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The Other 31: Browns upgrade their defense but quarterback questions remain

Mark Maske — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:18 GMT

Cleveland Browns Last season’s record: 5-11 Coaching change: Fired Pat Shurmur, hired Rob Chudzinski Key players released: DE Frostee Rucker, LB Chris Gocong, S Usama Young Retired: LB Scott Fujita Key free agents lost: LB Kaluka Maiava, TE Benjamin Watson, … Continue reading →

Redskins sign second-round cornerback David Amerson

Mike Jones — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:25:39 GMT

The Washington Redskins on Friday afternoon announced that they have signed second-round pick David Amerson to his rookie contract. Taken 51st overall out of N.C. State, the cornerback was Washington’s first pick of the 2013 draft. Terms of the deal … Continue reading →

Redskins sign fourth-round safety Phillip Thomas

Mike Jones — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:00:33 GMT

The Washington Redskins announced Friday afternoon that they have signed safety Phillip Thomas to his rookie contract, making him the fifth of seven draft picks to agree to a deal in the past week. Drafted 119th overall out of Fresno … Continue reading →

GM Bruce Allen excited about start of OTAs, not focusing on Griffin rehab

Keith McMillan — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:30:40 GMT

The Washington Redskins on Monday kick off the next stage of their offseason program with the start of organized team activities. Players will be permitted to be on the field with their coaches, running plays against the opposing unit, but … Continue reading →

The Other 31: Bengals have productive offseason in bid to overtake Ravens in AFC North

Mark Maske — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:00:24 GMT

Cincinnati Bengals Last season’s record: 10-6 Key players released: CB Jason Allen Key free agents lost: LB Manny Lawson, QB Bruce Gradkowski, K Josh Brown, DT Pat Sims, RB Brian Leonard, LB Dan Skuta Key free agents re-signed: DE Michael … Continue reading →

Afternoon reading: The Redskins player you love to hate & more

Keith McMillan — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:35:47 GMT

Kevin Ewoldt at Hogs Haven posted an interesting item yesterday that is both a blast from the recent past, and a look into the future. You know how as a fan, even if you love a team, there’s always that … Continue reading →

Redskins sign seventh-round RB Jawan Jamison

Mike Jones — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:50:00 GMT

The Washington Redskins announced that they have signed seventh-round pick Jawan Jamison, a running back out of Rutgers. Washington selected Jamison with the 228th pick of the 2013 draft. Terms of the deal were not released, but Jamison’s salary will … Continue reading →

Redskins, Giants inquire about Tim Hightower

Mike Jones — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:37:17 GMT

The Washington Redskins and New York Giants have both had exploratory talks regarding the services of free agent running back Tim Hightower, who last played for the Redskins during the 2012 preseason, two people with knowledge of the situation said. … Continue reading →

The Other 31: Bears move on without Smith, Urlacher on heels of 10-6 playoff near-miss

Mark Maske — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:00:09 GMT

Chicago Bears Last season’s record: 10-6 Coaching change: Fired Lovie Smith, hired Marc Trestman Key players released: WR Johnny Knox (retired), TE Kellen Davis, DT Matt Toeaina, TE Matt Spaeth Key free agents lost: LB Nick Roach, CB D.J. … Continue reading →

Redskins sign fifth-round pick Chris Thompson

Mike Jones — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:15:44 GMT

The Redskins announced Wednesday afternoon that they have signed fifth-round pick Chris Thompson to his rookie contract. A 5-foot-7, 192-pound running back out of Florida State, Thompson was selected with the 154th overall pick of the draft. The Redskins did … Continue reading →

Chiefs of three Virginia tribes say they have no problem with ‘Redskins’

Keith McMillan — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:15:47 GMT

If you thought the declaration that the Washington Redskins would never change their name would be the end of the discussion, you thought wrong. Richmond Times-Dispatch columnist Paul Woody reached out to the chiefs of the Patawomeck, Pamunkey and Rappahannock … Continue reading →

DeAngelo Hall says he’s okay with paycut, takes blame for the salary-cap mess

Keith McMillan — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:15:10 GMT

Cornerback DeAngelo Hall appeared on NFL Network’s Total Access Tuesday night. Aside from the standard stuff about Robert Griffin III looking like he’ll be ready for Week 1, and being confident in Kirk Cousins if Griffin can’t go, the 10th-year … Continue reading →

The Other 31: Panthers vie to get to .500 or above in Newton’s third NFL season

Mark Maske — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:00:21 GMT

Last season’s record: 7-9 Key players released: DT Ron Edwards, CB Chris Gamble (later announced retirement), LB James Anderson, LB Kenny Onatolu Key free agents lost: LB Jason Phillips, TE Gary Barnidge, WR Louis Murphy, G Mike Pollak Key free … Continue reading →

Redskins sign wide receiver Lance Lewis

Keith McMillan — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:30:48 GMT

The Washington Redskins have signed free agent wide receiver Lance Lewis, according to the NFL’s daily transaction report. The 6-foot, 208-pound Lewis went undrafted out of East Carolina in 2012. He joined the Redskins for training camp, but suffered an … Continue reading →

Is Alfred Morris the Redskins’ best player?

