Archive for December, 2007

Redskins Re-Sign Stoutmire

The Redskins re-signed safety Omar Stoutmire on Thursday.  Stoutmire was cut by the team on October 1st.  The 10-year veteran appeared in two games with the Skins this season before being released.  Stoutmire has also seen stops with the Cowboys, Jets, Giants and Saints,  He has played in 133 games and has recorded 418 total tackles [...]

Suspects In The Killing Of Taylor Enter Pleas

Four men charged in the murder of Pro Bowl safety Sean Taylor have entered written not guilty pleas in Miami-Dade court.  Eric Rivera, Charles Wardlow, Jason Mitchell and Venjah Hunte are accused of first-degree felony murder and armed burglary.  The filing of a written plea likely means the men won’t appear in court tomorrow for [...]

Reaction From The Two Chrises To Pro Bowl Selections

The two living Redskins to make the Pro Bowl are reacting.  Offensive tackle Chris Samuels is heading to Hawaii for a fifth time to be with the NFC against the AFC.  Samuels says he’s blessed to stay healthy and be recognized by his peers and fans.  Also making the squad is tight end Chris Cooley.  He [...]

State Farm Launches “Your Game/Your Call” Ultimate Pro Bowl Giveaway

Bloomington, Ill., Nov. 20, 2007 – On November 22, Thanksgiving Day, State Farm is officially debuting the “Your Game | Your Call” Ultimate Pro Bowl Giveaway where fans can win one of five trips to the 2008 Pro Bowl in Hawaii. Fans can enter the promotion daily through January 6 at www.statefarm.com/NFL2  for their chance to win [...]

Collins Makes it Back After Birth of Third Child

Redskins quarterback Todd Collins had a hectic week with a game Sunday night in New Jersey after heading to Massachusetts to join his wife for the birth of their child.  Center Casey Rabach says the backup signal caller, who now is the top gun since a knee injury to Jason Campbell, was flown to Boston [...]

Taylor Posthumously Named To Pro Bowl Squad

Three members of the Redskins are picked for the 2008 NFC Pro Bowl team, including a posthumous nod for safety Sean Taylor.  The former star with Miami of Florida was murdered last month during a burglary in his Florida home.  It’s the second Pro Bowl selection for Taylor.  Named to the squad for the fifth time [...]

Gibbs Hints At Chance Of Contract Extension

This is the fourth year of a five-year contract for coach Joe Gibbs, and while there have been plenty of rumors of him leaving after this year, it could be just the opposite.  The Hall of Famer is now hinting he may be willing to stay on past that duration to guide the “Burgundy and [...]

McIntosh Gone For the Rest Of The Season

Rocky McIntosh is the Skins team’s latest injury casualty.  The linebacker needs surgery to repair two torn ligaments in a knee. The second-year linebacker is expected to go on injured reserve this week.  McIntosh was hurt in the first quarter of Sunday night’s 22-10 win over the New York Giants.  In the last two games, Washington [...]