2009 Washington Redskins season
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The 2009
Washington Redskins
season is the 77th season for the team in the National Football League
. They failed to improve upon their 8–8 record from 2008
, which resulted in Jim Zorn being fired after two seasons.
Marcus Washington
on February 20, 2009. On February 27, the first day of 2009 free agency, the Redskins made four personnel moves. Five hours into the new free agency period, the team signed a seven-year, $100 million contract with unrestricted free agent Albert Haynesworth
. The deal included $41 million guaranteed and could reach $115 million. Haynesworth spent the first seven seasons of his career playing defensive tackle for the Tennessee Titans
; the Titans asked the NFL to look into claims that Redskins management tampered with Haynesworth by beginning negotiations with him before the start of the free agent period. The Redskins also released cornerback
Shawn Springs
; agreed to terms with former Buffalo
guard (and previous Redskin) Derrick Dockery
on a five-year, $26 million contract with $8.2 million in guaranteed money; and agreed with unrestricted free agent DeAngelo Hall
on a new six-year, $54 million contract. Hall's new deal contained $23 million in guaranteed money and had a maximum value of $55 million. Hall and Dockery formally signed their contracts on March 3.
On March 2, 2009, the Redskins released defensive end Jason Taylor
after he refused to add a clause to his contract that would have required him to participate in the team's off-season workout program. In the wake of Taylor's release the Redskins re-signed defensive end Phillip Daniels
, who had started at left end before a 2008 ACL tear
on the first day of training camp led to Taylor's acquisition, and brought back Renaldo Wynn
, who had played defensive end for the Redskins between 2002 and 2006. Wynn and Daniels signed one-year, minimum deals on March 24 and April 2, respectively.
In late March and early April 2009, Redskins officials attempted to include starting quarterback
Jason Campbell
in a trade to acquire Denver Broncos
quarterback Jay Cutler
; they also attempted to trade Campbell to at least one other team for a second-round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft
. After Cutler was traded to the Chicago Bears
on April 2, Redskins head coach
Jim Zorn
publicly re-asserted his commitment to Campbell.
On Dec. 16 the team announced the selection of Bruce Allen as Executive Vice President of Operations and General Manager, replacing Vinny Cerrato. Allen is the son of former Redskins head coach (1971–77) George Allen and brother of former Virginia Governor and U.S. Senator George Allen.
for a Week 1 divisional duel with their NFC East
rival, the New York Giants
. In the first quarter, Washington trailed early as Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes
got a 28-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Redskins' deficit increased as quarterback Eli Manning
completed a 30-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Mario Manningham
, along with defensive end Osi Umenyiora
stripping quarterback Jason Campbell
of the ball and returning the fumble 37 yards for a touchdown. Washington would close out the half with punter Hunter Smith
getting an 8-yard touchdown run off of a fake field goal.
The Redskins scored in the third quarter as kicker Shaun Suisham
got a 27-yard field goal. However, in the fourth quarter, New York answered with Tynes nailing a 45-yard and a 28-yard field goal. Washington tried to rally as Campbell completed a 17-yard touchdown pass to tight end Chris Cooley, but the Giants' defense proved to be too much to overcome.
With the loss, the Redskins began their season at 0–1.
. Washington scored on a 21-yard field goal in the first quarter and a 28-yard field goal in the second quarter by Shaun Suisham
. The Rams would score when quarterback Marc Bulger
completed a 2-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Laurent Robinson
. In the third quarter, the Redskins regained their lead when Suisham completed a 23-yard field goal.
With the win, the Redskins improved their record to 1–1.
completed a 21-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Bryant Johnson
. Detroit increased their lead when kicker Jason Hanson
completed 39-yard and 26-yard field goals.
The Redskins scored in the third quarter as quarterback Jason Campbell
completed a 57-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Santana Moss
. In the fourth quarter Lions' running back Maurice Morris
got a 2-yard touchdown run. Subsequently the Lions failed a 2-point conversion attempt. Campbell completed a 4-yard touchdown pass to running back Rock Cartwright
late in the game, although the Redskins would ultimately lose.
The Lions snapped a 19 game regular season losing streak with the win.
's 8-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Antonio Bryant
in the first quarter. Mike Nugent
's 37-yard field goal in the second quarter gave the Buccaneers a 10 point lead.
In the third quarter, the Redskins kicker Shaun Suisham made a 42-yard field goal. Afterwards, Jason Campbell completed a 17-yard touchdown pass to tight end Chris Cooley. The point after was blocked. The Redskins also scored when Campbell threw a 59-yard pass to wide receiver Santana Moss. Nugent successfully kicked a 22-yard field goal in the fourth quarter; setting the final score of Washington 16 to Tampa Bay 13.
Josh Johnson saw his first NFL start. Jason Campbell finished the day with three interceptions and two touchdowns.
to face the Carolina Panthers
. Washington scored with quarterback Jason Campbell
completing a 10-yard touchdown pass to running back Clinton Portis
. The Panthers gained a safety in the second quarter as linebacker Thomas Davis and defensive end Julius Peppers
tackled Portis in his end zone for a safety. Afterwards, the Redskins closed out the half with a 38-yard field goal by kicker Shaun Suisham
.
Both Washington and Carolina scored touchdowns in the third quarter. The Panthers later scored on a 43-yard field goal from kicker John Kasay
and an 8-yard touchdown run from running back Jonathan Stewart
(along with Delhomme's 2-point conversion pass to wide receiver Steve Smith).
With the loss, the Redskins fell to 2–3. The panthers got their first win of the season.
.
In the first quarter, both offenses did not find the end zone; the first quarter ended with no score.
In the second quarter, Chiefs kicker Ryan Succop
kicked a 39-yard field goal for the only score of the half. The Redskins drove down the field with two minutes left in the half, but on the last play of the second quarter, quarterback Jason Campbell was intercepted by Chiefs cornerback Brandon Flowers
at the Kansas City 3 yard line.
At the start of the second half, Washington coach Jim Zorn elected to go with backup quarterback Todd Collins over Campbell. Collins tossed a 42 yard completion on his first throw of the game. The drive ended with a 40-yard field goal by Shaun Suisham. The Redskins would take the lead with a 28-yard Suisham kick, but Kansas City tied it up with a 46-yard Succop field goal at the end of the third quarter.
In the final period, Ryan Succop put the Chiefs up 12–6 with field goals of 46 and 24 yards, but it was the Chiefs defense that closed the game out for Kansas City, as defensive end Tamba Hali
sacked Todd Collins in his own end zone for a safety with under a minute to play.
Washington fell to 2–4, while the Kansas City Chiefs gained their first victory.
on Monday night. Washington trailed early in the first quarter as Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson
got a 67-yard touchdown run, followed by linebacker Will Witherspoon
returning an interception 9 yards for a touchdown. In the second quarter, Philadelphia increased their lead with kicker David Akers
completed a 47-yard field goal. Washington scored with quarterback Jason Campbell
completing a 2-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Devin Thomas
, but the Eagles countered with a 44-yard field goal and a Jackson 57-yard touchdown pass reception. The Redskins would then end the half with kicker Shaun Suisham
making a 47-yard field goal. Washington scored on Campbell's 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end Fred Davis
in the fourth quarter.
With the loss, the Redskins went into their bye week at 2–5.
to play the Atlanta Falcons
. Washington trailed in the first quarter as Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan
found tight end Tony Gonzalez on a 2-yard touchdown pass, followed by cornerback Tye Hill
returning an interception 62 yards for a touchdown. In the second quarter, the Redskins scored on a 48-yard field goal from Shaun Suisham. However, Atlanta would respond with running back Michael Turner gaining a touchdown and kicker Jason Elam
completing a field goal.
Washington scored in the third quarter when running back Ladell Betts
completed a 1-yard touchdown run. The Redskins also scored in the fourth quarter as quarterback Jason Campbell
completed a 3-yard touchdown pass to tight end Todd Yoder
. The Falcons ended the game with a 58-yard touchdown run by Turner.
