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Griffin III: I’m Wearing Pink Sleeve

Andrew Walker, redskins.com

(AP photo) Washington Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III confirmed via his Twitter account tonight that he’ll be wearing a pink arm sleeve as part of this month’s NFL breast cancer awareness initiatives. Griffin III - who has always worn

Matt Loede, redskinsgab.com

Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said that safety Brandon Meriweather re-injured the MCL and PCL in his left knee during his pre-game collision with Aldrick Robinson in Sunday, Mike Jones of the Washington Post reports. Meriweather is expected to miss at le…

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

Before winning Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers, Redskins kicker Billy Cundiff tried to blow it, missing not one, not two, but three field goals. A day after after Cundiff snatched victory from the jaws of defeat that had been snatched from the jaws…

Andrew Walker, redskins.com

(AP photo) In the flurry of an NFL season, it’s often hard for a coach or player to find time to tend to their own needs. Fortunately, Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano was able to find a little free time to schedule a doctor’s appointment la…

Andrew Walker, redskins.com

Injured Redskins long snapper Nick Sundberg can’t exactly participate in October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month festivities at FedExField, so he’s doing whatever he can to make up for it. Sundberg - who played an entire half with a broken arm Wee

Andrew Walker, redskins.com

Your exclusive weekly look into mind of Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan will be airing at a different time this week. “The Mike Shanahan Coach’s Show,” which usually airs each Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on NBC-4, will instead air at 7 p.m. T…

Andrew Walker, redskins.com

The Washington Redskins are embarking on several initiatives to promote National Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout October at both FedExField and Redskins Park. Tanya Snyder - wife of Redskins owner Daniel M. Snyder and NFL Breast Cancer Awarenes

Andrew Walker, redskins.com

Do you find yourself needing two tickets to Sunday’s game against the undefeated Atlanta Falcons at FedExField? Of course you do. And scoring that pair of tickets takes very little effort on your part, thanks to FedEx Office. Here’s how to win: - Book…

b murf, homermcfanboy.com

(photos by Brian Murphy) 1. “Force Of Nature” by Pearl Jam Since the day the Washington Redskins traded away multiple draft picks to the St. Louis Rams for the chance to select Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III, expectations have been sky hi…

Andrew Walker, redskins.com

  Your eye on the Redskins sidelines was there with his camera ready to go in Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ExtremeSkins.com’s Brian Murphy was patrolling the sidelines and got several great shots of the game that you can’t find e…

ESPN.com

When I got up this morning, I figured my Monday post on the Washington Redskins would be about Robert Griffin III. Made sense. Another huge game, his first fourth-quarter comeback, poise, excitement, yada, yada, yada... But then I thought I might want t…

Andrew Walker, redskins.com

Click to view slideshow. In case you weren’t aware, a hard-fought football game at the NFL level really takes a lot out of a man. So, it’s quite common for the players to catch a much-needed nap after one of those hard-fought games. Redskins defensive…