Game Release 21300 Redskin Park Drive Ashburn, VA 20147 703.726.7000 @Redskins www.redskins.com media.redskins.com PRESEASON - WEEK 3 WASHINGTON REDSKINS (2-0) at BALTIMORE RAVENS (2-0) Saturday, Aug. 23 7:30 p.m. ET M&T Bank Stadium (71,008) Baltimore, Md. Redskins make road debut at Baltimore on Saturday After opening the 2014 preseason with consecutive home tilts at FedExField, the Washington Redskins will make their first road appearance on Saturday when the team travels to face the Baltimore Ravens. Kickoff at M&T Bank Stadium is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. On Monday, the Redskins improved to 2-0 this preseason in dramatic fashion, defeating the Cleveland Browns, 24-23, at FedExField. Tied at 17, the teams traded touchdowns in the final few minutes, beginning with quarterback Colt McCoy s 30-yard touchdown strike to receiver Nick Williams with 2:01 remaining. The Browns responded with a 45-yard touchdown pass with no time remaining before the Redskins successfully defended a two-point conversion attempt to seal the victory. Saturday s extended rehearsal against the Ravens should provide another test for the Redskins, including the team s starting defense, which has forced three-and-outs on five of its six defensive possessions this preseason. On the other side of the ball, the Redskins offense will attempt to continue amassing yards at a torrid pace, as Washington s 408.0 yards gained per game through two weeks ranks first among all NFL teams this preseason. Media center Redskins PR: Tony Wyllie Senior Vice President wylliet@redskins.com Daniel Sampson Asst. Director of Communications sampsond@redskins.com Ross Taylor Communications Manager taylorr@redskins.com Susanna Nickell Corporate Communications nickells@redskins.com Media Information: Media Guide and Online Media Portal: http://redskins.1stroundmediagroup.com Media Availability: Tuesday (8/19): No availability Wednesday (8/20): 11:15 a.m.: Open Locker Room 1 p.m.: Practice Players available briefly coming off the field following practice Jay Gruden available at the podium Thursday (8/21): 11 a.m.: Practice Open Locker Room directly following practice Jay Gruden available at the podium Friday (8/22): Noon: 53rd Annual Welcome Home Luncheon Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center 201 Waterfront St, National Harbor, Md. 20745 Contact Susanna Nickell (nickells@redskins.com) for credentials Saturday (8/23): 7:30 p.m.: Washington Redskins at Baltimore Ravens game center SERIES HISTORY: Ravens lead regular season series, 3-2 Ravens lead preseason series, 5-2 Last overall meeting: Dec. 9, 2012 (31-28 OT, WAS) Last preseason meeting: Aug. 25, 2011 (34-31, BAL) TELEVISION: RADIO: REDSKINS 2014 SCHEDULE/Results PRESEASON Date Opponent TV Time/Result Aug. 7 (Thu.) vs. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS NBC4/CSN 23-6 W Aug. 18 (Mon.) vs. CLEVELAND BROWNS ESPN 24-23 W Aug. 23 (Sat.) at Baltimore Ravens NBC4/CSN 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28 (Thu.) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers NBC4/CSN 7:30 p.m. REGULAR SEASON Date Opponent TV Time/Result Sept. 7 at Houston Texans FOX 1:00 p.m. Sept. 14 vs. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS CBS 1:00 p.m. Sept. 21 at Philadelphia Eagles FOX 1:00 p.m. Sept. 25 (Thu.) vs. NEW YORK GIANTS # CBS 8:25 p.m. Oct. 6 (Mon.) vs. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS # ESPN 8:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at Arizona Cardinals FOX 4:25 p.m.* Oct. 19 vs. TENNESSEE TITANS CBS 1:00 p.m.* Oct. 27 (Mon.) at Dallas Cowboys # ESPN 8:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at Minnesota Vikings FOX 1:00 p.m.* Nov. 9 BYE Nov. 16 vs. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS FOX 1:00 p.m.* Nov. 23 at San Francisco 49ers CBS 4:25 p.m.* Nov. 30 at Indianapolis Colts FOX 1:00 p.m.* Dec. 7 vs. ST. LOUIS RAMS FOX 1:00 p.m.* Dec. 14 at New York Giants FOX 1:00 p.m.* Dec. 20 (Sat.) vs. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES TBD TBD Dec. 28 vs. DALLAS COWBOYS FOX 1:00 p.m.* All times Eastern Home games bolded * Subject to flexible scheduling NBC-4/Comcast SportsNet Kevin Harlan (play-by-play) Joe Theismann (color) Ken Harvey (sidelines) Redskins Radio Network Larry Michael (play-by-play) Sonny Jurgensen (color) Chris Cooley (analysis) Rick Doc Walker (sidelines) # Nationally televised Homecoming Game 1 5 World Championships 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships 14 Division Titles
Game Release Formally organized in 1958, the Washington Redskins Alumni Association was the first organization of its kind in the country. The organization spearheaded the alumni movement among former professional football players and was the model for other alumni groups that later formed in all NFL cities. Now entering its 56th year, the Alumni Association continues to celebrate those who have contributed to more than eight decades of Redskins football dating back to the team s inception in 1932. The primary objectives of the Redskins Alumni are promoting a continuing interest in current and past players of the Washington Redskins, as well as promoting and fostering interest and funding for charitable purposes. With respect to the latter, the alumni conduct fundraising events to raise money that can be donated to charitable organizations or used in other ways to help improve the quality of life for youth in the Greater Washington community. Today, Redskins alumni continue to make their presence known throughout the community. As a very active chapter of the NFL Alumni Association, their motto is Caring for Kids. In addition to the numerous events and appearances Redskins Alumni participate in throughout the year, they hold two major fundraising events of their own the Redskins Alumni Charity Golf Classic, now in its 36th year, and the annual Washington Redskins Welcome Home Luncheon, now in its 53rd year. The alumni have an office at Redskins Park and can be reached at 703-726-7488. Since his arrival in Washington in December of 2009, President/General Manager Bruce Allen has made it a priority to build a bridge to the franchise s historic past. During the Redskins NFC East title-winning season in 2012, that mission came to the forefront as the team celebrated its 80th anniversary. This year, the Washington Redskins will be celebrating our 80th anniversary season. I m proud to be with the franchise in our nation s capital, one with such a rich tradition and gloried past on and off the field, Allen said in a July 2012 column filling in for Sports Illustrated s Peter King. The current Redskins players, coaches, fans and staff owe a big debt of gratitude to the people who have made the Redskins one of the flagship franchises in sports. Throughout the 2012 offseason, the Redskins traversed the Washington D.C./Maryland/Virginia area as part of the team s Thank You Tour, which brought players, coaches, alumni, cheerleaders, team officials and more to fans throughout the entire region to help celebrate the team s historic heritage. That heritage continues to be honored amongst the game s elite, as in August 2011, former Redskin great Chris Hanburger was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. He was presented by his son, Chris. Hanburger was voted into the Hall after being a nominee of the seniors committee. In all, he waited 28 years to be elected. Hanburger joined Darrell Green (2008), Art Monk (2008) and Russ Grimm (2010) to make four players who spent the majority of their careers with the Redskins to earn the honor in the past five years. In addition, former Redskins Bruce Smith (2009) and Deion Sanders (2011) have also been elected over that time. Hanburger said of his election to the Hall of Fame: It s wonderful, I m overwhelmed. It s just such a tremendous honor to even be nominated, let alone be voted in. You have to think about all of the men that played before I did, certainly the men that I played with and against, and then you look at the guys playing now. It s just a select few that make it in. I was fortunate to play with players on the Redskins defense that made it all work for me. ALUMNI CENTER On Friday, Aug. 22, the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation and Redskins Alumni Association will host the 53 rd annual Welcome Home Luncheon at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md. The annual event celebrates the burgundy and gold and kicks off each football season with Redskins players, coaches and alumni. The Redskins Welcome Home Luncheon is annually the only event where fans and corporate partners have the chance to spend time with the entire Redskins team. Each table is guaranteed at least one player or coach seated with the attendees. Proceeds from the event benefit the youth programs of the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation and Redskins Alumni Association. The Redskins used the 2013 event to honor its players for their contributions both on and off the field. Quarterback Robert Griffin III earned the 2012 Bobby Mitchell Offensive Player of the Year award, linebacker London Fletcher earned the 2012 Sam Huff Defensive Player of the Year award, and kicker Kai Forbath earned the 2012 Mark Moseley Player of the Year award. Additionally, the team handed out its annual Community Service Award, and former fullback Eric Kettani a Lieutenant in the Naval Reserves accepted the USAA Salute to Service Award. Winners from the 2013 season will be announced at the 2014 event. Also among the Redskins Alumni Association s premier events is the team s annual Homecoming celebration, which the Redskins hosted in 2013 during the team s Week 9 win against San Diego. Not including staff and coaches, former players in attendance at various events throughout the weekend accounted for more than 600 seasons of Redskins service, 98 Super Bowl appearances and 56 Super Bowl wins. The team welcomed back 32 of the 80 Greatest Redskins, 19 Ring of Fame members and six Pro Football Hall of Famers as part of the celebration. The team wore their throwback uniforms, a modern interpretation of the ones worn by the franchise during their first year in Washington in 1937, when rookie quarterback Sammy Baugh led the Redskins to their first world championship. This season s Homecoming Weekend is scheduled for the weekend leading up to the Redskins Oct. 19 date with the Tennessee Titans. On Friday, the Redskins will host their 53rd Annual Welcome Home Luncheon at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md. The luncheon is annually the only event where fans and corporate partners have the chance to spend time with the entire Redskins team. Pictured above is Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams (center) with attendees from last year s event. 2 5 World Championships 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships 14 Division Titles
Game Release Jay Gruden was named the 29th head coach of the Washington Redskins on January 9, 2014. Excluding interim coaches, Gruden, 46 at the time of his hiring, became the team s youngest head coaching hire since hiring eventual Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Gibbs at 40 years of age in 1981. He became the first Redskins coach hired directly from an offensive coordinator role on another team since Norv Turner in 1994. Before joining the Redskins, Gruden spent his previous three seasons as offensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals. In his tenure in Cincinnati, the Bengals averaged 10 wins a season, making three consecutive playoff appearances and earning an AFC North championship in 2013. Members of the Bengals offense accounted for seven Pro Bowl selections in his three seasons in Cincinnati. Gruden was tasked with the development of quarterback Andy Dalton, a 2011 second-round pick. In three seasons together, Gruden helped Dalton to a 30-18 regular season record as a starter (.625), as Dalton s 30 wins in that time frame ranked tied for fifth-most among NFL quarterbacks. Dalton s 80 passing touchdowns rank third-most in NFL history for a quarterback in his first three seasons, trailing only Dan Marino (98) and Peyton Manning (85). Prior to joining the Bengals, Gruden served two years with the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League from 2009-10. In 2009, Gruden served as offensive coordinator under current Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett as the Tuskers compiled a 6-0 regular season record and earned a UFL championship game berth. In 2010, he assumed the roles of head coach and general manager and led the Tuskers to their second consecutive championship game appearance. Gruden coached for seven seasons (2002-08) with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, earning a Super Bowl championship ring as an offensive assistant in 2002. There he worked under his brother, Jon, then the Bucs head coach, and current Redskins Executive Vice President/General Manager Bruce Allen, the Bucs general manager from 2004-08. Gruden helped guide the Buccaneers to the team s first league championship, a 48-21 victory in Super Bowl XXXVII. Gruden also ranks among the most outstanding players and coaches in the history of the Arena Football League, having won six combined league championships four as a quarterback and two as a head coach. Gruden played quarterback (2002-03) and served as head coach (2004-08) of the AFL s Orlando Predators, all while simultaneously working as an offensive assistant with the Buccaneers. In all, Gruden served as head coach of the Predators for nine seasons (1998-2001 and 2004-08), leading the Predators to four championship game appearances and two league titles as a coach. During a two-year hiatus from coaching the Predators in 2002-03, he returned to the playing field as Orlando s quarterback, leading the Predators to playoff appearances in both seasons. In his eight seasons as a player in the AFL, Gruden completed 1,673- of-2,775 passes (60.3 percent) for 21,578 yards with 398 touchdowns and 99 interceptions. In addition to his time with Orlando, he spent six seasons (1991-96) at quarterback for the Tampa Bay Storm, winning four AFL titles and being named MVP of ArenaBowl VII in 1993. He was also named the 1992 AFL Most Valuable Player and was honored with induction into the AFL Hall of Fame in 1999. Gruden played quarterback for four seasons for former Redskins draft pick Howard Schnellenberger at the University of Louisville (1985-88) and was a two-time team MVP. Gruden was born March 4, 1967 in Tiffin, Ohio. He and his wife, Sherry, have three sons J.J., Joey and Jack. Head Coach Jay Gruden Jay Gruden, 46, became the youngest head coach hired by the Redskins on a non-interim basis since the team hired 40-year-old Joe Gibbs in 1981. Gruden Football Timeline 1985-88: Quarterback, University of Louisville 1989: Student Assistant, University of Louisville 1990: Quarterback, Barcelona Dragons and Sacramento Surge ^ 1990-91: Graduate Assistant, University of Louisville 1991-96: Quarterback, Tampa Bay Storm (AFL) 1997: Offensive Coordinator, Nashville Kats (AFL) 1998-2001: Head Coach, Orlando Predators (AFL) 2002-08*: Offensive Assistant, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002-03*: Quarterback, Orlando Predators 2004-08*: Head Coach, Orlando Predators 2009: Offensive Coordinator, Florida Tuskers (UFL) 2010: Head Coach, Florida Tuskers 2011-13: Offensive Coordinator, Cincinnati Bengals 2014: Head Coach, Washington Redskins ^ World League of American Football * Held jobs concurrently 3 5 World Championships 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships 14 Division Titles