Keith McMillan — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:38:44 GMT

CBS Sports’s Pete Prisco thinks so. The Insider gives Alfred Morris plenty of love, but when we posted about him yesterday, much of the discussion in the comments centered on whether Morris might be a better back in Year 2 … Continue reading →

Should a Redskins player ever wear No. 21 again?

Keith McMillan — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:45:25 GMT

Hogs Haven posted an item yesterday asking whether any Redskins player, following safety Sean Taylor’s death, should ever wear his number again. There’s a decent discussion to be had, starting with what came up last week when we discussed which … Continue reading →

The Other 31: For Bills, much depends on success of draft-night QB move

Mark Maske — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:00:33 GMT

Buffalo Bills Last Season’s Record: 6-10 Coaching change: Fired Chan Gailey, hired Doug Marrone Key Players Released: LB Nick Barnett, S George Wilson, CB Terrence McGee, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, WR Donald Jones (not tendered as restricted free agent), WR David … Continue reading →

Redskins sign Rambo, Jenkins; five rookie draftees still unsigned

Keith McMillan — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:10:00 GMT

The Washington Redskins have signed two of their seven draft picks to contracts, the team announced. Outside linebacker Brandon Jenkins, a fifth-round pick out of Florida State, and safety Bacarri Rambo, a sixth-rounder out of Georgia, both signed their rookie … Continue reading →

Monday mailbag: Where’s Cooley, Super Bowl chances, name debate and more …

Mike Jones — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:15:46 GMT

A lot of questions this week, which is always a good thing. They range from Chris Cooley’s future, Super Bowl chances, the name change (or lack there of), training camp accommodations, to rookie salaries and more. There were a number … Continue reading →

Alfred Morris says he left a lot of yards on the field last year

Keith McMillan — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:30:30 GMT

You already love Alfred Morris for the 1,613 yards as a rookie. And for the still-drives-a-Mazda story. And the still-sleeps-on-the-couch-when-at-his-parents’-house story. Doug Farrar of Yahoo’s Shutdown Corner caught up with Morris while the running back was doing promotional work for … Continue reading →

The Other 31: Ravens begin retooling process after post-Super Bowl defections

Mark Maske — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:00:04 GMT

Baltimore Ravens Last Season’s Record: 10-6 Key players released: G Bobbie Williams, S Bernard Pollard, LB Brendon Ayanbadejo Retired: LB Ray Lewis, C Matt Birk Key free agents lost: LB Paul Kruger, LB Dannell Ellerbe, CB Cary Williams, S Ed … Continue reading →

Seeking your questions for the mailbag

Mike Jones — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:01:01 GMT

Things have quieted down a bit with rookie minicamp over with and OTAs not due to begin until May 20. But, there’s always something going on with this team, whether it’s RGIII making appearances here and there, or Daniel Snyder … Continue reading →

A closer look at Chris Thompson and Jawan Jamison

Keith McMillan — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:12:35 GMT

I’m one of those people who loves to read about the NFL, so much so that I occasionally forget what a wonderful day and age we live in. Hat tip to GFT74 for reminding me that draftbreakdown.com does video cutups … Continue reading →

Will the Redskins win more than nine games in 2013?

Keith McMillan — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:01:22 GMT

It’s only May, but with schedules out and free agency and the draft in the rear-view mirror, is it too early to guess how well teams will do this coming season? As reported by covers.com, the Atlantis Casino in Reno … Continue reading →

The Other 31: Will the Falcons’ offseason roster reshuffling get them into the Super Bowl?

Mark Maske — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:00:09 GMT

Last season’s record: 13-3 Key players released: DE John Abraham, CB Dunta Robinson, RB Michael Turner, T Tyson Clabo Retired: C Todd McClure Key free agents lost: LB Lawrence Sidbury, T Will Svitek, CB Brent Grimes, DT Vance Walker, QB … Continue reading →