ihedigbo
at the Jets' 19 yardline. Neither team would score for the rest of the half. The Redskins received the ball first starting the 3rd quarter and ended a 51-yard drive with a 36-yard field goal from Suisham. Later in the 4th quarter, the Jets scored when K Mike Nugent
kicked a 43-yard field goal. After two more drives stalled, the Redskins received the ball with 2:04 left in the game. QB Colt Brennan
and the Redskins drove down the field and scored a touchdown when Brennan threw a short pass to TE Jason Goode
who took it 33 yards to the endzone. The Jets received the ball again and had a chance to tie the game, but K Mike Nugent missed a 23-yard field goal as time expired.
and DeAngelo Williams
rushed for a 50 and 60 yard TDs, respectivelly. WR Steve Smith scored on a fumble recovery and QB Jake Delhomme
threw a 24-yard TD pass to TE Dante Rosario
. The Redskins were finally able to get on the scoreboard with a field goal in the 3rd quarter, but only after Delhomme threw a screen pass to Steve Smith for a 33 yard touchdown. The high note for the Redskins was holding the Panthers to just 6 points (two field goals) in the 4th quarter.
threw a 3-yard TD pass to WR Reggie Williams
. The Jaguars were able to score again early in the second quarter when QB Cleo Lemon
threw a 4-yard TD pass to TE Greg Estandia
. Early in the 4th quarter, the Jaguars scored on their first play of the drive when QB Todd Bouman
threw a 51-yard TD pass to WR Troy Williamson
. After a 3-0 start to the pre-season, the Redskins suffered two consecutive defeats to close out their exhibition games.
. In this annual kickoff game, coach Jim Zorn
made his official NFL head coaching debut. In the first quarter, Washington trailed early as Giants QB Eli Manning
closed out their opening drive with a 1-yard TD run. Later in the quarter, New York added on to their lead when John Carney kicked a 24-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the 'Skins continued to trail as Carney kicked two more field goals of 25 & 47 yards. Near the end of the half, Washington finally got on the board as QB Jason Campbell
completed a 12-yard TD pass to WR Santana Moss
. However, the second half was an all-out defensive struggle as New York held on for the win.
With the loss, the Redskins began their season at 0-1.
. In the first quarter, the 'Skins took the early lead when Shaun Suisham
kicked a 22-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Washington increased its lead with Suisham's 36-yard field goal. The Saints would respond with RB Pierre Thomas
's 1-yard TD run and kicker Martín Gramática
's 49-yard field goal. In the third quarter, New Orleans increased its lead with QB Drew Brees
completing a 19-yard TD pass to WR Robert Meachem
. Afterwards, the 'Skins responded when RB Clinton Portis
scored on a 9-yard TD run (with a failed 2-point conversion). The Saints responded with a Reggie Bush
55 yard punt return for a touchdown. The Redskins were able to mount a fourth quarter comeback by rallying for 14 points in the final stanza. The comeback started with a Clinton Portis 8-yard TD run, and was completed when QB Jason Campbell
threw a 67-yard TD pass to WR Santana Moss
.
With the come from behind win, the Redskins improved to 1-1.
. In the first quarter, the Redskins scored first with RB Clinton Portis
scoring on a 3-yard touchdown run. In the second quarter, Washington increased its lead when Shaun Suisham
kicked a 48-yard field goal. The Cardinals closed out the first half with QB Kurt Warner
completing a 4-yard TD pass to WR Anquan Boldin
. In the third quarter, Arizona tied the game when kicker Neil Rackers
made a 26-yard field goal attempt. The Redskins responded with QB Jason Campbell
completing a 2-yard TD pass to TE Todd Yoder
. Arizona followed with a 62-yard Warner TD pass to WR Larry Fitzgerald
. In the fourth quarter, the Redskins pulled away with Campbell's 17-yard TD pass to WR Santana Moss
.
With the win, the Redskins improved to 2-1.
for an inter-conference game with the Dallas Cowboys
. The Cowboys led early when QB Tony Romo
completed a 21-yard TD pass to TE Jason Witten
in the first quarter. In the second quarter, Washington responded with 17 points. QB Jason Campbell
threw touchdown passes of 3 & 2 yards to WR James Thrash
and WR Antwaan Randle El
respectively, and kicker Shaun Suisham
added a 20-yard field goal. Dallas ended the first half scoring with a Nick Folk
36-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, the Cowboys tied the game with Romo throwing a 10-yard TD pass to WR Terrell Owens
. The Redskins answered with a 33-yard field goal by Suisham. In the fourth quarter, Washington increased its lead with Suisham field goals of 33 & 29 yards. Dallas would score late in the game with an 11-yard Romo completion to WR Miles Austin
. The Cowboys then attempted an onside kick, however, the kick was recovered by the Redskins and they were able to seal the victory.
With the win, the Redskins improved to 3-1.
Also, head coach Jim Zorn
became the first Redskins rookie head coach since George Allen to earn a victory over the Cowboys in Dallas on his first attempt.
for a Week 5 NFC East duel with the Philadelphia Eagles
. In the first quarter, the Redskins trailed early as RB Brian Westbrook
scored on a 9-yard TD run and the Eagles DeSean Jackson
returned a punt 68 yards for a touchdown. In the second quarter, Washington responded with Shaun Suisham
kicking field goals of 41, 48, and 50 yards. In the third quarter, the Redskins took the lead on a trick play as WR Antwaan Randle El
threw an 18-yard TD pass to TE Chris Cooley. In the fourth quarter, the Redskins increased their lead when Clinton Portis
scored on a 4-yard TD run. Afterwards, the Eagles were unable to rally, only managing a 23-yard field goal by kicker David Akers
.
With the win, the Redskins improved to 4-1.
in week 6. The Redskins obtained an early lead when RB Clinton Portis
scored on a 3-yard TD run. The Rams responded with a Josh Brown 51-yard field goal. St. Louis scored again later in the second quarter when free safety Oshiomogho Atogwe
returned a fumble 75 yards for a touchdown. The Rams increased their lead as Brown kicked filed goals of 25 and 44 yards early in the 2nd half. In the fourth quarter, Washington regained the lead with a Shaun Suisham
38-yard field goal and a Clinton Portis 2-yard rushing TD. St. Louis would come back to win the game on a 49-yard Brown field goal.
With the unexpected loss, the Redskins fell to 4-2.
visiting. After a scoreless first half, the Redskins scored in the third quarter on a Clinton Portis
3-yard TD run. The Browns responded when kicker Phil Dawson
made a 37-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Washington increased its lead as QB Jason Campbell
completed an 18-yard TD pass to WR Santana Moss
. After falling behind 14-3, Cleveland staged a late rally with QB Derek Anderson
completing a 1-yard TD pass to WR Joshua Cribbs
and a successful 2-point conversion pass to WR Braylon Edwards
. The Browns had a chance to tie the score in the final seconds of the game, however, Phil Dawson's 54-yard field goal attempt went wide right and the Redskins prevailed.
Redskins Season Record: 5-2
kicked a 25 yard field goal. Detroit running back Rudi Johnson
scored on an 11 yard run at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, Detroit added to its lead on a 43 yard Jason Hanson
field goal. Washington ended the half with another field goal.
In the third quarter, the Redskins regained the lead as Suisham made a 45 yard field goal. Washington scored again when Jason Campbell
completed a 50 yard pass to wide receiver Santana Moss
. In the fourth quarter, Moss returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown. Lions quarterback Dan Orlovsky
answered with a 17 yard pass to Calvin Johnson
. Washington closed out the scoring with a Suisham field goal of 42 yards, and the Redskins won the game 25-17.
Redskins Season Record: 6-2
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The Steelers opened the game with a failed onside kick attempt which gave the Redskins position at their opponent's 41 yard line. The drive ended with a Shaun Suisham
field goal. The Redskins regained possession on a tipped Ben Roethlisberger
pass that was intercepted by Cornelius Griffin
early in the first quarter. The drive resulted in another field goal giving Washington a 6-0 lead over the Steelers. In the second quarter, Steelers' Jeff Reed scored on a 35 yard field goal. Pittsburgh took the lead as they turned a blocked Ryan Plackemeier
punt attempt into a 1 yard touchdown run by Roethlisberger, who exited the game following the score due to an injury to his shoulder and would not return.
In the second half, Byron Leftwich
entered the game for the injured Roethlisberger. Pittsburgh rusher Willie Parker
ran for a touchdown in the third quarter (with a failed extra point). Early in the fourth quarter, Leftwich completed a 5 yard touchdown reception to Santonio Holmes
, giving the Steelers a 23-6 lead. Jason Campbell
appeared to score a rushing touchdown later in the quarter but the ruling was reversed on a Pittsburgh challenge.
Byron Leftwich played for only one half and threw for 129 yards. Clinton Portis
was held to 51 yards rushing. Jason Campbell was sacked seven times. His streak of avoiding an interception also ended at 249 pass attempts.
With the loss, the Redskins entered their bye week 6-3.
on Sunday Night Football. In the first quarter, the 'Skins struck first as QB Jason Campbell
completed a 2-yard TD pass to FB Mike Sellers. In the second quarter, the Cowboys responded with RB Marion Barber
2-yard TD run. Washington would close out the half with kicker Shaun Suisham
nailing a 41-yard field goal. After a scoreless third quarter, Dallas took the lead when Dallas QB Tony Romo
completed a 25-yard TD pass to TE Martellus Bennett
. The 'Skins attempted to mount a comeback, however the Cowboys' defense was able to secure the win.
With the loss, the Redskins fell to 6-4.
for a Week 12 duel with the Seattle Seahawks
. In the first quarter, the Redskins trailed early as the Seahawks Olindo Mare
kicked a 45-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Washington took the lead as RB Ladell Betts
scored on a 1-yard TD run. Seattle would respond when QB Matt Hasselbeck
connected with RB Maurice Morris
on a 4-yard TD pass.
In the third quarter, the Redskins took the lead on successive scores by Shaun Suisham
(26-yard field goal) and a Jason Campbell
8-yard TD pass to WR Antwaan Randle El
. In the fourth quarter, the Seahawks tied the game when Hasselbeck completed a 10-yard TD pass to TE John Carlson
. Afterwards, Washington regained the lead as Suisham nailed a 22-yard field goal. Late in the game, a Ledell Betts fumble opened the door for a Seattle comeback. However, Matt Hasselbeck threw an interception to CB Shawn Springs
on the first play of the series with less than 2 minutes remaining in the game. The Redskins ran out the clock, and sealed the win in Seattle.
