REDSKINS RUMORS & GOSSIP
Redskins owner Dan Snyder sells Johnny Rockets food chain
According to Darren Rovell of ESPN, Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder has sold Johnny Rockets, which he bought several years ago.
Redskins owner Dan Snyder’s private equity company RedZone Capital has sold Johnny Rockets for an undisclosed sum.
— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) June 18, 2013
I’ll be honest, since Snyder bought Johnny Rockets, I thought they went down hill...
RG3 walking without a limp when not wearing a knee brace
According to the Washington Post, while it looked as if Robert Griffin III was limping during the Redskins OTA’s, when he was walking around without the knee brace, he didn’t have a limp. Griffin did appear to limp as he ran sprints at the conclusion of that June 6 practice, but he insisted that it was related to the brace he wears on that reconstructed right knee, and not...
Report: Brian Orakpo likely to play out final year of contract
As the Washington Redskins prepare to enter training camp, linebacker Brian Orakpo’s contract situation is still up in the air, after it was widely believed that the team would likely offer him an extension earlier in the offseason.
But reaching an agreement on a new deal could be far more complicated process for both sides. Orakpo is coming off a torn pectoral muscle, after...
Who Is In Competition For The Redskins Final Roster Spots?
Redskins training camp is quickly approaching as it is now less than six weeks away. A few weeks ago we visited training camp battles within each position group. We have a firm grasp on who will be the Redskins top 40 players or so on their 53 man roster but the remaining spots are up for grabs. So let’s look at the battles going on for the final roster spots this summer. Each...
Redskins will likely let Brian Orakpo play out the final year of his contract
Dan Graziano of ESPN.com believes the Washington Redskins will let linebacker Brian Orakpo play out the final year of his current contract before working on an extension.
Brian Orakpo says he’s not worried about his contract situation with one year left on his deal. For whatever it’s worth, a week ago I believed the Redskins were likely to try to extend Orakpo this offseason...
Robert Griffin III teams up with USAA to support the US Troops
RG3 will support their military appreciation efforts this year. This agreement supports USAA’s Official Military Appreciation Sponsorship of the NFL and the Washington Redskins.
The 2012 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year was born on a U.S. military base and grew up in military communities across the country as his parents served in the U.S. Army.
“Growing up as a military kid...
Still No Progress Between Brian Orakpo & Redskins Regarding An Extension
It’s been reported this offseason that the Washington Redskins and linebacker Brian Orakpo have wanted to get a long-term extension done before he enters the final year of his current contract.
With training camp just over a month away, the two parties have yet to work on an extension. The good news however is that Orakpo doesn’t appear to use the lack of new paper as ammo to...
The Return of Roy Helu
Nine months after injuring ligaments in his toe, Redskins running back Roy Helu, Jr. was seen taking handoffs, catching passes, cutting and running full speed. The Redskins front office was forced to bring in competition for 3rd year running backs Helu and Evan Royster because of their injured and ineffective 2012 campaign behind 6th round rookie sensation Alfred Morris. The Redskins...
Chase Minnifield is Ready to Compete for a Roster Spot
After suffering a torn ACL in mini-camp that ended his rookie season before it ever had a chance to get started, Redskins cornerback Chase Minnifield says he will be ready to compete for a job in the secondary when training camp opens on July 25th in Richmond Virginia. Minnifield was medically cleared earlier this month...
Washington Redskins Fans Should Be Glad Robert Griffin III Isn't a Party Animal
Social media gives fans 24/7 access to some athletes; guys who like to let people know what they are doing every second of the day. A lot of fans eat up that kind of access to their stars and want to see them out and about having a good time in their respective cities and partying.
It's fun. It's what we do, and since professional athletes are able to do it on a...
Could the government force Daniel Snyder to change the name ‘Redskins’
Daniel Snyder really shook up the room when he made the following comments about changing the name Redskins:
“We will never change the name of the team,” the Washington Redskins owner told USA Today this week. “As a lifelong Redskins fan, and I think that the Redskins fans understand the great tradition and what it’s all about and what it means, so we feel pretty fortunate...
Washington Redskins Owner Dan Snyder Needs Help--and He's Getting It
Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder is no stranger to being under fire from the press. Usually it is for his wild spending on free agents that never seem to pan out (right, Albert Haynesworth?), but lately it has been something that he had nothing to do with deciding.
His team's name--the Washington Redskins.
From advocacy groups to members of Congress he has come...
Redskins Owner Makes Shocking Racist Remarks
On Friday morning, Daniel Snyder—the embattled owner of the Washington Redskins—attempted to quell any more rumors that his franchise was going to be forced to change its controversial name in the near future. “How!?” Snyder asked, stepping up to the podium and raising his right hand. ”Please, everyone, be seated. In fact, why don’t you go ahead and sit cross-legged...
Jim Haslett Thinks at Least one of the Rookie Defensive Backs Will Start
Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett hasn’t had very long to spend with his rookie defensive backs, but that hasn’t stopped him from noticing their abilities as ball-hawking playmakers. “I’ll start with David Amerson. He’s a guy that has great ball skills, great length, good speed. He has the ability to play man or zone. That’s...
The 11 Best Free Agents Still Available
According to Spo Track salaries, the Washington Redskins have $2.2 million that the could possibly spend in Free Agency. That is not a whole lot to work with, and luckily the Redskins addressed some specific position needs in the draft. With that being said, there are still a few holes that could be filled via free agency. Here are the 10 best free agents left that could be a fit...
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