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David Elfin

David Elfin

delfin@washingtontimes.com

David Elfin has been following Washington-area sports teams since the late 1960s. David began his journalism career at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, the University of Pennsylvania (B.A., history) and Syracuse University (M.S., telecommunications). He wrote for the Bulletin (Philadelphia), the Post-Standard (Syracuse) and The Washington Post before coming to The Washington Times in 1986. He has covered colleges, the Orioles and the Capitals but has mostly covered the Redskins and the NFL since 1993.

David has been recognized for his journalistic excellence by the New York State Press Association, the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association and the Society of Professional Journalists. David completed 12 years on the board of the Pro Football Writers of America with a two-year term as president (2005-07) and currently serves as the Washington representative on the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee.

David has two daughters, Julie and Amy.

Articles by David Elfin

Jansen says starting job is his

It would be easy to write off Jon Jansen's long career with the Washington Redskins as history. After all, he's 33, has battled injuries the past few seasons and was benched in August.

March 19, 2009

Wynn returns to help on line

With some holes to fill on the defensive line a couple of weeks into free agency, the Washington Redskins turned to a familiar face, bringing back defensive end Renaldo Wynn, according to a source familiar with the deal.

March 17, 2009

Doughty to re-sign with the Redskins

BALTIMORE | He attended the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation dinner Tuesday night as the Washington Redskins' 2008 winner. But Reed Doughty, who became an unrestricted free agent last month, isn't on any team's official roster.

March 11, 2009

Taylor released following dispute

Just three days after committing $61.5 million in guaranteed money to three players to kick off free agency, the Washington Redskins released defensive end Jason Taylor on Monday after a dispute developed over a $500,000 roster bonus.

March 3, 2009

Redskins release Jason Taylor

The Washington Redskins released defensive end Jason Taylor after a dispute developed over a $500,000 roster bonus.

March 2, 2009

Rogers’ role now is clear

As Washington's once-sparkling 2008 season ended in mediocrity, cornerback Carlos Rogers was seething. Rogers, who had been benched in Week 15, said he didn't want to remain with the Redskins in 2009 if he was going to be a backup.

March 2, 2009