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Big Hit On Nick Foles Sparks Brawl Between Eagles And Washington
Nick Foles got lit up with a blindside block from Washington defensive lineman Chris Baker in the fourth quarter of today's contest between the two teams, sparking a brawl that resulted in two ejections....
DeSean Jackson Scores 81-Yard Touchdown, Taunts Former Team
As you may have heard, DeSean Jackson played for the Philadelphia Eagles for six seasons before he was rather unceremoniously released by the team in the offseason, and Eagles fans were none too pleased to see him return to Philly today. But Jackson just housed a long, game-tying touchdown on his fo...
Just How Good Is Kirk Cousins?
When Robert Griffin III busted his ankle early in Washington's Week 2 game against the Jaguars, the team turned to backup Kirk Cousins to run the offense, again, and damn, he filled in nicely, again. The offense came alive, and Washington came away with a decisive 41-10 victory. RG3's return is st...
Broadcasters Really Are Saying "Redskins" A Lot Less This Year
Through two weeks of the season, NFL broadcasters are using the word "Redskins" significantly less often to refer to Washington's NFL franchise than they did last season. ...
Washington Players Break It Down In Background Of ESPN's RG3 Reports
Washington players, presumably in a good mood after yesterday's 41-10 win over the Jaguars, walked into the background of two of ESPN Skins reporter John Keim's spots, dancing and having a grand time....
Ryan Kerrigan's Sack Celebration Was A Tribute To Shawn Michaels
Ryan Kerrigan leads the NFL with four sacks, which is impressive because he didn't have any last week. (Playing the Jaguars is good for the soul and for the stats; Washington racked up 10 sacks of poor Chad Henne.) On his first and fourth of the afternoon, Kerrigan went into a squatting, flexing c...
Report: Robert Griffin III Won't Need Surgery
Washington reportedly got some good news this morning on Robert Griffin III, who left yesterday's game on a cart after an ugly looking ankle injury. According to Mike Jones of the Washington Post, preliminary MRI results show no further damage beyond a dislocation....
Robert Griffin III Has A Dislocated Ankle
Everyone assumed it after seeing the injury—I mean, look at that thing—but Skins coach Jay Gruden made it official in his postgame press conference: Robert Griffin III has been diagnosed with a dislocated left ankle....
Robert Griffin III Carted Off After Left Leg Injury
Skins quarterback Robert Griffin III left today's game on a cart after hurting his left leg on a non-contact play. The team's calling it a left ankle injury, and Griffin's out for the day....
The Redskins Name Controversy In Gameday Signs And Costumes
The proper way to settle any argument about race and culture is, as you know, with signs and costumes at an NFL game. Today in Houston, 1200 miles away from the epicenter of the issue, the following arguments were presented:...
Redskins Are Tackling Their Own Teammates In Mid-Season Form
Teamwork! That's nice to see. ...
Goddammit, Blackface Redskins Fan
It's still blackface if you paint on a red beard. And even if it weren't, redface is not better. ...
Latest "Redskins Fact" Is Actually Pretty Critical Of The Team Name
So let's see what's being promoted into our Twitter timelines today......
Washington's Merchandise Sales Are Down 35 Percent
According to a service that tracks the sales of NFL merchandise, nobody wants to own Redskins-branded apparel anymore. ...
Dan Snyder Takes To ESPN To Defend Redskins Nickname
OTL sat down with Redskins owner Daniel Snyder and his moist upper lip to discuss the controversy over the team's nickname. His wife, Tanya, was there, too, giving the proceedings the air of one of those "Yes, I have done bad things, Barbara, but now I am here with my family to repent" confessionals...
Why Your Team Sucks 2014: Washington Redskins
Some people are fans of the Washington Redskins. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Washington Redskins. This 2014 Deadspin NFL team preview is for those in the latter group....
Reporter Who Didn't Actually Ask Historically Dumb Question Passes Away
"How long have you been a black quarterback?"...
Dan Snyder Wants A New Stadium Because FedEx Field "Is 17 Years Old Now"
Dan Snyder wants a new stadium, and it's the perfect storm of one of sports' most odious owners taking his turn at one of sports' biggest scams. ...