. Washington would trail early in the first quarter as Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton
completed a 40-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Brandon Marshall
. The Redskins would answer with quarterback Jason Campbell
's 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end Todd Yoder
, but Denver came right back with Orton hooking up with Marshall again on a 75-yard touchdown pass. In the second quarter, Washington would tie the game with a trick play, as punter Hunter Smith
threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to fullback Mike Sellers. The Broncos would close out the half with kicker Matt Prater
getting a 24-yard field goal. After a scoreless third quarter, the 'Skins would take command in the fourth quarter with running back Ladell Betts
getting a 1-yard touchdown run and kicker Shaun Suisham
booting a 35-yard field goal.
With the win, the Redskins improved to 3–6.
. After a scoreless first quarter, Washington would strike in the second quarter as kicker Shaun Suisham
nailed a 45-yard field goal. The Redskins would add onto their lead in the third quarter with Suisham booting a 31-yard field goal. However, in the fourth quarter, the Cowboys rallied as quarterback Tony Romo
completing a 10-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Patrick Crayton
.
With the loss, Washington fell to 3–7.
Flew to Lincoln Financial Field for Week 12 to take on their NFC East Rival the Philadelphia Eagles
. In the First Quarter After an Onside Kick Recovery by Washington. The Redskins strike first with QB
Jason Campbell
running a 2 yard Touchdown. While David Akers
connected a 29 yard Field Goal, Later The Eagles took the lead with a 35 yard pass from Donovan McNabb
to WR Desean Jackson
. In the 2nd Quarter The Redskins retake the Lead with Jason Campbell completing a 4 yard Touchdown pass to Santana Moss
. Then Akers kicked a 24 and a 41 yard Field goal before the half. In the 3rd quarter the Redskins got the lead again completing another Touchdown pass to TE Fred Davis
for 10 yards. In the 4th quarter after Shaun Suisham
kick a 25 yard Field goal, The Eagles come right back with a 1 yard Touchdown by RB Eldra Buckley
(with a 2 point conversion attempt by Lesean Mccoy) to tie the game. Later, David Akers kick a 32 yard Field Goal.
With the Loss, Washington falls to 3–8
. The Redskins traveled home for a week 13 matchup against the Saints. In the first quarter, the Redskins
drew first blood with Jason Campbell
throwing a 8 yard touchdown pass to Fred Davis
. Later, Shaun Suisham
kicked a 32 yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Saints got on the board with Garrett Hartley
making a 34 yard field goal, while Drew Brees
struck a 40 yard touchdown pass to Marques Colston
. The Redskins
then retook the lead with Campbell completing another touchdown pass to Devin Thomas
for 10 yards. Along with Robert Meachem
returning a 44 yard fumble for a touchdown (which Kareem Moore
had an interception). In the 3rd quarter, the Redskins kicker Suisham made a 28 yard field goal. On their next possession, the Redskins extended their lead when Devin Thomas caught a 13 yard touchdown pass from Campbell. Then Garrett Hartley kicked a 27 yard field goal. In the 4th quarter, both Shaun Suisham & Garrett Hartley traded field goals, but then the Saints tied the game late when Drew Brees launched a 53 yard touchdown pass to Robert Meachem. The Redskins won the coin toss, but Mike Sellers fumbled the ball and the Saints gained possession in Redskins territory. After a few plays, Hartley gave the Saints the overtime victory by kicking a 18 yard field goal to end the game.
With the loss, the Redskins fell to 3–9 and were officially eliminated from postseason contention.
hit a 34 yard Field Goal. The Redskins took the lead when QB Jason Campbell
found TE Fred Davis
for a 6 yard Touchdown Pass. In the 2nd quarter the Raiders took the lead with RB
Justin Fargas
getting a 1-yard TD run. After Redskins K Graham Gano
kicked a 46 yard Field Goal. the Redskins took the lead before halftime when Campbell completed his second TD pass to Davis, this time from 17 yards out. Meanwhile in the 3rd quarter when the Raiders Only Score was Sebastian Janikowski kicking a 54 yard field goal. In the 4th quarter the Redskins extended the Lead with Quinton Ganther
scoring back to back possessions on two 1-yard TD runs. While Gano nailed a 41 yard field goal to seal the win for the Redskins.
With the win, Washington not only improved to 4–9, but also won their first road game of the season.
hired Bruce Allen
to be the new General Manager. However, the Redskins came out flat, and trailed 24–0 by halftime. With a chance to kick a field goal as the half ended to cut it to a 24–3 deficit, the Redskins tried one of the most ill-advised and ill-fated trick plays of all-time. Redskins P Hunter Smith
sent the entire offensive line in motion, along with K Graham Gano
. The first attempt was foiled by a Giants time-out. The second attempt was intercepted and almost taken back for a 31–0 lead. In the 2nd half, the Redskins finally got on the board, scoring on a touchdown pass to Fred Davis
. However, it was too little, too late, as K Graham Gano
missed the extra point. The Redskins would not score again until it was 38–6 Giants. RB Quinton Ganther
scored on a 2-yard scamper, but the Redskins came up a foot short on the 2-point conversion, which sealed any slim chance there was of a comeback. When all was said and done, the Giants won 45–12.
With the crushing loss, Washington fell to 4–10, losing 10 games or more for the third time in six seasons.
Stayed home for a Week 16 Showdown against the Dallas Cowboys
. In the First Quarter the Cowboys Strike first with Tony Romo
throwing a 4 yard Touchdown Pass to Roy Williams
. In the Second Quarter Dallas Struck again with Marion Barber
running a 3 yard Touchdown. While in the 4th quarter Shaun Suisham
made a 23 yard Field Goal.
With the loss, Washington not only fell to 4–11, but failed to win a single game within their division (0-6), failed to win consecutive games in a season for the first time since 2004, and had their first shutout loss since October 30, 2005 to the Giants 0-36, and their first home shutout loss since December 14, 2003, also to the Cowboys.
travel to Qualcomm Stadium
for a week 17 Matchup aganist The San Diego Chargers
, In the First Quarter The Chargers Score First with Nate Kaeding
kicking a 47 yard Field Goal. Following the Chargers Next possession extended their Lead with Antonio Gates
catching a 12 yard Pass from Phillip Rivers for a 10–0 lead. In the 2nd Quarter the Chargers Continue to Roll with Nate Keading kicking a 24 yard Field Goal But The Redskins get on the Board with Jason Campbell
throwing a 2 yard Touchdown pass to Todd Yoder
. Meanwhile Before Halftime after a long pass from Jason Campbell to WR Malcolm Kelly
which would've been his first TD as a Redskin this season. the Redskins take the Lead with Jason Campbell completing a 3 yard Touchdown to Mike Sellers. In the 3rd & 4th Quarter Both Graham Gano
and Nate Keading traded Field Goals apiece. While the Chargers sets up a 2 yard game winning Touchdown from Billy Volek
to Mike Tolbert
.
With the loss, Washington ended the season at 4–12.
2009 NFL season
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Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins
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season is the 77th season for the team in the National Football League
National Football League
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. They failed to improve upon their 8–8 record from 2008
2008 Washington Redskins season
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...
, which resulted in Jim Zorn being fired after two seasons.
Movement
The Redskins released linebackerLinebacker
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Marcus Washington
Marcus Washington
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on February 20, 2009. On February 27, the first day of 2009 free agency, the Redskins made four personnel moves. Five hours into the new free agency period, the team signed a seven-year, $100 million contract with unrestricted free agent Albert Haynesworth
Albert Haynesworth
-Tennessee Titans:Haynesworth was elected to the Pro Bowl for the first time for the 2007 NFL season. During this season following the stomping incident, he ranked second on the team with six sacks in his 11 games played up to the selection, led or tied for the team-high in total tackles three...
. The deal included $41 million guaranteed and could reach $115 million. Haynesworth spent the first seven seasons of his career playing defensive tackle 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...