The game marked the return of Redskins head coach Jim Zorn and running back Shaun Alexander
to their former team. Clinton Portis
, who was questionable to play, led the running game with 143 yards. Washington ended a 2-game losing streak with the win.
With the win, Washington improved to 7-4.
. Prior to the game, the franchise held a pregame ceremony where the late Sean Taylor was added to the Redskins Ring of Honor.
In the first quarter, Washington trailed early as Giants quarterback Eli Manning
completed a 40-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Amani Toomer
. New York kicker John Carney also scored on a 31-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Redskins continued to trail as Carney kicked a 38-yard field goal. Washington would close out the half as rookie wide receiver Devin Thomas ran for a 29-yard touchdown.
In the third quarter, New York answered with running back Brandon Jacobs
scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run. In the fourth quarter, the Giants pulled away as Carney connected on a 39-yard field goal.
Redskins Season Record: 7-5
was intercepted early in the drive by Ravens safety Ed Reed
. Baltimore running back Le'Ron McClain converted the turnover into points when he scored a rushing TD on the ensuing Ravens possession. Later in the first quarter, the Ravens defense struck for a defensive touchdown when Ed Reed recovered a fumble from Washington running back Clinton Portis.
In the third quarter, Ravens kicker Matt Stover
extended the Ravens lead with a 32-yard field goal. Early in the fourth quarter, Washington got on the board with a Shaun Suisham
43-yard field goal. Baltimore running back Willis McGahee fumbled on the Raven's next possession, and the Redskins cut the Ravens lead to 17-10 on a touchdown pass to Antwaan Randle-El. The Redskins defense was unable to come up with another stop, and the Ravens ended their next drive with quarterback Joe Flacco
throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Derrick Mason
.
Redskins Season Record: 7-6
scored in the first quarter with a 1-yard run. Fitzpatrick would score again in the quarter with a pass to wide receiver Chris Henry.
The Bengals began the second quarter with a Shayne Graham
field goal. The Redskins later scored when quarterback Jason Campbell
threw a touchdown pass to wide receiver Santana Moss
halfway through the quarter. Shaun Suisham
successfully kicked a short field goal near the end of the first half. The Bengals and Redskins exchanged field goals in the fourth quarter. The loss dropped the Redskins to 7-7 and removed them from reaching the playoffs for the second straight season.
. The game went scoreless until the Redskins were able to put together a long second quarter scoring drive. The drive began on their own 14-yard line with 11:55 left in the half, and ended 8½ minutes later on Shaun Suisham
's 33-yard field goal.
The Redskins intercepted Donovan McNabb
in the third quarter, and took possession of the ball at the Philadelphia 19-yard line. Clinton Portis
and Chris Cooley each helped move the ball to the 1-yard line, and Portis culminated the short drive with a touchdown run.
A 47-yard pass in the third quarter from Donovan McNabb to Brian Westbrook
put the Eagles in position to score. They failed to convert a 3rd and 3 from the Washington 5-yard line, and settled for a 22-yard field goal by David Akers
.
With 3:48 left in the game, the Eagles began a long drive that began at their own 9-yard line. With the ball at the Redskins 18-yard line and 12 seconds left in the game, Donovan McNabb completed a 17-yard pass to Reggie Brown. Fred Smoot
and LaRon Landry
tackled Brown to prevent him from breaking the goal line. With no timeouts remaining, the Eagles were unable to stop the clock or complete another play. The play was reviewed from the replay booth, and it was determined that Brown did not break the plane of the goal line and the on-field ruling was upheld.
With the win, Washington improved to 8-7 and swept the season series from the Eagles for the first time since 2005.
. Washington trailed early in the first quarter as 49ers quarterback Shaun Hill
got a 2-yard touchdown run. The Redskins would respond in the second quarter with running back Clinton Portis
' 4-yard touchdown run, kicker Shaun Suisham
's 41-yard field goal, and quarterback Jason Campbell
's 6-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Antwaan Randle El
.
In the third quarter, San Francisco answered with running back DeShaun Foster
scroing on a 1-yard touchdown run. In the fourth quarter, the 49ers took the lead as Hill completed a 9-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jason Hill
and a 33-yeard field goal by 49ers kicker Joe Nedney
. Washington tied the game as Campbell scored on a 2-yard touchdown run, however San Francisco prevailed as Nedney kicked a game-winning 39-yard field goal.
With the loss, the Redskins' season ended at 8-8.
2008 NFL season
The 2008 NFL season was the 89th regular season of the National Football League, themed with the slogan "Believe in Now."Super Bowl XLIII, the league's championship game, was at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on February 1, 2009, with the Pittsburgh Steelers coming out victorious over the...
Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
season was the 76th season for the team in the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. They failed to improve upon their 9-7 record from 2007
2007 Washington Redskins season
The 2007 Washington Redskins season was the team's 75th season, and saw the team achieve a record of 9-7 and a playoff appearance. This was an improvement over the 2006 season in which they went 5-11 and finished last in the NFC East....
. They played teams from the NFC West and AFC North as per the schedule rotation, as well as their regular games with NFC East rivals.
Offseason
The 2008 offseason opened with the announcement on January 8, 2008 of the retirement of head coach Joe GibbsJoe Gibbs
Joe Jackson Gibbs is a former American football coach, NASCAR Championship team owner, and two time NHRA Pro Stock team owner. He was the 20th and 26th head coach in the history of the Washington Redskins...
. The Redskins immediately began a national search for a new head coach. On January 25, 2008, Jim Zorn
Jim Zorn
James Arthur "Jim" Zorn is an American quarterbacks coach in the National Football League. He was formerly the quarterbacks coach for the Baltimore Ravens and now holds that same position with the Kansas City Chiefs...
was hired as offensive coordinator
Offensive coordinator
An offensive coordinator is a member of the coaching staff of a gridiron football team who is in charge of the offense. Generally, along with his defensive counterpart, he represents the second level of command structure after the head coach...
. The following day, Associate Head Coach Al Saunders
Al Saunders
Al Saunders is the current offensive coordinator for the Oakland Raiders.-Early life and playing career:Born in London, England, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1960, and is one of four foreign-born coaches in the NFL...
and Assistant Head Coach Gregg Williams
Gregg Williams
Gregg Williams is the defensive coordinator of the New Orleans Saints and the former head coach of the Buffalo Bills. Considered one of the most respected defensive minds in the game, Williams is known for running aggressive, attacking 4-3 schemes that put heavy pressure on opposing...
were fired and Greg Blache
Greg Blache
Greg Blache is a retired professional football coach, most recently the defensive coordinator of the Washington Redskins. He served as Defensive Coordinator-Defensive Line 2004 through 2007 for the Redskins, followed by two seasons as the Defensive Coordinator under former coach Jim Zorn...
was named defensive coordinator
Defensive coordinator
A defensive coordinator typically refers to a coach on a gridiron football team who is in charge of the defense. Generally, along with his offensive counterpart, he represents the second level of command structure after the head coach...
. On February 9, Jim Zorn was hired to be Head Coach. On February 15, Sherman Smith
Sherman Smith
Sherman Smith is the running backs coach for the Seattle Seahawks. He is a former offensive coordinator for the Washington Redskins. He is also a former professional American football running back for eight seasons for the Seattle Seahawks and San Diego Chargers...
, the former running backs coach for the Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
, was hired as an offensive coordinator.
Key departures
On February 26, 2008, the Redskins released WRWide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
Brandon Lloyd
Brandon Lloyd
Brandon Matthew Lloyd is an American football wide receiver for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
. Lloyd later signed with the Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
.
Mark Brunell
Mark Brunell
Mark Allen Brunell is an American football quarterback who currently plays for the New York Jets. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Washington....
, Reche Caldwell
Reche Caldwell
Donald Reche Caldwell, Jr. is a former American college and professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League for six seasons in the early 2000s...
, Rick DeMulling
Rick DeMulling
Rick Elwood DeMulling is an American football guard in the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL Draft...
, Randall Godfrey
Randall Godfrey
Randall Euralentris Godfrey is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. Godfrey played college football at the University of Georgia, where he majored in housing and consumer economics. He also played High School Football at Lowndes High School in Valdosta Georgia...
, Brian Kozlowski
Brian Kozlowski
Brian Scott Kozlowski is an American football tight end in the National Football League. He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 1993...
, David Macklin
David Macklin
David Thurman Macklin is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Penn State....
, Keenan McCardell
Keenan McCardell
Keenan Wayne McCardell is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League and current wide receivers coach for the Washington Redskins. He was drafted by the Redskins in the 12th round of the 1991 NFL Draft...
, Pierson Prioleau
Pierson Prioleau
Pierson Olin Prioleau [PEER-sun PRAY-low] is an American football safety for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Virginia Tech...
, Mike Pucillo
Mike Pucillo
Michael Pucillo is an American football player who plays offensive guard in the National Football League. He is currently a free agent.Pucillo attended Auburn University and was a letterman in football...
, and Omar Stoutmire
Omar Stoutmire
Omar Array Stoutmire is a retired American football safety in the National Football League. He played college football at Fresno State and was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round of the 1997 NFL Draft....
were free agents and not re-signed by the Redskins.
On August 30, the Redskins released veterans Ryan Boschetti
Ryan Boschetti
Ryan S. Boschetti is an American football defensive end for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2004...
(DT), Derrick Frost
Derrick Frost
Derrick E. Frost is an American football punter who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2003...
(P), and Todd Wade
Todd Wade
Todd McLaurin Wade is a retired American football offensive tackle. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Mississippi....
(OT) .
Key additions
On May 27, 2008, the Redskins traded a conditional 2009 seventh-round draft pick to the Minnesota VikingsMinnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings joined the National Football League as an expansion team in 1960...
for DE
Defensive end
Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...
Erasmus James
Erasmus James
Erasmus James is an American football defensive end who is currently signed by the New Mexico Stars of the Indoor Football League . He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings 18th overall in the 2005 NFL Draft...
. According to the terms of the deal, James must play in at least one regular season game in order for the Vikings to receive the draft pick.
On July 20, 2008, the Redskins traded a 2009 second-round draft pick and a 2010 sixth-round draft pick to the Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins are a Professional football team based in the Miami metropolitan area in Florida. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
for DE
Defensive end
Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...