Game Release What They Said ABout Gruden s hire I m ecstatic for Jay. From the first time we met I ve been a Jay Gruden fan, and I m grateful for what he did for us, his work with a young quarterback and helping take us where we ve been, the last three seasons in the playoffs. I knew he might get this kind of opportunity, of course, so it s not a surprise, and I just wish him all the best. - Bengals Head Coach Marvin Lewis Coached with Gruden for the Cincinnati Bengals from 2011-13 Jay s first year was my rookie year, and it was cool coming in together and growing and getting better. One thing that really helped make it smooth for me was that from the start, Jay was big on asking my input, what I m most comfortable with and any ideas I had. With Jay I had a very positive transition from college to the NFL. I feel fortunate to have had him as my only pro coordinator. He s helped me in a lot of ways. - Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton Coached by Gruden on the Cincinnati Bengals from 2011-13 I m really proud of my brother. He s worked extremely hard to get this opportunity. The Washington Redskins are one of the great NFL franchises. I fully expect him to make the most of this opportunity. - Monday Night Football analyst Jon Gruden Jay s brother, coached together with Tampa Bay from 2002-08 I think it was a great hire... The Grudens have a coaching history in that family. The dad worked with the 49ers, and I knew him, and then I know Jon. They re well-suited, they know the ins and outs of this, besides the X s and O s and all that. They know how to handle people, they know what comes with the job, the pressures and all. So I think they did their homework and came up with a guy that will be suited well for the town and for the organization and the football part of it. - Former Redskins General Manager Bobby Beathard, as told to ESPN 980 The Washington Redskins got it right Thursday in hiring Jay Gruden as their next head coach. - Jason Reid of The Washington Post in his Jan. 9 column On Jan. 9, 2014, Redskins President/General Manager Bruce Allen (right) introduced Jay Gruden as the 29th head coach in franchise history. There s a great history here for the Washington Redskins and there s a lot of pride here, Gruden said. They [fans] want a winner. They don t expect anything else. I called him and left a message. I said, Hey, congratulations for this wonderful opportunity that the Redskins have given you and that you re my pride and joy because you ve exemplified, more than any of my quarterbacks, perseverance, mental toughness, team above self and just plain stubbornness. He was my quarterback at Louisville in the first year where we went 2-9. He was my quarterback when we went [3-8] and in the third year we go [3-7-1]. Then for his senior year we go 8-3 and even at 8-3 we couldn t get a bowl yet He persevered and took the long trip. He didn t go up a smooth trail. He took a winding, hard trail to a head coaching job in the National Football League by being the best quarterback that ever was in Arena Football and being the best coach we ve ever had in Arena Football. So now he gets his due reward. - Former Coach Howard Schnellenberger Coached Gruden at Louisville from 1985-88 We are very excited for Jay to seize this incredible opportunity with the Washington Redskins. He was an exceptional player and coach in the AFL for many years and has been a tremendous ambassador for the sport of Arena Football. We are proud of all that Jay has been able to accomplish since he first stepped onto an AFL field in 1991 and we look forward to seeing him do great things in Washington for years to come. - Arena Football League Commissioner Jerry B. Kurz 4 5 World Championships 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships 14 Division Titles
Game Release GRUDEN BY THE NUMBERS 21,578 Career passing yards in the AFL 4,778 Career postseason passing yards in the AFL, third-most all-time 4,136 Passing yards by the 2013 Bengals, a team record 1999 Year of induction into the AFL Hall of Fame 430 Points scored by the 2013 Bengals, third-most in Cincinnati history 398 Career AFL passing touchdowns 84.0 Percentage of goal-to-go drives culminating in TDs for the 2013 Bengals, tops in the NFL 80 Andy Dalton passing TDs under Gruden, third-most in an NFL player s first three years 13 Combined years as a quarterback in the NCAA, WLAF and AFL 10 NFL seasons coaching with the Buccaneers (2002-08) and Bengals (2011-13) 6 Arena Bowl championships (four as a player, two as a coach) 5 NFL teams, including Gruden s Bengals, to make three playoff appearances from 2011-13 4 Ranking by the AFL on its 2012 list of the league s 25 Greatest Players The Gruden File AFL HALL OF FAMER - CAREER STATS Redskins Coaching History The Washington Redskins have had 28 different head coaches preside over 29 head coaching tenures in team history. 1. Lud Wray 1932 2. Lone Star Dietz 1933-34 3. Eddie Casey 1935 4. Ray Flaherty 1936-42 5. Arthur Dutch Bergman 1943 6. Dudley DeGroot 1944-45 7. A.G. Turk Edwards 1946-48 8. John Whelchel 1949 9. Herman Ball 1949-51 10. Dick Todd 1951 (Interim) 11. Earl Curly Lambeau 1952-53 12. Joe Kuharich 1954-58 13. Mike Nixon 1959-60 14. Bill McPeak 1961-65 15. Otto Graham 1966-68 16. Vince Lombardi 1969 17. Bill Austin 1970 18. George Allen 1971-77 19. Jack Pardee 1978-80 20. Joe Gibbs** 1981-92 21. Richie Petitbon 1993 22. Norv Turner 1994-2000 23. Terry Robiskie 2000 (Interim) 24. Marty Schottenheimer 2001 25. Steve Spurrier 2002-03 26. Joe Gibbs** 2004-07 27. Jim Zorn 2008-09 28. Mike Shanahan 2010-13 29. Jay Gruden 2014 Pro Football Hall of Famers bolded and italicized. ** Considered both the 20th and 26th head coach in franchise history PASSING RUSHING Year Team Comp Att Pct Yds Rating TD Int Att Yds TD 1991 Tampa Bay Storm 127 199 63.8 1504 96.4 26 11 17 55 2 1992 Tampa Bay Storm 188 305 61.6 2568 107.6 50 15 13 37 0 1993 Tampa Bay Storm 187 312 59.9 2526 99.9 41 14 15 15 1 1994 Tampa Bay Storm 206 368 56.0 2622 98.1 49 12 9 32 2 1995 Tampa Bay Storm 198 352 56.3 2787 100.2 45 11 20 7 0 1996 Tampa Bay Storm 274 443 61.9 3616 114.0 70 14 8-14 0 2002 Orlando Predators 310 501 61.9 3621 101.1 68 20 7-4 0 2003 Orlando Predators 183 295 62.0 2334 123.5 49 2 3 2 0 TOTAL 1673 2775 60.3 21578 105.7 398 99 92 130 5 HONORS: Most Valuable Player (1992), First-Team All-Arena (1992), All-Star Game (1993), First-Team All-Arena (1995), 10th Anniversary Team (1996), AFL Hall of Fame Inductee (1999), All-ArenaBowl Team (1999), Second-Team 15th Anniversary Team (2001), 20 Greatest Players - No. 4 (2006), 25 Greatest Players - No. 4 (2012) ARENABOWL APPEARANCES: ArenaBowl V Champion (Quarterback, Tampa Bay Storm, 1991), ArenaBowl VII Champion* (Quarterback, Tampa Bay Storm, 1993), ArenaBowl IX Champion (Quarterback, Tampa Bay Storm, 1995), ArenaBowl X Champion (Quarterback, Tampa Bay Storm, 1996), ArenaBowl XII Champion (Head Coach, Orlando Predators, 1998), ArenaBowl XIII Runner-up (Head Coach, Orlando Predators, 1999), ArenaBowl XIV Champion (Head Coach, Orlando Predators, 2000), ArenaBowl XX Runner-up (Head Coach, Orlando Predators, 2006) * Named ArenaBowl VII Most Valuable Player AFL COACHING RECORD: 93-61 (.604) 5 5 World Championships 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships 14 Division Titles
Game Release Quarterbacks The third season of the well-chronicled career of quarterback Robert Griffin III begins in 2014, as the electric young quarterback enters the season with a new support system in place that includes a former quarterback-turned-head coach in Jay Gruden and a familiar face in newly promoted Offensive Coordinator Sean McVay. Under the duo of Gruden and McVay, Griffin III will try to recapture the Pro Bowl form that helped him lead Washington to its first NFC East title in 13 years as a rookie in 2012. That season he established Redskins rookie records in pass completions (258), passing yards (3,200), passing touchdowns (20) and rushing yards by a quarterback (815), all while setting NFL records for rookie passer rating (102.4), lowest percentage of passes had intercepted for a rookie (1.27) and rushing yards by a rookie quarterback (815). Griffin III s productive first two seasons already have him on the cusp of breaking into the franchise s top 10 in most passing categories, as he currently sits 11th in team history in completions (532), 12th in passing yards (6,403) and 12th in passing touchdowns (36). Griffin III will once again be joined in the quarterback meeting room by Kirk Cousins, a fellow 2012 NFL Draft selection best known for his role in wins against Baltimore and Cleveland during the team s sevengame season-ending winning streak in 2012. Cousins started the final three games of the 2013 season and enters 2014 having seen action in eight career NFL games with four starts, completing 114-of-203 passes for 1,320 yards with eight touchdowns in those appearances. After wearing No. 12 for his first two NFL seasons, Cousins will wear No. 8 in 2014, returning to the number he wore in leading the Michigan State Spartans to 27 wins in three seasons as a starter. The quarterbacks are rounded out by free agent signing Colt McCoy, the senior statesman of the group at only 27 years of age. Now in his fifth NFL season, McCoy joins the Redskins with a winning pedigree developed at the collegiate level at Texas from 2006-09, where he temporarily set the record for the most career wins by a starting quarterback in NCAA history (45). At the time of his graduation, McCoy was the only quarterback in history to win at least 10 or more games in each of his four collegiate seasons. Running Backs New Running Backs Coach Randy Jordan inherits running backs that have powered a rushing attack that has been among the league s elite since 2012. The Redskins gained a league-high 4,873 rushing yards on 972 carries across the 2012-13 seasons, and Washington s 5.01 yards per carry average in the those two years marked the best two-year rushing average for the team in franchise history. The depth chart at running back is expected to once again feature Alfred Morris, the powerful Florida Atlantic product who went from a record-setting sixth-round surprise in 2012 to a Pro Bowler in 2013. In his debut rookie season two years ago, Morris broke Clinton Portis team record for rushing yards in a season with 1,613 and contributed to the highest rushing total by rookie teammates since the 1970 AFL- NFL merger (2,450). After compiling 1,275 rushing yards in 2013, Morris 2,888 rushing yards from his first two seasons rank ninth-most in NFL history among players in their first two years. Morris became only the 16th back in NFL history to reach 2,500 rushing yards in his first two seasons., joining illustrious company that includes five Pro Football Hall of Famers: Eric Dickerson (3,913), Earl Campbell (3,147), Barry Sanders (2,774), Curtis Martin (2,639) and Emmitt Smith (2,500). The group also features two fourth-year backs in Roy Helu, Jr., and Evan Royster, both selected by the Redskins in the 2011 NFL Draft. In their first three seasons, the two have played a combined 66 games in burgundy and gold and earned seven combined starts down the stretch of their rookie Positional Prospectus RB Alfred Morris, QB Robert Griffin III and FB Darrel Young year in 2011. In those seven starts, Helu, Jr. and Royster accounted for five 100-yard rushing performances. The team could potentially have explosive options at running back in the form of second-year back Chris Thompson and rookie sixth-round pick Lache Seastrunk. Thompson, an All-ACC standout at Florida State before being selected in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL Draft, appeared as a kick returner in the first four games of his rookie year with Washington in 2013 before missing the final 12 games of the season with a shoulder injury. The Redskins selected Seastrunk, a first-team All-Big 12 honoree from Baylor, in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL Draft after he compiled 2,189 rushing yards with 18 rushing touchdowns in only 24 collegiate games. The group is also rounded out by rookie free agent Silas Redd, whose collegiate career included experience in pro-style offenses at Penn State and USC. Fullback Darrel Young has proven to be one of the unsung heroes of the Redskins attack in recent years both as a blocker and as a receiver. In addition to lead blocking for Washington s prolific running game, he has proven adept with the ball in his hands, tying a team record with three rushing touchdowns (including an overtime game-winner) vs. San Diego and scoring on a career-long 62-yard touchdown reception at Philadelphia last season. Behind Young at fullback is rookie free agent Stephen Campbell, whose start in the NFL came after attending the 2014 New York/New Jersey NFL Regional Combine and the Super Regional Combine in Detroit. Wide Receivers After a year away in Buffalo in 2013, Wide Receivers Coach Ike Hilliard returns to lead the Redskins receiving corps, a task he held in the same position during the team s 2012 NFC East championship season. Between free agent signings, existing young talent and promising rookies, Hilliard should return to a stocked arsenal. The group returns the league leader in receptions from a season ago in Pierre Garçon, who became the third player in NFL history to record at least five receptions in every game of a 16-game season en route to breaking Art Monk s single-season Redskins record with 113 receptions in 2013. Garçon was a bright spot for Washington during the season, amassing receptions but also continuing his ferocious blocking in contributing to the Redskins 2,164 rushing yards. The NFC East added yet another storyline in the 2014 offseason when Garçon received a new teammate, veteran playmaker DeSean Jackson, who joined the Redskins as a free agent after six seasons in Philadelphia. The explosive three-time Pro Bowler dons burgundy and gold for the first time this season after posting 17 total touchdowns covering 50 yards or more, the most in the NFL, since entering the league in 2008. Yet Jackson wasn t the only playmaking wide receiver the Redskins added in free 6 5 World Championships 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships 14 Division Titles
Game Release Positional Prospectus (Cont.) agency, as the team signed Andre Roberts, who appeared in 62 of 64 possible games and accounted for more than 2,800 all-purpose yards in four years as an Arizona Cardinal from 2010-13. The new additions are joined by the longest-tenured Redskin on the roster, 13-year veteran Santana Moss, whose 571 career receptions with Washington rank third-most in team history. Also among the options in the passing game are Leonard Hankerson and Aldrick Robinson, two fourth-year members of Washington s 2011 draft class. Hankerson s big hands have accounted for 81 receptions with six receiving touchdowns in three seasons despite fighting injuries. Robinson is a downfield threat who led the Redskins with five receptions of 40-plus yards (four for touchdowns) across the 2012-13 seasons. Ryan Grant, a 2014 fifth-round pick from Tulane, has drawn praise from Gruden throughout the offseason for his route-running and reliable hands. Nick Williams, is in his second NFL season after going from a college free agent to playing five games for Washington last season. The wide receivers also include free agent Rashad Ross, and college free agents Lee Doss, Cody Hoffman and Rashad Lawrence. Tight End Wes Phillips assumed control of the Redskins tight ends in 2014 after former position coach Sean McVay slid into the offensive coordinator role. Phillips joined the Redskins with an eye on technique and a track record that includes mentoring Jason Witten during Phillips tenure in Dallas. Despite being limited by injury to only nine games and four starts in 2013, then-rookie Jordan Reed finished the season with 499 yards receiving on 45 catches (11.1 yards per reception), both Redskins rookie records for a tight end. The former third-round pick, who started as a quarterback at Florida before transitioning to tight end during his collegiate career, developed into a matchup nightmare for opponents, none more so than the Chicago Bears, against whom Reed set career highs in receptions (nine) and receiving yards (134) in a win last season. His production is matched by his work ethic, as Reed is frequently noted by reporters to be one of the last players off the practice field, frequently staying after sessions to run routes and catch extra passes. Former college free agent Logan Paulsen is five years removed from trying to make a name for himself in training camp out of UCLA but has become a jack-of-all-trades for the unit in his four seasons in Washington. Paulsen has played in 59 games in Washington, made 30 starts, increased his receptions numbers in every season, scored in a postseason T Trent Williams game and been a crucial contributor on special teams. Niles Paul enters his fourth NFL season in 2014, his third at tight end after transitioning from wide receiver after his rookie year. Paul has caught 14 career passes but has truly made his impact on special teams, where he has contributed not only as a primary kick returner but also as one of the most devastating gunners in the league in punt coverage. Paul is joined by rookie seventh-round pick Ted Bolser, a University of Indiana product Gruden called a war daddy in kickoff coverage. The group is rounded out by Mike Caussin, a local James Madison favorite who was added just prior to training camp, and mid-august signing Matt Veldman. Offensive Line The Redskins retained Offensive Line Coach Chris Foerster from its previous coaching staff after the respected coach helped Washington become one of only four NFL teams to exceed 2,100 