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Rich Campbell was a staff writer for The Washington Times.

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Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III is aware of the dangers of running the football since he tore the ACL in his right knee in 2009 on one of his 528 carries while at Baylor. While Shanahan wants to take advantage of Griffin's speed, he also knows the Heisman Trophy winner is capable of beating teams with his arm. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

RGIII takes his health in his hands when he’s off and running

There will be times this autumn, and many other instances in the years to come, when an entire fan base holds its breath watching Robert Griffin III. The exalted franchise quarterback of the Washington Redskins will tuck the football under his arm and race beyond the line of scrimmage into harm's way.

June 13, 2012
Redskins receiver Josh Morgan (15) had a team-leading 220 receiving yards for San Francisco last season when his season was ended by a broken leg. He signed a two-year contract in the offseason. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

WR Josh Morgan sees new opportunity with Redskins after breaking leg

Wide receiver Josh Morgan watched from the sideline Tuesday as his new Washington Redskins teammates practiced various situations during 11-on-11 team drills. He's still limited by the broken leg he suffered last October during garbage time of the San Francisco 49ers' blowout win over Tampa Bay.

June 12, 2012
Redskins safety Madieu Williams, who played last season with San Francisco, runs a drill with a member of the coaching staff. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Redskins’ new-look secondary starts with 3 safeties

Reed Doughty knows a coaching moment when he sees it. It's a bit hard to believe, but this will be the seventh NFL season for the sixth-round pick out of Northern Colorado. That makes him the third-longest-tenured member of the Washington Redskins and, by far, the dean of the Redskins' secondary.

June 7, 2012
**FILE** Washington Redskins General Manager Bruce Allen (The Washington Times)

Redskins to move training camp to Richmond in 2013

Adam Carriker could carve out an hour or two of family time each day during training camp in his first two seasons with the Washington Redskins. If the club's plans for 2013 become reality, though, that will be replaced by team-bonding time.

June 6, 2012
**FILE** NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (left) and NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith

NFLPA alleges collusion, seeks $3B in lawsuit

The NFL Players Association on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit charging the NFL with colluding to impose "a secret $123 million per-Club salary cap" for the 2010 season, which the collective bargaining agreement between the two sides stipulated was to have been uncapped.

May 23, 2012
Shanahan

Shanahan OK after being leveled during drill

Coach Mike Shanahan was involved in an on-field collision with cornerback Brandyn Thompson during Monday's organized team activity inside the Redskins' indoor practice facility.

May 21, 2012
Tim Hightower

Hightower is back with Redskins, and has a point to prove

Tim Hightower lives by the motto "Purpose Driven," and right now his purpose is returning from a serious knee injury and being a productive running back in 2012. He cleared an important hurdle in that process Monday when he re-signed with the Washington Redskins.

May 14, 2012
Running back Tim Hightower will be returning to the Washington Redskins for the 2012 season. (Associated Press)

Redskins bring back Hightower

The Washington Redskins have re-established the status quo at running back by agreeing to terms with incumbent first-stringer Tim Hightower. Hightower announced his return on Twitter Sunday night.

May 13, 2012
**FILE** Washington Redskins General Manager Bruce Allen (The Washington Times)

Redskins argue against cut to cap

The Washington Redskins disputed the NFL's $36 million salary cap penalty against them during an arbitration hearing Tuesday in Philadelphia.

May 10, 2012
Robert Griffin III showed off his arm strength, but there also were a few reminders during his first weekend of practices that he's still an NFL rookie. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

Griffin gives Redskins a tantalizing glimpse of things to come

More than a dozen camera shutters click-clacked on the sideline Sunday as Robert Griffin III practiced taking snaps from center at the Washington Redskins' rookie minicamp. Coach Mike Shanahan watched from the opposite sideline. He has his franchise quarterback. Now he must figure out how to use him.

May 6, 2012
Jabar Gaffney (10) of the Washington Redskins lands after a tackle by the Philadelphia Eagles' Nate Allen (29) during the first half of an NFL game on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Redskins release wide receiver Gaffney

The Washington Redskins have released Jabar Gaffney, their most productive wide receiver last season, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

May 1, 2012
Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins, taken by the Redskins in the fourth round, should provide a capable backup if Robert Griffin III becomes injured. (Associated Press)

After RG3, Redskins’ draft objective was addressing depth

Robert Griffin III's career ultimately will determine whether the Washington Redskins' 2012 draft was a success. They traded three first-rounders and a second-round pick for the chance to draft him, so the grade is heavily weighted on his performance.

April 29, 2012
Washington Redskins quarterback John Beck's career record as a starter fell to 0-7 after a 19-11 loss to San Francisco at FedEx Field on Nov. 6. (Associated Press)

Redskins to release QB John Beck

The Redskins' quarterback overhaul continued Saturday afternoon when the team decided to release veteran John Beck.

April 28, 2012