; the Titans asked the NFL to look into claims that Redskins management tampered with Haynesworth by beginning negotiations with him before the start of the free agent period. The Redskins also released cornerback
Cornerback
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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....
; agreed to terms with former Buffalo
Buffalo Bills
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guard (and previous Redskin) Derrick Dockery
Derrick Dockery
Derrick Dewayne Dockery is an American football guard for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
on a five-year, $26 million contract with $8.2 million in guaranteed money; and agreed with unrestricted free agent 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...
on a new six-year, $54 million contract. Hall's new deal contained $23 million in guaranteed money and had a maximum value of $55 million. Hall and Dockery formally signed their contracts on March 3.
On March 2, 2009, the Redskins released defensive end 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...
after he refused to add a clause to his contract that would have required him to participate in the team's off-season workout program. In the wake of Taylor's release the Redskins re-signed defensive end Phillip Daniels
Phillip Daniels
Phillip Bernard Daniels is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 1996 NFL Draft...
, who had started at left end before a 2008 ACL tear
Anterior cruciate ligament injury
An injury to the anterior cruciate ligament can be a debilitating musculoskeletal injury to the knee, seen most often in athletes. Non-contact tears and ruptures are the most common causes of ACL injury....
on the first day of training camp led to Taylor's acquisition, and brought back Renaldo Wynn
Renaldo Wynn
Renaldo Levalle Wynn is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round of the 1997 NFL Draft...
, who had played defensive end for the Redskins between 2002 and 2006. Wynn and Daniels signed one-year, minimum deals on March 24 and April 2, respectively.
In late March and early April 2009, Redskins officials attempted to include starting 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...
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...
in a trade to acquire Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos
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quarterback Jay Cutler
Jay Cutler (American football)
Jay Christopher Cutler is a quarterback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He played football at Vanderbilt University. Cutler began his professional football career with the Denver Broncos, who selected him as the 11th overall pick of the 2006 NFL Draft...
; they also attempted to trade Campbell to at least one other team for a second-round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft
2009 NFL Draft
The 2009 NFL Draft was the seventy-fourth annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible football players. The draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 25 and 26, 2009. The draft consisted of two rounds on the first day starting at 4:00...
. After Cutler was traded to the Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
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on April 2, Redskins head coach
Head coach
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Jim Zorn
Jim Zorn
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publicly re-asserted his commitment to Campbell.
On Dec. 16 the team announced the selection of Bruce Allen as Executive Vice President of Operations and General Manager, replacing Vinny Cerrato. Allen is the son of former Redskins head coach (1971–77) George Allen and brother of former Virginia Governor and U.S. Senator George Allen.
Free agents in 2009
RFA: Restricted free-agent, UFA: Unrestricted free-agent, ERFA: Exclusive rights free agent| Position | Player | Free agency tag |
Date signed | 2009 team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 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... |
Released | ||
| 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 | April 2 | Oakland Raiders Oakland Raiders The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
| LB | 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... |
UFA | ||
| DE | Phillip Daniels Phillip Daniels Phillip Bernard Daniels is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 1996 NFL Draft... |
UFA | 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,... |
| FS | 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... |
UFA | March 11 | 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,... |
| DE | 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... |
UFA | March 4 | 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... |
| OG | 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 | ||
| LB | 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... |
UFA | March 10 | 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,... |
| C | Justin Geisinger Justin Geisinger Justin Geisinger is a former American football guard who last played for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... |
UFA | May 1 | 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... |
| DL | 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... |
RFA | April 10 | 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,... |
| S | Mike Green Mike Green (defensive back) Michael Wayne Green is an American football safety and cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round of the 2000 NFL Draft... |
UFA | ||
| CB | 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... |
UFA | February 27 | 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 | 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 :... |
UFA | ||
| DL | 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:*... |
RFA | 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,... |
| 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.... |
Released | March 5 | New England Patriots New England Patriots The New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National... |
| PK | 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... |
RFA | March 17 | 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,... |
| DE | 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... |
Released | May 13 | 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... |
| LB | Rian Wallace Rian Wallace Rian Wallace is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... |
UFA | ||
| LB | 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... |
Released |
2009 NFL Draft selections
| Draft order | Player name | Position | Height | Weight | College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round | Choice | |||||
| 1 | 13 | Brian Orakpo Brian Orakpo -Washington Redskins:Orakpo was drafted by the Washington Redskins 13th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. On July 31, he signed a five-year deal worth $20 million, which includes $12.1 million guaranteed... |
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... |
6'3" | 263 | Texas University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas at Austin is a state research university located in Austin, Texas, USA, and is the flagship institution of the The University of Texas System. Founded in 1883, its campus is located approximately from the Texas State Capitol in Austin... |
| 3 | 80 | Kevin Barnes Kevin Barnes (American football) Kevin Barnes is an American football cornerback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins at the University of Maryland, and was regarded as one of the top cornerback prospects for the 2009 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... |
6'1" | 188 | Maryland University of Maryland, College Park The University of Maryland, College Park is a top-ranked public research university located in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C... |
| 5 | 158 | Cody Glenn Cody Glenn Cody Glenn is an American football linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nebraska.... |
Linebacker Linebacker A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen... |
6'0" | 244 | Nebraska University of Nebraska–Lincoln The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is a public research university located in the city of Lincoln in the U.S. state of Nebraska... |
| 6 | 186 | Robert Henson Robert Henson (American Football) Robert Henson is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Texas Christian University and was drafted in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins.... |
Outside linebacker | 6'1" | 228 | Texas Christian Texas Christian University Texas Christian University is a private, coeducational university located in Fort Worth, Texas, United States and founded in 1873. TCU is affiliated with, but not governed by, the Disciples of Christ... |
| 7 | 221 | Eddie Williams Eddie Williams (American football) Eddie Williams is an American football fullback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
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... |
6'1" | 235 | Idaho University of Idaho The University of Idaho is the State of Idaho's flagship and oldest public university, located in the rural city of Moscow in Latah County in the northern portion of the state... |
| 7 | 243 | Marko Mitchell Marko Mitchell Marko Terrell Mitchell is an American football wide receiver who is currently a Free Agent. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
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... |
6'4" | 218 | Nevada University of Nevada, Reno The University of Nevada, Reno , is a teaching and research university established in 1874 and located in Reno, Nevada, USA... |
- Washington traded its second-round selection in 2009 (47th overall) and its sixth-round selection in 2010 to Miami for defensive end Jason TaylorJason 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 July 20, 2008. - Washington traded its fourth-round selection in 2009 to the Jets for guard Pete KendallPete KendallPeter 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 :...
on August 23, 2007. The selection changed from a fifth-round selection in 2008 because Kendall played 80 percent of the snaps for the Redskins in 2007. - Washington traded a seventh-round selection to Minnesota for defensive end Erasmus JamesErasmus JamesErasmus 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...
on May 27, 2008. - On draft day, Washington traded their original 5th-round selection (150th overall) to the Vikings for the Vikings' 5th-round selection (158th overall) and their seventh-round selection (221st overall) that they originally received from Washington for Erasmus James (see above).
