Rich Campbell

Garcon tops Redskins’ receiver blitz

Washington Redskins coaches lamented their dearth of playmakers at the end of a 5-11 season. During the opening hours of free agency Tuesday, the organization aggressively attempted to remedy that by overhauling its corps of wide receivers.

March 13, 2012

Redskins penalized $36M in salary cap space

The Washington Redskins, for years derided as champions of the offseason, positioned themselves Monday to legitimize that title in a salary-cap showdown with the NFL.

March 12, 2012

Robert Griffin possibility revives Redskins fan base

Aneesh Mehta had a weird feeling Friday. With his beloved Washington Redskins pursuing a franchise quarterback just days before the start of NFL free agency, he sensed something big was about to happen. That was why he continually refreshed the Twitter feed on his phone while at a birthday party Friday night.

March 11, 2012

GM Bruce Allen confident Redskins didn’t mortgage future

Washington Redskins general manager Bruce Allen on Saturday night reveled in the afterglow of Friday's blockbuster trade, expressing confidence he and coach Mike Shanahan did not endanger the team's future in trading three first-round picks and a second-rounder to St. Louis for the second-overall pick in this year's draft.

March 10, 2012

Redskins trade for Rams’ No. 2 pick

The Washington Redskins, in desperate need of a franchise quarterback, have made the boldest of moves to acquire one.

March 9, 2012

Redskins face tough queries in bid for injured Manning

A handful of NFL teams, including the Washington Redskins, face an interesting quandary now that the Indianapolis Colts have terminated Peyton Manning's contract.

March 7, 2012

Report: Peyton Manning to be released by Colts on Wednesday

Quarterback Peyton Manning is expected to be released by the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday, according to an ESPN report.

March 6, 2012

Capitals lose to Devils 5-0

The Washington Capitals hoped whatever juice fueled Tuesday's thrilling comeback victory would carry over to the rest of this critical homestand and beyond. It seemed a perfect springboard for a postseason push. Maybe, just maybe, it was the start of a fairy tale finish.

March 2, 2012

Redskins to make TE Fred Davis their franchise player

The Washington Redskins designated tight end Fred Davis their franchise player on Friday. The move, which was expected, significantly increases the likelihood the Redskins' most explosive receiver will return to the team next season. Davis was scheduled to become a free agent on March 13.

March 2, 2012

CAMPBELL: Redskins should trade up with Rams, draft RG3 and enjoy the ride

Robert Griffin III showed at the Scouting Combine what the football world already knew. The reigning Heisman Trophy winner is faster than a speeding bullet and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. He has the smarts, personality and charisma that make a franchise quarterback. He has it.

February 28, 2012

Is Tannehill the Redskins’ right pick at No. 6?

Ryan Tannehill stood on his broken right foot on Lucas Oil Stadium's playing field Sunday and watched Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III solidify themselves as the top two quarterbacks in this year's draft class.

February 26, 2012

Montgomery, Redskins agree to contract extension

Center Will Montgomery and the Washington Redskins have agreed to a four-year year contract extension that will keep him off the free-agent market, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed.

February 26, 2012

Redskins receiver Leonard Hankerson underwent surgery

Washington Redskins receiver Leonard Hankerson on Tuesday had surgery to repair his ailing right hip, he announced on his Twitter account Saturday. He expects to be ready for the start of training camp.

February 25, 2012

Robert Griffin III passes media session at NFL combine with flying colors

It takes a secure person to show off his multicolored Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles socks at a job interview. It probably isn't surprising, then, that Robert Griffin III did just that in front of cameras and reporters at the NFL scouting combine on Friday afternoon.

February 24, 2012

Assessing dexterity of linemen is a priority for Redskins at NFL scouting combine

The night two Aprils ago when Mike Shanahan made Trent Williams the first player he ever drafted as the Washington Redskins' head coach and top decision maker, he clarified the leading requirements for an offensive lineman in his system.

February 23, 2012

Manning always will be Indianapolis’ favorite son

Connie Lamm wore her Indianapolis Colts snowman earrings to work Tuesday morning because it's wintertime and those are her winter earrings. Before she started her waitress shift at Cafe Zuppa about a mile north of Lucas Oil Stadium — her Mecca — she proudly showed them off: a foggy, glass snowman sitting atop a brown football with the Colts' blue horseshoe logo emblazoned on the ball.

February 22, 2012

Business again figures to be brisk at NFL’s scouting combine

Kory Lichtensteiger sat inside a hotel room here four years ago, an offensive line prospect eager to transition from his collegiate career at Bowling Green State to the NFL.

February 21, 2012

Shanahan’s pedigree, larger market could tempt Manning

Imagine this: Peyton Manning coming out of the tunnel at FedEx Field this September, poised to lead the Washington Redskins. Does that sound too good to be true? It might be, but that won't stop downtrodden Redskins fans from dreaming.

February 16, 2012

Redskins’ Campbell has earned merit badge in scouting

Scott Campbell sat alone on the metal bleacher in Section T, Row 29 of Ladd-Peebles Stadium last Wednesday overlooking the South team's Senior Bowl practice through a pair of dark sunglasses. Wavy brown hair peeked over the rim of the same burgundy visor that distinguishes him on the Redskins Park practice fields each summer during training camp.

January 29, 2012

Morris brings football passion to Washington

Raheem Morris' voice boomed across the defensive backfield during a 6-on-7 passing drill at Senior Bowl practice. The charisma and energy that helped propel him to an NFL head coaching position at age 32 has been on display since Monday's start of his tenure as the Redskins' defensive backs coach.

January 24, 2012