Jason Taylor
Jason Taylor (American football)
Jason Paul Taylor is an American football linebacker who currently plays for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 1997 NFL Draft...
.
On November 6, 2008, the Redskins signed cornerback DeAngelo Hall
DeAngelo Hall
DeAngelo Eugene Hall is an American football cornerback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons eighth overall in the 2004 NFL Draft...
to a one-year contract.
Free agents heading into the 2008 season
| Position | Player | Free agency tag |
Date signed | 2008 team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DT | Ryan Boschetti Ryan Boschetti Ryan S. Boschetti is an American football defensive end for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2004... |
UFA | March 12 | Washington Redskins Washington Redskins The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,... |
| FB | Nehemiah Broughton Nehemiah Broughton Nehemiah Broughton, Jr. is an American football fullback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft... |
ERFA | April 2 | Washington Redskins Washington Redskins The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,... |
| QB | Mark Brunell Mark Brunell Mark Allen Brunell is an American football quarterback who currently plays for the New York Jets. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Washington.... |
UFA | March 13 | New Orleans Saints New Orleans Saints The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League .... |
| WR | Reche Caldwell Reche Caldwell Donald Reche Caldwell, Jr. is a former American college and professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League for six seasons in the early 2000s... |
UFA | March 25 | St. Louis Rams St. Louis Rams The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,... |
| RB | Rock Cartwright Rock Cartwright Roderick Rashaun Cartwright is an American football running back for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2002 NFL Draft... |
UFA | March 7 | Washington Redskins Washington Redskins The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,... |
| QB | Todd Collins | UFA | February 29 | Washington Redskins Washington Redskins The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,... |
| OL | Rick DeMulling Rick DeMulling Rick Elwood DeMulling is an American football guard in the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL Draft... |
UFA | ||
| OL | Jason Fabini Jason Fabini Jason T. Fabini is an American football offensive lineman who is currently a free agent in the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 1998 NFL Draft... |
UFA | March 25 | Washington Redskins Washington Redskins The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,... |
| P | Derrick Frost Derrick Frost Derrick E. Frost is an American football punter who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2003... |
UFA | March 24 | Washington Redskins Washington Redskins The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,... |
| LB | Randall Godfrey Randall Godfrey Randall Euralentris Godfrey is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. Godfrey played college football at the University of Georgia, where he majored in housing and consumer economics. He also played High School Football at Lowndes High School in Valdosta Georgia... |
UFA | ||
| TE | Brian Kozlowski Brian Kozlowski Brian Scott Kozlowski is an American football tight end in the National Football League. He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 1993... |
UFA | ||
| CB | David Macklin David Macklin David Thurman Macklin is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Penn State.... |
UFA | March 20 | St. Louis Rams St. Louis Rams The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,... |
| WR | Keenan McCardell Keenan McCardell Keenan Wayne McCardell is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League and current wide receivers coach for the Washington Redskins. He was drafted by the Redskins in the 12th round of the 1991 NFL Draft... |
UFA | ||
| S | Pierson Prioleau Pierson Prioleau Pierson Olin Prioleau [PEER-sun PRAY-low] is an American football safety for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Virginia Tech... |
UFA | April 30 | Jacksonville Jaguars Jacksonville Jaguars The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
| OL | Mike Pucillo Mike Pucillo Michael Pucillo is an American football player who plays offensive guard in the National Football League. He is currently a free agent.Pucillo attended Auburn University and was a letterman in football... |
UFA | ||
| S | Omar Stoutmire Omar Stoutmire Omar Array Stoutmire is a retired American football safety in the National Football League. He played college football at Fresno State and was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round of the 1997 NFL Draft.... |
UFA | ||
| K | Shaun Suisham Shaun Suisham Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005... |
ERFA | February 29 | Washington Redskins Washington Redskins The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,... |
2008 NFL Draft
| Draft order | Player name | Position | Height | Weight | College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round | Choice | |||||
| 2 | 34 | Devin Thomas Devin Thomas Devin Thomas is an American football wide receiver currently playing for the New York Giants. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State... |
Wide Receiver Wide receiver A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible... |
6'2 | 215 | Michigan State Michigan State University Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,... |
| 2 | 48 | Fred Davis Fred Davis (tight end) Fred Davis is an American football tight end currently playing for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Redskins in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern California.-Early years:Davis prepped at Rogers High School... |
Tight End Tight end The tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be... |
6'4 | 250 | Southern Cal University of Southern California The University of Southern California is a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian, research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. USC was founded in 1880, making it California's oldest private research university... |
| 2 | 51 | Malcolm Kelly Malcolm Kelly Malcolm Kelly is a professional American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins. He played college football at The University of Oklahoma.-Early years:Kelly attended Longview High School in... |
Wide Receiver | 6'4 | 219 | Oklahoma University of Oklahoma The University of Oklahoma is a coeducational public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. the university had 29,931 students enrolled, most located at its... |
| 3 | 96 | Chad Rinehart Chad Rinehart Chad Rinehart is an American football guard for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft... |
Offensive Guard | 6'5 | 320 | Northern Iowa University of Northern Iowa The University of Northern Iowa is a college located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States. UNI offers more than 120 majors across the colleges of Business Administration, Education, Humanities and Fine Arts, Natural Sciences, and Social and Behavioral sciences, and graduate college.UNI has... |
| 4 | 124 | Justin Tryon Justin Tryon Justin Deaon Tryon is an American football cornerback for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft... |
Cornerback Cornerback A cornerback is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in American and Canadian football. Cornerbacks cover receivers, to defend against pass offenses and make tackles. Other members of the defensive backfield include the safeties and occasionally linebackers. The cornerback position... |
5'9 | 180 | Arizona State Arizona State University Arizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the State of Arizona... |
| 6 | 168 | Durant Brooks Durant Brooks Durant Stiles Brooks is an American football punter who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft... |
Punter | 6'0 | 204 | Georgia Tech Georgia Institute of Technology The Georgia Institute of Technology is a public research university in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States... |
| 6 | 180 | Kareem Moore Kareem Moore Kareem Moore is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft... |
Safety | 5'11 | 213 | Nicholls State Nicholls State University Nicholls State University, founded in 1948, is a public university located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, USA. Nicholls is part of the University of Louisiana System of universities. Originally called Francis T. Nicholls Junior College, the institution split from the Louisiana State University System in... |
| 6 | 186 | Colt Brennan Colt Brennan Colton "Colt" James Brennan is an American football quarterback. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Hawaii.... |
Quarterback Quarterback Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line... |
6'2 | 205 | Hawaii University of Hawaii The University of Hawaii System, formally the University of Hawaii and popularly known as UH, is a public, co-educational college and university system that confers associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees through three university campuses, seven community college campuses, an employment... |
| 7 | 242 | Rob Jackson Rob Jackson (American football) Robert Gene Jackson is an American football linebacker for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Redskins in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He was cut from the team on September 4, 2010... |
Defensive end Defensive end Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years... |
6'4 | 257 | Kansas State Kansas State University Kansas State University, commonly shortened to K-State, is an institution of higher learning located in Manhattan, Kansas, in the United States... |
| 7 | 249 | Chris Horton Chris Horton Christopher D. Horton is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. Horton played for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Redskins in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft... |
Safety | 6'1 | 216 | UCLA |
The Redskins traded their #21 (1st round), #84 (3rd round), and #154 (5th round) selections to the Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
for their #34 (2nd round), #48 (2nd round), and #103 (4th round) selections. They then traded their #103 selection to the Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
for their #124 (4th round) and #157 (5th round) selections. Lastly, they traded their #157 and #228 (7th round) selections to the St. Louis Rams
St. Louis Rams
The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,...
for their #168 (6th round) and #180 (6th round) selections.
Schedule
| Week | Date | Kickoff | Opponent | Result | Stadium | Box scores | TV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final score | Team record | |||||||
| 1 | August 3 | 8:00 p.m. EDT North American Eastern Time Zone The Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time... |
Indianapolis Colts Indianapolis Colts The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League .... (Hall of Fame Game) |
W 30 – 16 | 1-0 | Fawcett Stadium Fawcett Stadium Fawcett Stadium is a football stadium in Canton, Ohio. The stadium was officially dedicated in 1938. Fawcett Stadium is named for John A. Fawcett. Mr. Fawcett was a former member of the Canton Board of Education and a well-known athlete... |
Recap | NBC NBC The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago... |
| 2 | August 9 | 7:00 p.m. EDT | Buffalo Bills Buffalo Bills The Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
W 17 – 14 | 2-0 | FedEx Field | Recap | NFL Network NFL Network NFL Network is an American television specialty channel owned and operated by the National Football League . It was launched November 4, 2003, only eight months after the league's 32 team owners voted unanimously to approve its formation... |
| 3 | August 16 | 7:00 p.m. EDT | at New York Jets New York Jets The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
W 13 – 10 | 3-0 | Giants Stadium Giants Stadium Giants Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium, located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, in the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Maximum seating capacity was 80,242. The building itself was 230.5 m long, 180.5 m wide and 44 m high from service level to the top of the seating bowl and 54 m high to... |
Recap | CSN Mid-Atlantic |
| 4 | August 23 | 7:30 p.m. EDT | at Carolina Panthers Carolina Panthers The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion... |
L 3 – 47 | 3-1 | Bank of America Stadium Bank of America Stadium Bank of America Stadium is a 73,778-seat football stadium located on of land in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. It is the home facility of the Carolina Panthers NFL franchise. It also hosts the annual Belk Bowl which features teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and the Big East... |
Recap | CSN Mid-Atlantic |
| 5 | August 28 | 7:00 p.m. EDT | Jacksonville Jaguars Jacksonville Jaguars The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
L 3 – 24 | 3-2 | FedEx Field | Recap | NBC NBC The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago... |
Hall of Fame GamePro Football Hall of Fame GameThe Pro Football Hall of Game is an annual National Football League exhibition game that is held the weekend of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's induction ceremonies. The game is played at Fawcett Stadium, which is located next door to the Hall of Fame building in Canton, Ohio...
vs. Indianapolis Colts
Washington started the game on a high note when they recovered a surprise onside kick by the Colts. Three plays later, quarterback Jason CampbellJason Campbell
Jason Campbell is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
threw a touchdown pass to Antwaan Randle El
Antwaan Randle El
Antwaan Randle El is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He attended Indiana University, after turning down a Major League Baseball draft selection by the Chicago Cubs in 1997...
and gave the Redskins a 7-0 lead. The Colts responded on their own drive which ended in a field goal by K Adam Vinatieri
Adam Vinatieri
Adam Matthew Vinatieri is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in six Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and two with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001,...