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Tight Ends
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Offensive Linemen
Derrick Dockery Derrick Dewayne Dockery is an American football guard for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft... G Paul Fanaika Pauliasi "Paul" Fanaika is an American football offensive guard for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft... G 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... T Levi Jones Levi J. Jones is an American football offensive tackle for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals 10th overall in the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arizona State.-College career:Jones attended Arizona State University... T Will Montgomery Will Montgomery is an American football center for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft... G/C Casey Rabach Casey Edward Rabach is an American football center who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft... C William Robinson (American football) William "Will" Robinson is an American football offensive tackle currently playing for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at San Diego State... T Edwin Williams Edwin Williams is an American football offensive guard for the Chicago Bears. He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins of the University of Maryland.-Early years:... G/C Defensive Linemen
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Linebackers
H. B. Blades Horatio Benedict Blades, Jr. is an American football linebacker he is currently a free agent in the National Football League... ILB Alvin Bowen Alvin Bowen is an American football linebacker for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft... OLB 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... ILB Curtis Gatewood -College career:As a true freshman in 2003, Gatewood was redshirted but was named the scout team Defensive Player of the Week three times. In 2004, he played in every game as a backup linebacker and on special teams. He recorded nine tackles including multi tackle games on two occasions. As a... OLB Robert Henson (American Football) Robert Henson is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Texas Christian University and was drafted in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins.... ILB 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:... OLB Brian Orakpo -Washington Redskins:Orakpo was drafted by the Washington Redskins 13th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. On July 31, he signed a five-year deal worth $20 million, which includes $12.1 million guaranteed... OLB 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... OLB Defensive Backs
Special Teams
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Reserve Lists
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.... RB (IR)  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.... QB (IR) 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... SS (IR) 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... SS (IR) Jeremy Jarmon Jeremy Jarmon is an American football defensive end of the National Football League. He is currently a Free Agent. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the third round of the 2009 Supplemental draft... DE (IR) 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... RB (IR) 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... G (IR) 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... OT (IR) Randy Thomas (American football) Randy Thomas is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the second round of the 1999 NFL Draft... G (IR) Eddie Williams (American football) Eddie Williams is an American football fullback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft... FB (IR) Mike Williams (offensive lineman) Michael Deshaun "Mike" Williams is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills fourth overall in the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas... G/T (IR) Practice Squad
Rookies in italics 53 Active, 12 Inactive, 8 PS |
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Preseason
| Week | Date | Kickoff (EDT 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... ) |
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| 1 | August 13 | 7:30 PM | at Baltimore Ravens 2009 Baltimore Ravens season The 2009 Baltimore Ravens season is the franchise's 14th season as a team in the National Football League . The franchise entered the season off an 11–5 record in their previous season, a playoff berth, but a loss in the American Football Conference Championship game against the eventual Super... |
L 0–23 | 0–1 | 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... |
CSN-MA | Recap |
| 2 | August 22 | 7:30 PM | Pittsburgh Steelers 2009 Pittsburgh Steelers season The 2009 Pittsburgh Steelers season was the franchise's 77th season in the National Football League . They were coming off a season in which they compiled a 12–4 regular season record and capped the season by winning the franchise's record sixth Super Bowl... |
W 17–13 | 1–1 | FedEx Field | CSN-MA | Recap |
| 3 | August 28 | 8:00 PM | New England Patriots 2009 New England Patriots season The 2009 New England Patriots season was the 40th season for the team in the National Football League and 50th season overall. They finished with a 10–6 record and a division title before losing to the Baltimore Ravens in the playoffs.... |
L 24–27 | 1–2 | FedEx Field | CBS NFL on CBS The NFL on CBS is the brand name of the CBS television network's coverage of the National Football League's American Football Conference games, produced by CBS Sports.-Market coverage and television policies:... |
Recap |
| 4 | September 3 | 7:30 PM | at Jacksonville Jaguars 2009 Jacksonville Jaguars season The 2009 Jacksonville Jaguars season was the 15th season for the team in the National Football League. This was the first season for new general manager Gene Smith, who hoped to usher in a "rebuilding" era for the Jaguars franchise. The Jaguars improved upon their 5–11 record in 2008, however did... |
L 17–24 | 1–3 | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | CSN-MA | Recap |
Regular season
| Week | Date | Kickoff (ET 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... ) |
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| 1 | September 13 | 4:15 PM | at New York Giants 2009 New York Giants season The 2009 New York Giants season was the 85th season for the team in the National Football League. It was the team's final season in Giants Stadium; In 2010, the Giants moved into New Meadowlands Stadium. The Giants hoped to improve upon their 12–4 record, avenge their divisional round loss to the... |
L 17–23 | 0–1 | 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... |
Fox NFL on FOX NFL on Fox is the brand name of the Fox Broadcasting Company's coverage of the National Football League's National Football Conference games, produced by Fox Sports... |
Recap | |
| 2 | September 20 | 1:00 PM | St. Louis Rams 2009 St. Louis Rams season The 2009 St. Louis Rams season is the 72nd season for the St. Louis Rams, and the 15th in St. Louis. Due to the Rams winning only against the Detroit Lions, they finished with the NFL's worst record at 1–15, earning the first overall selection in the 2010 NFL Draft in Steve Spagnuolo's first season... |
W 9–7 | 1–1 | FedEx Field | Fox | Recap | |
| 3 | September 27 | 1:00 PM | at Detroit Lions 2009 Detroit Lions season The 2009 Detroit Lions season was the franchise's 80th season overall in the National Football League. The Lions spent the whole season at the bottom of their division and finished at 2–14. The 2009 season was the first season with the Lions for new head coach Jim Schwartz, and most of his new... |
L 14–19 | 1–2 | 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 | Recap | |
| 4 | October 4 | 1:00 PM | Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2009 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season The 2009 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season was the franchise's 34th season as a franchise in the NFL. The Buccaneers looked to improve on their 9–7 record from their 2008 season and 3rd place finish in the NFC South but failed to do so as they finished the season at 3–13, missing the playoffs for the... |
W 16–13 | 2–2 | FedEx Field | Fox | Recap | |
| 5 | October 11 | 1:00 PM | at Carolina Panthers 2009 Carolina Panthers season The 2009 Carolina Panthers season was the 15th season for the team in the National Football League. They failed to improve on their franchise-record 12–4 season in 2008 and also failed to make the playoffs.-2009 NFL Draft:-Trades:... |
L 17–20 | 2–3 | 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... |
Fox | Recap | |
| 6 | October 18 | 1:00 PM | Kansas City Chiefs 2009 Kansas City Chiefs season The 2009 Kansas City Chiefs season was the franchise's 50th season, and first with head coach Todd Haley at the helm. It was also the first season with Scott Pioli as the team's general manager. The Chiefs attempted to improve on their 2–14 record from 2008 with the third overall selection in the... |
L 6–14 | 2–4 | FedEx Field | CBS NFL on CBS The NFL on CBS is the brand name of the CBS television network's coverage of the National Football League's American Football Conference games, produced by CBS Sports.-Market coverage and television policies:... |
Recap | |
| 7 | October 26 | 8:30 PM | Philadelphia Eagles 2009 Philadelphia Eagles season The 2009 Philadelphia Eagles season was the 77th season for the team in the National Football League. After advancing to their fifth NFC Championship game in eight years, the Eagles improved upon their 9–6–1 record and second-place finish in the NFC East in their 2008 campaign... |
L 17–27 | 2–5 | FedEx Field | ESPN Monday Night Football Monday Night Football is a live broadcast of the National Football League on ESPN. From to it aired on ABC. Monday Night Football was, along with Hallmark Hall of Fame, and the Walt Disney anthology television series, one of the longest running prime time commercial network television series... |
Recap | |
| 8 | Bye Bye (sports) A bye, in sports and other competitive activities, most commonly refers to the practice of allowing a player or team to advance to the next round of a playoff tournament without playing... |
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| 9 | November 8 | 1:00 PM | at Atlanta Falcons 2009 Atlanta Falcons season The 2009 Atlanta Falcons season was the 44th season for the team in the National Football League. The team looked to match or improve upon their 11–5 record from 2008 and return to the playoffs, however the Falcons were eliminated from contention in Week 15... |
