Redskins pass rusher Brian Orakpo will remain in Washington for at least one more season as the linebacker signed his $11.45 million franchise tender Thursday. Will Orakpo get the multiyear deal he desires next year?
Brian Orakpo signs Redskins’ $11.45M franchise tender
Washington Redskins LB Brian Orakpo has signed his franchise tender.
Redskins | Brian Orakpo signs tender
Jerry Jones isn’t making any “playoffs or else” declarations about Jason Garrett’s job even though the Dallas Cowboys haven’t seen the postseason in four years and are coming off three consecutive 8-8 seasons.
Jerry Jones: Missing playoffs won’t cost Jason Garrett
University of Indiana WR Cody Latimer ran the 40-yard dash unofficially in 4.39 and 4.43 seconds at his campus pro day workout Wednesday, March 26. Latimer also registered a 39-inch vertical leap. All but one NFL team attended the workout.
NFL | Cody Latimer runs at pro day
University of Indiana WR Kofi Hughes ran the 40-yard dash between 4.49 and 4.52 seconds at his campus pro day workout Wednesday, March 26. He also registered a vertical leap of 35 1/2 inches, and a 10-foot-6 broad jump while recording 24 reps of 225 pounds in the bench press.
NFL | Kofi Hughes takes part in pro day
Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said Wednesday, March 26, that the team plans to use DT Jason Hatcher in a variety of ways. He will not be restricted to just one set position, and the team is not married to one particular alignment. The plan is to use creativity and find ways to maximize the potential of Hatcher and his teammates.
Redskins | Plan to move Jason Hatcher around
The Washington Redskins are looking to steady the safety position, and free-agent FS Ryan Clark (Steelers) remains a possibility.
Redskins | Ryan Clark might be an option
Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said Wednesday, March 26, that FS Phillip Thomas could be a solution as the team looks to fix its safety position. However, the team is still uncertain what it has in Thomas, as well as FS Bacarri Rambo.
Redskins | Phillip Thomas could be answer
Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden spoke at length about the team’s offensive line Wednesday, March 26, but he did not mention OG Josh LeRibeus. The coaching staff reportedly does not have a lot of confidence in him.
Redskins | Little confidence in Josh LeRibeus
Oakland Raiders LB Kevin Burnett should be pushed for the weak-side linebacker job by LBs Miles Burris and Kaluka Maiava if they’re healthy.
Raiders | Kevin Burnett will be pushed