. In the second quarter, Colts C Jamey Richard
Jamey Richard
Jameson Tyler "Jamey" Richard is an American football center who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University at Buffalo...
snapped the ball over the head of the QB and it sailed out of the endzone for a safety. Later in the quarter, the Colts scored a touchdown when QB Quinn Gray
Quinn Gray
Quinn F. Gray, Sr. is a former American football quarterback who played for four seasons in the National Football League and one season each in the United Football League and NFL Europe. He played for the Frankfurt Galaxy in 2003, the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2005–2007, the Kansas City...
threw a 30-yard pass to WR Onrea Jones
Onrea Jones
Onrea Jones is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
. After a missed field goal attempt by Shaun Suisham
Shaun Suisham
Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
, the Colts were able to end the first half with a field goal of their own making the halftime score Colts 13 - Redskins 10. The Colts received the ball following halftime and marched down the field to score another field goal. The Redskins responded with a drive resulting in a 20-yard touchdown pass from QB Colt Brennan
Colt Brennan
Colton "Colt" James Brennan is an American football quarterback. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Hawaii....
to WR Maurice Mann
Maurice Mann
Maurice Mann is a Canadian football wide receiver for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
. The Redskins were able to follow up with another touchdown drive when Brennan hit RB Marcus Mason
Marcus Mason
Marcus Mason is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
on a 5-yard pass. After the Colts got the ball back a couple of series later, QB Jared Lorenzen
Jared Lorenzen
Jared Raymond Lorenzen is a former professional football quarterback, who is currently the commissioner of the Ultimate Indoor Football League. He most recently played for the Northern Kentucky River Monsters. He was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2004...
threw an interception to Redskins CB Matteral Richardson
Matteral Richardson
Matterral Richardson is an gridiron football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2008...
who took it back for a touchdown and sealed the victory for the Redskins. The Redskins had two former players, WR Art Monk
Art Monk
James Arthur "Art" Monk is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins, New York Jets, and the Philadelphia Eagles...
and CB Darrell Green
Darrell Green
Darrell Ray Green is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League who played for the Washington Redskins from 1983 to 2002. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest cornerbacks to ever play football...
, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Pro Football Hall of Fame
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the hall of fame of professional football in the United States with an emphasis on the National Football League . It opened in Canton, Ohio, on September 7, 1963, with 17 charter inductees...
.
Preseason Week 1 vs. Buffalo Bills
The Redskins received the ball first but immediately gave it to the Bills when RB Marcus MasonMarcus Mason
Marcus Mason is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
fumbled during the kick return. After the turnover, the Redskins defense was able to hold the Bills to a field goal. Later in the 1st quarter, the Redskins drove down the field and RB Clinton Portis
Clinton Portis
Clinton Earl Portis is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
scored on a 1-yard rushing play on a 4th down. Two series later, the Redskins drove down the field again and QB Todd Collins passed to RB Ladell Betts
Ladell Betts
Matthew Ladell Betts is an American football running back who is currently a free agent He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Iowa....
on a screen play which resulted in a 12-yard touchdown. Buffalo responded with a drive of their own which resulted in a field goal. When the Redskins got the ball back after the field goal, Collins threw a pass which was intercepted by CB Ashton Youboty
Ashton Youboty
Ashton Youboty is an American football cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
. QB J.P. Losman
J.P. Losman
Jonathan Paul "J. P." Losman is an American football quarterback for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills 22nd overall in the 2004 NFL Draft...
threw a touchdown pass to WR James Hardy
James Hardy (American football)
James W. Hardy, III is an American football wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft and played college football at Indiana University.-High School career:...
and the Bills completed a successful 2-point conversion to tie the game before halftime. The second half was dominated by both defenses and the only score was a 46-yard field goal by Redskins K Shaun Suisham
Shaun Suisham
Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
in the 3rd quarter.
Preseason Week 2 at New York Jets
The Jets scored first in this game when newly-signed QB Brett FavreBrett Favre
Brett Lorenzo Favre is a former American football quarterback who spent the majority of his career with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was a 20-year veteran of the NFL, having played quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons , Green Bay Packers , New York Jets and Minnesota...
completed a 4-yard touchdown pass to TE Dustin Keller
Dustin Keller
-New York Jets:Keller was drafted by the New York Jets 30th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. Keller was slowly phased into the offense and eventually finished with productive numbers in part of the presence of the veteran Brett Favre. Keller finished a strong rookie season with 48 receptions, 535...
. The Redskins responded with a drive that ended with a 30-yard field goal from K Shaun Suisham
Shaun Suisham
Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
. The Redskins would have another chance to score later in the 2nd quarter, but that drive ended when QB Derek Devine
Derek Devine
Derek Devine is an American football quarterback for the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League. He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
threw an interception to CB James Ihedigbo
James Ihedigbo
-New York Jets:In a 16–13 overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills on October 18, 2009, Ihedigbo and fellow Jet Marques Murrell threw punches at Bills Tight End Derek Fine, prompting Ihedigbo to be ejected from the game by officials...
at the Jets' 19 yardline. Neither team would score for the rest of the half. The Redskins received the ball first starting the 3rd quarter and ended a 51-yard drive with a 36-yard field goal from Suisham. Later in the 4th quarter, the Jets scored when K Mike Nugent
Mike Nugent
Mike Nugent is an American football placekicker for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
kicked a 43-yard field goal. After two more drives stalled, the Redskins received the ball with 2:04 left in the game. QB Colt Brennan
Colt Brennan
Colton "Colt" James Brennan is an American football quarterback. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Hawaii....
and the Redskins drove down the field and scored a touchdown when Brennan threw a short pass to TE Jason Goode
Jason Goode
Jason Goode is an American football tight end for the Maryland Maniacs of the Indoor Football League. Goode has previously spent time with the Washington Redskins and the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He played college football at Maryland...
who took it 33 yards to the endzone. The Jets received the ball again and had a chance to tie the game, but K Mike Nugent missed a 23-yard field goal as time expired.
Preseason Week 3 at Carolina Panthers
Although the game was close after the first quarter, the Panthers dominated the second quarter. Both RBs Jonathan StewartJonathan Stewart
Jonathan Creon Stewart is an American football running back for the Carolina Panthers of the NFL. He was selected by the Panthers in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Oregon.-High school career:Stewart is the career leading rusher in...
and DeAngelo Williams
DeAngelo Williams
DeAngelo Williams is an American football running back for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. Williams was drafted by the Panthers 27th overall in the 2006 NFL Draft...
rushed for a 50 and 60 yard TDs, respectivelly. WR Steve Smith scored on a fumble recovery and QB Jake Delhomme
Jake Delhomme
Jake Christopher Delhomme is an American football quarterback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. Delhomme played college football at Louisiana-Lafayette before being signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 1997...
threw a 24-yard TD pass to TE Dante Rosario
Dante Rosario
Dante Santiago Rosario is an American football tight end who is currently a member of the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
. The Redskins were finally able to get on the scoreboard with a field goal in the 3rd quarter, but only after Delhomme threw a screen pass to Steve Smith for a 33 yard touchdown. The high note for the Redskins was holding the Panthers to just 6 points (two field goals) in the 4th quarter.
Preseason Week 4 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
For the second week in a row, the Redskins were held to just a field goal. The Jaguars scored on their second drive when QB David GarrardDavid Garrard
David Douglas Garrard is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent.Garrard played college football at East Carolina. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft, and served as the team's starting quarterback from 2007 to 2010...
threw a 3-yard TD pass to WR Reggie Williams
Reggie Williams (wide receiver)
Reginald "Reggie" Williams, Jr. is an American football wide receiver who is currenly a free agent. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Washington.-Early years:...
. The Jaguars were able to score again early in the second quarter when QB Cleo Lemon
Cleo Lemon
Cleo "Cleonardo" Lemon, Jr. is a Canadian football quarterback in the Canadian Football League who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Toronto Argonauts. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
threw a 4-yard TD pass to TE Greg Estandia
Greg Estandia
Greg Estandia is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was originally signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Nevada-Las Vegas.Estandia has also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars.-External links:**...
. Early in the 4th quarter, the Jaguars scored on their first play of the drive when QB Todd Bouman
Todd Bouman
Todd Bouman is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 1997. He played college football at St. Cloud State....
threw a 51-yard TD pass to WR Troy Williamson
Troy Williamson
-Minnesota Vikings:The Vikings needed a receiver with deep speed after trading Randy Moss to Oakland, drafting Williamson with the 7th overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft...
. After a 3-0 start to the pre-season, the Redskins suffered two consecutive defeats to close out their exhibition games.
Schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | Result | Game Site | TV | Record | Match Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 4, 2008 | at New York Giants New York Giants The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League... |
7:00 | L 7-16 | Giants Stadium Giants Stadium Giants Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium, located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, in the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Maximum seating capacity was 80,242. The building itself was 230.5 m long, 180.5 m wide and 44 m high from service level to the top of the seating bowl and 54 m high to... |
NBC | 0-1 | Recap |
| 2 | September 14, 2008 | New Orleans Saints New Orleans Saints The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League .... |
1:00 | W 29-24 | FedEx Field | Fox | 1-1 | Recap |
| 3 | September 21, 2008 | Arizona Cardinals Arizona Cardinals The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League... |
1:00 | W 24-17 | FedEx Field | Fox | 2-1 | Recap |
| 4 | September 28, 2008 | at Dallas Cowboys Dallas Cowboys The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas... |
4:15 | W 26-24 | Texas Stadium Texas Stadium Texas Stadium was a football stadium in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. The stadium opened on September 17, 1971.Built to replace the aging Cotton Bowl, it was the home field of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, and had a seating capacity of 65,675... |
Fox | 3-1 | Recap |
| 5 | October 5, 2008 | at Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League... |
1:00 | W 23-17 | Lincoln Financial Field Lincoln Financial Field Lincoln Financial Field is the home stadium of the National Football League's Philadelphia Eagles. It has a seating capacity of 68,532 . It is located in South Philadelphia on Pattison Avenue between 11th and 10th streets, also aside I-95 as part of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex... |
Fox | 4-1 | Recap |
| 6 | October 12, 2008 | St. Louis Rams St. Louis Rams The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,... |
1:00 | L 17-19 | FedEx Field | Fox | 4-2 | Recap |
| 7 | October 19, 2008 | Cleveland Browns Cleveland Browns The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
4:15 | W 14-11 | FedEx Field | CBS | 5-2 | Recap |
| 8 | October 26, 2008 | at Detroit Lions Detroit Lions The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and... |
1:00 | W 25-17 | Ford Field Ford Field Ford Field is an indoor American football stadium located in Detroit, Michigan, USA, that is the current home field of the NFL's Detroit Lions. It is owned by the Detroit/Wayne County Stadium Authority. It regularly seats 65,000, though it is expandable up to 70,000 for football and 80,000 for... |
Fox | 6-2 | Recap |
| 9 | November 3, 2008 | Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC... |
8:30 | L 6-23 | FedEx Field | ESPN | 6-3 | Recap |
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| 11 | November 16, 2008 | Dallas Cowboys Dallas Cowboys The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas... |
8:15 | L 10-14 | FedEx Field | NBC | 6-4 | Recap |
| 12 | November 23, 2008 | at Seattle Seahawks Seattle Seahawks The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team... |
4:15 | W 20-17 | Qwest Field Qwest Field CenturyLink Field is a multi-purpose stadium in Seattle, Washington, United States. It serves as the home field for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League and Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer... |
Fox | 7-4 | Recap |
| 13 | November 30, 2008 | New York Giants New York Giants The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League... |
1:00 | L 7-23 | FedEx Field | Fox | 7-5 | Recap |
| 14 | December 7, 2008 | at Baltimore Ravens Baltimore Ravens The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his... |
8:15 | L 10-24 | M&T Bank Stadium M&T Bank Stadium M&T Bank Stadium is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Baltimore, Maryland. It is the home of the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. The stadium is immediately adjacent to Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the home of the Baltimore Orioles. Served by the Hamburg Street station of... |
NBC | 7-6 | Recap |
| 15 | December 14, 2008 | at Cincinnati Bengals Cincinnati Bengals The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the AFC's North Division in the National Football League . The Bengals began play in 1968 as an expansion team in the American Football League , and joined the NFL in 1970 in the AFL-NFL... |
1:00 | L 13-20 | Paul Brown Stadium Paul Brown Stadium Paul Brown Stadium is an American sports stadium located in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is the home venue of the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. It opened on August 19, 2000. The stadium was named after Bengals' founder Paul Brown. The stadium is located on approximately of land and... |
Fox | 7-7 | Recap |
| 16 | December 21, 2008 | Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League... |
4:15 | W 10-3 | FedEx Field | Fox | 8-7 | Recap |
| 17 | December 28, 2008 | at San Francisco 49ers San Francisco 49ers The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and... |
4:15 | L 24-27 | Candlestick Park | Fox | 8-8 | Recap |
Week 1: at New York Giants
The Redskins began their 2008 campaign on the road against their NFC East rival and defending Super Bowl champion New York GiantsNew York Giants
The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. In this annual kickoff game, coach Jim Zorn
Jim Zorn
James Arthur "Jim" Zorn is an American quarterbacks coach in the National Football League. He was formerly the quarterbacks coach for the Baltimore Ravens and now holds that same position with the Kansas City Chiefs...
made his official NFL head coaching debut. In the first quarter, Washington trailed early as Giants QB Eli Manning
Eli Manning
Eli Nelson Manning is an American football quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He is the younger brother of NFL quarterback Peyton Manning and the son of former NFL quarterback Archie Manning...
closed out their opening drive with a 1-yard TD run. Later in the quarter, New York added on to their lead when John Carney kicked a 24-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the 'Skins continued to trail as Carney kicked two more field goals of 25 & 47 yards. Near the end of the half, Washington finally got on the board as QB Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
completed a 12-yard TD pass to WR Santana Moss
Santana Moss
Santana Terrell Moss is an American football wide receiver for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Miami.-Early years:...
. However, the second half was an all-out defensive struggle as New York held on for the win.
With the loss, the Redskins began their season at 0-1.
Week 2: vs. New Orleans Saints
Hoping to rebound from their divisional road loss to the Giants, the Redskins played their Week 2 home opener against the New Orleans SaintsNew Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
. In the first quarter, the 'Skins took the early lead when Shaun Suisham
Shaun Suisham
Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
kicked a 22-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Washington increased its lead with Suisham's 36-yard field goal. The Saints would respond with RB Pierre Thomas
Pierre Thomas (American football)
Charles Pierre Thomas Jr. is an American football running back for the New Orleans Saints in the National Football League.- Early years :...
's 1-yard TD run and kicker Martín Gramática
Martin Gramatica
Martín Gramática is an Argentine-American former football placekicker.Gramática was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round of the 1999 NFL Draft after playing college football at Kansas State, and has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, Dallas...
's 49-yard field goal. In the third quarter, New Orleans increased its lead with QB Drew Brees
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees is a quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Purdue....
completing a 19-yard TD pass to WR Robert Meachem
Robert Meachem
Robert Meachem is an American football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Saints 27th overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee....
. Afterwards, the 'Skins responded when RB Clinton Portis
Clinton Portis
Clinton Earl Portis is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
scored on a 9-yard TD run (with a failed 2-point conversion). The Saints responded with a Reggie Bush
Reggie Bush
Reginald Alfred "Reggie" Bush II is an American football running back for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
55 yard punt return for a touchdown. The Redskins were able to mount a fourth quarter comeback by rallying for 14 points in the final stanza. The comeback started with a Clinton Portis 8-yard TD run, and was completed when QB Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
threw a 67-yard TD pass to WR Santana Moss
Santana Moss
Santana Terrell Moss is an American football wide receiver for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Miami.-Early years:...
.
With the come from behind win, the Redskins improved to 1-1.
Week 3: vs. Arizona Cardinals
The Redskins remained at home for Week 3 to play the Arizona CardinalsArizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. In the first quarter, the Redskins scored first with RB Clinton Portis
Clinton Portis
Clinton Earl Portis is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
scoring on a 3-yard touchdown run. In the second quarter, Washington increased its lead when Shaun Suisham
Shaun Suisham
Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
kicked a 48-yard field goal. The Cardinals closed out the first half with QB Kurt Warner
Kurt Warner
Kurtis Eugene "Kurt" Warner is a retired American football player. He played quarterback for three National Football League teams: the St. Louis Rams, the New York Giants, and the Arizona Cardinals. He was originally signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 1994 after playing...
completing a 4-yard TD pass to WR Anquan Boldin
Anquan Boldin
-Arizona Cardinals:As a rookie Boldin set an NFL record for most receiving yards by a rookie in his first game , tied Billy Sims for most yards from scrimmage by a rookie in his first game , and holds the NFL record for most receptions in the first 26 games of an NFL career...
. In the third quarter, Arizona tied the game when kicker Neil Rackers
Neil Rackers
Neil William Rackers is an American football placekicker for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft...
made a 26-yard field goal attempt. The Redskins responded with QB Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
completing a 2-yard TD pass to TE Todd Yoder
Todd Yoder
Todd Yoder is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. Yoder was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2000. He played college football at...
. Arizona followed with a 62-yard Warner TD pass to WR Larry Fitzgerald
Larry Fitzgerald
Larry Darnell Fitzgerald, Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League, and currently ranks fourth all-time in league history in receiving yards per game for a career , behind Andre Johnson, Torry Holt, and Marvin Harrison...
. In the fourth quarter, the Redskins pulled away with Campbell's 17-yard TD pass to WR Santana Moss
Santana Moss
Santana Terrell Moss is an American football wide receiver for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Miami.-Early years:...
.
With the win, the Redskins improved to 2-1.
Week 4: at Dallas Cowboys
After defeating the Cardinals at home, the Redskins flew to Texas StadiumTexas Stadium
Texas Stadium was a football stadium in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. The stadium opened on September 17, 1971.Built to replace the aging Cotton Bowl, it was the home field of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, and had a seating capacity of 65,675...
for an inter-conference game with the Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
. The Cowboys led early when QB Tony Romo
Tony Romo
Antonio Ramiro "Tony" Romo is a professional American football quarterback in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys. Romo's career passer rating - at 95.8 - ranks third-best all time. Tony Romo didn't play in the regular season in 2003, 2004, or 2005...
completed a 21-yard TD pass to TE Jason Witten
Jason Witten
Christopher Jason Witten is an American football tight end who plays for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Tennessee....
in the first quarter. In the second quarter, Washington responded with 17 points. QB Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
threw touchdown passes of 3 & 2 yards to WR James Thrash
James Thrash
James Thrash is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 1997. He played college football at Missouri Southern State....
and WR Antwaan Randle El
Antwaan Randle El
Antwaan Randle El is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He attended Indiana University, after turning down a Major League Baseball draft selection by the Chicago Cubs in 1997...
respectively, and kicker Shaun Suisham
Shaun Suisham
Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
added a 20-yard field goal. Dallas ended the first half scoring with a Nick Folk
Nick Folk
Nicholas "Nick" Alexander Folk is an American football kicker who currently plays for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
36-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, the Cowboys tied the game with Romo throwing a 10-yard TD pass to WR Terrell Owens
Terrell Owens
Terrell Owens is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. A six-time Pro Bowl selection, Owens has been one of the dominant receivers of his era...
. The Redskins answered with a 33-yard field goal by Suisham. In the fourth quarter, Washington increased its lead with Suisham field goals of 33 & 29 yards. Dallas would score late in the game with an 11-yard Romo completion to WR Miles Austin
Miles Austin
Miles Jonathon Austin III is an American football wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2006...
. The Cowboys then attempted an onside kick, however, the kick was recovered by the Redskins and they were able to seal the victory.
With the win, the Redskins improved to 3-1.
Also, head coach Jim Zorn
Jim Zorn
James Arthur "Jim" Zorn is an American quarterbacks coach in the National Football League. He was formerly the quarterbacks coach for the Baltimore Ravens and now holds that same position with the Kansas City Chiefs...
became the first Redskins rookie head coach since George Allen to earn a victory over the Cowboys in Dallas on his first attempt.