L 31–17 | 2–6 | Georgia Dome Georgia Dome The Georgia Dome is a domed stadium located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, between downtown to the east and Vine City to the west. It is primarily the home stadium for the NFL Atlanta Falcons and the NCAA Division I FCS Georgia State Panthers football team. It is owned and operated by the... |
Fox | Recap | |
| 10 | November 15 | 1:00 PM | Denver Broncos 2009 Denver Broncos season The 2009 Denver Broncos season was their 40th season in the NFL and 50th season overall. The Broncos matched their 8–8 regular season record from 2008 but did not make the playoffs. The Broncos welcomed many new defensive players signed during free agency, including veteran Eagles safety Brian... |
W 27–17 | 3–6 | FedEx Field | CBS | Recap | |
| 11 | November 22 | 1:00 PM | at Dallas Cowboys 2009 Dallas Cowboys season The 2009 Dallas Cowboys season is the 50th season for the team in the National Football League. It is the team's first season playing at Cowboys Stadium. Their victory over the Oakland Raiders on November 26 extended their Thanksgiving winning streak to four in a row and also ended a three game... |
L 6–7 | 3–7 | Cowboys Stadium | Fox | Recap | |
| 12 | November 29 | 1:00 PM | at Philadelphia Eagles 2009 Philadelphia Eagles season The 2009 Philadelphia Eagles season was the 77th season for the team in the National Football League. After advancing to their fifth NFC Championship game in eight years, the Eagles improved upon their 9–6–1 record and second-place finish in the NFC East in their 2008 campaign... |
L 24–27 | 3–8 | 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 | Recap | |
| 13 | December 6 | 1:00 PM | New Orleans Saints 2009 New Orleans Saints season The 2009 New Orleans Saints season is the franchise's 43rd season in the National Football League and the most successful in franchise history in which they won Super Bowl XLIV. The Saints recorded a franchise record 13 victories, an improvement on their 8–8 record and fourth place finish in the... |
L 33–30 OT | 3–9 | FedEx Field | Fox | Recap | |
| 14 | December 13 | 4:05 PM | at Oakland Raiders 2009 Oakland Raiders season The 2009 Oakland Raiders season is the 50th season for the original American Football League team, and its 40th in the NFL. On September 6, 2009, The Raiders traded a 2011 draft pick to the New England Patriots for 5x Pro Bowl Defensive Lineman Richard Seymour. With their loss to Dallas on November... |
W 34–13 | 4–9 | Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum | Fox | Recap | |
| 15 | December 21 | 8:30 PM | New York Giants 2009 New York Giants season The 2009 New York Giants season was the 85th season for the team in the National Football League. It was the team's final season in Giants Stadium; In 2010, the Giants moved into New Meadowlands Stadium. The Giants hoped to improve upon their 12–4 record, avenge their divisional round loss to the... |
L 12–45 | 4–10 | FedEx Field | ESPN | Recap | |
| 16 | December 27 | 8:20 PM | Dallas Cowboys 2009 Dallas Cowboys season The 2009 Dallas Cowboys season is the 50th season for the team in the National Football League. It is the team's first season playing at Cowboys Stadium. Their victory over the Oakland Raiders on November 26 extended their Thanksgiving winning streak to four in a row and also ended a three game... |
L 17–0 | 4–11 | FedEx Field | NBC NBC Sunday Night Football NBC Sunday Night Football is a weekly television broadcast of Sunday evening National Football League games on NBC that began airing on Sunday, August 6, 2006 with the pre-season opening Hall of Fame Game. Al Michaels serves as the play-by-play announcer, with Cris Collinsworth as the color... |
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| 17 | January 3 | 4:15 PM | at San Diego Chargers 2009 San Diego Chargers season The 2009 San Diego Chargers season was the 50th season for the original American Football League team, and its 40th in the NFL. The Chargers improved upon their regular season record of 8–8 in 2008 and won their division for the fourth straight year and fifth time in six seasons... |
L 23–20 | 4–12 | Qualcomm Stadium Qualcomm Stadium Qualcomm Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium, in San Diego, California, in the Mission Valley area.... |
Fox | Recap | |
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Week 1: at New York Giants
The Redskins began their season at Giants StadiumGiants 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...
for a Week 1 divisional duel with their NFC East
NFC East
The NFC East is a division of the National Football League's National Football Conference. It currently has four members: the Philadelphia Eagles, the New York Giants, the Dallas Cowboys, and Washington Redskins....
rival, the 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...
. In the first quarter, Washington trailed early as Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes
Lawrence Tynes
Lawrence James Henry Tynes is an American football placekicker for the New York Giants. He was originally signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2001.-Early years:...
got a 28-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Redskins' deficit increased as 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 30-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Mario Manningham
Mario Manningham
Mario Cashmere Manningham is an American football wide receiver for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Giants in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft...
, along with defensive end Osi Umenyiora
Osi Umenyiora
-2003:Umenyiora was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2003 NFL Draft by the New York Giants out of Troy State University, now Troy University. He was number 72. As a rookie in 2003, he played in 13 games with one start.-2005:...
stripping 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...
of the ball and returning the fumble 37 yards for a touchdown. Washington would close out the half with punter Hunter Smith
Hunter Smith
Hunter Dwight Smith is an American football punter, currently a free agent and most recently for the Washington Redskins. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 1998 NFL Draft...
getting an 8-yard touchdown run off of a fake field goal.
The Redskins scored in the third quarter as 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...
got a 27-yard field goal. However, in the fourth quarter, New York answered with Tynes nailing a 45-yard and a 28-yard field goal. Washington tried to rally as Campbell completed a 17-yard touchdown pass to tight end Chris Cooley, but the Giants' defense proved to be too much to overcome.
With the loss, the Redskins began their season at 0–1.
Week 2: vs. St. Louis Rams
The Redskins played their home opener against the 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,...
. Washington scored on a 21-yard field goal in the first quarter and a 28-yard field goal in the second quarter 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 Rams would score when quarterback Marc Bulger
Marc Bulger
Marc Robert Bulger [] is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at West Virginia....
completed a 2-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Laurent Robinson
Laurent Robinson
Laurent Robinson is an American football wide receiver who is currently a member of the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Illinois State.He has also been a member of the St...
. In the third quarter, the Redskins regained their lead when Suisham completed a 23-yard field goal.
With the win, the Redskins improved their record to 1–1.
Week 3: at Detroit Lions
The Redskins played the Lions in Detroit. Washington trailed early when Lions quarterback Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford
John Matthew Stafford is an American football quarterback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Lions first overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Georgia....
completed a 21-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Bryant Johnson
Bryant Johnson
Bryant Andrew Johnson is an American football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the National Football League He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals 17th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft...
. Detroit increased their lead when kicker 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...
completed 39-yard and 26-yard field goals.
The Redskins scored in the third quarter as 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...
completed a 57-yard 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:...
. In the fourth quarter Lions' running back 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...
got a 2-yard touchdown run. Subsequently the Lions failed a 2-point conversion attempt. Campbell completed a 4-yard touchdown pass to running back 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...
late in the game, although the Redskins would ultimately lose.
The Lions snapped a 19 game regular season losing streak with the win.
Week 4: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Redskins played the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their fourth regular season game of the year. Washington fumbled early in the game, giving the Buccaneers possession of the ball at the Redskins' 10 yard line. Tampa Bay scored on quarterback Josh JohnsonJosh Johnson (American football)
Josh Johnson is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He played college football quarterback for the University of San Diego Toreros. He was selected by the Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft...
's 8-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Antonio Bryant
Antonio Bryant
Antonio Bryant is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
in the first quarter. 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...
's 37-yard field goal in the second quarter gave the Buccaneers a 10 point lead.
In the third quarter, the Redskins kicker Shaun Suisham made a 42-yard field goal. Afterwards, Jason Campbell completed a 17-yard touchdown pass to tight end Chris Cooley. The point after was blocked. The Redskins also scored when Campbell threw a 59-yard pass to wide receiver Santana Moss. Nugent successfully kicked a 22-yard field goal in the fourth quarter; setting the final score of Washington 16 to Tampa Bay 13.
Josh Johnson saw his first NFL start. Jason Campbell finished the day with three interceptions and two touchdowns.
Week 5: at Carolina Panthers
The Redskins traveled to Bank of America StadiumBank 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...
to face the 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...
. Washington scored with 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...
completing a 10-yard touchdown pass to 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...
