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NFL notes: Saints lose former Cowboys LB for season with ACL tear

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the Washington Redskins nickname is a "unifying force that stands for strength, courage, pride and respect.

Redskins have no plans to change their offense

Offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday after the Redskins' final practice before training camp that "the zone read is something I feel in the long run helps a quarterback."

NFL commissioner Goodell defends Redskins nickname

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the Washington Redskins nickname is "unifying force that stands for strength, courage, pride and respect."

Idaho high school drops Redskins logo, mascot

The top administrator for an eastern Idaho high school says the school will drop its longtime Redskins nickname, logo and mascot in a move to show respect for Native Americans.

NFL notes: RG3 making progress; Tebow in Patriots' fold

"After minicamp, Redskins players are off until training camp, which is scheduled to begin July 25.

Next up for Redskins' RG3: rehab during honeymoon

Griffin will continue to rehab his injured right knee at Redskins Park for another couple of weeks, but then he'll be taking a break to get married.

NFL Insider Charean Williams: My Five Cents

1. Washington Redskins outside linebacker Brian Orakpo returned to the field last week for the first time since tearing a pectoral muscle Sept. 16.

Redskins' RG3 says he'll be ready for July camp

Quarterback Robert Griffin III says "without a doubt" that he expects to be fully recovered from knee surgery and in uniform when the Washington Redskins open training camp on July 25 in Richmond.

David 'Deacon' Jones, L.A. Rams' Fearsome Foursome lineman, dies at 74

Jones, who played for the Rams from 1961 to '71 and later for the San Diego Chargers and Washington Redskins, was the league's top defensive player in 1967 and '68 and was selected to the Pro Bowl...

Hall of Famer David "Deacon" Jones passes away

He played his final season in 1974 with the Washington Redskins, concluding a 14-year career.

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'Redskins' is an offensive word, period

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Kyle Shanahan not worried about style when looking for backup to Morris

The Redskins also drafted Rutgers' Jawan Jamison - a hard-running, yet elusive undersize back.

Orakpo says he's not focused on contract heading into training camp

As the Washington Redskins wrapped up their offseason practices this week, linebacker Brian...

For Robert Griffin III and Mike Shanahan, the tough decisions come after the...

Would it make the most sense for the Redskins to take it slowly with Griffin before...