Anthony Gulizia

Reviewing the Redskins’ defense: Dashon Goldson, Will Compton and other highlights

The Redskins will almost certainly focus their offseason efforts on upgrading the defense, which ranked 28th in the league last season and struggled to get to the quarterback and stop the run.

January 20, 2016

Reviewing the Redskins’ offense: Kirk Cousins, Jordan Reed and other highlights

The Redskins believe they've identified their quarterback of the future in Cousins, who set team records in his first full season as a starter, but he, and others, still have other things to improve upon next year.

January 19, 2016

Dustin Hopkins stabilized Redskins’ kicking game after being signed during season

Four months ago, Hopkins was kicking field goals in a park in suburban New Orleans. Now, he's headed into the offseason looking to improve on a solid rookie season.

January 15, 2016

Exhausting rookie year has Redskins’ Jamison Crowder eager to improve

Crowder finished fourth among all rookie wide receivers in receptions and playing time, and after emerging without any major injuries, he plans to focus on taking a bigger role with the Redskins next season.

January 14, 2016

Colt McCoy: Quarterbacks coach Matt Cavanaugh deserves credit for Kirk Cousins

Cavanaugh, hired by coach Jay Gruden before the season to mentor Cousins, McCoy and Robert Griffin III, was a big reason why Cousins was able to succeed in his first year as the starter, McCoy said.

January 13, 2016

Redskins’ DeAngelo Hall excited about future after making position change

Hall had figured for some time that he'd be able to prolong his career by playing safety, and that's what he did this season, when he returned from a toe injury to find the Redskins had too many cornerbacks.

January 13, 2016

For many Redskins players, questions about role, potential return to team linger

The Redskins have 17 players who are scheduled to become free agents this offseason, including quarterback Kirk Cousins, running back Alfred Morris and nose tackle Terrance Knighton, and not all will return.

January 12, 2016

Jay Gruden on Kirk Cousins: ‘We’re excited about … him being our quarterback’

Gruden said he was pleased with Cousins' play this season, and the Redskins' next step will be to find a way to sign him to a new contract at some point in the coming months.

January 11, 2016

Redskins forged winning culture, accountability during playoff run

As Redskins players cleaned out their lockers following Sunday's loss to the Packers, it was clear nobody was in a hurry to leave. While the loss stings, many players lingered to savor the improvements made this season.

January 11, 2016

Redskins’ Shawn Lauvao recovering from five surgeries in three months

Lauvao, who was placed on injured reserve in Week 3 with a left ankle injury, also had surgery on his right foot and leg. Inside linebackers Keenan Robinson and Will Compton had significant shoulder injuries.

January 11, 2016

Settling for field goal in first quarter a missed opportunity for Redskins

Wide receiver DeSean Jackson appeared to score a touchdown in the first quarter, but the call was overturned after Jackson failed to cross the goal line. Instead of seven points, the Redskins settled for a field goal.

January 10, 2016

Redskins veteran defensive end Jason Hatcher considering retirement

Hatcher, who concluded his 10th season, said he will consider retirement in the offseason. When asked about a timetable, the veteran defensive end said he will make a decision swiftly and will not leave the Redskins waiting.

January 10, 2016

After surprising playoff run ends, Redskins ‘just scratching the surface’

The Redskins accomplished a lot, winning nine games and appearing in the playoffs for the first time in three years, but that was of no comfort following a 35-18 first-round loss to the Packers on Sunday.

January 10, 2016

Matt Jones inactive for Redskins’ playoff game against Packers because of injury

Jones will miss his third consecutive game on Sunday after sustaining a hip injury on Dec. 20. That will leave Alfred Morris, Chris Thompson and Pierre Thomas as the healthy running backs.

January 10, 2016

Patience, discipline at root of Kirk Cousins’ record-setting year with Redskins

Cousins worked through an inconsistent start to put together one of the best seasons in franchise history, and he'll look to continue his run on Sunday when the Redskins face the Packers in the wild-card round of the playoffs.

January 10, 2016

Pregame Primer: Preston Smith’s growth has boosted Redskins’ pass rush

The Packers are struggling, but Aaron Rodgers is still, well, Aaron Rodgers. The Redskins will need to contain the Packers' quarterback in Sunday's wild-card round game at FedEx Field and that starts with a balanced pass rush.

January 10, 2016

Matt Jones questionable against Packers, Jay Gruden ‘not encouraged’

Jones has been limited all week in practice because of a hip injury, which has kept him out the last two games. The Redskins' running back has not yet been ruled out, but Gruden said he is "not very encouraged" about Jones' availability for Sunday.

January 8, 2016

Injured cornerback Quinton Dunbar “pointing in right direction” to face Packers

Dunbar, who was inactive against the Cowboys last week, has been limited in practice because of a quad injury. However, coach Jay Gruden said the "signs are pointing in a positive direction" for the Redskins' cornerback.

January 7, 2016

Dashon Goldson, despite recent arrival, shaped Redskins’ defense with leadership

Goldson was traded to the Redskins prior to the season, and the experience and knowledge he gained through stops with the 49ers and Buccaneers helped him serve as a mentor and leader to a young secondary.

January 6, 2016

Cary Williams confident he can pick up Redskins’ defensive scheme on short notice

Williams, who signed with the Redskins on Tuesday, could be pressed into significant playing time on Sunday against the Packers. The eighth-year veteran is confident he can contribute immediately.

January 6, 2016