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Name flap gains momentum

Name flap gains momentum

NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith says Redskins’ name conveys ‘racial insensitivity.’

Redskins all in and feeling good

Redskins all in and feeling good

With 100 percent attendance, Washington concludes its first week of organized team activities.

Column

A marriage of necessity

A marriage of necessity

After getting cut by the Eagles, DeSean Jackson needed a job; the Redskins needed to take a chance.

NFL players facing weight-related health risks in retirement is on today’s cover

Linemen often weigh in at 300 pounds or more while playing football, but that extra weight can become dangerous when they’re no longer active in the sport. So what can the NFL do to help its players stay healthy?

Observations from Redskins OTAs

Observations from Redskins OTAs

The Redskins wrapped up their first week of offseason practices, and both coaches and players all declared the last three sessions a success.

NFLPA leader says Redskins name is racially insensitive

NFLPA leader says Redskins name is racially insensitive

Union’s executive director makes no promise about action after letter from Native American groups to all NFL players seeks support for name change.

Harry’s Reid’s office says #RedskinsPride ‘made our day’

Harry’s Reid’s office says #RedskinsPride ‘made our day’

The Redskins asked their fans to bombard Harry Reid’s office with defenses of the team name, but Reid’s office says the opposite happened.

Reed says he’s fully recovered

Reed says he’s fully recovered

Redskins tight end was sidelined for the final six games of his rookie season with a concussion.

Tanard Jackson ‘thankful for the opportunity’

Tanard Jackson ‘thankful for the opportunity’

As he attempts to make his third comeback from a drug suspension, Redskins safety Tanard Jackson described himself as humbled and thankful. He also said he he’s confident that he will not make the same mistake again.

Redskins ask fans to tweet their pride to Sen. Reid. What could go wrong?

Redskins ask fans to tweet their pride to Sen. Reid. What could go wrong?

The tweets to the Senate majority leader regarding the team’s name came fast and furious.

Schlereth: ‘It is time to change the name’

Schlereth: ‘It is time to change the name’

Yet another former Redskins star comes out against the team’s name.

Robert Griffin III feels ‘great’

Robert Griffin III feels ‘great’

Robert Griffin III doesn’t have the same rust to knock off as he did last season when he was coming off surgery.

Jackson: Hamstring ‘a little tight’

Jackson: Hamstring ‘a little tight’

Redskins wide receiver injures his left hamstring while running a deep route during OTAs.

49ers focusing on red zone offense

49ers focusing on red zone offense

The organization brings back wide receiver Brandon Lloyd to help out. But is his rep as red-zone threat more fiction than fact?

Video

Biggest players in the NFL

Biggest players in the NFL

Back in the 1960s, a 300-pound NFL player was something of an oddity. But America’s favorite sport has been trending larger. Here are 10 of the largest players ever.

Watch Michelle Obama play sideline reporter to Richard Sherman

Watch Michelle Obama play sideline reporter to Richard Sherman

Seattle Seahawks and their talkative cornerback did a little cooking for Let’s Move.

Redskins’ Kai Forbath uses GoPro camera to train

Redskins’ Kai Forbath uses GoPro camera to train

Camera provides holder’s-eye view of kicks.

Why Johnny Manziel’s weight matters more than height or Vegas trips

Why Johnny Manziel’s weight matters more than height or Vegas trips

As a predictor of success, 538 asks whether the NFL undervalues the stat.

Morgan Moses agrees to four-year deal

Morgan Moses agrees to four-year deal

Redskins now have all eight draft picks under contract

Why does Peyton Manning have a green football?

Why does Peyton Manning have a green football?

It’s a state secret -- official “Denver Broncos offensive business.“

Canada’s Prime Minister really love Montreal hockey

Canada’s Prime Minister really love Montreal hockey

And Habs fans who aren’t the prime minister get really creative in Montreal with a lawn and some old hats.

Aaron Hernandez pleads not guilty to two counts of first degree murder

Aaron Hernandez pleads not guilty to two counts of first degree murder

Defense lawyers complained to the judge about heavy media presence, which the judge said he could not control.

A closer look at cornerback Bashaud Breeland

A closer look at cornerback Bashaud Breeland

The cornerback from Clemson has deficiencies he needs to work on, but he’s got the potential to become a starter, which is good for a Day 3 pick.

Clawing his way back to the top?

Clawing his way back to the top?

Raiders Coach Dennis Allen thinks Matt Schaub could be a top 10 quarterback this season.

Redskins coach Jay Gruden takes a good-guy approach

Redskins coach Jay Gruden takes a good-guy approach

Column | Redskins owner Dan Snyder has been remarkably consistent over 15 years in alternating upbeat coaches with hard cases. And now Washington is back to the softer side with Jay Gruden.

Post-NFL, what’s next for a 300-pound man?

Post-NFL, what’s next for a 300-pound man?

Roger Brown, Antone Davis and Alan Faneca each came to realize that size isn’t much of an asset after football.

OTAs: Five players to watch

OTAs: Five players to watch

You can’t take a whole lot from these practices, because again, it’s still early, and a lot can and probably will change between now and the end of preseason. But there’s definitely a lot to learn

Sean Lee has torn ACL, will miss 2014 season, reports say

Sean Lee has torn ACL, will miss 2014 season, reports say

Linebacker, who has a history of injuries, was hurt during a noncontact organized team activity.

What they’re saying about Redskins

What they’re saying about Redskins

A roundup of what’s being said and written about Washington’s team, both as offseason practices approach and as talk about the franchise name reignites.

Jerry Jones and Bruce Allen now share a title

Jerry Jones and Bruce Allen now share a title

Only two men in the NFL have the title of President and General Manager. Yeah, about that.

Redskins archives

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