Week 5: at Philadelphia Eagles
Coming off a road win over the Cowboys, the Redskins traveled to Lincoln Financial FieldLincoln Financial Field
Lincoln Financial Field is the home stadium of the National Football League's Philadelphia Eagles. It has a seating capacity of 68,532 . It is located in South Philadelphia on Pattison Avenue between 11th and 10th streets, also aside I-95 as part of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex...
for a Week 5 NFC East duel with the Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. In the first quarter, the Redskins trailed early as RB Brian Westbrook
Brian Westbrook
Brian Collins Westbrook is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 2002 NFL Draft after playing college football at Villanova...
scored on a 9-yard TD run and the Eagles DeSean Jackson
DeSean Jackson
Going to the 2008 NFL Draft Jackson was considered one of the top ten wide receivers available in a draft class littered with talented wide outs. The only knock on Jackson was his small frame, being measured at 5'9¾ " and just over 170 pounds. During the pre-draft period, Hall of Fame wide receiver...
returned a punt 68 yards for a touchdown. In the second quarter, Washington responded with Shaun Suisham
Shaun Suisham
Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
kicking field goals of 41, 48, and 50 yards. In the third quarter, the Redskins took the lead on a trick play as WR Antwaan Randle El
Antwaan Randle El
Antwaan Randle El is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He attended Indiana University, after turning down a Major League Baseball draft selection by the Chicago Cubs in 1997...
threw an 18-yard TD pass to TE Chris Cooley. In the fourth quarter, the Redskins increased their lead when Clinton Portis
Clinton Portis
Clinton Earl Portis is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
scored on a 4-yard TD run. Afterwards, the Eagles were unable to rally, only managing a 23-yard field goal by kicker David Akers
David Akers
David Roy Akers is a left footed American football placekicker for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Atlanta Falcons in 1997. He played college football at Louisville....
.
With the win, the Redskins improved to 4-1.
Week 6: vs. St. Louis Rams
The Redskins played the winless St. Louis RamsSt. Louis Rams
The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,...
in week 6. The Redskins obtained an early lead when RB Clinton Portis
Clinton Portis
Clinton Earl Portis is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
scored on a 3-yard TD run. The Rams responded with a Josh Brown 51-yard field goal. St. Louis scored again later in the second quarter when free safety Oshiomogho Atogwe
Oshiomogho Atogwe
Oshiomogho Isaac "O.J." Atogwe is a Canadian safety of American football for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Stanford.-Early years:He attended high school at W.F....
returned a fumble 75 yards for a touchdown. The Rams increased their lead as Brown kicked filed goals of 25 and 44 yards early in the 2nd half. In the fourth quarter, Washington regained the lead with a Shaun Suisham
Shaun Suisham
Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
38-yard field goal and a Clinton Portis 2-yard rushing TD. St. Louis would come back to win the game on a 49-yard Brown field goal.
With the unexpected loss, the Redskins fell to 4-2.
Week 7: vs. Cleveland Browns
The Redskins played at home for a Week 7 with the Cleveland BrownsCleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
visiting. After a scoreless first half, the Redskins scored in the third quarter on a Clinton Portis
Clinton Portis
Clinton Earl Portis is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
3-yard TD run. The Browns responded when kicker Phil Dawson
Phil Dawson
Philip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
made a 37-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Washington increased its lead as QB Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
completed an 18-yard TD pass to WR Santana Moss
Santana Moss
Santana Terrell Moss is an American football wide receiver for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Miami.-Early years:...
. After falling behind 14-3, Cleveland staged a late rally with QB Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson (American football)
Derek Matthew Anderson is an American football quarterback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
completing a 1-yard TD pass to WR Joshua Cribbs
Joshua Cribbs
Joshua "Josh" Cribbs is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He played collegiately for Kent State University. He holds the NFL record with eight kickoff returns for touchdowns...
and a successful 2-point conversion pass to WR Braylon Edwards
Braylon Edwards
-Cleveland Browns:-2005:Edwards began his rookie season as Cleveland's third wide receiver – he would have started higher, but a hold-out caused him to miss the beginning of training camp. Early in the season Edwards revealed that he had a staph infection, and missed a few weeks as a result of it....
. The Browns had a chance to tie the score in the final seconds of the game, however, Phil Dawson's 54-yard field goal attempt went wide right and the Redskins prevailed.
Redskins Season Record: 5-2
Week 8: at Detroit Lions
The Redskins scored first when Shaun SuishamShaun Suisham
Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
kicked a 25 yard field goal. Detroit running back Rudi Johnson
Rudi Johnson
Burudi Ali "Rudi" Johnson is a former American football running back who played professionally from 2001 - 2008. Rudi was born in Petersburg, Virginia approximately 30 miles south of Richmond. His first name "Burudi" is Swahili and means "cool'" and his middle name "Ali" represented his family's...
scored on an 11 yard run at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, Detroit added to its lead on a 43 yard Jason Hanson
Jason Hanson
Jason Douglas Hanson is an American football placekicker for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League, where he has spent his entire 20 year career. He was drafted by the Lions in the second round of the 1992 NFL Draft...
field goal. Washington ended the half with another field goal.
In the third quarter, the Redskins regained the lead as Suisham made a 45 yard field goal. Washington scored again when Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
completed a 50 yard pass to wide receiver Santana Moss
Santana Moss
Santana Terrell Moss is an American football wide receiver for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Miami.-Early years:...
. In the fourth quarter, Moss returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown. Lions quarterback Dan Orlovsky
Dan Orlovsky
Daniel John Orlovsky is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. The Detroit Lions drafted Orlovsky in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
answered with a 17 yard pass to Calvin Johnson
Calvin Johnson (American football)
Calvin Johnson, Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Lions second overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia Tech....
. Washington closed out the scoring with a Suisham field goal of 42 yards, and the Redskins won the game 25-17.
Redskins Season Record: 6-2
Week 9: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
The Redskins donned their burgundy uniforms and played at home against the Pittsburgh SteelersPittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
in a special pre-election day edition of Monday Night Football.
The Steelers opened the game with a failed onside kick attempt which gave the Redskins position at their opponent's 41 yard line. The drive ended with a Shaun Suisham
Shaun Suisham
Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
field goal. The Redskins regained possession on a tipped Ben Roethlisberger
Ben Roethlisberger
Benjamin Todd "Ben" Roethlisberger , nicknamed Big Ben, is an American football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Steelers in the first round in the 2004 NFL Draft...
pass that was intercepted by Cornelius Griffin
Cornelius Griffin
-Washington Redskins:Griffin was signed by the Giants' NFC East-rival Washington Redskins as an unrestricted free agent on March 3, 2004, during the 2004 offseason.Griffin had his best season in 2004, recording 96 tackles and six sacks...
early in the first quarter. The drive resulted in another field goal giving Washington a 6-0 lead over the Steelers. In the second quarter, Steelers' Jeff Reed scored on a 35 yard field goal. Pittsburgh took the lead as they turned a blocked Ryan Plackemeier
Ryan Plackemeier
Ryan Steven Plackemeier is an American football punter who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
punt attempt into a 1 yard touchdown run by Roethlisberger, who exited the game following the score due to an injury to his shoulder and would not return.
In the second half, Byron Leftwich
Byron Leftwich
Byron Antron Leftwich is an American football quarterback in the National Football League who currently plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars seventh overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Marshall University.Leftwich has also played...
entered the game for the injured Roethlisberger. Pittsburgh rusher Willie Parker
Willie Parker
"Fast" Willie Everette Parker Jr. is an American football running back for the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football at North Carolina...
ran for a touchdown in the third quarter (with a failed extra point). Early in the fourth quarter, Leftwich completed a 5 yard touchdown reception to Santonio Holmes
Santonio Holmes
Santonio Holmes Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft after playing college football at Ohio State...
, giving the Steelers a 23-6 lead. Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
appeared to score a rushing touchdown later in the quarter but the ruling was reversed on a Pittsburgh challenge.
Byron Leftwich played for only one half and threw for 129 yards. Clinton Portis
Clinton Portis
Clinton Earl Portis is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
was held to 51 yards rushing. Jason Campbell was sacked seven times. His streak of avoiding an interception also ended at 249 pass attempts.
With the loss, the Redskins entered their bye week 6-3.
Week 11: vs. Dallas Cowboys
Coming off their bye week, the Redskins stayed at home for a Week 11 NFC East rematch with the Dallas CowboysDallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
on Sunday Night Football. In the first quarter, the 'Skins struck first as QB Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
completed a 2-yard TD pass to FB Mike Sellers. In the second quarter, the Cowboys responded with RB Marion Barber
Marion Barber III
Marion Sylvester Barber III is an American football running back for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Minnesota....
2-yard TD run. Washington would close out the half with kicker Shaun Suisham
Shaun Suisham
Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
nailing a 41-yard field goal. After a scoreless third quarter, Dallas took the lead when Dallas QB Tony Romo
Tony Romo
Antonio Ramiro "Tony" Romo is a professional American football quarterback in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys. Romo's career passer rating - at 95.8 - ranks third-best all time. Tony Romo didn't play in the regular season in 2003, 2004, or 2005...
completed a 25-yard TD pass to TE Martellus Bennett
Martellus Bennett
Martellus Demond Bennett is an American football tight end for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He played college football at Texas A&M.-Early years:...
. The 'Skins attempted to mount a comeback, however the Cowboys' defense was able to secure the win.
With the loss, the Redskins fell to 6-4.
Week 12: at Seattle Seahawks
Hoping to rebound from their divisional home loss to the Cowboys, the Redskins flew to Qwest FieldQwest Field
CenturyLink Field is a multi-purpose stadium in Seattle, Washington, United States. It serves as the home field for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League and Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer...
for a Week 12 duel with the Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team...
. In the first quarter, the Redskins trailed early as the Seahawks Olindo Mare
Olindo Mare
Olindo Franco Mare is an American football placekicker for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 1996...
kicked a 45-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Washington took the lead as RB Ladell Betts
Ladell Betts
Matthew Ladell Betts is an American football running back who is currently a free agent He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Iowa....
scored on a 1-yard TD run. Seattle would respond when QB Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
connected with RB Maurice Morris
Maurice Morris
Maurice Autora Morris is an American football running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon.-Early life:Morris attended Chester High School in Chester, South...
on a 4-yard TD pass.
