Rich Campbell

Redskins set final roster, make changes at receiver

The Washington Redskins continued the sweeping change at the wide receiver position Friday night in keeping seven on their final roster. Published August 31, 2012

Redskins-Buccaneers: Receivers battle it out in Redskins’ 30-3 preseason win

As players filed out of the Washington Redskins locker room Wednesday night after the team's 30-3 victory over Tampa Bay — and into some uncertain futures — the overriding emotion was hope. That was especially true among a group of wide receivers whose position battle was the Redskins' most competitive this summer. Published August 30, 2012

Redskins vs. Buccaneers: 5 questions

Five questions to keep in mind when Washington hosts Tampa Bay in the fourth and final preseason game. Published August 28, 2012

Chris Cooley’s fond farewell

The best pass-catching tight end in Washington Redskins history shuffled down the steps and out the backdoor of Redskins Park on Tuesday afternoon. Instead of heading to the right and on down to the practice fields, as he did so many times over eight memorable seasons, he made a left. Published August 28, 2012

Redskins change kickers, replace Graham Gano with Billy Cundiff

Graham Gano's victory in the Redskins' kicking competition did not last long. A day after he beat out veteran challenger Neil Rackers, the team replaced him with veteran Billy Cundiff, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed. Published August 28, 2012

RG3 bides his time until Redskins’ opener

Robert Griffin III will wear a headset instead of a helmet during the Washington Redskins' preseason finale Wednesday night against Tampa Bay. Coach Mike Shanahan plans to sideline his starters to preserve their health and to allow them to begin focusing on the regular-season opener at New Orleans on Sept. 9. Published August 27, 2012

Redskins trade CB Kevin Barnes to Lions

The Redskins traded Kevin Barnes to the Detroit Lions on Monday, the veteran cornerback confirmed in a phone conversation. Published August 27, 2012

Redskins release kicker Neil Rackers, leaving Graham Gano as winner

Graham Gano put it together in his head as he saw veteran Neil Rackers leaving the Washington Redskins' practice facility Monday morning. The two kickers spent the preseason competing for one job, and the sight of Rackers with the contents of his locker represented the end of the battle. Published August 27, 2012

Alfred Morris now part of Redskins’ running back conversation

Alfred Morris had a good reason to be upbeat inside Soldier Field's visitor's locker room nine days ago, but he focused elsewhere. Published August 26, 2012

RG3 has solid showing in dress rehearsal for NFL debut

Robert Griffin III knelt near the 20-yard line after Santana Moss surged into the end zone Saturday afternoon. The Washington Redskins' new franchise quarterback had thrown a touchdown in front of the home fans for the first time. It was time to celebrate. Published August 25, 2012

Redskins add 10 to list of franchise’s greatest

Ten players and coaches were added to the greatest list of Washington Redskins on Friday as part of the team's 80th anniversary celebration. Published August 24, 2012

Preseason game delivers 1-2 punch with RG3, Andrew Luck

Robert Griffin III wants you to understand, despite the $35 commemorative T-shirt the Washington Redskins are selling and despite the national telecast, it's not Andrew Luck against him Saturday afternoon. He will play against the Indianapolis Colts' defense in his home debut, and he'll be on the sideline when Luck faces the Redskins' defense. Published August 23, 2012

Redskins vs. Colts: 5 Questions

Five questions to keep in mind when Washington hosts Indianapolis in the third preseason game. Published August 23, 2012

Brandon Banks’ speed weighed against usefulness as receiver for Redskins

Washington Redskins wide receiver Brandon Banks' 91-yard punt return for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears was a necessary reminder of his explosiveness in the return game. Published August 22, 2012

Solid showing aside, Redskins’ Kirk Cousins says there’s work to do

Backup quarterback Kirk Cousins put up fabulous numbers against Chicago on Saturday night: 18 of 23 passing for 264 yards, three touchdowns and a passer rating of 154.1. However, the negative elements of his performance resonate just as strongly in his mind. Published August 21, 2012

Redskins’ Anthony Armstrong healthy, eager to impact receiver competition

Anthony Armstrong on Tuesday morning went to the Redskins' equipment room and exchanged his gold non-contact practice jersey for his normal white No. 13 jersey. The sprained right shoulder he suffered on Aug. 2 has sufficiently healed. Published August 21, 2012