rushing yards in each of the last two seasons (Seattle, San Francisco and Buffalo). With Foerster s lines paving the way, the Redskins averaged 5.01 yards per carry average across the 2012-13 seasons, marking the best two-year rushing average for the team in franchise history and representing the first time the team has gained better than five yards per carry in a two-year span. This season, Foerster will be assisted on staff by Shane Day. Discussion of the Redskins offensive line begins at left tackle, where fifth-year vet Trent Williams, a returning team captain who has blossomed into one of the league s elite left tackles. Williams earned Pro Bowl berths in both seasons in which he s started all 16 games (2012 and 2013), Between Williams and former team great Chris Samuels, Redskins left tackles have been selected to six of the last nine Pro Bowls. The incumbent across the line at right tackle is Tyler Polumbus, who signed with Washington in the middle of the 2011 season and has started 35 games for the Redskins in the two-plus seasons since. The line has a new anchor at center but it comes from a familiar face. Kory Lichtensteiger will snap the ball this season after starting 51 of his 53 games played in Washington since 2010 at left guard. On his right hip is expected to be Chris Chester, who has started all 48 of Washington s regular season games at right guard since joining the team as a free agent prior to the 2011 campaign. At left guard, the team could rely on 2014 free agent signing Shawn Lauvao, who started 44 games for the Cleveland Browns across the previous four seasons. The preseason will offer another opportunity for a couple of young players on the offensive line to assert themselves and earn increased roles. Tom Compton, a 2012 sixth-round pick, played on special teams a season ago and can contribute at tackle when called upon. Guard Josh LeRibeus, a fellow 2012 draftee, was inactive for 16 games in 2013 but will try to regain and improve upon the form that earned him significant action in Washington s 2012 NFC Wild Card game. The third member of that class of offensive linemen drafted by Washington in 2012 is Adam Gettis, an interior lineman who contributed in 13 contests in 2013. The unit hopes to be bolstered by the addition of two third-round rookies. The Redskins selected tackle Morgan Moses with their first selection of the third round, adding a University of Virginia product whose length will be an asset as he transitions between both the left and right tackle spots. The team also used a third-round pick to select guard Spencer Long, a former Nebraska walk-on who earned a scholarship and impressed with both his performance on the field and in the classroom, becoming a CoSIDA First-Team Academic All-American in 2013. Seventh-year veteran center/guard Mike McGlynn, fourth-year lineman Maurice Hurt, third-year free agent center Kevin Kowalski and returning practice squad guard Tevita Stevens comprise the rest of an offensive line that will anchor Gruden s new offense in 2014. 7 5 World Championships 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships 14 Division Titles
Game Release Positional Prospectus (Cont.) Defensive Line Jacob Burney will steer the defensive line as the unit s coach for a fifth consecutive season, helping guide a group of proven contributors and a key free agent addition. Washington s line helped the Redskins allow the fifth-fewest rushing yards in the NFC and ninth-fewest in the NFL across the 2012-13 seasons (103.2 yards per game). Washington s base three-man line centers around the man in the middle, nose tackle Barry Cofield. The returning two-time defensive captain has been an unsung hero in Washington, frequently drawing praise from the Redskins coaching staff as one of the most underrated nose tackles in the NFL. Cofield enters his fourth season in Washington after having started in all 48 of the Redskins regular season games since joining the team prior to 2011. The Redskins defensive line made a big splash early in free agency, pulling Jason Hatcher away from the division rival Cowboys in mid- March. The ninth-year veteran joins Washington following a career year in which he recorded a career-best 11 sacks en route to his first Pro Bowl selection. Hatcher reunites with his best friend, Stephen Bowen, a ninthyear defensive end returning from injury with whom Hatcher played in Dallas from 2006-10. They help form a veteran core with Kedric Golston, a ninth-year defensive end who has spent his entire career in Washington since being selected in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. The group also features a couple of young yet established linemen, among them fourth-year defensive end Jarvis Jenkins, fourth-year nose tackle Chris Neild and third-year lineman Chris Baker, all of whom have seen significant rotational snaps (and starts, in the case of Jenkins and Baker) throughout the last several seasons. Veteran free agent defensive ends Clifton Geathers and Frank Kearse, camp signing Jake McDonough and college free agent nose tackle Robert Thomas and defensive end Jeremy Towns represent the other three names on the team s 13-deep roster of linemen entering the 2014 preseason. Linebackers Storylines abound for Washington s linebackers, where one familiar name in particular has disappeared from the middle but a surplus of pass rushers awaits for Defensive Coordinator Jim Haslett. The inside linebackers also benefit from the presence of Will Compton and Jeremy Kimbrough, two 2013 college free agents who both impressed the coaching staff as rookies a year ago. Compton made his NFL debut in Week 17 last year, and Kimbrough spent the season on injured reserve after suffering an injury in the team s first preseason game in 2013. Outside Linebackers The Redskins identified their pass rush for improvement in 2014, and that focus was evident even in the process of hiring the coaching staff as Gruden brought in pass rush specialist Brian Baker to oversee the outside linebackers. Early in his tenure, Baker has earned rave reviews from players and media for his attention to technique and helping to develop his Pro Bowl duo of pass rushers and his top pick at the position. Opposing offenses will once again have to account for the man known as Rak, Brian Orakpo, who returned to Washington on a franchise tag after making his third career Pro Bowl with a 10-sack season in 2013. Orakpo sits fifth all-time in sacks in Redskins history and sits 4.5 sacks away from sole possession of third place. He forms half of one of the league s top outside combinations with fourth-year veteran Ryan Kerrigan, a Pro Bowler from the 2012 season who has posted at least 7.5 sacks every season, posted 10 career forced fumbles, recorded two pick-sixes all despite rarely getting a defensive snap away from the field in 48 career games. Inside Linebackers The inside linebackers will fall under the purview of a familiar face, Kirk Olivadotti, who returns to the team with which he spent 11 NFL seasons in various capacities from 2000-10 after three years coaching inside linebackers at the University of Georgia from 2011-13. He is one of 11 members of the Redskins assistant coach honor roll, which recognizes coaches with at least 10 seasons of service as an assistant in Washington. Olivadotti and Redskins fans might do a double take early this season with the absence of the NFL s Iron Man at the Mike linebacker position, as four-time Pro Bowler London Fletcher hung up his cleats after 16 seasons of meritorious service. But the unit still features Jack linebacker Perry Riley, Jr., an athletic Fletcher disciple for four years who seldom leaves the field between his defensive and special teams responsibilities. One of the Redskins top options at middle linebacker may come from in-house, as coaches have continuously praised third-year linebacker Keenan Robinson throughout the 2014 offseason. The fluid University of Texas product fought injuries to each of his pectoral muscles in his first two NFL seasons and is battling with a bevy of 2014 free agent signings. Among the new additions is eighth-year veteran Akeem Jordan, a Harrisonburg, Va. native and former James Madison Duke. Also included is former Houston Texan Darryl Sharpton and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers special teams captain Adam Hayward. LB Brian Orakpo Orakpo and Kerrigan products of Texas and Purdue, respectively are now joined by yet another accomplished college pass rusher in Trent Murphy, whom the Redskins selected with their top selection in the 2014 NFL Draft. Murphy led the NCAA with 15 sacks as a senior in 2013 and offers Washington a pass rusher frequently commended for his bend despite his 6-foot-5 frame. The Redskins re-signed outside linebacker Rob Jackson, a sixth-year veteran who has reliably contributed in both starting and reserve roles over the past few seasons. The position is completed by Gabe Miller and Adrian Robinson, both of whom joined Washington late in the 2013 campaign, and Everette Brown, who signed with the team during its 2014 training camp on July 28. 8 5 World Championships 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships 14 Division Titles
Game Release Positional Prospectus (Cont.) Defensive Backs The voice of Defensive Backs Coach Raheem Morris had been omnipresent on the Redskins practice fields across the 2012-13 seasons, and outside of the transition of Defensive Assistant Aubrey Pleasant, the sound remains the same in 2014. Morris guides a secondary that features cornerback DeAngelo Hall, who set a team record with three defensive touchdowns in 2013 in putting up one of his most impressive years in his 10th NFL season. I definitely think that if you put me out there against a receiver, anyone of them, I ll take my chances, Hall said in training camp of his desire to be considered among the NFL s top cornerbacks. I never said I was the best, but I definitely feel like I should be in the conversation. CB DeAngelo Hall Expected to start opposite Hall is second-year cornerback David Amerson, a 2013 second-round pick who announced his presence with a 45-yard interception return for touchdown in a Week 4 win at Oakland last season. The team also signed Super Bowl XLIV hero Tracy Porter, whose 74-yard interception return for touchdown against Peyton Manning helped earn him a championship ring following the 2009 season. Richard Crawford is once again added to the mix at cornerback after a knee injury in the preseason last year cost him the entire 2013 season. In his rookie year in 2012, he saw significant action as a returner and notched a Week 17 interception vs. Dallas. The unit added rookie Bashaud Breeland from Clemson in the 2014 NFL Draft, and Breeland immediately turned observers heads with an aggressive, physical style of play during offseason work. He is among the young cornerbacks the Redskins have acquired, including 2012 college free agent Chase Minnifield and rookie free agent Bryan Shepherd. The group also receives contributions from veteran E.J. Biggers, who has split time between cornerback and safety in his career. At safety, the Redskins welcome back 13th-year veteran Ryan Clark, the affable 2011 Pro Bowler who spent the 2004-05 seasons in Washington. Clark, who wears No. 21 in practice in honor of his friend, the late Sean Taylor, is expected to play alongside returning safety Brandon Meriweather, an eighth-year veteran who noted in training camp that even he was learning lessons from Clark s presence. The two will attempt to mentor a pair of second-year safeties who were thrust into the spotlight a season ago in Bacarri Rambo and Phillip Thomas. While Thomas 2013 season was cut short by an injury in the first preseason game, Rambo started three games for Washington in 2013 after being selected in the sixth round of that year s draft. Trenton Robinson joined the Redskins in the middle of the 2013 season to help buoy the team s kick coverage units and defense in 11 games. Akeem Davis, a rookie linebacker-turned-safety out of Memphis signed by Washington in April, will attempt to continue his roster push, as will Ross Madison, a rookie free agent who played his prep football 10 miles from Redskins Park at Heritage H.S. in Leesburg, Va. The unit also added safety Da Mon Cromartie-Smith, a former Pittsburgh Steeler, following the team s first preseason contest. Special Teams Washington s special teams are now being referenced internally as special forces, an apt term for a unit now being commanded by former Apache helicopter pilot and eight-year Army veteran Ben Kotwica. He and assistant Bradford Banta will oversee a unit that has been one of the primary focuses of the organization this offseason. Kotwica and Banta have even enlisted the help of several of the team s other position coaches during practices this offseason, illustrating the entire coaching staff s commitment to football s third phase. Kicker Kai Forbath returns in 2014, two years removed from a 2012 season in which he was signed by the Redskins in Week 6 and immediately set about rewriting league history. Forbath notably converted his first 17 career field goal attempts in 2012, breaking Garrett Hartley s NFL record for consecutive field goals made to start a career (16). The ball from Forbath s 17th consecutive made field goal to open his career now resides in Canton, Ohio, at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In May, the kicking competition began in earnest when the team made Arkansas Zach Hocker the first kicker drafted by Washington since taking Tennessee s John Hall in the sixth round of the 1999 NFL Draft. The Redskins also created competition at punter, recruiting two new faces in third-year player Robert Malone and first-year UCF product Blake Clingan. All kicking and punting units are expected to utilize the services of long snapper Nick Sundberg, now in his fifth season with the Redskins. Two of the team s most highly-anticipated position battles exist at the kick and punt returner positions. Crawford (see Defensive Backs ) became a key figure for Washington s special teams late in the 2012 season, totaling 156 yards on eight punt returns (19.5 avg.), and will attempt to regain that form after missing the 2013 season with an injury. Paul (see Tight Ends ) has a track record of kick returning that supplements his role as a punishing gunner in punt coverage. Thompson (see Running Backs ) returned for four games last season, but has attempted to rediscover the extra gear for which he was known at Florida State after battling injuries for the last several collegiate and professional seasons. Washington s commitment to improving its special teams may be most evident in its new additions. Roberts (see Wide Receivers ), who returned both kicks and punts for Arizona as a rookie in 2010, has expressed a desire to return both for the Redskins in 2014. Rookie Seastrunk (see Running Backs ) is hoping to translate the breakaway speed for which he was known at Baylor into Washington s return game. And, of course, Jackson (see Wide Receivers ) is responsible for one of the most infamous punt returns in recent history, a 65-yard game-winning touchdown in the Miracle of the New Meadowlands in 2010. In addition, the new additions of Hocker, Bolser (see Tight Ends ) and Hayward (see Inside Linebackers ) appeared to many to be a statement in the importance of kickoff coverage in 2014. 9 5 World Championships 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships 14 Division Titles
