The Redskins have re-signed outside linebacker Rob Jackson, Matt Brooks of the Washington Post reports. The seventh-year pro has spent all of his career with the Redskins, playing primarily as Brian Orakpo’s backup. Jackson last season recorded 19 tackles, two sacks and an interception. He had hoped to go somewhere that afford him the opportunity […]
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Redskins sign DE/LB Darryl Tapp to bolster depth
The Redskins signed free agent defensive end/linebacker Darryl Tapp late last week. Tapp was originally selected in the second round (63rd overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks, and was later traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2010. He appeared in 13 games for the Eagles last season, registering 17 tackles in […]
Redskins re-sign four players from 2012 roster to start free agency
Normally, the running joke among the Burgundy and Gold faithful around this time of year is how Dan Snyder and the Redskins front office are “fueling up Redskins One” as part of a big plunge into Free Agency. But the Redskins have started the 2013 free agency period rather quietly, choosing to instead retain the […]
Redskins lose LB Brian Orakpo and DE Adam Carriker for remainder of 2012
Literally adding injury to insult: news has emerged today that the Redskins have lost linebacker Brian Orakpo and defensive end Adam Carriker for the remainder of the 2012 season. Most fans expected Carriker to be lost for the season, after he was carted off the field during yesterday’s 31-28 loss to the St. Louis Rams. […]
7th Round Pick Jackson and Skins Agree on Deal
The Redskins have now signed 4 of their top 10 draft picks, as the Washington Post is reporting that the team signed rookie defensive end Rob Jackson, their seventh round draft pick out of Kansas State, to a deal today. Financial terms were not immediately available but Jackson is believed to have signed a standard […]