Redskins news

Here are some recent news updates about the Washington Redskins:

Latest News

• The Redskins have signed quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick to a one-year deal, according to ESPN. Fitzpatrick, 38, has played for several teams in his 17-year NFL career, including the Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, and Miami Dolphins.
• The team has also signed wide receiver Curtis Samuel to a three-year deal, according to NFL Network. Samuel, 25, has played for the Carolina Panthers and Cleveland Browns in his four-year NFL career.
• The Redskins have released safety Landon Collins, according to ESPN. Collins, 28, was a key player for the team in 2020, but struggled with injuries last season.

Offseason Moves

• The Redskins have signed several free agents, including defensive end Ryan Kerrigan, linebacker Thomas Davis, and safety D.J. Swearinger.
• The team has also re-signed several of its own players, including quarterback Dwayne Haskins, wide receiver Terry McLaurin, and defensive tackle Jonathan Allen.

Coaching Staff

• The Redskins have hired former NFL quarterback Matt LaFleur as their new offensive coordinator, according to ESPN. LaFleur, 40, has previously served as the head coach of the Tennessee Titans and the offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Rams.
• The team has also hired former NFL linebacker and coach, Joe Barry, as its new defensive coordinator, according to NFL Network. Barry, 45, has previously served as the defensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions and the linebackers coach of the San Francisco 49ers.

Draft

• The Redskins have selected quarterback Sam Howell in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, according to ESPN. Howell, 21, played for the University of North Carolina and is considered one of the top quarterback prospects in the draft.
• The team has also selected defensive end William Bradley-King in the fifth round of the draft, according to NFL Network. Bradley-King, 22, played for Baylor University and is considered one of the top defensive end prospects in the draft.