Game Release The Opponent Head Coach John Harbaugh leads the Baltimore Ravens into the 2014 season following an 8-8 season in 2013, finishing third in the AFC North. Quarterback Joe Flacco is entering his seventh NFL season. In 2013, he completed 362-of-614 passes (59.0 percent) for 3,912 yards with 19 touchdowns and 22 interceptions. For the season, he posted a quarterback rating of 73.1. Running back Ray Rice has been Baltimore s leading rusher for each of the last five seasons (2009-13). In his six-year career, he has averaged 4.3 yards per carry and exceeded 1,000 rushing yards in four out of his six seasons. Last season, Rice posted team highs in rushing attempts (214), rushing yards (660) and rushing touchdowns (four). Running back Bernard Pierce added 436 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 152 carries. Receiver Torrey Smith returns after leading Baltimore in receptions last season with 65 for 1,128 yards and four touchdowns. The Ravens also added 14th-year veteran Steve Smith in the offseason after a year in which he contributed 745 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 64 receptions for the Carolina Panthers. Linebacker Daryl Smith led the Ravens in tackles a season ago with 123 (57 solo). Linebacker Terrell Suggs led the team with 10 sacks, followed closely by linebacker Elvis Dumervil (9.5). The secondary must replace former Ravens cornerback Corey Graham, who led the Ravens in interceptions a season ago before signing with the Buffalo Bills this offseason. Justin Tucker handles kicking duties for Baltimore and was 38-of-41 on field goal attempts last season (92.7 percent). Sam Koch punted 90 times with a 46-yard average in 2013. Jacoby Jones led the team in kick returns with 31 returns for 892 yards. Now-departed Tandon Doss led the team in punt returns yardage (359) on 23 returns (15.6 avg.) last season. Matchup: 2013 NFL RankingS OFFENSE REDSKINS RAVENS 23 Pts/Game 25 17 Yds/Play 32 9 Yds/Game 29 5 Rush Yds/Game 30 16 Pass Yds/Game 18 11 3rd Down Pct. 20 10 Time of Poss. 20 DEFENSE REDSKINS RAVENS 30t Pts/Game 12 27 Yds/Play 12 18 Yds/Game 12 17 Rush Yds/Game 11 20 Pass Yds/Game 12 4 3rd Down Pct. 3 John Harbaugh Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh led the Ravens to the franchise s second Super Bowl title in 2012 and enters his seventh season at the helm in Baltimore in 2014. Harbaugh s teams have qualified for the playoffs in five of his first six seasons, including the initial five (2008-12) prior to finishing 8-8 in 2013. Harbaugh owns the NFL s fourth-best winning percentage (.651) among active head coaches, compiling a 71-38 overall record (including playoffs). For active head coaches who ve coached a minimum of 60 games, he ranks second behind Bill Belichick (.657). Harbaugh is the only head coach in NFL history (since the 1970 merger) to win a playoff game in each of his first five seasons. Baltimore has a 9-4 postseason mark during his tenure. Under Harbaugh s guidance, the Ravens have appeared in three AFC Championship games (2008, 2011, 2012). Harbaugh s.692 postseason winning percentage ranks first among active coaches. Baltimore s 71 total victories since Harbaugh s arrival in 2008 rank second most in the NFL, while the team s 62 regular season wins during that time stand third. The Ravens have posted a 39-9 mark at M&T Bank Stadium over the past six seasons, the NFL s second-best home record during that span (2008-13). Ravens top four seasons for fewest turnovers have all occurred during Harbaugh s tenure. In 2012, Baltimore set a franchise single-season record for fewest turnovers (16), breaking the previous mark of 20 from 2010. Harbaugh s 2010 and 2011 teams combined to produce the fewest penalties (182) over a two-year stretch in franchise history. The Ravens offense has also experienced success during the Harbaugh s tenure. In 2013, Flacco set career highs in passing yards (3,912), completions (362) and attempts (614). Flacco s completions and attempts also set new franchise marks, continuing to extend his title as the franchise s all-time passing leader (1,869-of-3,103 for 21,545 yards and 121 TDs). Under Harbaugh s guidance, Flacco has produced 62 regular season wins, the most by a starting quarterback in the first six seasons of a career. The Ravens finished four (2008-11) of the past six seasons as the NFL s No. 3 scoring defense (fewest points allowed) tying an NFL record for consecutive seasons ranking in the Top 3. Harbaugh s red zone defense has finished in the Top 5 in five of his six seasons, including first overall in 2011 and second in both 2012 and 2008. Before becoming the Ravens head coach in 2008, Harbaugh was the Eagles secondary coach (2007), and prior to that, Philadelphia s special teams coordinator (1998-2006) and a 14-year collegiate coach. Following the 2001 campaign during his time with the Eagles, Harbaugh was voted the NFL s Special Teams Coach of the Year by his peers. On special teams, four Ravens players have earned Pro Bowl honors while playing for Harbaugh: special teamer Brendon Ayanbadejo (2008), kicker Billy Cundiff (2010), returner Jacoby Jones (2012) and kicker Justin Tucker (2013). Baltimore has posted the NFL s No. 1 kickoff return average (25.0) and fourth-most KOR-TDs (five). Harbaugh is from a football family. His father, Jack, is a 41-year coaching veteran who won the 2002 NCAA Division I-AA football championship as the head coach at Western Kentucky. His younger brother, Jim Harbaugh, who was the Ravens starting QB in 1998, played 14 seasons in the NFL and was named the San Francisco 49ers head coach in January 2011. 10 5 World Championships 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships 14 Division Titles
Game Release The Washington Redskins successfully defended a two-point conversion attempt with no time remaining to defeat the Cleveland Browns, 24-23, in front of an announced crowd of 69,127 people on Monday night. Head Coach Jay Gruden is now 2-0 in preseason games in his NFL head coaching career. With the win, the Redskins have now won eight consecutive preseason games dating back to their last preseason loss, a 33-31 loss at Chicago in Week 2 of the 2012 preseason. Washington has won 12 of their last 14 preseason games. Washington has won eight consecutive preseason games at FedExField. The team s last home preseason loss came on Aug. 21, 2010. The Redskins defense recorded a three-and-out on their opponents opening possession for the second consecutive game. The Redskins defense notched three-and-outs on each of the Browns first three drives. The Redskins held the New England Patriots to three-and-outs on their first two first-quarter drives last week and have allowed only one first down in the first quarter in two games this preseason. The team s only first down allowed in an opening quarter this preseason came against Washington s second unit on the final play of the first quarter against the Patriots. Washington s starting defense has forced three-and-outs on five of the six drives it has faced this preseason. Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan registered a sack on the game s first play from scrimmage, dropping Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer for a six-yard loss. It marked his first preseason sack since Week 2 of the 2013 preseason. Kerrigan added an eight-yard sack of Johnny Manziel later in the first quarter. It marked the first time Kerrigan had registered a multi-sack preseason game in his career. Kerrigan has four career multi-sack regular season games. Wide receiver DeSean Jackson made his preseason debut as a member of the Redskins, catching a 23-yard pass from Robert Griffin III in the first quarter for his first preseason reception with Washington. Wide receiver Andre Roberts recorded his first preseason reception as a member of the Redskins, hauling in a 49-yard pass from Griffin III on the final play of the first quarter. Griffin III exited the game after three drives and finished the game having completed 6-of-8 passes for 112 yards with 24 yards rushing. The Redskins recorded their first takeaway of the game in the second quarter after cornerback Bashaud Breeland recovered a fumble forced by safety Bacarri Rambo. The fumble recovery was Washington s second of the preseason. Wide receiver Santana Moss gained 24 yards on his first reception of the preseason on a second quarter pass from Kirk Cousins. Running back Evan Royster scored Washington s first rushing touchdown of the preseason on a two-yard run in the final minute of the first half. Royster s rushing touchdown was the fourth of his preseason career with the Redskins. Royster had previously scored a rushing touchdown in each of the Redskins last three preseason finales across the 2011-13 preseasons. The Redskins outgained the Browns, 241-81 in the first half. The Redskins have outgained their opponents, 424-171, in first halves this preseason. Rookie wide receiver Ryan Grant caught his first touchdown of his preseason career, hauling in a 14-yard pass from Cousins in the third quarter to complete an eight-play, 60-yard drive. Notes from Last Game Cousins completed 12-of-21 passes for 145 yards with one touchdown and one interception for the evening. Kicker Kai Forbath converted a 26-yard field goal attempt in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Colt McCoy threw his second touchdown of the preseason, connecting with Nick Williams for a 30-yard touchdown pass with 2:01 remaining in the game. McCoy finished the evening having completed 2-of-6 passes for 73 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Redskins def. Browns, 24-23 Browns Redskins TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 20 25 By Rushing 4 6 By Passing 10 13 By Penalty 6 6 THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY 5-12-42% 5-11-45% FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY 0-1-0% 0-1-0% TOTAL NET YARDS 286 429 Total Offensive Plays (inc. times thrown passing) 63 68 Average gain per offensive play 4.5 6.3 NET YARDS RUSHING 100 117 Total Rushing Plays 27 31 Average gain per rushing play 3.7 3.8 Tackles for a loss-number and yards 2-4 1-4 NET YARDS PASSING 186 312 Times thrown - yards lost attempting to pass 5-18 2-18 Gross yards passing 204 330 PASS ATTEMPTS-COMPLETIONS-HAD INTERCEPTED 31-17-0 35-20-3 Avg gain per pass play (inc.# thrown passing) 5.2 8.4 KICKOFFS Number-In End Zone-Touchbacks 4-3-1 5-4-1 PUNTS Number and Average 4-37.3 2-38.0 Had Blocked 0 0 FGs - PATs Had Blocked 0-0 0-0 Net Punting Average 32.5 36.5 TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE (Not Including Kickoffs) 102-1 No. and Yards Punt Returns 1-3 1--1 No. and Yards Kickoff Returns 4-118 2-64 No. and Yards Interception Returns 3-99 0-0 PENALTIES Number and Yards 10-54 11-100 FUMBLES Number and Lost 1-1 1-1 TOUCHDOWNS 3 3 Rushing 0 1 Passing 2 2 Interceptions 1 0 EXTRA POINTS Made-Attempts 2-3 3-3 Kicking Made-Attempts 2-2 3-3 Passing Made-Attempts 0-1 0-0 FIELD GOALS Made-Attempts 1-2 1-1 RED ZONE EFFICIENCY 1-2-50% 2-4-50% GOAL TO GO EFFICIENCY 0-0-0% 1-2-50% SAFETIES 0 0 FINAL SCORE 23 24 TIME OF POSSESSION 27:58 32:02 11 5 World Championships 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships 14 Division Titles
Game Release Redskins/Ravens Connections Former Ravens on Redskins: G Chris Chester (2006-10) LS Nick Sundberg (2009) Offensive Line Coach Chris Foerster (2005-07) Defensive Line Coach Jacob Burney (Cleveland/Baltimore, 1994-98) Ravens from the D.C./Maryland/Virginia area: WR Michael Campanaro (Silver Spring, Md.) DT Derrick Hopkins (Highland Springs Va.) WR Torrey Smith (Falmouth, Va.) RB Lorenzo Taliaferro (Yorktown, Va.) QB Tyrod Taylor (Hampton, Va.) WR LaQuan Williams (Baltimore, Md.) Assistant Offensive Line Coach (Nassawadox, Va.) Redskins from Maryland: Outside Linebackers Coach Brian Baker (Baltimore, Md.) Ravens who went to college in the D.C./Maryland/Virginia area: T Eugene Monroe (Virginia) DL Chris Canty (Virginia) DE Brent Urban (Virginia) DT Derrick Hopkins (Virginia Tech) QB Tyrod Taylor (Virginia Tech) T David Mims (Virginia Union) WR LaQuan Williams (Maryland) WR Torrey Smith (Maryland) Notable Pro Connections: DL Chris Baker (2009), G/C Kory Lichtensteiger (2008), T Tyler Polumbus (2008-09) and CB Tracy Porter (2012-13) all played with LB Elvis Dumervil (2006-13) in Denver. G/C Kory Lichtensteiger (2008) and T Tyler Polumbus (2008-09) both worked with Ravens Quarterbacks Coach Rick Dennison (1997-08) when Dennison served as the Offensive Coordinator in Denver. DL Chris Baker (2009) and T Tyler Polumbus (2008-09) both worked with Ravens Inside Linebackers Coach Don Martindale (2009-10) when Martindale held multiple positions in Denver. CB E.J. Biggers (2009-12), LB Adam Hayward (2007-13), P Robert Malone (2010-11) and Ravens G/C Jeremy Zuttah (2008-13) all played together in Tampa Bay. DE Stephen Bowen (2006-10), DE Jason Hatcher (2006-13) and Ravens DE Chris Canty (2005-08) all played together in Dallas. DE Jason Hatcher (2006-13), DE Clifton Geathers (2010-11), OL Kevin Kowalski (2011-13) and Ravens FB Shaun Chapas (2011) were all teammates in Dallas. LB Everette Brown (2009-11) and Ravens WR Steve Smith, Sr. (2001-13) played together in Carolina. LB Akeem Jordan (2007-12) worked with Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh (1998-07) when Harbaugh held multiple positions in Philadelphia. LB Akeem Jordan (2007-12) worked with Ravens Strength and Conditioning Coach Bob Rogucki (2006-07) when Rogucki served as the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach in Philadelphia. LB Akeem Jordan (2007-13), WR DeSean Jackson (2008-13), G/C Mike McGlynn (2008-11) and Ravens G/C A.Q. Shipley (2009-11) all worked with Ravens Offensive Line Coach Juan Castillo (1995-12) when Castillo held multiple positions in Philadelphia. WR Pierre Garçon (2008-11) and Ravens RB Justin Forsett (2008) were teammates in Indianapolis. DE Clifton Geathers (2012), G/C Mike McGlynn (2012-13) and Ravens G/C A.Q. Shipley were all teammates in Indianapolis. TE Mike Caussin (2010), Ravens T Eugene Monroe (2009-13) and Ravens LB Daryl Smith (2004-12) all played together in Jacksonville. TE Mike Caussin (2010-13) and Ravens WR Kamar Aiken (2011-12) played together in Buffalo. NT Barry Cofield (2006-10) and Ravens CB Aaron Ross (2007-11) worked with Ravens Secondary/Assistant Head Coach Steve Spagnuolo (2007-08) when Spagnuolo served as the Defensive Coordinator with the New York Giants. NT Barry Cofield (2006-10), Ravens DE Chris Canty (2009-12) and Ravens CB Aaron Ross (2007-11) all played together with the New York Giants. T Tyler Polumbus (2010-11), DE Clifton Geathers (2010) and Ravens RB Justin Forsett (2008-11) all played together in Seattle. CB Tracy Porter (2008-12) worked with Ravens Secondary/Assistant Head Coach Steve Spagnuolo (2012) when Spagnuolo served as the Defensive Coordinator in New Orleans. CB DeAngelo Hall (2004-07) and Ravens Special Teams Coordinator/ Associate Head Coach Jerry Rosburg (2007) worked together when Rosburg served as the Special Teams Coordinator in Atlanta. LB Gabe Miller (2011-12) and Ravens T David Mims (2011-12) played together in Kansas City. LB Darryl Sharpton (2010-13) played with Ravens TE Owen Daniels (2006-13), Ravens WR Jacoby Jones (2007-11), Ravens RB Justin Forsett (2012), Ravens TE Phillip Supernaw (2012-13) and Ravens RB Cierre Wood (2013) in Houston. LB Darryl Sharpton (2010-13) worked with Ravens Offensive Coordinator Gary Kubiak (2006-13) when Kubiak served as the Head Coach in Houston. Notable College Connections: P Blake Clingan, Ravens WR Kamar Aiken and Ravens T Jah Reid all played together at Central Florida from 2007-10. WR DeSean Jackson, LS Nick Sundberg and Ravens RB Justin Forsett all played together at California from 2005-07. LB Keenan Robinson (2008-11), QB Colt McCoy (2006-09), LB Brian Orakpo (2005-07) and Ravens K Justin Tucker (2008-11) and Ravens CB Chykie Brown (2007-10) played together at Texas. WR Rashad Ross and Ravens WR Mike Willie played together at Arizona State from 2010-11. S Bacarri Rambo (2009-12), Ravens WR Marlon Brown (2009-12), Ravens DE DeAngelo Tyson (2008-11) and Ravens RB Shaun Chapas (2006-10) all played together at Georgia. RB Chris Thompson, Ravens S Terrance Brooks and Ravens DT Timmy Jernigan all played together at Florida State. RB Evan Royster and Ravens C A.Q. Shipley played together at Penn State from 2007-09. CB Chase Minnifield (2007-11), T Morgan Moses (2010-13) and Ravens DE Brent Urban (2009-13) all played together at Virginia. LB Adrian Robinson, Ravens DT Levi Brown and Ravens RB Bernard Pierce all played together at Temple from 2009-11. T Trent Williams and Ravens CB Dominique Franks played together at Oklahoma from 2006-09. G Adam Gettis and Ravens T Brett Van Sloten played together at Iowa from 2009-11. T Tyler Polumbus and Ravens CB Jimmy Smith played together at Colorado from 2006-07. DE Jake McDonough, Ravens C/T Kelechi Osemele and Ravens C Reggie Stephens all played together at Iowa State in 2007. G/T Maurice Hurt (2006-10), TE Jordan Reed (2009-12), Ravens S Matt Elam (2008-10), Ravens FS Will Hill (2008-10) and Ravens RB Deonte Thompson (2007-11) all played together at Florida. DE Clifton Geathers and Ravens S Darian Stewart played together at South Carolina from 2006-08. 12 5 World Championships 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships 14 Division Titles
