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| McNabb deal done, QB joins Vikings |
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07/29/2011 |
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| Eden Prairie, MN (MySportsbook) - The Minnesota Vikings will look again to a veteran quarterback after officially announcing Friday a trade to acquire Donovan McNabb from the Washington Redskins. McNabb, who spent 11 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles before his contentious 13-game stint with the Redskins, will wear his third uniform in three years. The Vikings didn't announce specifics of the deal, but they reportedly sent two draft picks -- a sixth-round selection in 2012 and a conditional sixth- rounder in |
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| Pats finalize deal for Haynesworth |
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07/29/2011 |
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| Foxboro, MA (MySportsbook) - The New England Patriots finalized a trade for standout defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth, acquiring him Friday from the Washington Redskins for an undisclosed draft choice. Haynesworth had a stormy relationship with Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan last year, starting with the two-time Pro Bowl selection's dislike of the coach's 3-4 defensive scheme. It ended with a suspension for the final four games of the season for conduct detrimental to the club. The Patriots also play a b |
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| Source: Redskins reach deal with top pick Kerrigan |
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07/28/2011 |
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ASHBURN, Va. (AP) - A person familiar with the negotiations says the Washington Redskins have agreed to terms with first-round draft pick Ryan Kerrigan. The Redskins reached the deal with the linebacker from Purdue late Thursday, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the No. 16 overall selection had not yet signed the contract. The Redskins negotiated throughout the day with their 12 picks. It appeared that most if not all would be signed in time to take |
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| Jaguars sign QB Blaine Gabbert to $12M contract |
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07/28/2011 |
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| million. The deal is fully guaranteed and has an option for a fifth year. Gabbert arrived in the middle of Thursday night's practice and completed his only pass attempt. The Jaguars gave up their first- and second-round picks in a trade with the Washington Redskins to move up and acquire the former Missouri standout. Because of the NFL lockout, he likely will spend the year learning behind starter David Garrard. The Jaguars also signed third-round pick Will Rackley, putting all five rookie draft picks under |
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| With H'worth gone, Shanahan is Redskins' big name |
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07/28/2011 |
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ASHBURN, Va. (AP) - Time to roll the opening credits for the 2011 Washington Redskins, with a new name above the title. It's no longer Donovan McNabb and the Redskins. Or the Crazy World of Albert Haynesworth and the Redskins. Or the Wacky Things Said by Clinton Portis of the Redskins. These are now, unquestionably, Mike Shanahan's Redskins. Three busy days of cuts, signings and trades have made the coach the star of the show - and molded the team more to the his liking as he begins his second training camp |
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| Steelers release Starks, Randle El |
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07/28/2011 |
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| ) - The Pittsburgh Steelers have released wide receiver Antwaan Randle El and offensive tackle Max Starks. Randle El spent the first four years of his career with the Steelers and returned to Pittsburgh last season after spending four years with the Washington Redskins. He had just 22 catches for 253 yards in 2010. Starks was a third-round pick of the Steelers in 2004 and started 68 games over seven seasons with Pittsburgh, playing in a pair of Super Bowls. He started seven games last year before spending the rest |
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| Haynesworth heading to New England |
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07/28/2011 |
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| Foxboro, MA (MySportsbook) - The New England Patriots are in the process of acquiring defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth from the Washington Redskins. According to both ESPN and the NFL Network, the Redskins will receive a fifth- round pick in the 2013 draft in return. Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, in his usual manner, wouldn't provide much comment Thursday because it was not a finished deal. "We're in the process of acquiring Haynesworth, but that's not complete yet," said Belichick. "I can't really co |
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| McNabb could be heading to Minnesota |
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07/27/2011 |
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| ran quarterback Donovan McNabb will be playing for a different team for the third straight year. McNabb, a six-time Pro Bowl selection, is reportedly set to become a member of the Minnesota Vikings, who have a tentative agreement worked out with the Washington Redskins to acquire his services. The reported trade would have the Vikes sending a 2012 sixth-round pick and conditional sixth-rounder in 2013 to the Redskins. Standing in the way of the deal is McNabb's current contract. The Syracuse product was set to mak |
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| Redskins acquire Gaffney from Broncos |
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07/27/2011 |
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| Ashburn, VA (MySportsbook) - The Washington Redskins have acquired wide receiver Jabar Gaffney from the Denver Broncos in exchange for defensive end Jeremy Jarmon. The 30-year-old Gaffney set career highs in catches (65) and yards (875) last season for Denver. Originally selected in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft by Houston, Gaffney has caught 375 passes for 4,675 yards and 19 touchdowns over 139 career games with the Texans, Patriots and Broncos. Jarmon, who was selected by the Redskins in the third ro |
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| Stallworth heading to DC |
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07/27/2011 |
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| Washington, DC (MySportsbook) - The Washington Redskins have reportedly agreed to terms with wide receiver Donte Stallworth. Teams cannot officially sign players until Friday, but the Washington Post and the NFL Network both have reported that Stallworth has agreed to join the Redskins. Stallworth missed the entire 2009 season after a year-long suspension in the wake of a DUI manslaughter charge in Florida. He served 24 days of a 30-day jail sentence and received 10 years of probation, two years of which includ |
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