. The Panthers gained a safety in the second quarter as linebacker Thomas Davis and defensive end Julius Peppers
Julius Peppers
Julius Frazier Peppers is an American football defensive end for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. Nicknamed The Freak of Nature, he was drafted by the Carolina Panthers second overall in the 2002 NFL Draft...
tackled Portis in his end zone for a safety. Afterwards, the Redskins closed out the half with a 38-yard field goal by 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...
.
Both Washington and Carolina scored touchdowns in the third quarter. The Panthers later scored on a 43-yard field goal from kicker John Kasay
John Kasay
John David Kasay is an American football kicker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 1991 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia...
and an 8-yard touchdown run from running back Jonathan Stewart
Jonathan 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...
(along with Delhomme's 2-point conversion pass to wide receiver Steve Smith).
With the loss, the Redskins fell to 2–3. The panthers got their first win of the season.
Week 6: vs. Kansas City Chiefs
The Redskins returned to Washington to face another winless team, this time the 0–5 Kansas City ChiefsKansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Originally named the Dallas Texans, the club was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 as a...
.
In the first quarter, both offenses did not find the end zone; the first quarter ended with no score.
In the second quarter, Chiefs kicker Ryan Succop
Ryan Succop
Ryan Barrow Succop is an American football placekicker for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He is the 2009 Mr. Irrelevant after being selected by the Chiefs with the final pick of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at South Carolina.-Early years:Succop attended...
kicked a 39-yard field goal for the only score of the half. The Redskins drove down the field with two minutes left in the half, but on the last play of the second quarter, quarterback Jason Campbell was intercepted by Chiefs cornerback Brandon Flowers
Brandon Flowers (American football)
Brandon Lavar Flowers is an American football cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chiefs in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft after playing college football at Virginia Tech...
at the Kansas City 3 yard line.
At the start of the second half, Washington coach Jim Zorn elected to go with backup quarterback Todd Collins over Campbell. Collins tossed a 42 yard completion on his first throw of the game. The drive ended with a 40-yard field goal by Shaun Suisham. The Redskins would take the lead with a 28-yard Suisham kick, but Kansas City tied it up with a 46-yard Succop field goal at the end of the third quarter.
In the final period, Ryan Succop put the Chiefs up 12–6 with field goals of 46 and 24 yards, but it was the Chiefs defense that closed the game out for Kansas City, as defensive end Tamba Hali
Tamba Hali
Tamba Boimah Hali is an American football outside linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League. He was the 20th overall pick out of Penn State in the 2006 NFL Draft...
sacked Todd Collins in his own end zone for a safety with under a minute to play.
Washington fell to 2–4, while the Kansas City Chiefs gained their first victory.
Week 7: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
The Redskins stayed at home for an NFC East game 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...
on Monday night. Washington trailed early in the first quarter as Eagles wide receiver 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...
got a 67-yard touchdown run, followed by linebacker Will Witherspoon
Will Witherspoon
-Carolina Panthers:Witherspoon was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the third round of the 2002 NFL Draft. Witherspoon was the latest addition to new coach John Fox's overhaul of the defense, and Witherspoon's versatility at linebacker helped the Panthers total the second-best defense in the...
returning an interception 9 yards for a touchdown. In the second quarter, Philadelphia increased their lead with 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....
completed a 47-yard field goal. Washington scored with 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...
completing a 2-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver 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...
, but the Eagles countered with a 44-yard field goal and a Jackson 57-yard touchdown pass reception. The Redskins would then end 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...
making a 47-yard field goal. Washington scored on Campbell's 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end 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...
in the fourth quarter.
With the loss, the Redskins went into their bye week at 2–5.
Week 9: at Atlanta Falcons
The Redskins traveled to the Georgia DomeGeorgia Dome
The Georgia Dome is a domed stadium located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, between downtown to the east and Vine City to the west. It is primarily the home stadium for the NFL Atlanta Falcons and the NCAA Division I FCS Georgia State Panthers football team. It is owned and operated by the...
to play 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...
. Washington trailed in the first quarter as Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan
Matt Ryan
Matt Ryan is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for Villacher SV of the Austrian Hockey League .-Playing career:...
found tight end Tony Gonzalez on a 2-yard touchdown pass, followed by cornerback Tye Hill
Tye Hill
-St. Louis Rams:Hill was drafted in the first round by the St. Louis Rams in the 2006 NFL Draft. On July 31, 2006, Hill signed five-year $10.2 million contract with the Rams. In his rookie season he started in ten out of 16 games and finished the year with 50 tackles and three interceptions...
returning an interception 62 yards for a touchdown. In the second quarter, the Redskins scored on a 48-yard field goal from Shaun Suisham. However, Atlanta would respond with running back Michael Turner gaining a touchdown and kicker Jason Elam
Jason Elam
Jason Elam is a retired American football placekicker. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Hawaii....
completing a field goal.
Washington scored in the third quarter when running back 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....
completed a 1-yard touchdown run. The Redskins also scored in the fourth quarter as 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...
completed a 3-yard touchdown pass to tight end 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...
. The Falcons ended the game with a 58-yard touchdown run by Turner.
Week 10: vs. Denver Broncos
Trying to snap a four-game losing streak, the Redskins went home for a Week 10 interconference duel with the Denver BroncosDenver Broncos
The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. Washington would trail early in the first quarter as Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton
Kyle Orton
Kyle Orton is an American football quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He played college football at Purdue, where he started four straight bowl games. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
completed a 40-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Brandon Marshall
Brandon Marshall
-2006:Before the regular season even began, Marshall suffered a slight tear to his PCL in a pre-season game against the Detroit Lions. Although the injury sidelined him for a couple of weeks, he was able to return and play 15 games during the regular season. Marshall had a total of 20 catches, 309...
. The Redskins would answer with 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 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end 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...
, but Denver came right back with Orton hooking up with Marshall again on a 75-yard touchdown pass. In the second quarter, Washington would tie the game with a trick play, as punter Hunter Smith
Hunter Smith
Hunter Dwight Smith is an American football punter, currently a free agent and most recently for the Washington Redskins. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 1998 NFL Draft...
threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to fullback Mike Sellers. The Broncos would close out the half with kicker Matt Prater
Matt Prater
Matt Prater is an American football placekicker who plays for the Denver Broncos. He was originally signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at the University of Central Florida, where he majored in psychology.-High school career:Prater attended...
getting a 24-yard field goal. After a scoreless third quarter, the 'Skins would take command in the fourth quarter with running back 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....
getting a 1-yard touchdown run 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...
booting a 35-yard field goal.
With the win, the Redskins improved to 3–6.
Week 11: at Dallas Cowboys
Coming off their win over the Broncos, the Redskins flew to Cowboys Stadium for their Week 11 NFC East rivalry match against 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...
. After a scoreless first quarter, Washington would strike in the second quarter as 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...
nailed a 45-yard field goal. The Redskins would add onto their lead in the third quarter with Suisham booting a 31-yard field goal. However, in the fourth quarter, the Cowboys rallied as quarterback 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...
completing a 10-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Patrick Crayton
Patrick Crayton
Patrick Jamel Crayton is an American football wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was a originally drafted in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys...
.
With the loss, Washington fell to 3–7.
Week 12: at Philadelphia Eagles
Coming off their Road Loss to the Cowboys. The RedskinsRedskins
Redskins may refer to:* Redskin , a controversial term referring to Native Americans* The Washington Redskins, a United States football team* Redskin , a socialist or communist skinhead...
Flew to Lincoln Financial Field for Week 12 to take on their NFC East Rival 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 After an Onside Kick Recovery by Washington. The Redskins strike first with QB
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...
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...
running a 2 yard Touchdown. While 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....
connected a 29 yard Field Goal, Later The Eagles took the lead with a 35 yard pass from 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...
to WR 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...
. In the 2nd Quarter The Redskins retake the Lead with Jason Campbell completing a 4 yard Touchdown pass to 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:...