Game Release Preseason Series Saturday s preseason game between the Redskins and the Ravens will be the eighth preseason meeting between the two franchises since the teams first preseason matchup on Aug. 23, 2003. The Redskins will be attempting to snap a three-game preseason losing streak to the Ravens, as Washington s neighbors to the north secured victories in the 2009, 2010 and 2011 preseasons. Washington s last preseason victory against the Ravens came in a 13-7 win against Baltimore on Aug. 25, 2007. A win would be the Redskins first preseason victory at M&T Bank Stadium. Included below is a list of all preseason games contested between the two franchises: Date Game Result 8/23/2003 vs. Baltimore 24-3 W 9/1/2005 at Baltimore 26-20 L 8/31/2006 vs. Baltimore 17-10 L 8/25/2007 vs. Baltimore 13-7 W 8/13/2009 at Baltimore 23-0 L 8/21/2010 vs. Baltimore 23-3 L 8/25/2011 at Baltimore 34-31 L Regular Season Series The Redskins and Ravens have met five times in regular season play dating back to the teams first meeting on Oct. 26, 1997. In the teams most recent regular season meeting in 2012, the Redskins overcame an eight-point deficit late in the fourth quarter to force overtime and secure a 31-28 win in the extra frame. The win was a crucial part of the team s seven-game winning streak to close the season. Included below is a list of all regular season games played between the two teams: Date Game Result 10/26/1997 vs. Baltimore 20-17 L 10/15/2000 vs. Baltimore 10-3 W 10/10/2004 vs. Baltimore 17-10 L 12/7/2008 at Baltimore 24-10 L 12/9/2012 vs. Baltimore 31-28 (OT) W Richmond in Review The Redskins once again made their training camp home in Virginia s capital city of Richmond in 2014, welcoming packed crowds to the stateof-the-art Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center for a second consecutive year. The Redskins held 24 combined public practice or walkthrough sessions across 15 open days from July 24 to Aug. 11. The Redskins hosted a total of 164,789 people during camp, increasing their average daily attendance from 10,348 per day in the team s inaugural stint in Richmond in 2013 to 10,986 per day in 2014. In the first two years of hosting camp in the capital, the Redskins have welcomed in excess of 330,000 fans for sessions at the facility. This has been a great experience once again in Richmond, President/ General Manager Bruce Allen said on the team s final day in Richmond. Mayor [Dwight C.] Jones and his staff did a great job for us. Gov. [Terry] McAuliffe s hospitality and enthusiasm was great for us. Bon Secours staff did a fantastic job again. Our Charitable Foundation really had a great two or three weeks here. Overall from a coaching standpoint, I ve said it before and I ll say it again, what you want is a place that s conducive for learning, a place where they can get better, get their needed treatment, and everything is provided here in a first-class fashion. - Head Coach Jay Gruden on holding camp at the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center in Richmond, Va. This season, the Redskins added a new element to their camp experience in Richmond, hosting the New England Patriots for three days of joint sessions from Aug. 4-6. More than 62,000 people attended sessions during the three days with New England, which were preceded by an announced crowd of 20,447 for the team s annual Fan Appreciation Day on Aug. 2. Following the team s final session, Head Coach Jay Gruden was asked what message he had for the people of Richmond. We ve got to thank them all, Gruden said. Everything was first-class, first-rate from the practice fields to the way they kept them up to the facility inside here. Everything was clean and kept-up. Everything was very, very efficient. Quarterback Kirk Cousins touchdown pass and two-point conversion late in the fourth quarter helped the Redskins force overtime in a 31-28 win against the eventual Super Bowl champion Ravens in their last regular season meeting in December 2012. Above, Cousins celebrates his two-point conversion on a quarterback draw. Following each practice session at training camp, linebacker Trent Murphy (right) and other members of the Redskins participated in Helmet Walk, a tradition instituted during the team s inaugural camp in Richmond, Va., last season. Members of the Redskins invited children from the crowd to walk the length of the field, hold players helmets, receive autographs and interact with the team. 13 5 World Championships 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships 14 Division Titles
Game Release Tale of the Tape (2013 Regular Season) OFFENSE DEFENSE REDSKINS RAVENS 334 Points 320 47 Points in 1st Quarter 59 114 Points in 2nd Quarter 79 82 Points in 3rd Quarter 64 85 Points in 4th Quarter 115 34 Offensive Touchdowns 26 14 Rushing TDs 7 20 Passing TDs 19 5 Returns 3 21 Field Goals 38 5915 Yards From Scrimmage 4918 369.7 Yards Per Game 307.4 1107 Total Plays 1090 5.3 Avg. Per Play 4.5 30/15 Fumbles/Lost 15/6 19 Had Intercepted 23 95/235 Third-down Conversions 92/253 40.4 Third-down Percentage 36.4 6/20 Fourth-down Conversions 6/16 30.0 Fourth-down Percentages 37.5 99/802 Penalties/Yards 112/942 30:42 Time of Possession Avg. 29:51 PASSING 611 Pass Attempts 619 355 Pass Completions 363 58.1 Completion Percentage 58.6 3751 Passing Yards 3590 234.4 Avg. Yards/Game 224.4 20 Passing Touchdowns 19 19 Interceptions 23 76.1 Rating 72.0 43 Times Sacked 48 32 Completions of 25+ yards 27 RUSHING 453 Rush Attempts 423 2164 Rush Yards 1328 4.78 Yards Per Carry 3.14 135.3 Yards Per Game 83.0 14 Touchdowns 7 112 First Downs 68 61 Rushes of 10+ yards 32 RECEIVING 355 Receptions 363 4057 Receiving yards 3914 11.4 Yards Per Catch 10.8 253.6 Yards Per Game 244.6 20 Touchdowns 19 215 First Downs 189 32 Receptions of 25+ yards 27 REDSKINS RAVENS 478 Points 352 126 Points in 1st Quarter 63 141 Points in 2nd Quarter 89 91 Points in 3rd Quarter 63 120 Points in 4th Quarter 134 52 Offensive Touchdowns 32 23 Rushing TDs 7 29 Passing TDs 25 7 Returns 5 21 Field Goals 32 5665 Yards From Scrimmage 5368 354.1 Yards Per Game 335.5 993 Total Plays 1032 5.7 Avg. Per Play 5.2 19/10 Fumbles/Lost 21/8 16 Had Intercepted 16 66/194 Third-down Conversions 78/233 34.0 Third-down Percentage 33.5 12/17 Fourth-down Conversions 8/14 70.6 Fourth-down Percentages 57.1 83/697 Penalties/Yards 126/1196 29:18 Time of Possession Avg. 30:09 PASSING 514 Pass Attempts 552 337 Pass Completions 314 65.6 Completion Percentage 56.9 3896 Passing Yards 3681 243.5 Avg. Yards/Game 230.1 29 Passing Touchdowns 25 16 Interceptions 16 96.1 Rating 82.2 57 Times Sacked 40 32 Completions of 25+ yards 34 RUSHING 443 Rush Attempts 440 1769 Rush Yards 1687 3.99 Yards Per Carry 3.83 110.6 Yards Per Game 105.4 23 Touchdowns 7 102 First Downs 79 53 Rushes of 10+ yards 38 RECEIVING 337 Receptions 314 4134 Receiving yards 3938 12.3 Yards Per Catch 12.5 258.4 Yards Per Game 246.1 29 Touchdowns 25 204 First Downs 176 32 Receptions of 25+ yards 34 14 5 World Championships 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships 14 Division Titles
Game Release PRONUNCIATION GUIDE PLAYER PRONUNCIATION GUIDE David Amerson AM-urh-sun Stephen Bowen BO-en Bashaud Breeland BUSH-aud Da Mon Cromartie-Smith DAY-mon Kai Forbath (rhymes with eye) Pierre Garçon Gar-SOAN Kedric Golston KEH-drick GOAL-stun Roy Helu, Jr. Heh-lu Jeremy Kimbrough KIM-bro Kevin Kowalski KUH-wall-ski Shawn Lauvao Lah-VOW Josh LeRibeus Luh-REE-bus Kory Lichtensteiger LICK-ten-STY-grr Chris Neild KNEELed Brian Orakpo uh-rack-po Bacarri Rambo buh-car-ee Aldrick Robinson ALL-drick Lache Seastrunk Lake Tevita Stevens Ta-VEE-ta Darrel Young DUH-rell COACHING STAFF PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Chris Foerster FUR-ster Ben Kotwica Cot-WEE-kuh A NOTE ON NAMES Please include suffixes for the names of quarterback Robert Griffin III, running back Roy Helu, Jr. and linebacker Perry Riley, Jr. when possible. In addition, for all text media, please include the cedilla on the c in the name of wide receiver Pierre Garçon. On a full keyboard, the ç character can be inserted by holding ALT while typing 0231 on the numpad. Skinformation MEDIA GUIDE INFORMATION The 2014 Washington Redskins Media Guide is available for download online by directing your browser to http://redskins.1stroundmediagroup.com. The bookmarked PDF includes: Bios for executives, coaches, players and other team personnel Rosters and pronunciation guides 2013 recap information Team history and records Information on FedExField, Redskins Park and Training Camp 2014 media policies and guidelines ROSTER SUPERLATIVES As of Aug. 19: Tallest Players...Clifton Geathers and Tyler Polumbus (6 8 ) Shortest Player... Chris Thompson (5 8 ) Average Height...6 1.5 Heaviest Player... Trent Williams (337 lbs.) Lightest Player... Lee Doss and DeSean Jackson (178 lbs.) Average Weight... 244.4 lbs Oldest Player... Santana Moss (35) Youngest Player... Rashad Lawrence (22 years, 2 months, 10 days) Average Age... 25.8 years Preseason Week 3 Schedule Thursday, Aug. 21 Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Friday, Aug. 22 Carolina at New England NY Giants at NY Jets Jacksonville at Detroit Oakland at Green Bay Chicago at Seattle Saturday, Aug. 23 Tampa Bay at Buffalo Dallas at Miami Tennessee at Atlanta Washington at Baltimore New Orleans at Indianapolis St. Louis at Cleveland Minnesota at Kansas City Houston at Denver Sunday, Aug. 24 San Diego at San Francisco Cincinnati at Arizona TIME (ET) 7:30 PM TIME (ET) 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 10:00 PM TIME (ET) 4:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM TIME (ET) 4:00 PM 8:00 PM The guide can be downloaded in PDF format and can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded for free at get.adobe.com/reader. No printed or flash drive copies are available. Furthermore, updated weekly information will be made available throughout the season on the team s online medial portal, located at redskins.1stroundmediagroup.com. 15 5 World Championships 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships 14 Division Titles
Game Release The Washington Redskins finalized their 2014 NFL Draft class on Saturday, May 10, selecting eight total players. 2014 Draft REcap NOTES ON THE REDSKINS OVERALL DRAFT The Redskins made eight selections in the 2014 NFL Draft. The eight selections marked the third time in four years Washington has selected at least eight players (2011, 2012 and 2014). Washington selected 36 players in the past four drafts, the franchise s largest four-year total since the institution of the seven-round draft in 1994. The team last posted a four-year total of 36 across the 1991-94 NFL Drafts, a time frame which included two 12-round drafts, one eight-round draft and one seven-round draft. Washington made at least seven selections in four consecutive drafts for the first time since 1992-95. The Redskins selected two players in the seventh round, marking the sixth time in the last seven years that the team has drafted multiple players in the seventh round. Washington has made multiple seventhround selections in each year from 2008 through 2014 with exception of the 2013 NFL Draft. Washington made two trades during the 2014 NFL Draft. On Friday, the team sent the No. 34 overall pick to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for the Nos. 47 and 78 overall picks. On Saturday, Washington sent the No. 178 overall pick to the Tennessee Titans for the Nos. 186 and 228 overall selections. Washington selected four players with selections acquired by trade: LB Trent Murphy (No. 47 from Dallas), G Spencer Long (No. 78 from Dallas), RB Lache Seastrunk (No. 186 from Tennessee) and K Zach Hocker (No. 228 from Tennessee). Washington has selected 23 players with selections acquired by trade since 2010: FB/TE Dennis Morris (2010), WR Terrence Austin (2010), C Erik Cook (2010), T Selvish Capers (2010), LB Ryan Kerrigan (2011), WR Leonard Hankerson (2011), RB Roy Helu, Jr. (2011), S DeJon Gomes (2011), WR/TE Niles Paul (2011), WR Aldrick Robinson (2011), OL Maurice Hurt (2011), LB Markus White (2011), QB Robert Griffin III (2012), G Josh LeRibeus (2012), LB Keenan Robinson (2012), RB Alfred Morris (2012), T Tom Compton (2012), CB Jordan Bernstine (2012), LB Brandon Jenkins (2013), LB Trent Murphy (2014), G Spencer Long (2014), RB Lache Seastrunk (2014) and K Zach Hocker (2014). The 2014 NFL Draft marked the first time since 2010 that the Redskins had not selected college teammates in the same draft. Washington selected at least a pair of college teammates in each draft from 2011-13 (Nebraska s Roy Helu, Jr., DeJon Gomes and Niles Paul in 2011; SMU s Josh LeRibeus and Richard Crawford in 2012; Florida State s Chris Thompson and Brandon Jenkins in 2013). With the selection of Stanford s Trent Murphy, the Redskins made a product of the conference now known as the Pac-12 the team s top selection for the first time since selecting Stanford DB Duncan McColl with their top selection in the 1977 NFL Draft. NOTES ON THE SELECTION OF TRENT MURPHY Murphy was the first selection of the Jay Gruden era and was the 35th selection by the Redskins since 2010. Murphy was the 432nd selection made by the Redskins in the Common Draft era (since 1967) and the 34th second-round selection in that time frame. He was the 52nd second-round selection by the Redskins all-time since the institution of the draft in 1936. The selection marked the third time the Redskins had taken a pass rusher with their first selection in the last six drafts (DE/LB Brian Orakpo in 2009 and LB Ryan Kerrigan in 2011). Including the selection of CB David Amerson with their initial pick last year, the Redskins selected a defensive player with their top pick in LB Trent Murphy consecutive seasons for the first time since drafting S Sean Taylor, CB Carlos Rogers, LB Rocky McIntosh and S LaRon Landry with their first selections in the 2004-07 NFL Drafts. Murphy was the 15th Stanford product selected by the Redskins all-time, joining E Keith Topping (1936), B Bill Joslyn (1944), B Willard Sheller (1944), B Bill Shipkey (1945), C Jim McCurdy (1945), B Lynn Brownson (1947), B Bob Anderson (1948), B Bob Mathias (1953), E Sam Morley (1954), QB Don Bunce (1972), DE Duncan McColl (1977), G Brad Badger (1997), QB Todd Husak (2000) and LB Jarred Newberry (2005). Murphy was the sixth Stanford product selected by the Redskins in the Common Draft era (since 1967), tied for 11th-most by a single college in that timeframe. Murphy s selection at No. 47 marked the highest the Redskins had taken a Stanford product since selecting E Keith Topping with the No. 11 overall pick in the 1936 NFL Draft. With Murphy s selection, the Redskins used a second-round pick to draft a linebacker for the first time since selecting McIntosh in the second round (No. 35 overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. Murphy was the third player selected by the Redskins at No. 47 alltime, joining T Larry Lutz (1936) and DE Shane Collins (1992). All three of Washington s all-time selections at No. 47 played collegiately in the conference now known as the Pac-12. Murphy was the first Pac-12 Conference player selected by the Redskins since selecting UCLA WR Terrence Austin in 2010. The two are the only Pac-12 products selected by the Redskins since 2010. NOTES ON THE SELECTION OF MORGAN MOSES Moses was the second selection of the Jay Gruden era and was the 36th selection by the Redskins since 2010. Moses was the 433rd selection made by the Redskins in the Common Draft era (since 1967) and the 32nd third-round selection in that time frame. He was the 61st third-round selection by the Redskins alltime since the institution of the draft in 1936. The selection marked the earliest the Redskins had taken an offensive lineman since selecting two-time Pro Bowler Trent Williams with the fourth overall pick of the 2010 NFL Draft. Moses was the first player from the University of Virginia selected by the Redskins since the team picked G Jim Huddleston in the sixth round of the 1986 NFL Draft. The Redskins last four selections from UVA have all been offensive linemen. 16 5 World Championships 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships 14 Division Titles
