Arthur Smith, who was an offensive lineman at UNC from 2001-2005 and then served as a defensive coach for the Washington Redskins, was back at the Atlanta Falcons’ practice facility on Monday morning for a final meeting with his players after he was fired late Sunday night. Smith had the support of the players but that was not enough to overcome a third consecutive 7-10 finish. Please click here for more.
Category Archives: Redskins
The case for Sam Howell to make his first Pro Bowl
The Washington Commanders, formerly the Redskins, see so much promise in the fifth-round pick from North Carolina. He might be sacked more than any other quarterback in the league but his highs put him among the best signal-callers playing today. There’s even some hope that Washington’s two-decade search for a long-term answer at the position might be over. Please click here for more.
Former Tar Heel Howell throws for 325 yards and a touchdown as Washington stuns NE 20-17
Howell, who overcame an interception at the close of the first half, passed for 325 yards and a game-tying touchdown as Washington held off New England 20-17 on Sunday. Please click here for more.
In Raleigh, Theismann discusses life after football’s most famous injury
The College Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl-winning quarterback was giving a lecture entitled “The Challenge of Change” at the Cardinal community in North Hills. He is no stranger to the topic. The biggest change, of course, was the career-ending injury he suffered on “Monday Night Football” when he suffered a gruesome compound fracture of his leg while being sacked by Lawrence Taylor. Please click here for more.
Native American group releases copy of lawsuit against Washington Commanders
The Native American Guardians Association, which has sued the Washington Commanders, championed an online petition requesting that Washington owner Josh Harris change the team’s name back to the Washington Redskins. NAGA says its members were huge Redskin fans precisely because they were the Redskins. Please click here to see the lawsuit.
Ex-Redskins become Washington Football Team for 2020 season
The NFL team formerly known as the Redskins will go by the Washington Football Team for the 2020 season, giving the organization time to choose a new, full-time name. …read more
Source:: WRAL
Redskins to go by ‘Washington Football Team’ amid search for new name
The Washington Redskins will go by “Washington Football Team” in 2020 as the franchise searches for a new name for the long term, a league source confirmed. The temporary name will effectively retire the term “Redskins,” which Washington announced it would do earlier this month following the conclusion of an …
Source:: Washington Times
Redskins tap Julie Donaldson to replace Larry Michael
The Washington Redskins have hired NBC Sports Washington’s Julie Donaldson to replace former senior vice president Larry Michael, according to multiple reports.
Donaldson will be in charge of hiring Michael’s replacement after the long-time play-by-play man abruptly retired last week in advance of the sexual harassment accusations made against him. …
Source:: Washington Times
Redskins rebrand faces challenges, time constraints
When the Washington Bullets changed their name in the 1990s, the team solicited feedback from fans on a new moniker, running a contest that attracted thousands of suggestions. Then, when the franchise narrowed down the options to five, fans voted in a telephone poll to choose the winner: the …
Source:: Washington Times
Madden NFL 21 removing ‘Redskins’ from game
The Washington Redskins won’t be the Washington Redskins in “Madden NFL 21.”
Electronic Arts, the developer of the popular football video game, said this year’s edition will feature a “generic Washington team” instead of using the Redskins’ imagery while Washington searches for a new name.
Washington said last week it …
Source:: Washington Times