. Then Akers kicked a 24 and a 41 yard Field goal before the half. In the 3rd quarter the Redskins got the lead again completing another Touchdown pass to TE 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...
for 10 yards. In the 4th quarter after 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...
kick a 25 yard Field goal, The Eagles come right back with a 1 yard Touchdown by RB Eldra Buckley
Eldra Buckley
-San Diego Chargers:Buckley was not drafted in the 2007 NFL Draft, but was signed by the San Diego Chargers as a free agent. He was on the team's practice squad during the 2007 season and 2008 season. He was waived on February 26, 2009.-Philadelphia Eagles:...
(with a 2 point conversion attempt by Lesean Mccoy) to tie the game. Later, David Akers kick a 32 yard Field Goal.
With the Loss, Washington falls to 3–8
Week 13: vs. New Orleans Saints
Trying to rebound after their close heartbreaking road loss against 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 Redskins traveled home for a week 13 matchup against the Saints. In the first quarter, the Redskins
Redskins
Redskins may refer to:* Redskin , a controversial term referring to Native Americans* The Washington Redskins, a United States football team* Redskin , a socialist or communist skinhead...
drew first blood with 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...
throwing a 8 yard touchdown pass to 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...
. Later, 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 32 yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Saints got on the board with Garrett Hartley
Garrett Hartley
Garrett Hartley is an American football placekicker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2008...
making a 34 yard field goal, while 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....
struck a 40 yard touchdown pass to Marques Colston
Marques Colston
Marques Colston is an American football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. He was selected in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft as a supplemental compensatory pick. Following the trade of receiver Donté Stallworth, Colston was inserted into the starting lineup for week 1 of...
. The Redskins
Redskins
Redskins may refer to:* Redskin , a controversial term referring to Native Americans* The Washington Redskins, a United States football team* Redskin , a socialist or communist skinhead...
then retook the lead with Campbell completing another touchdown pass to 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...
for 10 yards. Along with 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....
returning a 44 yard fumble for a touchdown (which 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...
had an interception). In the 3rd quarter, the Redskins kicker Suisham made a 28 yard field goal. On their next possession, the Redskins extended their lead when Devin Thomas caught a 13 yard touchdown pass from Campbell. Then Garrett Hartley kicked a 27 yard field goal. In the 4th quarter, both Shaun Suisham & Garrett Hartley traded field goals, but then the Saints tied the game late when Drew Brees launched a 53 yard touchdown pass to Robert Meachem. The Redskins won the coin toss, but Mike Sellers fumbled the ball and the Saints gained possession in Redskins territory. After a few plays, Hartley gave the Saints the overtime victory by kicking a 18 yard field goal to end the game.
With the loss, the Redskins fell to 3–9 and were officially eliminated from postseason contention.
Week 14: at Oakland Raiders
Washington entered the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum seeking to beat the Raiders and finally earn their first road win of 2009. In the 1st quarter the Raiders scored first when K Sebastian JanikowskiSebastian Janikowski
Sebastian Janikowski is a left-footed Polish placekicker who plays for the National Football League's Oakland Raiders. He is nicknamed The Polish Cannon because he is considered to have one of the strongest kicking legs in the league, and leads the NFL in kickoffs for touchbacks. He lives in...
hit a 34 yard Field Goal. The Redskins took the lead 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...
found TE 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...
for a 6 yard Touchdown Pass. In the 2nd quarter the Raiders took the lead with RB
Running back
A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
Justin Fargas
Justin Fargas
Justin Fargas is an American football running back who is a Free Agent in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
getting a 1-yard TD run. After Redskins K Graham Gano
Graham Gano
Graham Gano is an American football placekicker for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Florida State...
kicked a 46 yard Field Goal. the Redskins took the lead before halftime when Campbell completed his second TD pass to Davis, this time from 17 yards out. Meanwhile in the 3rd quarter when the Raiders Only Score was Sebastian Janikowski kicking a 54 yard field goal. In the 4th quarter the Redskins extended the Lead with Quinton Ganther
Quinton Ganther
Quinton Ganther is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
scoring back to back possessions on two 1-yard TD runs. While Gano nailed a 41 yard field goal to seal the win for the Redskins.
With the win, Washington not only improved to 4–9, but also won their first road game of the season.
Week 15: vs. New York Giants
Looking to muster their first winning streak of the season, the Washington Redskins took on the rival New York Giants on Monday Night Football. To add to the fanfare, Redskins owner Daniel SnyderDaniel Snyder
Daniel M. Snyder is the current owner of the Washington Redskins American football team, owner of the Dick Clark Productions television production company, and primary investor in Red Zebra Broadcasting, which is home to the Redskins Radio Network. Snyder has a net worth of $1.05 billion...
hired Bruce Allen
Bruce Allen (American football)
Bruce Allen is the general manager of the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. Previously, Allen served as general manager for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and as a senior executive with the Oakland Raiders .-Background:...
to be the new General Manager. However, the Redskins came out flat, and trailed 24–0 by halftime. With a chance to kick a field goal as the half ended to cut it to a 24–3 deficit, the Redskins tried one of the most ill-advised and ill-fated trick plays of all-time. Redskins P Hunter Smith
Hunter Smith
Hunter Dwight Smith is an American football punter, currently a free agent and most recently for the Washington Redskins. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 1998 NFL Draft...
sent the entire offensive line in motion, along with K Graham Gano
Graham Gano
Graham Gano is an American football placekicker for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Florida State...
. The first attempt was foiled by a Giants time-out. The second attempt was intercepted and almost taken back for a 31–0 lead. In the 2nd half, the Redskins finally got on the board, scoring on a touchdown pass to 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...
. However, it was too little, too late, as K Graham Gano
Graham Gano
Graham Gano is an American football placekicker for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Florida State...
missed the extra point. The Redskins would not score again until it was 38–6 Giants. RB Quinton Ganther
Quinton Ganther
Quinton Ganther is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
scored on a 2-yard scamper, but the Redskins came up a foot short on the 2-point conversion, which sealed any slim chance there was of a comeback. When all was said and done, the Giants won 45–12.
With the crushing loss, Washington fell to 4–10, losing 10 games or more for the third time in six seasons.
Week 16: vs. Dallas Cowboys
Trying to win an NFC East game this season. The RedskinsRedskins
Redskins may refer to:* Redskin , a controversial term referring to Native Americans* The Washington Redskins, a United States football team* Redskin , a socialist or communist skinhead...
Stayed home for a Week 16 Showdown against 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...
. In the First Quarter the Cowboys Strike first with 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...
throwing a 4 yard Touchdown Pass to Roy Williams
Roy Williams (wide receiver)
Roy Eugene Williams, Jr. is an American football wide receiver who is currently a member of the Chicago Bears. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions seventh overall in the 2004 NFL Draft...
. In the Second Quarter Dallas Struck again with 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....
running a 3 yard Touchdown. While in the 4th 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...
made a 23 yard Field Goal.
With the loss, Washington not only fell to 4–11, but failed to win a single game within their division (0-6), failed to win consecutive games in a season for the first time since 2004, and had their first shutout loss since October 30, 2005 to the Giants 0-36, and their first home shutout loss since December 14, 2003, also to the Cowboys.
Week 17: at San Diego Chargers
Coming off their shutout loss aganist the Cowboys. The RedskinsRedskins
Redskins may refer to:* Redskin , a controversial term referring to Native Americans* The Washington Redskins, a United States football team* Redskin , a socialist or communist skinhead...
travel to Qualcomm Stadium
Qualcomm Stadium
Qualcomm Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium, in San Diego, California, in the Mission Valley area....
for a week 17 Matchup aganist The San Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers
The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, In the First Quarter The Chargers Score First with Nate Kaeding
Nate Kaeding
Nathaniel James Kaeding is an American football placekicker who plays for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft in the 3rd round with a pick acquired from the Phillip Rivers-Eli Manning trade. He played college football at Iowa...
kicking a 47 yard Field Goal. Following the Chargers Next possession extended their Lead with Antonio Gates
Antonio Gates
Antonio Gates is an American football tight end for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2003 after playing college basketball at Kent State University...
catching a 12 yard Pass from Phillip Rivers for a 10–0 lead. In the 2nd Quarter the Chargers Continue to Roll with Nate Keading kicking a 24 yard Field Goal But The Redskins get on the Board with 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...
throwing a 2 yard Touchdown pass to 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...