Game Release Moses became the ninth player from the University of Virginia selected by the Redskins all-time, joining E Tom Dudley (1947), B Jonny Papit (1951), E Fred Polzer (1958), RB Jeff Anderson (1969), DT Rick Brand (1969), T Paul Rogers (1969), C Dan Ryczek (1971) and Huddleston. Moses selection was the highest the Redskins had ever selected a UVA product. Jonny Papit was previously the highest-selected UVA player by the Redskins at the No. 76 overall pick in the 1951 NFL Draft. Moses was the sixth player selected by the Redskins at No. 66 alltime, joining G Rotta Holland (1937), B George Peters (1942), B Dick Lynch (1958), KR Mike Oliphant (1988) and DT Tracy Rocker (1989). Moses was the seventh Redskins draft pick since 2010 to have competed collegiately in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the most of any conference in that timeframe. The Redskins selected three ACC products in both the 2011 (Clemson s Jarvis Jenkins, Miami s Leonard Hankerson and Florida State s Markus White) and 2013 drafts (NC State s David Amerson, Florida State s Chris Thompson and Florida State s Brandon Jenkins). NOTES ON THE SELECTION OF SPENCER LONG Long was the third selection of the Jay Gruden era and was the 37th selection by the Redskins since 2010. Long was the Redskins second pick of the third round, marking the first time the Redskins had made two third-round selections since 2002 (CB Rashad Bauman and WR Cliff Russell). It was the fourth time in the Common Draft era (since 1967) that the Redskins had made multiple selections in the third round (1993, 1994, 2002 and 2014). Long was the 434th selection made by the Redskins in the Common Draft era and the 33rd third-round selection in that time frame. He was the 62nd third-round selection by the Redskins all-time since the institution of the draft in 1936. Including the selection of Morgan Moses, Washington selected offensive linemen with consecutive picks for the first time since selecting C Erik Cook and T Selvish Capers with two seventh-round selections in the 2010 NFL Draft. Long was the 20th Nebraska Cornhusker selected by the Washington Redskins all-time, tied with Alabama for fourth-most of any school in team history. Long joined E Elmer Dohrmann (1938), G Don Boll (1953), T Jerry Minnick (1954), T Don Glantz (1955), G Bob Jones (1964), B Kent Mc- Cloughan (1965), T John Strohmeyer (1965), T Walter Barnes (1966), T Mark Doak (1975), DB Ardell Johnson (1975), G Dennis Pavelka (1975), DE Dean Gissler (1976), DB Brian Davis (1987), DT Kent Wells (1990), S Jamel Williams (1997), LB Cody Glenn (2009), RB Roy Helu (2011), S DeJon Gomes (2011) and WR Niles Paul (2011) as Nebraska products drafted by Washington all-time. Long was the seventh player to be selected by the Redskins at No. 78 all-time, joining B Wilbur Moore (1939), B Bob Hoffman (1940), T Mike Katrishen (1948), B Bob Kennedy (1949), T Leon Bennett (1958 and T Charley Nickoson (1963). Long was the fourth Nebraska product selected by the Redskins since 2010, the most of any school. NOTES ON THE SELECTION OF BASHAUD BREELAND Breeland was the fourth selection of the Jay Gruden era and was the 38th selection by the Redskins since 2010. Breeland was the 435th selection made by the Redskins in the Common Draft era (since 1967) and the 30th fourth-round selection in that time frame. He was the 45th fourth-round selection by the Redskins all-time since the institution of the draft in 1936. Including the selection of safety Phillip Thomas last year, the Redskins drafted defensive backs in the fourth round in consecutive drafts 2014 Draft Recap (cont.) for the first time in the Common Draft era. It was the first time the Redskins have selected members of the same position group in the fourth round in consecutive years since selecting linebackers Shawn Barber and Nate Stimson in the 1998 and 1999 NFL Drafts, respectively. Breeland was the 81st defensive back selected by the Redskins in the Common Draft era, the most of any position group. Breeland was the eighth Redskins draft pick since 2010 to have competed collegiately in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the most of any conference in that timeframe. The Redskins selected three ACC products in both the 2011 (Clemson s Jarvis Jenkins, Miami s Leonard Hankerson and Florida State s Markus White) and 2013 drafts (NC State s David Amerson, Florida State s Chris Thompson and Florida State s Brandon Jenkins) and added Virginia s Morgan Moses in the third round. Breeland was the seventh Clemson player selected by the Redskins all-time, joining B Charlie Timmons (1942), B Buck George (1955), DB Frank Liberatore (1968), S Leomont Evans (1996), WR Rod Gardner (2001) and DE Jarvis Jenkins (2011). Breeland was the fifth player selected by the Redskins at No. 102 all-time, joining C Frank Kuchta (1958), RB Jimmy Smith (1984), RB Stephen Davis (1996) and QB Kirk Cousins (2012). CB Bashaud Breeland NOTES ON THE SELECTION OF RYAN GRANT Grant was the fifth selection of the Jay Gruden era and was the 39th selection by the Redskins since 2010. Grant was the 436th selection made by the Redskins in the Common Draft era (since 1967) and the 46th fifth-round selection in that time frame. He was the 71st fifth-round selection by the Redskins alltime since the institution of the draft in 1936. Grant s selection marked the first time the Redskins had selected a wide receiver since picking three in the 2011 NFL Draft (Leonard Hankerson, Niles Paul and Aldrick Robinson). Grant joins Paul (2011) and Darnerian McCants (2001) as the only receivers drafted by the Redskins in the fifth round all-time. Grant was the 48th wide receiver selected by the Redskins in the Common Draft era. Grant was the 11th Tulane product selected by the Redskins alltime, joining B Buddy Banker (1940), T Bill Kirchem (1940), T Harley McCollum (1942), B Walt McDonald (1943), T Roman Bentz (1943), E Art Porter (1945), G Don Lockwood (1959), G Bernie Darre (1960), HB Terry Terrebonne (1962) and QB Patrick Ramsey (2002). Grant and Ramsey are the Redskins only two selections from Tulane in the Common Draft era. 17 5 World Championships 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships 14 Division Titles
Game Release Grant was only the second player selected by the Redskins all-time with the No. 142 selection, joining UCLA T Gil Moreno (1956). NOTES ON THE SELECTION OF LACHE SEASTRUNK Seastrunk was the sixth selection of the Jay Gruden era and was the 40th selection by the Redskins since 2010. Seastrunk was the 476th selection made by the Redskins in the Common Draft era (since 1967) and the 51st sixth-round selection in that time frame. He was the 77th sixth-round selection by the Redskins all-time since the institution of the draft in 1936. The Redskins have selected at least one running back in four consecutive drafts, their longest streak since selecting a running back in nine consecutive drafts from 1983-91. Seastrunk was the first sixth-round running back taken by the Redskins since drafting Pro Bowler Alfred Morris at No. 173 overall in the 2012 NFL Draft. Seastrunk was the first Baylor product selected by the Redskins since drafting quarterback Robert Griffin III with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. Seastrunk was the 10th Baylor product drafted by the Redskins all-time, joining QB Adrian Burk (1951), B Larry Isbell (1952), B Jerry Coody (1954), DT Earl Maxfield (1970), G Mike Hughes (1976), LB Geff Gandy (1983), DB Johnny Thomas (1987), DB Charles Bell (1991) and Griffin III (2012). Seastrunk was the 55th running back selected by the Redskins in the Common Draft era, tied with linebacker for the second-most of any position group in that time frame. Seastrunk was the eighth player selected by the Redskins all-time at the No. 186 overall pick, joining T Tiny Croft (1942), E Fred Polzer (1958), B Ton Urbanik (1964), RB Rick Badanjek (1986), DT Mario Monds (2001), QB Colt Brennan (2008) and LB Robert Henson (2009). The No. 186 overall selection used to pick Seastrunk was acquired by Washington from Tennessee via trade. Seastrunk became the second Redskins draft pick to be selected by means of a pick acquired from the Titans, joining CB Justin Tryon (2008). 2014 Draft Recap (cont.) NOTES ON THE SELECTION OF TED BOLSER Bolser was the seventh selection of the Jay Gruden era and was the 41st selection by the Redskins since 2010. Bolser was the 477th selection made by the Redskins in the Common Draft era (since 1967) and the 57th seventh-round selection in that time frame. He was the 88th seventh-round selection by the Redskins all-time since the institution of the draft in 1936. Including the selection of Jordan Reed in 2013, the Redskins drafted a tight end in consecutve drafts for the first time since drafting Tyler Ecker and Fred Davis in 2007 and 2008, respectively. Bolser was the 11th Indiana product drafted by the Redskins alltime, joining B Chick Jagade (1948), B Nick Sebek (1949), G Cas Witucki (1950), T Harry Jagielski (1954), E Brad Bomba (1957), G-LB Don Croftcheck (1965), LB Stu O Dell (1974), DB Quinn Buckner (1976), QB Babe Laufenberg (1983) and QB Gibran Hamdan (2003). Bolser was the 26th running back selected by the Redskins in the Common Draft era. Bolser was the fifth player selected by the Redskins all-time at the No. 217 overall pick, joining G Robert Reed (1965), WR Tim Alexander (1999), OL Maurice Hurt (2011) and CB Jordan Bernstine (2012). NOTES ON THE SELECTION OF ZACH HOCKER Hocker is the eighth selection of the Jay Gruden era and is the 42nd selection by the Redskins since 2010. Hocker is the 478th selection made by the Redskins in the Common Draft era (since 1967) and the 58th seventh-round selection in that time frame. He is the 89th seventh-round selection by the Redskins alltime since the institution of the draft in 1936. Hocker was the first kicker selected in the 2014 NFL Draft. Hocker is the first kicker selected by the Redskins since taking Tennessee s John Hall in the sixth round of the 1999 NFL Draft. Hocker is the seventh listed kicker selected by the Redskins in the Common Draft era, joining Mike Braff (1968), Mike Wedman (1973), Mike Flater (1974), Dan Miller (1982), Chip Lohmiller (1988) and Hall (1999). Hocker is the seventh player selected by the Redskins all-time with the No. 228 overall selection, joining T Hal Mullins (1947), B Dick West (1948), B Frank Pattee (1949), K Mike Flater (1974), DE Dallas Hickman (1975) and RB Jawan Jamison (2013). Washington has now made selections at No. 228 in consecutive seasons across the 2013 and 2014 NFL Drafts. All of Washington s picks at No. 228 (1947-49, 1974-75, 2013-14) have either been preceded or followed by another selection at No. 228 in the draft the year before or year after. Hocker was the Redskins second of two selections in the 2014 NFL Draft acquired from Tennessee (RB Lache Seastrunk No. 186). Hocker is the 11th Arkansas Razorback selected by the Redskins all-time, joining C Earl Wheeler (1947), B Ross Pritchard (1949), B Alvin Duke (1950), G Buddy Brown (1951), B A.J. Baker (1955), G John Childress (1962), G Dave Adams (1963), B Gordon Guest (1964), LB Jeff Goff (1982) and LB Ravin Caldwell (1986). RB Lache Seastrunk 18 5 World Championships 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships 14 Division Titles
Game Release DeSean Jackson The Washington Redskins know first-hand what kind of playmaking ability wide receiver DeSean Jackson possesses. In six years as a Philadephia Eagle, Jackson faced the Redskins 11 times, catching 32 passes for 572 yards (17.9 avg.) with five receiving touchdowns, his most receiving touchdowns against any opponent. So when Jackson hit the free agent market on March 28, the Redskins were quick to act, signing the three-time Pro Bowler on April 2. Now the Redskins and first-year head coach Jay Gruden will set about finding ways to feature the dynamic seventh-year playmaker as part of its arsenal of weapons in 2014. You want to get people involved. That s what the beauty of this offense hopefully is being able to spread the ball around, Gruden said during training camp. We are able to get the running game involved, we are able to get Andre Roberts, DeSean and Pierre Garçon their touches and Robert [Griffin III] whatever he needs to do. Darrel Young, Jordan Reed, even [Logan] Paulsen, we ve got to try to get everybody involved. Whereas Garçon, Jackson s new teammate, turned heads in 2013 by amassing an NFL-leading and team-record-setting 113 receptions a season ago, it s been Jackson s explosiveness that has turned heads his entire career since entering the league in 2008. In the last six seasons, Jackson leads the NFL in receptions of 50-plus yards (22) and total touchdowns of 50-plus yards (17). The duo of Garçon and Jackson produced the third- and fourth-most receiving yards in the NFC a season ago, combining for 2,678 receiving yards in 2013. With Garçon and Jackson comprising a one-two receiving punch among Washington s array of offensive weapons for 2014, the question was posed to Jackson early in training camp: Will there be enough touches to keep everyone happy? I m sure that s the question everyone will want to know. Honestly, me and Andre [Roberts] were just talking about it earlier. It s very dangerous and it s very scary I d rather be on the team that has all the weapons, Jackson said. With me, Tana [Santana Moss], Pierre, J-Reed [Jordan Reed], Roberts, it s so many options Alfred Morris. There s just so many options that regardless of how you play it... If somebody doesn t get double teamed, another receiver is going to be open. I d rather be on the team with all the weapons. - Wide receiver DeSean Jackson in response to a question about if there are enough touches to keep all of Washintgon s offensive threats happy Jackson s addition was called a hand-in-glove fit by Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams, and it s how Jackson fits both with and without the ball that Gruden envisions helping the attack. Some days DeSean will have 10 catches for 200 yards. Maybe he will have two catches for eight yards. We don t know how it s going to play out, how the defenses are going to cover us, Gruden said. The coverage should dictate where the ball goes and hopefully with the weapons that we have, a certain guy can make a defense pay depending on how they are playing us. Jackson produced two games in excess of 190 receiving yards a season ago and joins the Redskins following a season in which he posted career highs in receptions (82) and receiving yards (1,332) and matched his career high in receiving touchdowns (nine). In light of such productive personal numbers a season ago, what expectations does Jackson have for himself in 2014? Honestly, man, Jackson opined. I just want to help my team win games. Dialing Long Distance No NFL player has more total touchdowns covering 50+ yards than DeSean Jackson since 2008: Player 2014 Team 50+ Yard TD 1. DeSean JACKSON WAS 17 2. Chris Johnson NYJ 14 3. Calvin Johnson DET 12 T4. Adrian Peterson MIN 10 T4. Mike Wallace MIA 10 YARDS PER RECEPTION DeSean Jackson s 17.2 yards per reception since entering the NFL in 2008 are second-most among players with at least 300 catches: Player 2014 Team Avg. 1. Vincent Jackson TB 17.7 2. DeSean JACKSON WAS 17.2 3. Calvin Johnson DET 16.4 4. Mike Wallace MIA 16.1 5. Steve Smith BAL 15.5 Deep Threat No NFL player has more receptions of 50+ yards than DeSean Jackson since 2008: Player 2014 Team 50+ Yard Rec 1. DeSean JACKSON WAS 22 2. Calvin Johnson DET 20 3. Mike Wallace MIA 20 T4. Greg Jennings MIN 15 T4. Vincent Jackson TB 15 19 5 World Championships 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships 14 Division Titles
Game Release Prince George s County, Maryland home to FedExField quickly became Pierre Garçon s county in 2013. The receiver made himself at home in opposing secondaries in 2013 and produced one of the greatest receiving seasons in the Redskins eight-decade history. Washington signed Garçon on the first day of free agency during the 2012 offseason, believing his speed and tenacious on-field demeanor would add another dimension to the Redskins offense. Garçon was a difference-maker during the team s NFC East title run in 2012, as the Redskins posted a 9-1 record with him in the lineup and were 1-5 with him sidelined. Garçon amassed 113 receptions for 1,346 yards and five touchdowns in 2013. His 113 receptions broke Pro Football Hall of Famer Art Monk s 29-year-old team record for receptions in a season. RECEPTIONS IN A SEASON (REDSKINS HISTORY): Player Year Rec. Yds. TD 1. Pierre Garçon 2013 113 1,346 5 2. Art Monk 1984 106 1,372 7 3. Santana Moss 2010 93 1,115 6 P.G. s County The numbers were not buoyed by any outlier performances, as Garçon became only the third NFL player since the adoption of the 16-game schedule in 1978 to post at least five receptions in all 16 games of a season, joining Jacksonville s Jimmy Smith (2001) and Pittsburgh s Antonio Brown (2013). Garçon led the league in receptions in 2013 and became the first Redskin since Monk in 1984 to finish a season atop the NFL in receptions. NFL RECEPTIONS LEADERS (2013): Player Team Rec Yds TD 1. Pierre Garçon Was 113 1,346 5 2. Antonio Brown Pit 110 1,499 8 3. Andre Johnson Hou 109 1,407 5 4. Julian Edelman NE 105 1,056 6 Garçon s 1,346 receiving yards were the sixth-most in a season by a Redskin all-time and the most since Santana Moss team record 1,483 yards in 2005. RECEIVING YARDS IN A SEASON (REDSKINS HISTORY): Player Year Rec. Yds. TD 1. Santana Moss 2005 84 1,483 9 2. Bobby Mitchell 1963 69 1,436 7 3. Henry Ellard 1994 74 1,397 6 4. Bobby Mitchell 1962 72 1,384 11 5. Art Monk 1984 106 1,372 7 6. Pierre Garçon 2013 113 1,346 5 I m not surprised that he would develop into the go-to guy in Washington. When they signed him there, that s what they wanted, and that s what they re getting. - Pro Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter, as told to Mike Jones of The Washington Post to raise money to help them out, keep their doors open so more kids can benefit from it. In addition, Garçon helped donate new football jerseys to one high school in Washington, D.C., one in Virginia and one in Maryland. The gesture was personal for the Division III Mount Union product. It just makes me happy that I could help out, especially in high school, where for kids, it s a big moment in their lives, Garcon told The Washington Post. Having nice uniforms could make you play a little bit better and hopefully help you earn a scholarship to play Division I football, and that goes a long way between playing Division I instead of Division III, not having to pay your loans and all that. During the 2014 offseason, Garçon s off-field efforts carried him overseas, as he joined Saints tight end Jimmy Graham and Dolphins punter Brandon Fields on a USO tour of U.S. military bases in Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates in March. Garçon s numbers and his acrobatic highlight-reel catches were worthy of attention, but the Redskins coaching staff also tried to draw attention to what Garçon a ferocious perimter blocker did for Washington s prolific rushing attack in 2013. Garçon has made great strides to make sure his impact transcends the football field. In the 2013 offseason, Garçon hosted an event that raised more than $30,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington. In 2014, his second annual event raised more than $100,000. We re just coming together to help support the [organization], he told The Washington Post. I grew up in a similar atmosphere, and if we can help kids grow, and keep them out of trouble from the time they get out of the classroom, and especially in the summertime... We re just trying 20 5 World Championships 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships 14 Division Titles
