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Redskins take SMU guard Josh LeRibeus

The Washington Redskins selected Josh LeRibeus, a guard from SMU, in the third round of the NFL draft Friday night. He was taken with the eighth choice of the third round, the draft’s 71st overall pick. Read full article »

Redskins trade down two spots in third round

The Washington Redskins traded down in the third-round draft order. In a deal with the Buffalo Bills, the Redskins traded down two spots, from the sixth pick of the third round to the eighth spot. The Redskins added a seventh-round selection in the tra... »

Redskins have to wait for third round to pick again

Now the wait is on for the Washington Redskins. After getting Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III with the second overall selection in the NFL draft Thursday night, the Redskins are to be idle for a while. Read full article »

NFL draft 2012: New Era unveils the Redskins cap Robert Griffin III will wear

When NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell calls Robert Griffin III’s name as the Washington Redskins’ first-round selection tonight, the Baylor quarterback will come to the podium, put on a cap and shake Goodell’s hand. Read full article »

Robert Griffin III believes Cam Newton-like success is possible

Cam Newton last season surprised people by making an immediate impact as a rookie for the Carolina Panthers, but Robert Griffin III doesn’t think it’s a stretch to expect that he can similar contributions right away for the Washington Redskins. Read fu... »

Robert Griffin III not worried about criticism, scrutiny in D.C.

More than a month ago, as soon as the Washington Redskins pulled off the trade to acquire the St. Louis Rams’ No. 2 overall draft pick, Redskins fans began expressing their excitement about the impending arrival of Robert Griffin III. Read full article »

Mike Shanahan says Redskins will adjust their offense to take advantage of Robert Griffin’s skills

On the eve of the NFL draft, Washington Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan acknowledged it’s a virtual certainty that the team will use the draft’s second overall selection Thursday night to choose Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III. Read full article »

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Mike Shanahan says Jabar Gaffney could remain with Redskins

Coach Mike Shanahan said Wednesday he has not ruled out the possibility of wide receiver Jabar Gaffney remaining with the Washington Redskins. “I can’t tell you at this time what’s going to happen,” Shanahan said at his pre-draft news conference at Red... »

Mike Shanahan excited about prospect of Robert Griffin III

Washington Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan said Wednesday “it sounds like” the team will take Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III with the second overall pick in the NFL draft Thursday night. The Redskins’ selection of Griffin became a foregone conclusi... »

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Kicker Neil Rackers says he’s signed with the Redskins

Veteran kicker Neil Rackers told a Houston television station that he’d agreed to a one-year contract with the Washington Redskins as a free agent to compete with Graham Gano for the Redskins’ kicking job. Read full article »

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Redskins bringing back OLB Chris Wilson

The Washington Redskins have agreed to terms with outside linebacker Chris Wilson, who will be back with the team for a second stint, the player confirmed Tuesday. “I’ve never been more excited about a season,” said Wilson, who signed a one-year deal. ... »

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It’s official: Colts will take Andrew Luck

The Indianapolis Colts confirmed Tuesday that they will select Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck with the top overall choice in the NFL draft Thursday night. That leaves Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III to be taken by the Washington Redskins with t... »

Redskins are nearly $5 million under the NFL salary cap

The Washington Redskins are $4.95 million under the salary cap, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. That figure does not include Monday’s signing of free agent linebacker Bryan Kehl. Read full article »

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2012 NFL draft: The intrigue begins with the third pick

The intrigue in Thursday night’s first round of the NFL draft centers on the picks of the Minnesota Vikings and the Cleveland Browns, and where quarterback Ryan Tannehill will end up. The draft promises to get off to a suspense-free start, with the Ind... »

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Bill Polian: Key to success is drafting best player available

In the last two days we’ve gone over the Washington Redskins’ draft needs on both offense and defense. Offensively, tackle, guard and tight end appear to rank highest on the list, while on defense, the team needs to find stability in its secondary at b... »

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