In the third quarter, the Redskins took the lead on successive scores by Shaun Suisham
Shaun Suisham
Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
(26-yard field goal) and a Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
8-yard TD pass to WR Antwaan Randle El
Antwaan Randle El
Antwaan Randle El is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He attended Indiana University, after turning down a Major League Baseball draft selection by the Chicago Cubs in 1997...
. In the fourth quarter, the Seahawks tied the game when Hasselbeck completed a 10-yard TD pass to TE John Carlson
John Carlson (football)
John David "Catch" Carlson, Jr. is an American football tight end for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seahawks in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Notre Dame.-Early years:He was born in St...
. Afterwards, Washington regained the lead as Suisham nailed a 22-yard field goal. Late in the game, a Ledell Betts fumble opened the door for a Seattle comeback. However, Matt Hasselbeck threw an interception to CB Shawn Springs
Shawn Springs
Shawn Springs is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks third overall in the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State....
on the first play of the series with less than 2 minutes remaining in the game. The Redskins ran out the clock, and sealed the win in Seattle.
The game marked the return of Redskins head coach Jim Zorn and running back Shaun Alexander
Shaun Alexander
Shaun Edward Alexander is a former American football running back who played for the Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Redskins. He was drafted by the Seahawks 19th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Alabama.- Early career :Alexander was born and...
to their former team. Clinton Portis
Clinton Portis
Clinton Earl Portis is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
, who was questionable to play, led the running game with 143 yards. Washington ended a 2-game losing streak with the win.
With the win, Washington improved to 7-4.
Week 13: vs. New York Giants
The Redskins played at home for an NFC East division rematch against the New York GiantsNew York Giants
The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. Prior to the game, the franchise held a pregame ceremony where the late Sean Taylor was added to the Redskins Ring of Honor.
In the first quarter, Washington trailed early as Giants quarterback Eli Manning
Eli Manning
Eli Nelson Manning is an American football quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He is the younger brother of NFL quarterback Peyton Manning and the son of former NFL quarterback Archie Manning...
completed a 40-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Amani Toomer
Amani Toomer
Amani Toomer is a retired American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan, where he was a fan favorite.Toomer has also been a member of the Kansas...
. New York kicker John Carney also scored on a 31-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Redskins continued to trail as Carney kicked a 38-yard field goal. Washington would close out the half as rookie wide receiver Devin Thomas ran for a 29-yard touchdown.
In the third quarter, New York answered with running back Brandon Jacobs
Brandon Jacobs
-New York Giants:Going into the 2006 season Jacobs stated that he studied film of famed power running back Eddie George in an effort to refine his running style. George, like Jacobs, was a large, power running back. In the 2006 season, Jacobs carried the ball 96 times for 423 yards and nine...
scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run. In the fourth quarter, the Giants pulled away as Carney connected on a 39-yard field goal.
Redskins Season Record: 7-5
Week 14: at Baltimore Ravens
Washington traveled to Baltimore for an inter-conference game against the Ravens. Washington won the toss, and elected to receive the opening kick. Washington quarterback Jason CampbellJason Campbell
Jason Campbell is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
was intercepted early in the drive by Ravens safety Ed Reed
Ed Reed
Edward Earl Reed Jr. is an American football free safety for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Ravens 24th overall in the 2002 NFL Draft...
. Baltimore running back Le'Ron McClain converted the turnover into points when he scored a rushing TD on the ensuing Ravens possession. Later in the first quarter, the Ravens defense struck for a defensive touchdown when Ed Reed recovered a fumble from Washington running back Clinton Portis.
In the third quarter, Ravens kicker Matt Stover
Matt Stover
John Matthew "Matt" Stover is a former American Football placekicker. As of the start of the 2009 NFL season, he was the third most accurate kicker in the history of the National Football League. He is of Greek origin. He has played for the New York Giants, the Cleveland Browns, and the Baltimore...
extended the Ravens lead with a 32-yard field goal. Early in the fourth quarter, Washington got on the board with a Shaun Suisham
Shaun Suisham
Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
43-yard field goal. Baltimore running back Willis McGahee fumbled on the Raven's next possession, and the Redskins cut the Ravens lead to 17-10 on a touchdown pass to Antwaan Randle-El. The Redskins defense was unable to come up with another stop, and the Ravens ended their next drive with quarterback Joe Flacco
Joe Flacco
Flacco was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens 18th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft, becoming the highest drafted player ever from the University of Delaware...
throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Derrick Mason
Derrick Mason
Derrick James Mason is an American football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tennessee Oilers in the fourth round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State.Mason has also played for the Baltimore Ravens where he...
.
Redskins Season Record: 7-6
Week 15: at Cincinnati Bengals
The Redskins fumbled the ball on their first possession, and it gave the Bengals field position at the Redskins' 41 yard line. Cincinnati quarterback Ryan FitzpatrickRyan Fitzpatrick
Ryan Joseph Fitzpatrick is an American football quarterback for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Harvard....
scored in the first quarter with a 1-yard run. Fitzpatrick would score again in the quarter with a pass to wide receiver Chris Henry.
The Bengals began the second quarter with a Shayne Graham
Shayne Graham
Michael Shayne Graham is an American football placekicker. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2000, and most recently played with the New England Patriots...
field goal. The Redskins later scored when quarterback Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
threw a touchdown pass to wide receiver Santana Moss
Santana Moss
Santana Terrell Moss is an American football wide receiver for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Miami.-Early years:...
halfway through the quarter. Shaun Suisham
Shaun Suisham
Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
successfully kicked a short field goal near the end of the first half. The Bengals and Redskins exchanged field goals in the fourth quarter. The loss dropped the Redskins to 7-7 and removed them from reaching the playoffs for the second straight season.
Week 16: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Hoping to rebound from their embarrassing road loss to the Bengals, the Redskins went home for a Week 16 NFC East rematch with the Philadelphia EaglesPhiladelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. The game went scoreless until the Redskins were able to put together a long second quarter scoring drive. The drive began on their own 14-yard line with 11:55 left in the half, and ended 8½ minutes later on Shaun Suisham
Shaun Suisham
Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
's 33-yard field goal.
The Redskins intercepted Donovan McNabb
Donovan McNabb
Donovan Jamal McNabb is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was the Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback from 1999 to 2009 and spent the 2010 season with the Washington Redskins and a portion of the 2011 season with the Minnesota Vikings. In college, McNabb played...
in the third quarter, and took possession of the ball at the Philadelphia 19-yard line. Clinton Portis
Clinton Portis
Clinton Earl Portis is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
and Chris Cooley each helped move the ball to the 1-yard line, and Portis culminated the short drive with a touchdown run.
A 47-yard pass in the third quarter from Donovan McNabb to Brian Westbrook
Brian Westbrook
Brian Collins Westbrook is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 2002 NFL Draft after playing college football at Villanova...
put the Eagles in position to score. They failed to convert a 3rd and 3 from the Washington 5-yard line, and settled for a 22-yard field goal by David Akers
David Akers
David Roy Akers is a left footed American football placekicker for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Atlanta Falcons in 1997. He played college football at Louisville....
.
With 3:48 left in the game, the Eagles began a long drive that began at their own 9-yard line. With the ball at the Redskins 18-yard line and 12 seconds left in the game, Donovan McNabb completed a 17-yard pass to Reggie Brown. Fred Smoot
Fred Smoot
Fredrick "Fred" Duayne Smoot is an American football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft...
and LaRon Landry
LaRon Landry
LaRon Louis Landry is an American football strong safety for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Redskins sixth overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana State...
tackled Brown to prevent him from breaking the goal line. With no timeouts remaining, the Eagles were unable to stop the clock or complete another play. The play was reviewed from the replay booth, and it was determined that Brown did not break the plane of the goal line and the on-field ruling was upheld.
With the win, Washington improved to 8-7 and swept the season series from the Eagles for the first time since 2005.
Week 17: at San Francisco 49ers
Coming off their divisional home win over the Eagles, the Redskins closed out their season at Bill Walsh Field at Candlestick Park in a Week 17 duel with the San Francisco 49ersSan Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and...
. Washington trailed early in the first quarter as 49ers quarterback Shaun Hill
Shaun Hill
Shaun Hill is an American football quarterback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
got a 2-yard touchdown run. The Redskins would respond in the second quarter with running back Clinton Portis
Clinton Portis
Clinton Earl Portis is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
' 4-yard touchdown run, kicker Shaun Suisham
Shaun Suisham
Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
's 41-yard field goal, and quarterback Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
's 6-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Antwaan Randle El
Antwaan Randle El
Antwaan Randle El is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He attended Indiana University, after turning down a Major League Baseball draft selection by the Chicago Cubs in 1997...
.
In the third quarter, San Francisco answered with running back DeShaun Foster
DeShaun Foster
DeShaun Xavier Foster is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at UCLA.-Early years:...
scroing on a 1-yard touchdown run. In the fourth quarter, the 49ers took the lead as Hill completed a 9-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jason Hill
Jason Hill (American football)
Jason Hill is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football for Washington State University....
and a 33-yeard field goal by 49ers kicker Joe Nedney
Joe Nedney
Joseph Thomas Nedney is an American football placekicker who is currently a free agent. Born and raised in San Jose, California, Nedney played college football at San Jose State and signed as an undrafted player with the Miami Dolphins in 1996...
. Washington tied the game as Campbell scored on a 2-yard touchdown run, however San Francisco prevailed as Nedney kicked a game-winning 39-yard field goal.
With the loss, the Redskins' season ended at 8-8.
Players of the Week
- S Chris HortonChris HortonChristopher D. Horton is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. Horton played for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Redskins in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft...
was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for games played September 14–15. - S Chris Horton was named Diet Pepsi Rookie of the Week for games played on September 28–29.
- Head Coach Jim ZornJim ZornJames Arthur "Jim" Zorn is an American quarterbacks coach in the National Football League. He was formerly the quarterbacks coach for the Baltimore Ravens and now holds that same position with the Kansas City Chiefs...
was named Motorola Coach of the Week for games played on September 28–29. - RB Clinton PortisClinton PortisClinton Earl Portis is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for games played on October 5–6. - RB Clinton Portis was named FedEx Ground Player of the Week for games played on October 5–6.
- RB Clinton Portis was named FedEx Ground Player of the Week for games played on October 19–20.
- WR/PR Santana MossSantana MossSantana Terrell Moss is an American football wide receiver for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Miami.-Early years:...
was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for games played on October 26–27. - RB Clinton Portis was named FedEx Ground Player of the Week for games played on October 26–27.