Game Release homecoming FOR ryan clark Ryan Clark spent two years with the Washington Redskins from 2004-05, helping patrol a secondary that guided the Redskins to a playoff berth and Wild Card round victory in his last season in D.C. Now 34, Clark returns to the Redskins with a Super Bowl ring and a Pro Bowl selection to his name. Immediately after his signing in early April, observers noted the leadership he could provide the team s young corps of defensive backs, and Clark has a theory why his name and the term leadership are so often found adjacent to one another these days. I get talked to a lot about leadership, Clark said during training camp. I m just old. The line drew laughs, but it s the way the former college free agent from LSU now entering the 13th season of his decorated NFL career can lead by example that could prove most valuable to the Redskins secondary in 2014. I m not like, Hey, you have got to do it this way, or You ve got to do it that way, Clark said. I think that falls on guys after you ve played for such a long time, but for me, we re all the same group. We re all brothers. We re all trying to figure out how we can win games. Clark is expected to be more than just a teacher in his second tenure in Washington. He joined the Redskins having previously appeared in 161 regular season games with 137 starts, compiling 807 tackles (562 solo), 52 passes defensed, 15 interceptions, five forced fumbles, six fumbles recovered and 3.5 sacks. He spent eight years in Pittsburgh from 2006-13 and played in 92 of a possible 96 regular season games from 2008-13 and helped the Steelers to two Super Bowl appearances in that time frame, including a 27-23 victory in Super Bowl XLIII. The Marrero, La. native earned his first career Pro Bowl selection following the 2011 season, a season in which he started all 16 games of the Steelers 12-4 campaign. One season later, he was named the Steelers 2012 Walter Payton Man of the Year for his off-the-field community service as well his on-field performance. Fans and observers may do a double take when seeing Clark in the Redskins secondary on the practice field, but not simply just because of his return. Though Clark will wear No. 25 on Sundays, the former teammate of the late Sean Taylor has continued his tradition of wearing No. 21 in Taylor s honor during practices. Every time somebody asks me why I wear a different number to practice, I get to tell Sean s story. I get to tell people about the guy I love. I get to tell people about the guy who was possibly on his way to being the greatest safety to ever play the game. And that got cut short. He never got to realize his full potential. But it gives me the opportunity to remind people of him. - Safety Ryan Clark to 106.7 The Fan on why he wears No. 21 in practice The No. 21 represents a solemn moment of reflection for the normally gregarious Clark, who spent part of his offseason as an analyst for ESPN. Given his outgoing personality and the trend of nicknamed secondaries in the NFL, a reporter asked Clark if he cared to nickname Washington s secondary. No, we have no nicknames. All of that stuff is cute but I don t care about that, you know what I mean? Clark said during training camp. We just want to win. If by the end of the season you could say the secondary for the Washington Redskins were winners, I think we ll take that. That would be the most important thing. 21 5 World Championships 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships 14 Division Titles
Game Release For years, Washington s defense didn t have to search hard for a leader. Middle linebacker London Fletcher took command in the huddle and in the locker room, but following Fletcher s retirement after the 2013 season, the unit found itself in need of a unifying voice. Enter DeAngelo Hall. The 30-year-old playmaker at cornerback now in his 11th year has made a career of matching up one-on-one with top receivers and coming up with game-changing plays. The never-shy and oftenbrash Virginia Tech product seems ready to take the mantle of leadership. It s going to be the first camp in a long time that I haven t had a guy like Fletch around, so definitely the onus is on me, Hall said early in training camp. Meeting with Jay [Gruden] this offseason he kind of stressed that to me and I embraced it. I felt like I was ready for it. London, I tried to stay in his hip pocket as much as possible, so I m definitely up for the challenge. I understand it s not about me, it s about this team. Hall has been among the top playmaking cornerbacks in the league since joining the Redskins in 2008. He has played 84 regular season games with the Redskins with 79 starts, registering 436 tackles (according to STATS, LLC), 23 interceptions, seven fumbles recovered, six fumbles forced and a sack. His 23 interceptions since joining the Redskins on Nov. 7, 2008 are tied for the third-most in the NFL in that time frame. INTERCEPTIONS BY NFL PLAYERS SINCE HALL JOINED THE REDSKINS (NOV. 7, 2008): Rank Player Team(s) INT 1 Ed Reed Bal/HOU/NYJ 29 2 Asante Samuel Phi/Atl 26 3t DeAngelo Hall Was 23 3t Charles Woodson GB/Oak 23 5 Jairus Byrd BUF/NO 22 After an offseason in which Hall publicly addressed his place among active cornerbacks, Hall set out in training camp to clarify his beliefs about the respect he believes his body of work should garner. As a corner if you don t feel like you re the best, you ve got a problem right there. I never said I was the best, I would be a fool to think 11 years in I m the best in the game right now, Hall noted. I definitely think I m pretty successful at doing what I do. Like I said, man, if you really watch film, let s go watch film and I put my film against any corner in the league and we ll see what he does and we ll see what I do and we can go from there. I definitely think that if you put me out there against a receiver, anyone of them, I ll take my chances. I never said I was the best, but I definitely feel like I should be in the conversation. The comments displayed the matured and refined Hall, who has grown considerably from the player who was perceived as selfish entering the league at 20 years of age. It s the new Hall that new coach Jay Gruden has come to value as both a player and as a locker room presence. I did hear about DeAngelo Hall a little bit, some of the reputation, some of the things that happened, the attitude that he has. But as a cornerback, you kind of want some of that attitude, that cockiness, that confident air about you as long as it doesn t affect your play, Gruden said. He s proven the last few years that it doesn t affect his play and I think he s calmed down a little bit. He knows what being a pro is all about... We re happy with his leadership role and his accountability right now. Hall hopes to continue making a run at record books this season. His 23 interceptions as a Redskin rank 10th in team history. Last season, he scored a team-record three defensive touchdowns. Hall became only the second player in NFL history with at least four interception return touchdowns and four fumble return touchdowns in a career, joining former cornerback Ronde Barber. D-Hall Takes Charge Active Interception Leaders Active NFL Players as of 2013 with 40+ Career INTs: Rank Player Years INT 1 Ed Reed 2002-13 64 2 Charles Woodson 1998-2013 56 3 Champ Bailey 1999-2012 52 4 Asante Samuel 2003-13 51 5 DeAngelo Hall 2004-13 43 CAREER TOUCHDOWNS Jan. 2, 2005 (Falcons at Seahawks): Matt Hasselbeck pass intercepted by Hall and returned for a 48-yard touchdown. Oct. 16, 2005 (Falcons at Saints): Antowain Smith fumble forced by Michael Boley, recovered by Hall and returned for a 66-yard touchdown. Oct. 1, 2006 (Falcons vs. Cardinals): Kurt Warner pass intercepted by Hall and returned for a 37-yard touchdown. Oct. 7, 2007 (Falcons at Titans): LenDale White fumbled forced by Jamaal Anderson, recovered by Hall and returned for a 56-yard touchdown. Sept. 12, 2010 (Redskins vs. Cowboys): Tashard Choice fumble forced by Hall, recovered and returned for a 32-yard touchdown. Oct. 24, 2010 (Redskins at Bears): Jay Cutler pass intercepted by Hall and returned for a 92-yard touchdown. Sept. 9, 2013 (Redskins vs. Eagles): Michael Vick lateral forced by Ryan Kerrigan, recovered by Hall and returned for a 75-yard touchdown. Sept. 22, 2013 (Redskins vs. Lions): Matthew Stafford pass intercepted by Hall and returned for a 17-yard touchdown. Oct. 27, 2013 (Redskins at Broncos): Peyton Manning pass intercepted by Hall and returned for a 26-yard touchdown. 22 5 World Championships 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships 14 Division Titles
Game Release Washington s rushing attack was a point of pride during the 2012 season as the Redskins posted a team-record 2,709 rushing yards. In 2013, the Redskins ground game was reminiscent of the 2012 attack that earned Washington its first NFL team rushing crown since 1933. The Redskins posted a Top 5 finish in rushing yardage in consecutive years for the first time since doing so in three consecutive seasons from 1983-85. RUSHING YARDS (NFL, 2013): Team Yards Att. Avg. TD 1. Philadelphia Eagles 2,566 500 5.1 19 2. Buffalo Bills 2,307 546 4.2 15 3. San Francisco 49ers 2,201 505 4.4 18 4. Seattle Seahawks 2,188 509 4.3 14 5. Washington Redskins 2,164 453 4.8 14 The attack was particularly strong after the season s quarter pole, as the Redskins amassed an NFL-high 1,740 yards since returning from their Week 5 bye week, 107 yards more than the next best team (Philadephia 1,633). The Redskins rushed for exactly 209 yards twice in Weeks 7 and 9 in 2013. The team did so in a 45-41 win vs. Chicago, breaking the 200-yard rushing mark in consecutive games for the first time since Weeks 4-5 of the 1984 season. They added another 209-yard effort in Week 9 vs. San Diego. Washington had seven 200-yard rushing games across the 2012-13 seasons, tied for the most in the NFL in that span. 200-YARD RUSHING GAMES (NFL, 2012-13): Player 200-Yard Games 1t. Washington Redskins 7 1t. Philadelphia Eagles 7 2. Minnesota Vikings 6 4. Buffalo Bills 5 5t. San Francisco 49ers 4 5t. Seattle Seahawks 4 Three times in 2013, the Redskins rushing output in a game was the most in the league that week. Washington posted league highs in Week 6 (216 yards at Dallas), Week 7 (209 vs. Chicago) and Week 11 (191 at Philadelphia). WEEKS WITH MOST RUSHING YARDS IN A GAME (2013): Player Weeks 1. Philadelphia Eagles 4 2. Washington Redskins 3 3t. Buffalo Bills 2 3t. San Francisco 49ers 2 5t. Six teams tied 1 Washington s 4.78 yards-per-carry average ranked third in the NFL in 2013. YARDS PER CARRY (NFL): Team Att. Yds. Avg. 1. Philadelphia Eagles 500 2,566 5.13 2. Minnesota Vikings 423 2,081 4.92 3. Washington Redskins 453 2,164 4.78 4. Green Bay Packers 459 2,136 4.65 GROUND AND POUND Including Washington s team-record 2,709 rushing yards from 2012, the Redskins 2,164-yard effort in 2013 gave Washington 2,000 rushing yards in consecutive seasons for the first time since 2005-06. It marked the eighth time the Redskins had posted consecutive 2,000-yard rushing seasons (1978-79, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1990-91, 2005-06, 2012-13). The 2013 Redskins 2,000-yard rushing season was the 22nd in team history, and the 2013 squad s 2,164 yards rank as the ninth-most in a season in franchise annals. 2,000-YARD RUSHING SEASONS (REDSKINS HISTORY): Season Rushing Yards 1. 2012 Redskins 2,709 2. 1983 Redskins 2,625 3. 1985 Redskins 2,523 4. 1979 Redskins 2,328 5. 1984 Redskins 2,274 6. 1933 Redskins 2,258 7. 2006 Redskins 2,216 8. 2005 Redskins 2,183 9. 2013 Redskins 2,164 10. 1981 Redskins 2,157 11. 1951 Redskins 2,151 12. 1976 Redskins 2,111 13. 1987 Redskins 2,102 14. 2008 Redskins 2,095 15. 1990 Redskins 2,083 16t. 1972 Redskins 2,082 16t. 1978 Redskins 2,082 18. 1991 Redskins 2,049 19. 1999 Redskins 2,039 20. 1970 Redskins 2,021 21. 1980 Redskins 2,016 22. 1955 Redskins 2,000 The Redskins gained a league-high 4,873 rushing yards on 972 carries across the 2012-13 seasons. Washington s 5.01 yards per carry average in the last two years marks the best two-year rushing average for the team in franchise history and represents the first time the team has gained better than five yards per carry in a two-year span. TWO-YEAR RUSHING AVERAGES (REDSKINS HISTORY): Season Yards/Carry 1. 2012-13 Redskins 5.01 2. 2011-12 Redskins 4.70 3. 1932-33 Redskins 4.55 4. 1933-34 Redskins 4.46 5. 1958-59 Redskins 4.37 6. 2005-06 Redskins 4.33 7. 1969-70 Redskins 4.33 8. 1998-99 Redskins 4.31 9. 1999-2000 Redskins 4.17 10. 2008-09 Redskins 4.15 23 5 World Championships 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships 14 Division Titles
Game Release A.M.-Trak Away from football, running back Alfred Morris might be best known for his beloved car a 1991 Mazda 626 he affectionately names Bentley. Mazda volunteered 275 hours of work over four months to restore Morris famous ride, which he bought from his pastor for $2 in college. It s been Morris himself that s run like an old classic since he entered the league in 2012. Morris was one of the engines that drove the Redskins to their first team rushing title since 1933 in 2012. Morris ranked third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in rushing yardage in 2013. MOST RUSHING Yards (NFL, 2013): Player Team Yards Att. Avg. 1. LeSean McCoy Phi 314 1,607 5.12 2. Matt Forte Chi 289 1,339 4.63 3. Jamaal Charles KC 259 1,287 4.97 4. Alfred Morris Was 276 1,275 4.62 5. Adrian Peterson Min 279 1,266 4.54 Morris was one of seven backs to post 1,000 rushing yards in both 2012 and 2013 and is one of only four to exceed 1,250 yards in both season. Morris 2,888 rushing yards since 2012 are second-most in the league, and he can boast the most 70-yard rushing games in that time frame. MOST RUSHING Yards Since 2012 (NFL): Player Team Yards 1. Adrian Peterson MIN 3,363 2. Alfred Morris WAS 2,888 3. Marshawn Lynch SEA 2,847 4. Jamaal Charles KC 2,796 MOST 70-YARD RUSHING GAMES (NFL, 2012-13): Player Team 70-Yard Games 1. Alfred Morris WAS 25 2. Marshawn Lynch SEA 24 3. Adrian Peterson MIN 23 Morris success in 2013 came after a 2012 rookie season in which he blossomed from an overlooked sixth-round pick to the team s new recordholder for rushing yards in a season. His performance was the third-most prolific by a rookie in league history. RUSHING YARDS, ROOKIE SEASON (NFL HISTORY): Player Season/Team Rush Yds. 1. Eric Dickerson 1983 Rams 1,808 2. George Rogers 1981 Saints 1,674 3. Alfred Morris 2012 Redskins 1,613 4. Ottis Anderson 1979 Cardinals 1,605 Morris amassed the most yardage of any Redskin in his first two NFL seasons. MOST RUSHING YARDS, FIRST TWO NFL SEASONS (REDSKINS): Player Seasons Rush Yds. 1. Alfred Morris 2012-13 2,888 2. Mike Thomas 1975-76 2,020 3. Larry Brown 1969-70 2,013 Morris 2,888 rushing yards from 2012-13 rank ninth-most in NFL history among players in their first two seasons. In Week 11, Morris became only the 16th back in NFL history to reach 2,500 rushing yards in his first two seasons. The list includes five Pro Football Hall of Famers: Eric Dickerson (3,913), Earl Campbell (3,147), Barry Sanders (2,774), Curtis Martin (2,639) and Emmitt Smith (2,500). RUSHING YARDS (FIRST TWO SEASONS, NFL HISTORY): Player Seasons Yds. 1. Eric Dickerson 1983-84 3,913 8. LaDainian Tomlinson 2001-02 2,919 9. Alfred Morris 2012-13 2,888 10. Barry Sanders 1989-90 2,774 Only 32 games into his young career, Morris has posted 20 rushing touchdowns, becoming the 13th player to do so with the Redskins. Morris is one rushing touchdown shy of cracking the Top 10 in team history. CAREER RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS (REDSKINS HISTORY): Player Seasons Rush TD 1. John Riggins 1976-85 (9) 79 10t. Andy Farkas 1938-44 (7) 21 10t. Gerald Riggs 1989-91 (3) 21 12t. Alfred Morris 2012-13 (2) 20 12t. Charlie Harraway 1696-73 (5) 20 24 5 World Championships 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships 14 Division Titles
