July 31st, 2008 
Matt Loede 
Posted in The Redskins are about to head to Canton, Ohio for Sunday night’s Hall of Fame Game pairing with the Indianapolis Colts. Wide receiver Anthony Mix used to catch passes from Jason Campbell at Auburn. Now, he’s trying to overcome a hamstring injury to try to latch onto a roster spot with the “Burgundy and Gold. [...]
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Redskins Two A Day Workouts Continue
Players for the Redskins are earning their paychecks this time of year. Two-a-day workouts in blistering heat isn’t easy. Pro Bowl tight end Chris Cooley sponsored some physically disabled children some presents and, perhaps more importantly, some of his precious time. Cooley says he patterns the effort after one he did with Drew Brees, quarterback of [...]
Redskins Crank Up Intensity Ahead Of Preseason Opener
Players and coaches for the Redskins are cranking up the intensity in training camp this week. The team is preparing for the Hall of Fame Game preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts in Canton, Ohio Sunday night. Coach Jim Zorn is still teaching his West Coast Offense and tutoring quarterback Jason Campbell, always mindful that he [...]
Redskins Gearing Up For Hall Of Fame Game Sunday
The Redskins kick off preparations today for Sunday’s Hall of Fame Game matchup. Defensive tackle Anthony Montgomery will be out longer than first feared with a broken bone in his right hand. He is due for surgery today and should be sidelined up to a month. Washington will play the Indianapolis Colts in Canton, Ohio. [...]
Redskins Sign Fitch, Matua; Release Mapu, Brown
The Redskins made some roster moves today, signing defensive tackle Zarnell Fitch and guard Fred Matua, and waiving defensive end J.T. Mapu and guard Kerry Brown. Fitch spent last season on the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad. He was on the Ravens’ active roster for two games but did not play. Matua was on the Cleveland [...]
Several Redskins Injured
The injury bug is biting more players for the Redskins during training camp. First, safety LaRon Landy tweaked a hamstring. Then, defensive end Chris Wilson strained a calf. After that, top draft pick Devin Thomas pulled his right hamstring. The wideout could be sidelined for a couple of weeks. It’s unclear how quickly the rookie will [...]
Redskins Training Camp Continues
The arrival in training camp of veteran defensive end Jason Taylor promises to help take some of the heat off linebackers like London Fletcher under defensive coordinator Greg Blache. Fletcher says he likes the blend of old formations and new that Blache is implementing. Fletcher and his wife are celebrating the birth of their second [...]
Redskins Hold Punt Catching Contest As Part Of Morning Training
Midnight curfew has been extended for an hour tonight after the Redskins offensive and defensive lines made no mistakes during a punt catching contest to wrap up the morning practice at Redskins Park in Ashburn. Earlier, the team was put through its longest workout of the training camp. Coach Jim Zorn spent a lot of time [...]