Players of the Month
- S Chris Horton was named NFC Defensive Rookie of the Month for the month of September
- RB Clinton Portis was named NFC Offensive Player of the Month for the month of October.
Passing
| Player | G | QB Rat. | Comp. | Att. | Pct. | Yards | TD | INT | Long | Sack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Campbell Jason Campbell Jason Campbell is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft... |
16 | 84.3 | 315 | 506 | 62.3 | 3,245 | 13 | 6 | 67 | 38 |
| Antwaan Randle El Antwaan Randle El Antwaan Randle El is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He attended Indiana University, after turning down a Major League Baseball draft selection by the Chicago Cubs in 1997... |
16 | 152.1 | 3 | 4 | 75.0 | 46 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
Rushing
| Player | G | Att. | Yards | Y/G | Avg. | Long | TD | Fum | FumL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Portis Clinton Portis Clinton Earl Portis is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft... |
16 | 342 | 1,487 | 92.9 | 4.3 | 31 | 9 | 3 | 3 |
| Jason Campbell Jason Campbell Jason Campbell is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft... |
16 | 47 | 258 | 16.1 | 5.5 | 23 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Ladell Betts Ladell Betts Matthew Ladell Betts is an American football running back who is currently a free agent He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Iowa.... |
13 | 61 | 206 | 15.8 | 3.4 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Devin Thomas Devin Thomas Devin Thomas is an American football wide receiver currently playing for the New York Giants. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State... |
16 | 3 | 53 | 3.3 | 17.7 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Santana Moss Santana Moss Santana Terrell Moss is an American football wide receiver for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Miami.-Early years:... |
16 | 1 | 27 | 1.7 | 27.0 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Mike Sellers | 16 | 6 | 24 | 1.5 | 4.0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Shaun Alexander Shaun Alexander Shaun Edward Alexander is a former American football running back who played for the Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Redskins. He was drafted by the Seahawks 19th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Alabama.- Early career :Alexander was born and... |
4 | 11 | 24 | 6.0 | 2.2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rock Cartwright Rock Cartwright Roderick Rashaun Cartwright is an American football running back for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2002 NFL Draft... |
16 | 5 | 14 | 0.9 | 2.8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antwaan Randle El | 16 | 1 | 5 | 0.3 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Davis Fred Davis (tight end) Fred Davis is an American football tight end currently playing for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Redskins in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern California.-Early years:Davis prepped at Rogers High School... |
11 | 1 | -3 | -0.3 | -3.0 | -3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | G | Rec. | Yards | Y/G | Avg. | Long | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santana Moss Santana Moss Santana Terrell Moss is an American football wide receiver for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Miami.-Early years:... |
16 | 79 | 1044 | 65.3 | 13.2 | 67 | 6 |
| Chris Cooley | 16 | 83 | 849 | 53.1 | 10.2 | 28 | 1 |
| Antwaan Randle El | 16 | 53 | 593 | 37.1 | 11.2 | 31 | 4 |
| Clinton Portis | 16 | 28 | 218 | 13.6 | 7.8 | 29 | 0 |
| Ladell Betts | 13 | 22 | 200 | 15.4 | 9.1 | 27 | 0 |
| Devin Thomas | 16 | 15 | 120 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 18 | 0 |
| Mike Sellers | 16 | 12 | 98 | 6.1 | 8.2 | 20 | 1 |
| James Thrash James Thrash James Thrash is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 1997. He played college football at Missouri Southern State.... |
16 | 9 | 81 | 5.1 | 9.0 | 29 | 1 |
| Todd Yoder Todd Yoder Todd Yoder is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. Yoder was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2000. He played college football at... |
16 | 8 | 50 | 3.1 | 6.3 | 14 | 1 |
| Fred Davis | 11 | 3 | 27 | 2.5 | 9.0 | 15 | 0 |
| Malcolm Kelly Malcolm Kelly Malcolm Kelly is a professional American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins. He played college football at The University of Oklahoma.-Early years:Kelly attended Longview High School in... |
5 | 3 | 18 | 3.6 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 |
| Shaun Alexander | 4 | 1 | 9 | 2.3 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 |
| Rock Cartwright | 16 | 1 | -7 | -0.4 | -7.0 | -7 | 0 |
| Pete Kendall Pete Kendall Peter Marcus Kendall is a retired American football player in the National Football League who most recently played left guard for the Washington Redskins.- High school and college :... |
16 | 1 | -9 | -0.6 | -9.0 | -9 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | G | 0-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50+ | FGM | FGA | Pct. | Long | XPM | XPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun Suisham Shaun Suisham Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005... |
16 | 0-0 | 7-7 | 7-9 | 11-16 | 1-4 | 26 | 36 | 72.2 | 50 | 25 | 25 |
Punting
| Player | G | Punt | Yards | Avg. | In20 | In10 | TB | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Plackemeier Ryan Plackemeier Ryan Steven Plackemeier is an American football punter who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft... |
10 | 55 | 2291 | 41.7 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 62 |
| Durant Brooks Durant Brooks Durant Stiles Brooks is an American football punter who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft... |
6 | 26 | 1030 | 39.6 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 60 |
Defense
| Player | G | Tackles | Asst. | TotalTK | Sack | YdL | INT | Yards | TD | FumR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Fletcher London Fletcher London Levi Fletcher-Baker is an American football linebacker who has played for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League since 2007. Undrafted in 1998, he was signed by the St. Louis Rams as a rookie free agent, where he spent four seasons. In 2002, he was signed to the Buffalo... |
16 | 96 | 37 | 133 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rocky McIntosh Rocky McIntosh Roger A. "Rocky" McIntosh is an American football linebacker for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Miami.-Early life:... |
16 | 61 | 27 | 88 | 2.0 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Horton Chris Horton Christopher D. Horton is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. Horton played for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Redskins in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft... |
14 | 57 | 19 | 76 | 1.0 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| LaRon Landry LaRon Landry LaRon Louis Landry is an American football strong safety for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Redskins sixth overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana State... |
16 | 49 | 16 | 65 | 0.5 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlos Rogers | 16 | 49 | 7 | 56 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 73 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Smoot Fred Smoot Fredrick "Fred" Duayne Smoot is an American football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft... |
16 | 43 | 11 | 54 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| H.B. Blades | 16 | 41 | 19 | 60 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shawn Springs Shawn Springs Shawn Springs is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks third overall in the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.... |
9 | 31 | 5 | 36 | 1.0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Washington Marcus Washington Marcus Cornelius Washington is an American football linebacker. After completing his college career with Auburn he was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft... |
10 | 25 | 19 | 44 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Carter Andre Carter Rubin Andre Carter is an American football defensive end for the New England Patriots of the National Football League... |
16 | 23 | 14 | 37 | 4.0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Taylor Jason Taylor (American football) Jason Paul Taylor is an American football linebacker who currently plays for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 1997 NFL Draft... |
13 | 21 | 8 | 29 | 3.5 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetric Evans Demetric Evans Demetric Untrell Evans is an American football defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was signed to a two-year, $3.8 million dollar contract by the 49ers on March 10, 2009.He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2001 and has also... |
16 | 20 | 13 | 33 | 3.5 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeAngelo Hall DeAngelo Hall DeAngelo Eugene Hall is an American football cornerback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons eighth overall in the 2004 NFL Draft... |
7 | 20 | 5 | 25 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Kedric Golston Kedric Golston Kedric Golston is an American football defensive end currently playing for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Redskins in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia.-Early life:Golston attended and played high school... |
13 | 19 | 9 | 28 | 2.0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | 8 | 16 | 4 | 20 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cornelius Griffin Cornelius Griffin -Washington Redskins:Griffin was signed by the Giants' NFC East-rival Washington Redskins as an unrestricted free agent on March 3, 2004, during the 2004 offseason.Griffin had his best season in 2004, recording 96 tackles and six sacks... |
14 | 16 | 11 | 27 | 1.0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Montgomery Anthony Montgomery (American football) Anthony Montgomery is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Redskins in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Minnesota.-External links:*... |
14 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 2.0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Doughty Reed Doughty Reed Doughty is an American football safety for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted in round six, pick 173 of the 2006 NFL Draft... |
4 | 15 | 4 | 19 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Alexander Lorenzo Alexander Lorenzo John Alexander is an American football linebacker for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football at California.-High school career:... |
15 | 11 | 6 | 17 | 2.0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sellers | 16 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kareem Moore Kareem Moore Kareem Moore is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft... |
14 | 11 | 6 | 17 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leigh Torrence Leigh Torrence Leigh Torrence is an American football cornerback for the New Orleans Saints. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2005... |
9 | 11 | 5 | 16 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khary Campbell Khary Campbell Khary K. Campbell [] is an American football linebacker who last played for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2002... |
14 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Thrash | 16 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Wilson Chris Wilson (American football) Chris Wilson is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He played for the British Columbia Lions of the Canadian Football League , where he spent two years, and for the Washington Redskins from 2007–2010. He was a member of the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2011... |
16 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 1.0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rock Cartwright | 16 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Fincher Alfred Fincher Alfred William Fincher is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft... |
14 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Tryon Justin Tryon Justin Deaon Tryon is an American football cornerback for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft... |
14 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Suisham | 16 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Thomas | 16 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clinton Portis | 16 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Todd Yoder | 16 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antwaan Randle El | 16 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Santana Moss | 16 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Boschetti Ryan Boschetti Ryan S. Boschetti is an American football defensive end for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2004... |
3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rob Jackson Rob Jackson (American football) Robert Gene Jackson is an American football linebacker for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Redskins in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He was cut from the team on September 4, 2010... |
3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Casey Rabach | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladell Betts | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan Albright Ethan Albright Lawrence Ethan Albright is an American football long snapper who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 1995. He played college football at North Carolina. He is known mainly as a long snapper... |
16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Campbell | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Cooley | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Samuels Chris Samuels -Washington Redskins:Samuels immediately became the starting left tackle for the Redskins and has since been selected to six Pro Bowls. In 2000, Samuels was one of only four players on offense to start every game, joining Jon Jansen, Mark Fischer and Stephen Alexander. Samuels won co-Offensive... |
12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephon Heyer Stephon Heyer Stephon Heyer is an American football offensive tackle currently playing for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2007... |
9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |