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Back from bye, Redskins eye return to New Orleans

Back from bye, Redskins eye return to New Orleans

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October 01 With Philadelphia losing to Tennessee in overtime, the Redskins (2-1) have a half-game lead over the Eagles and Cowboys (both 2-2) as they prepare for a Monday night game at New Orleans. They'll try to retain the momentum they took into the bye FULL STORY

Colts look to avoid another 0-2 start vs. Redskins

Colts look to avoid another 0-2 start vs. Redskins

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September 13 While the Indianapolis Colts are thrilled to have a healthy Andrew Luck back under center, the immediate concern is to avoid a fourth consecutive 0-2 start to the season. FULL STORY

New quarterbacks, RB Peterson highlight matchup

New quarterbacks, RB Peterson highlight matchup

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September 05 The Washington Redskins have a roster dotted with potential Pro Bowlers in their primes and questions all over as they prepare to play at the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday in the regular-season opener. FULL STORY

NFL Notebook: Broncos release RB Anderson

NFL Notebook: Broncos release RB Anderson

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April 16 The 27-year-old Anderson played just two seasons of the four-year, $18 million contract he signed in 2016. The Broncos will save $4.5 million on the salary cap by dismissing Anderson. FULL STORY

Teams unanimously approve simplified catch rule

Teams unanimously approve simplified catch rule

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March 27 The new rule says that a ball is deemed a reception when the player has control of the ball, two feet down (or another body part), and makes a football move. A football move is defined as either a third step, reaching/extending FULL STORY

NFL to decide: A catch or not a catch

NFL to decide: A catch or not a catch

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March 25 OK, so NFL rules aren't quite the same as Hamlet's soliloquy, but for several seasons, the conundrum of a catch or not a catch has arguably been the most frustrating on-field controversy that has gripped the league on a weekly basis. FULL STORY

NFL Notes: League proposes new rules for catch

NFL Notes: League proposes new rules for catch

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March 21 NFL Senior Vice President of Officiating Al Riveron announced Wednesday that the Competition Committee will recommend new language to determine whether a catch is made. FULL STORY

Reports: Redskins to sign WR Richardson to 5-year pact

Reports: Redskins to sign WR Richardson to 5-year pact

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March 13 Wide receiver Paul Richardson is expected to sign a five-year, $40 million deal with $20 million in guarantees, multiple outlets reported on Tuesday. FULL STORY

Redskins to give SB rings to 1987 replacement players

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March 08 "The 3-0 record of the Redskins replacement players was part of the remarkable success of the 1987 Washington Redskins," Snyder said in a statement. "Their contributions are part of Redskins history and represent an integral reason why a Lombardi Trophy FULL STORY

Salary cap, franchise tags set for 2018

Salary cap, franchise tags set for 2018

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March 06 Eight days away from the start of the league year, the NFL has revealed the salary cap for 2018 along with the franchise and transition tags. FULL STORY