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Redskins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:15:40 PDT

Playing golf Monday morning to help raise more than $100,000 to grant the wishes of 16 seriously ill children who are served by the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Clinton Portis had his own less critical wish. The Washington Redskins' star running back wishes that people would stop talking about a rift between him and second-year coach Jim Zorn.

"How this story came about, I have no idea," Portis said of a ProFootballTalk.com report that he had disrespected Zorn in front of his teammates earlier this month during the organized team activities that ended on June 11. "There's nothing going on. There's no beef between me and Coach Zorn. We're on good terms at this present moment. There's no problem."

The unpredictable Portis had a well-publicized spat with Zorn after he was benched...

Jury awards Jason Taylor and partners $1.5 million (AP)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:57:42 PDT

A jury in the U.S. Virgin Islands has awarded Miami Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor and two partners the return of a $1.5 million deposit from the botched sale of a private island. The NFL star, who recently signed a $1.5 million, one-year contract to come back to the Dolphins, will be given his share of the deposit, plus expenses, after a jury determined that the seller breached a 2004...

Redskins rookie Orakpo adjusts to double duty (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:43:00 PDT

Brian Orakpo will split his time at strong-side linebacker on running downs and as a defensive end on passing downs.

Chris Cooley cremates a cow (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:50:28 PDT

He’s not only an expert blocker and pass-catcher for the Washington Redskins, but Chris Cooley is also an...

NFL players among sports' leaders on Twitter (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:40:00 PDT

Players are using the site to send unfiltered messages, a trend that could force the league to react.

Brian Mitchell claims he was fired for criticizing Redskins (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:45:28 PDT

Former Washington Redskins return man Brian Mitchell says his recent firing by a radio station owned by the...

Former NFL star Bruce Smith's DUI trial delayed (AP)

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:57:43 PDT

Former NFL star Bruce Smith's drunken driving trial in Virginia has been postponed. The case had been set for Thursday, Smith's 46th birthday. Virginia Beach General District Court records show the case is now set for July 9. The former Virginia Tech standout was charged with DUI last month after a Virginia Beach police officer stopped him for speeding on Interstate 264.

Thrash cut by Redskins, may retire due to injury (PA SportsTicker)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:30:34 PDT

Veteran receiver James Thrash was released by the Washington Redskins on Friday after failing a physical.

Thrash fails physical, gets cut by Redskins (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:03:44 PDT

Veteran wide receiver James Thrash was cut by the Washington Redskins Friday, a decision prompted by Thrash...

Judge delays hearing on NFL player slaying suspect (AP)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:58:44 PDT

A judge has delayed a decision on whether a suspect in the slaying of Washington Redskins star defensive back Sean Taylor can withdraw his guilty plea. A hearing was set Friday in Miami on the request by 21-year-old Venjah Hunte. But after a private conference with attorneys, Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Dennis Murphy postponed the issue for another week.

Redskins' Landry makes appearance at minicamp (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:38:30 PDT

Washington Redskins safety LaRon Landry made a surprise appearance Friday, on the final day of organized team...

Redskins' Landry finally shows -- at vacation time (AP)

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:15:47 PDT

Washington free safety LaRon Landry made a cameo appearance at practice Thursday -- taking part in the last one before the Redskins broke for vacation. He has been absent and out of touch for much of the spring, making his appearance akin to the guy coming over to help paint the house -- only to show up just as you're putting the brushes away.

Redskins' Landry finally shows _ at vacation time (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:11:50 PDT

By JOSEPH WHITE AP Sports Writer

Howie Long and the 'man-step', meet Redskins WR Keith Eloi (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:09:07 PDT

Howie Long likes to make fun of the poor guy with the "man-step", but here's something for you,...

Fred Smoot's professional bowling ambitions may be realized (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:49:10 PDT

Earlier this week Dan Steinberg of the DC Sports Bog described Fred Smoot's goal of becoming a pro bowler...

Giants counting on healthier Jacobs (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:51:00 PDT

With Derrick Ward no longer around, more expectations have been placed on RB Brandon Jacobs.

Redskins considered Vick, but decide to pass (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:38:25 PDT

According to multiple league sources, the Washington Redskins briefly discussed signing the ex-Falcons...

Fresh faces in 2009 playoffs? Here are five (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:26:57 PDT

Two or three upstarts crack the postseason field every season. Last season it was the Dolphins, Falcons and Cardinals. Three NFC teams could join the party in 2009.

Jets' Washington practicing, but unsure about camp (AP)

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:50:35 PDT

New York Jets running back-kick returner Leon Washington is unsure whether he'll report for the start of training camp if his contract situation isn't resolved during the next few weeks. Washington, who made the Pro Bowl last season, sat out the first three weeks of organized team activities before returning last week "in good faith" amid a contract squabble.

Redskins become lottery team, unveil scratch-off (AP)

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:36:42 PDT

The Washington Redskins are a lottery team, albeit one with no pingpong balls to worry about. The Redskins and the Virginia Lottery on Monday unveiled a $20 scratch-off ticket featuring the team's logo, taking advantage of a new NFL rule that allows teams to sign licensing deals with state-sponsored lotteries.

Deal is 1st step in healing rift with NFL retirees (AP)

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:16:53 PDT

Wearing his gold Hall of Fame jacket and a look of satisfaction, Herb Adderley stood side-by-side with the new head of the NFL players' union. Their joint appearance marked a huge first step in a healing process between current players and retirees. "I'm elated and I'm happy," said Adderley, who turns 70 next week.

Fisher not shaken by chatter, departures (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:53:00 PDT

Vince Young is yapping, a couple of key pieces have left, yet Jeff Fisher feels his team is in great shape.

Campbell taking leadership role with Redskins (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:21:18 PDT

The Washington Redskins wanted Jake Cutler and then Mark Sanchez. According to Profootballtalk.com, all that has...