Game Release In the midst of their NFC East title run in 2012, the Redskins found themselves without the services of linebacker Brian Orakpo for the team s final 14 games of the season after a torn pectoral muscle ended his season in Week 2. Orakpo s recovery and return was one of the defining storylines during the 2013 offseason. Orakpo s renaissance season in 2013 was a resounding success. The Houston native started 15 games for Washington, missing only the team s finale, and earned his third career Pro Bowl selection after he was credited with 70 tackles by the coaching staff while accumulating 10.0 sacks, four passes defensed, two fumble recoveries and an interception, which he returned for a touchdown. The man known simply as Rak entered the season needing half a sack to reach the career 30-sack milestone, a plateau which he made distant in the linebacker s rearview mirror. He surpassed the 30-sack mark with a sack at Green Bay in Week 2 and posted another nine sacks in the 12 games that followed. With 1.5 sacks at Atlanta in Week 15, Orakpo reached 10.0 sacks for the season, marking the first time he had posted double-digit sacks in a season since setting a Redskins rookie record with 11.0 sacks in his debut season in 2009. In 2013, Orakpo passed Dave Butz (35.5) and Andre Carter (34.0) on the team s all-time sack list and currently sits fifth in franchise history with 39.5 sacks. CAREER SACKS (TOP 10, REDSKINS HISTORY SINCE 1982): Rak attack Player Seasons Sacks 1. Dexter Manley 1982-89 (8) 91.0 2. Charles Mann 1983-93 (11) 82.0 3. Monte Coleman 1979-94 (16) 43.5 4. Ken Harvey 1994-98 (5) 41.5 5. Brian Orakpo 2009-13 (5) 39.5 6. Dave Butz 1982-88 (7) 35.5 7. Andre Carter 2006-10 (5) 34.0 8. Bruce Smith 2000-03 (4) 29.0 9. Darryl Grant 1982-90 (9) 27.0 10t. Ryan Kerrigan 2011-13 (3) 24.5 10t. Wilber Marshall 1988-92 (5) 24.5 The former Texas Longhorn has been adept at getting his hands on quarterbacks throughout his entire football life, but in Week 7, Orakpo had his first experience getting his hands on a pass. In the second quarter of Washington s win over the Chicago Bears, Orakpo intercepted quarterback Jay Cutler and returned the pick 29 yards for a touchdown. The interception and the defensive touchdown were both career firsts for Orakpo, and according to Orakpo, the interception was the first of his life at any level. As with any 3-4 outside linebacker in today s NFL, Orakpo is judged primarily on his pass rush, but Defensive Coordinator Jim Haslett has gone out of his way in recent years to credit Orakpo for his role in the run game. He s violent in the run game. I think he s coming around and looked like the Rak of old. Haslett said. I think Rak is good on the run. You know the No. 1 criteria for outside linebacker is obviously pass rusher. No. 2 is you ve got to be able to handle a tight end, beat up a tight end. I think him and Ryan [Kerrigan] are excellent in both of those. In addition to his pass rush prowess and his ability against the run, in the 2014 offseason, new Outside Linebackers Coach Brian Baker praised an underrated aspect of Orakpo s game. They are the best covering outside linebackers in this league, Baker said of Orakpo and Kerrigan during minicamp. I was shocked when I studied film to take the job how good those guys are in coverage... In coverage, those guys are ridiculous. In coverage, I m not messing those two dudes up at all. They are fantastic, both of them. 2013 Season Highlights Week 2 at Packers: Broke 30 career sacks with a first quarter sack of Aaron Rodgers. Week 4 at Raiders: Recorded two sacks in Oakland, giving him six career sacks in two games played O.co Coliseum. Week 7 vs. Bears: Came away with the first interception of his entire football career (amateur or professional) and returned it 29 yards for a touchdown. Week 11 at Eagles: Added 1.5 sacks of Nick Foles to pass Andre Carter (34.0) for sixth on the Redskins all-time sack list. Week 12 vs. 49ers: Registered a sack to pass Dave Butz (35.5) for fifth on the Redskins all-time sack list. Week 13 vs. Giants: Posted 2.0 sacks, marking the eighth time he had registered at least two sacks in a game in his career. Marked a stretch in which he had one full sack four straight games, the first such streak of his career. Week 15 at Falcons: Sacked Matt Ryan 1.5 times to reach 10 sacks in a season for the first time since his rookie year in 2009 (11.0). 25 5 World Championships 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships 14 Division Titles
Game Release TRENDING YARDAGE OUTPUT The Redskins finished the 2013 season averaging 369.7 yards per game, good for sixth in the NFC and ninth in the NFL. Washington s per-game average was the eighth-best in team history and sixth-best since the merger. TOTAL NET YARDS PER GAME (REDSKINS HISTORY): Player Yds/Game 1. 1989 Redskins 390.8 2. 1947 Redskins 389.9 3. 1983 Redskins 383.7 4. 2012 Redskins 383.2 5. 1987 Redskins 373.1 6. 1999 Redskins 372.8 7. 1948 Redskins 372.0 8. 2013 Redskins 368.7 In 2012, the Redskins posted their third-highest total yardage output in team history, registering 6,131 yards of offense. The 2013 Redskins accumulated 5,915 yards, fifth-most in team history. TOTAL NET YARDS (REDSKINS HISTORY): Player Yards 1. 1989 Redskins 6,253 2. 1983 Redskins 6,139 3. 2012 Redskins 6,131 4. 1999 Redskins 5,965 5. 2013 Redskins 5,915 The Redskins accrued 12,046 yards across the 2012-13 seasons. Proviously, Washington s most prolific two-year total in team history had come across the 1988-89 seasons when the Redskins totaled 11,932 yards. TWO-YEAR TOTAL NET YARDAGE (REDSKINS HISTORY): Seasons Yards 1. 2012-13 Redskins 12,046 2. 1988-89 Redskins 11,932 3. 1989-90 Redskins 11,815 4. 2011-12 Redskins 11,518 5. 1983-84 Redskins 11,489 Defensive Touchdowns The Redskins instituted the 3-4 defense prior to the 2010 season with the directive of forcing turnovers and creating game-changing plays. Early in the 2013 season, the defense turned five turnovers into points of their own. With two interception returns for touchdowns by DeAngelo Hall, one interception return by David Amerson and Brian Orakpo and a fumble return for touchdown by Hall, the Redskins finished 2013 ranking tied for third in the NFL and tied for second in the NFC with five defensive scores. NFL DEFENSIVE TOUCHDOWNS (2013): Team Def. TD INT TD FR TD 1. Kansas City Chiefs 7 5 2 2. Chicago Bears 6 5 1 3t. Washington Redskins 5 4 1 3t. Five others tied 5 The Redskins 2013 defensive point assault was led by cornerback DeAngelo Hall, whose three defensive touchdowns were a Redskins record. The 2013 Redskins fell one defensive score shy of posting a team-recordtying six defensive touchdowns in a season for the first time since 1984. That season, Washington received defensive scores from Vernon Dean (two interception returns), Monte Coleman (interception return), Darrell Green (interception return), Darryl Grant (fumble return) and Curtis Jordan (fumble return). REDSKINS DEFENSIVE TOUCHDOWNS: Team Def. TD INT TD FR TD 1t. 1984 Redskins 6 4 2 1t. 1973 Redskins 6 4 2 1t. 1971 Redskins 6 5 1 4t. 2012 Redskins 5 4 1 Washington s defensive touchdowns have been a trend dating back to last season, when the team scored three touchdowns on interception returns and added another via fumble return. The Redskins nine defensive touchdowns since 2012 are third most in the NFL in that time frame, trailing only Chicago (15) and St. Louis (10). In Week 15 last year, the Redskins broke 5,000 yards in a season for the ninth consecutive year. The ninth-straight 5,000-yard year matched the team s longest streak in team history, accomplished across the 1983-91 seasons. CONSECUTIVE 5,000-YARD SEASONS (REDSKINS HISTORY): Seasons Streak 1t. 2005-13 Redskins 9* 1t. 1983-91 Redskins 9 3. 1998-2000 Redskins 3 *Active 26 5 World Championships 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships 14 Division Titles
Game Release IN GOOD COMPANY SANTANA MOSS Acquired by trade from the New York Jets in 2005, Santana Moss production since coming to Washington has placed him amongst some of the most adored names in Redskins lore. Below is where Moss, the longest-tenured player on the team s current roster, ranks in franchise history in several key categories. Pro Football Hall of Famers are denoted with an asterisk. CAREER RECEPTIONS (REDSKINS HISTORY): Player Seasons Rec. 1. Art Monk* 1980-93 (14) 888 2. Charley Taylor* 1964-77 (13) 649 3. Santana Moss 2005-13 (9) 571 4. Gary Clark 1985-92 (8) 549 5. Chris Cooley 2004-12 (9) 429 CAREER RECEIVING YARDS (REDSKINS HISTORY): Player Seasons Rec. 1. Art Monk* 1980-93 (14) 12,026 2. Charley Taylor* 1964-77 (13) 9,110 3. Gary Clark 1985-92 (8) 8,742 4. Santana Moss 2005-13 (9) 7,751 5. Bobby Mitchell* 1962-68 (7) 6,492 TOTAL CAREER TOUCHDOWNS (REDSKINS HISTORY): Player Seasons Total TD 1. Charley Taylor* 1964-75 (12) 90 9. Clinton Portis 2004-10 (7) 49 10t. Santana Moss 2005-13 (9) 48 10t. Stephen Davis 1996-2002 (7) 48 12. Terry Allen 1995-98 (4) 39 Jordan Reed Despite having three tight ends on the roster with at least six starts in burgundy and gold, Washington opted to add another tight end to the fold in the 2013 NFL Draft when it selected Florida s Jordan Reed in the third round (85th overall). Despite only playing nine games as a rookie, Reed emerged as one of the offense s most difficult matchups for opponents. Reed s 45 receptions and 499 receiving yards in his rookie season were the most by a rookie tight end in a season in Redskins history. RECEIVING YARDS BY REDSKINS ROOKIE TIGHT ENDS: Player Year Yds. Rec. TD 1. Jordan Reed 2013 499 45 2 2. Stephen Alexander 1998 383 37 4 3. Chris Cooley 2004 314 37 6 Furthermore, despite missing a game and a half with injuries in the first 10 games of the 2013 season, Reed s 45 receptions were the most by a Redskins rookie at any position through the team s first 10 games of a season in team history. RECEPTIONS BY REDSKINS ROOKIES (FIRST 10 GAMES OF A SEASON): Player Year Rec. Yds. TD 1. Jordan Reed 2013 45 499 3 2. Art Monk 1980 41 574 1 3. Gary Clark 1985 34 469 2 In Week 7 last year, Reed set career highs in receptions (nine) and receiving yards (134) in Washington s 45-41 win against Chicago and caught his second career touchdown. Reed s 134 yards set the Redskins mark for receiving yards in a game by a rookie tight end. The record was previously held by Redskins great Jerry Smith, who registered 78 receiving yards on six catches vs. Dallas on Nov. 28, 1965. His 134 yards were the fourth-most in a game by a Redskins tight end of any experience level. RECEIVING YARDS BY A TIGHT END (Single Game, Redskins History): Player Date Opp. Rec. Yds. TD 1. Bill Anderson 11/19/1961 Dal 10 168 0 2. Jerry Smith 12/3/1967 Phi 9 145 2 3. Jerry Smith 12/18/1966 Phi 7 137 2 4. Jordan Reed 10/20/2013 Chi 9 134 1 5. Jerry Smith 11/28/1968 Dal 6 116 1 Reed s 134 receiving yards were the most by a Redskins rookie since wide receiver Rod Gardner s 208-yard effort vs. Carolina on Oct. 21, 2001. Reed was targeted nine times against Chicago and caught all nine passes. In records available starting in 1991, Reed was the first Redskin to be targeted at least nine times and catch every pass. PERCENTAGE OF TARGETS CAUGHT (REDSKINS, SINGLE GAME, MIN. 9 TARGETS): Last season, Santana Moss joined Tony Gonzalez, Reggie Wayne, Andre Johnson, Steve Smith, Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin as the only then-active players to reach 10,000 career receiving yards. Player Date Opp. Targets Rec. Pct. 1. Jordan Reed 10/20/2013 Chi 9 9 100.0% 2t. Larry Centers 11/28/1999 Phi 10 9 90.0% 2t. Chris Cooley 10/14/2007 GB 10 9 90.0% 4t. Four tied 9 8 88.9% 27 5 World Championships 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships 14 Division Titles
Game Release Darrel Young entered the NFL as a college free agent linebacker out of Villanova in 2009. One position change and two head coaching changes later, Young has found a home as one of the league s most dynamic fullbacks. A favorite of teammates, fans, coaches and media members alike, there was consternation in the 2014 offseason about whether or not new coach Jay Gruden who did not prominently feature a fullback as Offensive Coordinator of the Cincinnati Bengals would have a significant role for Young. That question was laid to rest early in training camp. I didn t have Darrel Young in Cincinnati if I had him, I would have used him, Gruden said. He s very versatile, he can run, he can catch, so we re excited about having him... The personnel will vary but DY will be a major part of this offense. I didn t have Darrel Young in Cincinnati. If I had him, I would have used him. - Head Coach Jay Gruden during training camp, discussing his limited usage of fullbacks while Offensive Coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals Unsung hero In Week 9 last season, Young helped the Redskins to an overtime win against the San Diego Chargers, receiving five carries for 12 yards and three rushing touchdowns, including a 4-yard walk-off touchdown in overtime. The three touchdowns were a single-game career high for Young. Young had entered the game with only one career rushing touchdown to his credit a six-yard score against the New York Giants on Dec. 18, 2011. He added a career-long 62-yard touchdown reception two weeks later at Philadelphia. As a blocker, Young has helped pave the way for a rushing attack that gained a league-high 4,873 rushing yards on 972 carries across the 2012-13 seasons. Among the beneficiaries of Young s blocks is Alfred Morris, who ranked fourth in the NFL in rushing in 2013 and whose 2,888 rushing yards from 2012-13 rank ninth-most in NFL history among players in their first two seasons. Young was a crucial component of the Redskins league-high 2,709 rushing yards in 2012, which broke the team record of 2,625 set in 1983. The team broke the 200-yard rushing mark four times in 2012, tied for the most in a season in team history since the 1970 merger. With Young, the Redskins surpassed the 200-yard rushing plateau three times in 2013 as well. Though Young continues to adapt and thrive in his unsung hero role in Washington s offense, the hero label is nothing new to the Young family. Young was raised in a military family, as his father served in the Army and his brother, Sgt. 1st Class David Young Jr., has completed several tours in the Middle East in recent years. Young has travelled overseas to visit troops in order to show his appreciation for members of the military and has repeatedly been supportive of all members of the military. Fullback Darrel Young (right) has been one of Washington s unsung heroes in recent years, notably in scoring three touchdowns including the game-winning score in overtime vs. San Diego in 2013. Young is pictured here with the man he considers his hero his brother, Sgt. 1st Class David Young, Jr. I just run 100 yards and tackle people, hit people, block people. He s out there to serve the country. He s the real hero in my life. - Fullback Darrel Young discussing his brother, Sgt. 1st Class David Young Jr., on ESPN s Sunday NFL Countdown (segment screenshots on right) The mentality of sacrifice and hard work that was ingrained in Young while growing up in a military family established the foundation for his success doing football s so-called dirty work both as a fullback and as one of the Redskins leaders on special teams. 28 5 World Championships 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships 14 Division Titles