Cowboys join Redskins atop NFC East with 31-23 win

Amari Cooper had a 90-yard touchdown catch while finishing with 180 yards receiving and two scores and the Dallas Cowboys pulled even with Washington atop the NFC East with a 31-23 Thanksgiving victory over the Redskins on Thursday.

Colt McCoy comes home to Texas, seeking Redskins win over Cowboys in Thanksgiving showdown

Colt McCoy silenced his phone knowing he was coming back to his home state for his first NFL start in four years, in the stadium where he helped lead the Texas Longhorns to a shot at a national title as their star quarterback and where he last won a game as a pro.

Mistakes plague Redskins in 38-14 loss to Falcons, ending 3-game winning streak

Nothing really went right for the mistake-prone Redskins on Sunday in a 38-14 loss to Matt Ryan, Julio Jones and the Atlanta Falcons that ended the three-game winning streak that put Washington atop the NFC East.

Redskins get safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix from Packers for 4th-round pick

Aiming to improve a defense that's carried them to the top of the NFC East, the Washington Redskins added safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix from the Green Bay Packers at Tuesday's NFL trade deadline for a 2019 fourth-round draft pick.

Redskins defeat New York Giants 20-13 in third straight win

Safety D.J. Swearinger intercepted two passes, Matt Ioannidis had 2½ sacks, and the NFC East-leading Washington Redskins rode their defense to a third straight win, a 20-13 decision over the offensively inept New York Giants on Sunday.

Drew Brees makes history in style, Saints thrash Redskins 43-19

Drew Brees' 62-yard touchdown pass to rookie Tre'Quan Smith made him the NFL's all-time leader in yards passing and sent the New Orleans Saints well on their way to a lopsided 43-19 victory over the mistake-prone Washington Redskins on Monday night.

Washington Redskins beat Green Bay Packers 31-17 at home

The Washington Redskins claimed victory at FedEx Field Sunday, beating the Green Bay Packers 31-17.

Redskins name Alex Ovechkin honorary captain for home opener at FedEx Field

Star hockey player Alex Ovechkin swapped his regular red and blue for burgundy and gold, walking out with the Redskins at FedEx Field for the season home opener on Sunday.

Redskins lose to Colts at home opener of season 21-9

The Washington Redskins lost in their home opener of the season to the Indianapolis Colts Sunday

Redskins prepare for Luck, Colts in home opener

Quinton Dunbar helped shut down Larry Fitzgerald and other receivers in Week 1, picking off Sam Bradford and looking like the kind of player the Washington Redskins envisioned when they converted him from wideout to cornerback. His next challenge is Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts' passing attack as the Redskins look to start 2-0 for the first time since 2011.

Redskins face unknowns in opener against rebuilt Arizona

Coach Jay Gruden brings his Washington Redskins across the country in search of his first season-opening win in five tries. The Arizona team he's facing is a bit of a mystery.

Officials set sights on wooing Washington Redskins back to District

It’s no secret that Dan Snyder is looking for a new home for the Washington Redskins as the lease on FedEx Field expires in seven years. While Mayor Muriel Bowser is making a major push to bring the team back to the District, other DC officials aren’t very keen on the plan. 

Adrian Peterson impresses in Redskins debut vs. Broncos

Adrian Peterson showed the Washington Redskins what they needed to see in his debut by rushing for 56 yards on 11 carries in a 29-17 loss to the Denver Broncos on Friday night in each team's third preseason game.

Adrian Peterson signs with Washington Redskins

Running back Adrian Peterson has signed with the Washington Redskins, according to Fox Sports.

Alex Smith makes debut, Redskins defeat Jets 15-13 in preseason

Sam Darnold threw an interception and showed some of the growing pains of a rookie quarterback in his first preseason start for the New York Jets, who lost to the Washington Redskins 15-13 on a last-second field goal Thursday night.

Redskins set to battle Jets in home preseason opener

Long after the final joint practice between the New York Jets and Washington Redskins wrapped up, the quarterbacks kept chatting.

Washington Redskins RB Derrius Guice out for 2018 season with ACL injury

Washington Redskins rookie running back Derrius Guice will be sidelined for the 2018 season after suffering an ACL injury during the team’s first preseason game Thursday evening, the team announced.

Tom Brady, Alex Smith sit as New England beats Washington 26-17

Colt McCoy outplayed Brian Hoyer in a scrimmage of backup quarterbacks, while Tom Brady and Alex Smith stayed on the sidelines counting their money.

Redskins acknowledge no waiting list for season tickets

The Washington Redskins say they no longer have a waiting list for fans wanting to buy season tickets.