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After his appearance at Redskins’ OTA practice on Thursday, quarterback Robert Griffin III said he has “only” two hurdles left in his recovery from a torn ACL:* (1) clearance for “explosive” sprinting; and (2) clearance to cut. Those are both fairly significant hurdles. As to these obstacles, perhaps the most important maneuver for an athlete… More...

Robert Griffin III’s presence at Redskins OTA is encouraging not only for the QB, but also the entire team. Mike Florio says to not put too much stock in RGIII’s return until he can run and cut like a mobile QB should. More...

Running back Alfred Morris squashed the perception that a sixth round pick can?t make an instant impact last year after he rushed for a franchise record 1,613 yards. Few outside of his alma mater knew of his talents and those who*didn’t*quickly disregarded him as a blocking fullback?seriously. Just imagine what would have happened to No. […] More...

Robert Griffin III planted his right leg in the Redskins Park turf Thursday and zipped a 15-yard throw into the end zone to Pierre Garcon. Then he did it again. And again. Four months and two weeks removed from right knee ligament surgery, there, for all to see, was evidence ... More...

#Redskins CB Josh Wilson, BTW, did have shoulder surgery. Labrum and pec were repaired. #RedskinsTalk — Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) May 23, 2013 Looking at injury reports, Josh Wilson must have torn the labrum in his left shoulder in mid-Oct. That's 8-9 games with the injury. — Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) May 23, 2013 No foot surgery. RT @davispond: @rich_campbell How about Garcon's foot that bothered him all year?Any surgery on that? — Rich Campbell (@Rich_Campbell) May 23, 2013 Josh LeRibeus & Maurice Hurt were both out with what Shanahan said were groin injuries. Shanny motioned to his shoulder about Garcon surgery — Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) May 23, 2013 To clarify, Pierre Garcon had minor labrum surgery in January. He's healthy now. Not participating in team drills as a precaution. #Redskins — Rich Campbell (@Rich_Campbell) May 23, 2013 Roy Helu said his toe feels well since having an offseason procedure. Original tests didn't find damaged cartilage, slowing his recovery. — Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) May 23, 2013 Brian Orakpo has had "no setbacks" & Shanny says he is much better than last year. Carriker was at rehab. Josh Wilson pec surgery. #Redskins — Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) May 23, 2013 RG3: My right lateral collateral ligament was not completely torn. — Rich Campbell (@Rich_Campbell) May 23, 2013 #Redskins' Shanahan said Garcon's rehab has "really been unbelievable." — Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) May 23, 2013 Shanahan said Fred Davis (Achilles) and Garçon (toe) are about 90 percent. — Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 23, 2013 Shanahan on keeping the zone read in the offense: The zone read gave Robert more time in the pocket than he would have had dropping back. — Rich Campbell (@Rich_Campbell) May 23, 2013 Shanahan: RG3 would not play in a regular season game without practicing first. — Rich Campbell (@Rich_Campbell) May 23, 2013 Mike Shanahan on Griffin: "we're hoping he's ready for training camp. ... He's working really hard." — Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 23, 2013 RG3 wasn't the only Redskins player to hit the weights hard this offseason. @hanktime85 grew some guns! twitter.com/NFLSkins/statu…— Ed Sheahin (@NFLSkins) May 23, 2013

Heading into the 2012 season there were high hopes for the Washington Redskins. They drafted Heisman winning quarterback Robert Griffin III and brought in key free agent personnel such as Pierre Garcon and Brandon Meriweather. While everything appeared to be going smoothly, the players then began to drop like flies before the start of the [...] More...

Listening to Coach Mike Shanahan and quarterback Robert Griffin III on Thursday, you could think only that the Washington Redskins? leaders are united. Shanahan and Griffin were upbeat about what they hope to accomplish together. It was real fan-friendly stuff. Time will tell whether the pretty picture they painted holds up. Read full article >> More...

Quarterback Robert Griffin III put the progress of his rehabilitation from knee surgery on display Thursday at Redskins Park, running and throwing on the side while his Washington Redskins teammates went through an offseason practice. Read full article >> More...

On Thursday, May 23, 2013, Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III addressed the media following an OTA practice at Redskins Park. More...