Washington Redskins: Robert Griffin III Teams Up with USAA to Support Military Community

photo by Steven Holland

San Antonio (June 17, 2013) USAA announced that Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III 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.

Redskins: Quotes from OTA - Mike Shanahan, Robert Griffin III, Kirk Cousins

(May 24, 2013) - The Washington Redskins held their first full-team practice open to the media since the first week in January and the focus of attention was quarterback Robert Griffin III and his knee. Here are quotes from coach Mike Shanahan, Griffin and quarterback Kirk Cousins:

Executive Vice President/Head Coach Mike Shanahan

On quarterback Robert Griffin III saying he wants to be ready for training camp:

“Well, we’re hoping that he’s ready for training camp. He’s been working extremely hard like we’ve talked about in the past. I think you guys could see today that he’s been throwing for a while. His arm is in pretty good shape. It looks like he’s making a lot of progress.”;

On how closely he watches Griffin III:

“I’ll take a look at film each day, drills he’s going through and how he’s throwing the ball and exactly what he’s doing. You want to make sure that he doesn’t overdo it, and so that’s one of the reasons why you look at the film. But he’s in there getting a lot of treatment, in the weight room every day, doing the things that he needs to do. I think you could see today he’s been throwing the ball for a while. You can see his arm is feeling quite well. So it’s a process.”;

Photo Gallery: Washington Redskins Rookie Mini-Camp 2013 by Steven Holland

(May 8, 2013) - With the Washington Redskins training facility in our backyard here in Loudoun, Viva Loudoun is excited about our coverage of the Redskins for 2013 and kicking off that coverage is this great photo gallery by Steven Holland from the team's rookie mini-camp held over the weekend. Enjoy all 202 photos!

NFL: Washington Redskins Quotes - Mike Shanahan on Rookie Minicamp

Ashburn (May 5, 2013) - The Washington Redskins and head coach Mike Shanahan got their first look at the new crop of rookies with this weekend's minicamp. Here is the transcript of Shanahan's press conference:

On his impression of rookie minicamp:

“Good. I thought we got a lot done. We had five practices. I thought we got a lot out of it. We got a chance to evaluate a lot of players. Our draft choices and our free agents that were signed got a chance to be more familiar with our terminology. Overall I was really pleased.”;

NFL: Redskins Sign College Free Agents

(May 3, 2013) - The Washington Redskins announced Thursday that they had signed 12 college free agents. Terms of the deals were not disclosed. The college free agents include:

NFL: Washington Redskins Select 7 Players in the 2013 Draft - Full Details on Each Pick

(April 29, 2013) - Couldn't find your remote control over the weekend? Then you might have missed the fact that the Washington Redskins selected seven players in the 2013 NFL Draft, over three days, including three defensive backs.

Here are all the details, courtesy of the Redskins crack media relations staff who clearly did not sleep a week during the long weekend:

ROUND (PICK)       PLAYER                               SCHOOL

2 (51)                           CB David Amerson                North Carolina State

3 (85)                           TE Jordan Reed                      Florida

4 (119)                         S Phillip Thomas                     Fresno State

5 (154)                         RB Chris Thompson               Florida State

5 (162)                         LB Brandon Jenkins               Florida State

6 (191)                         S Bacarri Rambo                     Georgia

7 (228)                         RB Jawan Jamison                  Rutgers                                   

NOTES ON REDSKINS OVERALL DRAFT

NFL: Redskins Select CB David Amerson, TE Jordan Reed

Ashburn (April 27, 2013) - The Washington Redskins made two selections on Day 2 of the 2013 NFL Draft, selecting North Carolina State cornerback David Amerson in the second round (No. 51 overall) and Florida tight end Jordan Reed in the third round (No. 85 overall).

Football: Prime Time! NFL 2013 Schedule Features Washington in 5 Prime-Time Games

Ashburn (April 18, 2013) – The National Football League announced its 2013 regular season schedule tonight, and the Washington Redskins’ schedule features a team-record five national television appearances beginning at 7:10 p.m. ET on Monday, Sept. 9 against the Philadelphia Eagles on ESPN’s Monday Night Football. The five prime-time games snap the Redskins’ previous team record of four, previously set in six seasons including most recently in 2008.

Redskins: Washington Makes Roster Moves

Special to Viva Loudoun via the Washington Redskins

(March 11, 2013) - The Washington Redskins announced today the following moves:

The Redskins signed the following unrestricted free agent. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

PLAYER                   POSITION     HEIGHT        WEIGHT       EXPERIENCE         COLLEGE

Kory Lichtensteiger    G/C                 6-2                   285                  4                                  Bowling Green

The Redskins signed the following restricted free agents. Terms of the deals were not disclosed.