. Meanwhile Before Halftime after a long pass from Jason Campbell to WR 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...
which would've been his first TD as a Redskin this season. the Redskins take the Lead with Jason Campbell completing a 3 yard Touchdown to Mike Sellers. In the 3rd & 4th Quarter Both Graham Gano
Graham Gano
Graham Gano is an American football placekicker for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Florida State...
and Nate Keading traded Field Goals apiece. While the Chargers sets up a 2 yard game winning Touchdown from Billy Volek
Billy Volek
John William Volek is an American football quarterback for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2000. He played college football at Fresno State.-Early years:Volek attended Clovis West High School in...
to Mike Tolbert
Mike Tolbert
Mike Tolbert is an American football Running Back for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2008...
.
With the loss, Washington ended the season at 4–12.
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 | 86.4 | 327 | 507 | 64.5 | 3,618 | 20 | 15 | 84 | 43 |
| Todd Collins | 3 | 71.6 | 12 | 23 | 52.2 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 2 |
| Hunter Smith Hunter Smith Hunter Dwight Smith is an American football punter, currently a free agent and most recently for the Washington Redskins. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 1998 NFL Draft... |
13 | 95.8 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 35 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| 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... |
8 | 39.6 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rushing
| Player | G | Att. | Yards | Y/G | Avg. | Long | TD | Fum | FumL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Portis | 8 | 124 | 494 | 61.8 | 4.0 | 78 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 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... |
13 | 59 | 212 | 16.3 | 3.6 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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.... |
10 | 56 | 210 | 21.0 | 3.8 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Campbell | 13 | 38 | 179 | 13.8 | 4.7 | 21 | 1 | 8 | 3 |
| Quinton Ganther Quinton Ganther Quinton Ganther is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft... |
5 | 33 | 138 | 27.6 | 4.2 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 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... |
7 | 18 | 65 | 9.3 | 3.6 | 12 | 0 | 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:... |
13 | 2 | 8 | 0.6 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Hunter Smith | 10 | 1 | 8 | 0.8 | 8.0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Todd Collins | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 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... |
13 | 3 | −2 | −0.2 | −0.7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 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 | 70 | 902 | 56.4 | 12.9 | 59 | 3 |
| 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 | 50 | 530 | 33.1 | 10.6 | 44 | 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... |
16 | 48 | 509 | 31.8 | 10.6 | 29 | 6 |
| Chris Cooley | 7 | 29 | 332 | 47.4 | 11.4 | 25 | 2 |
| Rock Cartwright | 16 | 27 | 242 | 15.1 | 9 | 51 | 1 |
| 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... |
16 | 25 | 347 | 21.7 | 13.9 | 84 | 0 |
| Devin Thomas | 14 | 25 | 325 | 23.2 | 13.0 | 40 | 3 |
| Ladell Betts | 10 | 17 | 179 | 17.9 | 10.5 | 25 | 0 |
| Mike Sellers | 15 | 17 | 176 | 11.7 | 10.4 | 47 | 2 |
| Quinton Ganther | 8 | 9 | 99 | 12.4 | 11 | 42 | 0 |
| Clinton Portis | 8 | 9 | 57 | 7.1 | 6.3 | 10 | 1 |
| Marcus Mason | 10 | 6 | 58 | 5.8 | 9.7 | 11 | 0 |
| Marko Mitchell Marko Mitchell Marko Terrell Mitchell is an American football wide receiver who is currently a Free Agent. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
10 | 4 | 32 | 3.2 | 8.0 | 11 | 0 |
| 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 | 4 | 9 | 0.6 | 2.3 | 3 | 3 |
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... |
12 | 0–0 | 8–9 | 5–6 | 5–5 | 0–1 | 18 | 21 | 84.0 | 50 | 20 | 21 |
| Graham Gano Graham Gano Graham Gano is an American football placekicker for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Florida State... |
4 | 0–0 | 2–2 | 0–0 | 2–2 | 0–0 | 4 | 4 | 100.0 | 46 | 6 | 7 |
Punting
| Player | G | Punt | Yards | Avg. | In20 | In10 | TB | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Smith | 13 | 57 | 2,356 | 41.3 | 23 | 3 | 5 | 59 |
| Glenn Pakulak Glenn Pakulak Glenn Adam Pakulak, Jr. is an American football punter who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2003... |
2 | 13 | 498 | 38.3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 57 |
| Sam Paulescu Sam Paulescu Samuel Paulescu is an American football punter who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as a street free agent in 2006... |
1 | 3 | 150 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| Shaun Suisham | 12 | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
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... |
13 | 76 | 42 | 118 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 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... |
13 | 68 | 11 | 82 | 2.0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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... |
13 | 64 | 9 | 73 | 1.0 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 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:... |
13 | 53 | 19 | 72 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 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... |
13 | 45 | 12 | 57 | 11.0 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Orakpo Brian Orakpo -Washington Redskins:Orakpo was drafted by the Washington Redskins 13th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. On July 31, he signed a five-year deal worth $20 million, which includes $12.1 million guaranteed... |
13 | 34 | 12 | 46 | 11.0 | 84 | 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... |
10 | 32 | 11 | 43 | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 114 | 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... |
8 | 28 | 9 | 37 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlos Rogers | 13 | 29 | 2 | 31 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Phillip Daniels Phillip Daniels Phillip Bernard Daniels is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 1996 NFL Draft... |
13 | 18 | 11 | 29 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Haynesworth Albert Haynesworth -Tennessee Titans:Haynesworth was elected to the Pro Bowl for the first time for the 2007 NFL season. During this season following the stomping incident, he ranked second on the team with six sacks in his 11 games played up to the selection, led or tied for the team-high in total tackles three... |
10 | 23 | 6 | 29 | 3.0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| H.B. Blades | 13 | 22 | 1 | 28 | 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... |
12 | 16 | 11 | 27 | 2.0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 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 | 16 | 9 | 25 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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... |
12 | 17 | 4 | 21 | 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... |
12 | 17 | 4 | 21 | 1.0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 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... |
13 | 13 | 4 | 17 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 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:... |
13 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 1.0 | 9 | 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... |
13 | 11 | 3 | 14 | 1.0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Westbrook Byron Westbrook Byron Westbrook is an American football cornerback. He was signed by the Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2007... |
12 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 0.0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sellers | 12 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Jarmon Jeremy Jarmon Jeremy Jarmon is an American football defensive end of the National Football League. He is currently a Free Agent. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the third round of the 2009 Supplemental draft... |
11 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rock Cartwright | 13 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Thomas | 13 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Todd Yoder | 13 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antwaan Randle El | 13 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Barnes Kevin Barnes (American football) Kevin Barnes is an American football cornerback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins at the University of Maryland, and was regarded as one of the top cornerback prospects for the 2009 NFL Draft... |
3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 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... |
13 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Dockery Derrick Dockery Derrick Dewayne Dockery is an American football guard for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft... |
13 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinton Ganther | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 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:*... |
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Santana Moss | 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Davis | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lendy Holmes Lendy Holmes Lendy Holmes is an American football defensive back who currently a free agent. He was signed as an undrafted free agent after playing college football for the Oklahoma Sooners. Holmes played in eight games during his 2009 rookie campaign.-External links:*... |
5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Casey Rabach | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladell Betts | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Henson Robert Henson (American Football) Robert Henson is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Texas Christian University and was drafted in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins.... |
3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 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... |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |