Archive for July, 2008

Taylor Practices For First Time With Redskins

Jason Taylor worked out for the first time with the Redskins.  The Pro Bowl defensive end says he kind of felt like a first-year player.  He says he recognized offensive lineman Todd Wade, with whom he used to play, and sat with him.  And, he’s looking forward to getting acquainted with his new surroundings as a [...]

Taylor Introduced By Redskins

Newly acquired Jason Taylor has been introduced by the Redskins at a news conference.  The 33-year-old Pro Bowl defensive end from the Miami Dolphins was picked up Sunday by the Burgundy and Gold for two draft picks.  Last season in Miami, Taylor had 55 tackles, 11 sacks and an interception.  He has been selected for the [...]

Taylor Deal Good For Both Teams

WR Randle El Makes It to Camp

After minor knee surgery in early May, Randle El has returned to camp looking as fast as he did before the injury. With the Redskins very thin at quality receivers it’s hard not to see Antwaan returning to his starting role opposite Santana Moss. It’s still unclear if he will remain as the teams Punt [...]

Two Major Injuries Kickoff Redskins Training Camp

The Redskins are the first team in the league to open training camp. A couple of injuries already are plaguing the Burgundy and Gold. Defensive end Phillip Daniels has torn an ACL and will be out for the year. Linebacker London Fletcher says it’s a challenge to lose a player of Phillip’s caliber and character [...]

Skins Pull Off Blockbuster in Trading w/ Dolphins for LB Taylor

The Redskins acquired DE Jason Taylor from the Dolphins. The Skins gave up a 2009 Second Round pick and a 2010 Sixth Round pick to get the 11-year veteran. According to reports the Redskins will not have to negotiate a new deal with Taylor as he will honor the deal he has in place. There [...]

Redskins Ink WR Thomas

The Redskins signed wide receiver and second-round draft pick Devin Thomas today.  Thomas was taken out of Michigan State with the 34th overall pick in this year’s draft.  He caught 79 passes for 1,260 yards and eight touchdowns last season.  He amassed 1,135 kickoff return yards.  To make room on the roster, the club released fullback [...]

Redskins Prepare To Open First Training Camp Under Zorn

The Redskins are about to open their first training camp under coach Jim Zorn.  The former quarterback with the Seattle Seahawks officially takes over for Joe Gibbs as head of the Burgundy and Gold after a series of minicamps and Organized Training Activities.  Washington will kick off the preseason with the Indianapolis Colts, minus injured quarterback [...]