PLAYER                   POSITION     HEIGHT        WEIGHT       EXPERIENCE         COLLEGE

Rob Jackson                LB                   6-4                   266                  4                                  Kansas State

Logan Paulsen             TE                   6-5                   261                  3                                  UCLA

Nick Sundberg            LS                   6-0                   251                  3                                  California

Darrel Young              FB                   5-11                 251                  3                                  Villanova

The Redskins signed the following free agent. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

PLAYER                   POSITION     HEIGHT        WEIGHT       EXPERIENCE         COLLEGE

Tony Pashos                T                      6-6                   326                  9                                  Illinois

The Redskins tendered the following player:

PLAYER                   POSITION     HEIGHT        WEIGHT       EXPERIENCE         COLLEGE

Chris Baker                 NT                   6-2                   333                  1                                  Hampton

The Redskins terminated the contract of the following player:

PLAYER                   POSITION     HEIGHT        WEIGHT       EXPERIENCE         COLLEGE

DeAngelo Hall            CB                   5-10                 189                  9                                  Virginia Tech

News: Washington Redskins Hold New Summer Training Center Groundbreaking in Richmond

(Feb. 14, 2013) - The reality that the Washington Redskins summer training camp will no longer be held  at the team's main facility in Ashburn set in for certain Thursday as leaders from the City of Richmond, Bon Secours Virginia Health System and the Washington Redskins broke ground on the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center located at the Leigh Street (Science Museum) site. 

Game Notes: Redskins in First Place in NFC East After 15 Weeks for First Time Since 1999

(Dec. 17, 2012) - The Redskins improved to 8-6 this season with a 38-21 win against the Cleveland Browns in front of an announced crowd of 65,083 people at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Week 15.

With an 8-6 record, the Redskins are tied with the New York Giants atop the NFC East as of the conclusion of Sunday’s 1 p.m. games. Washington holds the tiebreaker over New York by virtue of the team’s divisional records (3-1 for Washington, 2-3 for New York).

Washington has a share of first place in the NFC East after 15 weeks for the first time since 1999. More game notes:

Redskins: Fans Encouraged to Arrive Early for Key Monday Night Football Game vs. New York Giants

(Nov. 30, 2012) - Fans attending the Washington Redskins’ Monday Night Football game against the New York Giants at FedExField on Dec. 3 are encouraged to arrive early to avoid traffic and allow ample time to get to their seats before the 8:30 p.m. kickoff.

The Redskins are committed to creating a safe and enjoyable experience for fans both inside FedExField and in the parking lots. In order for fans to avoid regular weekday commuter traffic, they are encouraged to take advantage of parking lots opening early at 4:30 p.m. and stadium gates opening early at 6:30 p.m.

Redskins: Wednesday Quote Machine - Mike Shanahan, Robert Griffin III; Pittsburgh Steelers Mike Tomlin, Ben Roethlisberger

(Oct. 25, 2012) - Full transcript of media interviews Wednesday with the Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan and rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III and Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

Redskins: Running Back Roster Moves Made

(Oct. 24, 2012) - The Washington Redskins announced Tuesday that they have signed free agent running back Keiland Williams and released running back Ryan Grant. The team also signed cornerback Domonique “D.J.” Johnson to its practice squad and waived wide receiver Emmanuel Arceneaux from its practice squad.

Redskins: Monday Quote Machine - Mike Shanahan

(Oct. 22, 2012) - Read what Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan had to say a day after the tough loss at the New York "football" Giants:

Redskins: Sign Chris Cooley; Place TE Fred Davis on Reserve/Injured List

Ashburn (Oct. 22, 2012) - He's back! The Washington Redskins announced today that they have signed free agent tight end Chris Cooley. The team also placed tight end Fred Davis on its Reserve/Injured list.

Cooley (6-3, 243), the franchise’s all-time leader in receptions by a tight end, was released by the Redskins on Aug. 28, 2012. He spent his first eight seasons with the Redskins and posted 428 receptions for 4,703 yards and 33 receiving touchdowns.

Game Notes: New York Giants 27, Washington Redskins 23

·         The Redskins fell to 3-4 on the season with a 27-23 loss to the New York Giants in front of announced crowd of 81,352 people at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

Redskins: Game Notes and Quotes from Sunday's 38-26 Win Over Minnesota

(Oct. 15, 2012) - A weekend in Washington that started off with the unthinkable -- the "Nats-ural Disaster" Friday night that saw the Nats lose a 6-0 lead at home in the deciding fifth game of their National League playoff series with St. Louis -- ended with a signature Washington Redskins victory over Minnesota highlighted by Robert Griffin III's game-clinching 76-yard TD run that become an instant part of D.C. sports folklore.

Here are the game notes and quotes from the game:

Redskins: Shanahan on RG3: "He Looks Fine"

(Oct. 12, 2012) - Area football fans are still waiting to see if Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III bounces back after being knocked out of last week' loss to Atlanta. Here is the wrap-up from coach Mike Shanahan's press conference on Thursday with the latest update on Griffin plus the scoop from offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan and defensive coordinator Jim Haslett:

Redskins: RG3 Update -- Will He Play Sunday? Press Conferences from Redskins, Vikings

(Oct. 10, 2012) - The two biggest questions in town this week are obviously if they Washington Nationals will ever score again and will Robert Griffin III (you know him as RG3!) play this Sunday after last weekend's knock to the head. Here is what Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said today as well as quotes from Griffin himself as well as Minnesota head coach Leslie Frazier and Vikings running back Adrian Peterson: