Washington Redskins

Kentwan Balmer has been signed by the Redskins, according to the Washington Examiner, following the release of DE Darrion Scott.

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The Redskins used many of their acquired draft picks in the 2011 draft to add talent to the defense. After taking Ryan Kerrigan in Round 1, the Redskins selected Clemson DT Jarvis Jenkins (Round 2), Nebraska safety DeJon Gomes (Round 5), Boise State CB Brandyn Thompson (Round 7), Florida State DE Markus White (Round 7) and West Virginia DT Chris Neild (Round 7).

Redskins RB Mike Sellers injured his elbow on a punt return in the second quarter of Sunday's Week 14 loss to the Patriots. Sellers could not return to the game. Sellers is mostly a blocking back for the Redskins and is a key member of the special teams.

Redskins rookie DE Jarvis Jenkins tore his right ACL and will miss the season, his agent Joseph Flanagan said Friday morning. Jenkins was hurt in Thursday's 34-31 loss to Baltimore.

Knee - IR. Out for the season

Washington DL Barry Cofield picked up his first sack as a Redskins player on Sunday of Week 6 in a loss to the Eagles. Cofield added two tackles in the game.

The Titans waived 15 players ahead of Saturday's NFL roster deadline. The players cut on Friday were: LB Rennie Curran, DE Hall Davis, RB Herb Donaldson, TE Riar Geer, TE Cameron Graham, OL Thomas Gray, DE Julian Hartsell, RB Stafon Johnson, WR James Kirkendoll, CB Lequan Lewis, OL Pat McQuistan, RB Kestahn Moore, WR Michael Preston, S Myron Rolle, FB Joe Tronzo.

Washington DB Oshiomogho Atogwe came up with a beautiful interception of Eli Manning on Sunday of Week 15 in a win over the Giants. Atogwe dove and recorded a one-handed interception of Manning. He finished with six tackles in the game.

Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett surprised everyone Thursday by saying rookie DeJon Gomes will start the rest of the season at strong safety. Current starter LaRon Landry has been hampered by groin and Achilles' problems.

Washington QB Rex Grossman recorded his 12th consecutive game with an interception on Sunday of Week 17 in the regular-season finale at Philadelphia. Grossman has now thrown a career-high 20 interceptions on the season. The Washington QB finished the game going 22 of 45 for 256 yards in a loss. He had one touchdown pass to Roy Helu in the game. His QB rating for the game was 64.7.

Redskins WR Jabar Gaffney put the finishing touches on a solid season for Washington on Sunday of Week 17 at Philadelphia. That said, Gaffney wasn't all that solid in the season-finale loss to the Eagles. Gaffney caught four passes in the game for just 28 yards. His long catch went for 13 yards and he was targeted a team-high 11 times in the game.

Washington WR Anthony Armstrong entered the Week 12 game in Seattle without a catch since Week 7 at Carolina. Even in that game, he managed just one catch for 9 yards. Armstrong even went the first three quarters of Sunday's game without appearing on the stat sheet. That is when QB Rex Grossman found Armstrong streaking down the sidelines for a 50-yard touchdown strike in the corner of the end zone in the fourth quarter. Armstrong finished the game with just the one catch, his second TD of the season.

Washington LB London Fletcher had another outstanding tackling performance in the Week 16 loss to the Vikings. Fletcher recorded 17 tackles and half a sack in the game. Seven of his 17 tackles were of the solo variety.

Washington DB Kevin Barnes recorded an interception of Miami QB Matt Moore on Sunday in a Week 10 defeat. Barnes finished the game with four total tackles and one of them went for a loss.

Washington CB DeAngelo Hall recorded a beautiful interception of an Eli Manning pass on Sunday in the Week 15 win at New York. Hall finished the game with six tackles and two passes defended.

The Redskins promoted LB Rob Jackson from their practice squad to the 53-man roster on Wednesday.

Washington released TE Dominique Byrd on Tuesday, the second time he has been cut from the team in the past six weeks. The Redskins elevated TE Rob Myers from the practice squad to take his place on the active roster.

Washington rookie LB Ryan Kerrigan recorded a sack in his third straight game on Sunday of Week 11 at home against Dallas. In an overtime loss, Kerrigan sacked QB Tony Romo and finished with three tackles.

Washington released TE Dominique Byrd on Tuesday, the second time he has been cut from the team in the past six weeks. The Redskins elevated TE Rob Myers from the practice squad to take his place on the active roster.

The Redskins officially placed RB Tim Hightower on season-ending injury reserve on Tuesday. Hightower tore his ACL during Week 7 against the Panthers and will miss the remainder of the season. The team has yet to make a corresponding move.

Knee - Questionable for start of training camp

Washington promoted DL Doug Worthington from its practice squad on Tuesday. Worthington was a seventh-round draft pick by Pittsburgh in the 2010 NFL Draft.

Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo underwent left shoulder surgery this week after getting hurt in Week 17 against Philadelphia. "Just had successful shoulder surgery in Pensacola," Orakpo posted on Twitter. "(T)hanks everybody for their support! Now time for a speedy recovery."

Shoulder - Probable for start of training camp

The Ravens released DB Doug Dutch on Monday.

Washington K Graham Gano had a monster game on Saturday in a Week 16 loss at home to the Vikings. Gano nailed all four field goals he attempted, including a long of 53 yards, and added two extra points to finish the loss with 14 points scored. Gano recorded a season-high for scoring on Saturday against the Vikings.

Washington FB Darrel Young got the start on Sunday in New York with Mike Sellers missing the Week 15 game with an injury. Young proved a good start by coach Mike Shanahan as he scored on a 6-yard TD run in the second quarter. Young recorded his first career offensive touchdown on that play as the Redskins went up 17-0 at the time. Young finished with four carries for 14 yards in the game. He added one catch for 0 yards.

Less than a week after he was promoted from the team's practice squad, Washington placed DL Chris Baker (quadriceps) on season-ending injured reserve on Tuesday.

Quadriceps - IR. Out for the season

Linebackers Gary Brackett (groin) and Clint Session (calf) missed the preseason opener against Washington, and coach Tony Dungy said Wednesday they likely will miss Saturday’s game against Carolina. Linebackers Brandon Archer and Victor Worsley are also out.

The Redskins signed CB Brandyn Thompson to the 53-man active roster on Saturday. Thompson takes the place of Phillip Buchannon, who was placed on injured reserve earlier in the day with neck and knee injuries.

With TE Fred Davis suspended the remaining four games of the season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, Washington TE Logan Paulsen is expected to take over as the Redskins' starter. Paulsen is known more for his blocking and has just seven catches for 95 yards this season.

Washington placed TE Chris Cooley on season-ending injured reserve Tuesday. Cooley was already expected to miss at least a month with a broken hand, but after having his knee checked out by Dr. James Andrews this weekend, the Redskins decided to shut him down. Cooley has failed to top seven games played in two of his past three seasons. His 428 receptions rank 18th all-time among tight ends in NFL history.

Hand, knee - IR. Out for the season

Washington added DL Darrion Scott to the roster Tuesday a week after releasing him. Scott will take over for DL Kedric Golston, who was placed on season-ending injured reserve.

Washington signed TE Richard Quinn on Tuesday to help provide depth at the position for the ailing Redskins. He will take the roster spot of Chris Baker, who was placed on injured reserve.

Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said WR Niles Paul sustained a turf toe injury Week 9 and could be out a couple of weeks. He isn't expected to play Week 10 at Miami.

Redskins coach Mike Shanahan delivered some disappointing news Monday. He revealed WR Leonard Hankerson, who had his first 100-yard performance Week 10, suffered a torn labrum in his hip and will be placed on season-ending IR. Shanahan called the injury "devastating." The rehab time for Hankerson's injury is four months.

Hip - IR. Out for the season

Washington DL Stephen Bowen had a nice game on Sunday of Week 4 at St. Louis. Bowen helped the Redskins earn a win as he recorded 1.5 sacks in the game against QB Sam Bradford. Bowen recorded five total tackles in the contest.

The Redskins used many of their acquired draft picks in the 2011 draft to add talent to the defense. After taking Ryan Kerrigan in Round 1, the Redskins selected Clemson DT Jarvis Jenkins (Round 2), Nebraska safety DeJon Gomes (Round 5), Boise State CB Brandyn Thompson (Round 7), Florida State LB Markus White (Round 7) and West Virginia DT Chris Neild (Round 7).

Washington LB Perry Riley recorded a sack on Saturday of Week 16 against Minnesota. Riley finished the game with five tackles and one pass defended.

Washington receiver Santana Moss put the finishing touches on a disappointing season on Sunday of Week 17 at Philadelphia. Moss caught three passes in the Week 17 loss for 45 yards. He was targeted by QB Rex Grossman nine times in the game. His long catch went for 22 yards.

Washington receiver and return man Brandon Banks made an unexpected contribution on offense on Sunday of Week 14 against New England. Banks came onto the field early in the second quarter and lined up wide. Quarterback Rex Grossman took the snap and handed off to RB Roy Helu. Helu then reversed the ball to Banks, who threw a 49-yard wounded duck touchdown pass to Santana Moss to give Washington the lead at the time. Banks finished 1 for 1 for 49 yards and the TD and didn't contribute anything else offensively for Washington.

Redskins CB Josh Wilson, who intercepted a pass in the end zone and broke up two others -- and forced a bobbled pass at the goal line that prevented a touchdown -- suffered a head injury of some sort during the Week 15 win at New York. He was unavailable to talk to the media, according to a PR representative, because of the injury. Wilson finished with four tackles in the game.

The Texans released QB Alex Brink, LB Khary Campbell, LB Buster Davis, FB Jonathan Evans, RB Arian Foster, TE Clark Harris, FS Brandon Harrison, DE Tim Jamison, WR Darnell Jenkins, DT Josh Leonard, DE Jesse Nading, CB Deltha O'Neal, CB Mark Parson, CB Matterral Richardson and WR Mark Simmons on Saturday.

The Colts made the following cuts on Saturday: DB Al Afalava, WR Chris Brooks, DE John Chick, LB Chris Colasanti, TE Tyson DeVree, DT John Gill, WR David Gilreath, DB Michael Hamlin, DT Tommie Harris, RB Javarris James, DB Brandon King, DT Ricardo Mathews, TE Michael Matthews, WR Larrone Moore, LB Kerry Neal, DT Ollie Ogbu, QB Dan Orlovsky, WR Taj Smith, LB Nate Triplett, LB Vuna Tuihalamaka and WR Marshall Williams.

The Washington Examiner reports on Saturday that the Redskins have placed CB Phillip Buchanon (neck, knee) on injured reserve. Buchanon did not manage a single tackle for the Redskins this season. He was only active for one game.

Neck, knee - IR. Out for the season

According to the NFL Network, the Redskins will likely use the franchise tag on TE Fred Davis, who is an impending free agent. Davis, who missed the final four games this season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, will likely be paid a little more than $5 million if he does receive the franchise tag.

Reed Doughty will start at free safety ahead of Oshiomogho Atogwe for a second straight game Week 15 against the Giants.

The Redskins official team website reports that RBs Roy Helu and Evan Royster showed enough as rookies in 2011 to earn a split of the job in 2012. Helu emerged as a midseason starter for the Redskins and rushed for 100 yards in three consecutive games – setting a Redskins rookie mark – and finished with a team-best 640 yards and two touchdowns on 151 carries. He also caught 49 passes for 379 yards and one score. Royster stepped into the starting lineup the last two weeks when Helu was slowed by knee and toe injuries. He rushed for 100 yards in both games, finished with 328 yards for the season, and averaged 5.9 yards per carry. “You can see we have some depth,” head coach Mike Shanahan said. “I think Roy has done a fantastic job as well as Royster coming in and taking advantage of an opportunity.” Added offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan: “You feel like you have two guys who can help you in the future.”

The Redskins signed LB Keyaron Fox on Sunday.

The Redskins official team website reports that RBs Roy Helu and Evan Royster showed enough as rookies in 2011 to earn a split of the job in 2012. Helu emerged as a midseason starter for the Redskins and rushed for 100 yards in three consecutive games – setting a Redskins rookie mark – and finished with a team-best 640 yards and two touchdowns on 151 carries. He also caught 49 passes for 379 yards and one score. Royster stepped into the starting lineup the last two weeks when Helu was slowed by knee and toe injuries. He rushed for 100 yards in both games, finished with 328 yards for the season, and averaged 5.9 yards per carry. “You can see we have some depth,” head coach Mike Shanahan said. “I think Roy has done a fantastic job as well as Royster coming in and taking advantage of an opportunity.” Added offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan: “You feel like you have two guys who can help you in the future.”

Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett said second year LB Perry Riley will start for a second consecutive game Week 11 against the Cowboys. Riley 's ascension means less time for fifth-year LB Rocky McIntosh, who is a free agent after the season. "Rocky in his first four games was playing well," Haslett said. "In the last couple he didn't. Rocky's good, but Perry is really active and he's fast."

Washington lineman Adam Carriker picked up 1.5 sacks on Sunday of Week 7 in a loss at Carolina. Carriker was all over Cam Newton in the game. The 27-year-old Carriker finished with three tackles in the game.

Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett surprised everyone Thursday by saying rookie DeJon Gomes will start the rest of the season at strong safety. Current starter LaRon Landry has been hampered by groin and Achilles' problems. Coach Mike Shanahan confirmed that Landry will go on IR and will need surgery on his Achilles' after the season.

Groin, achilles' - IR. Out for the season

Washington receiver Terrence Austin caught all three targets that came his way from QB Rex Grossman on Saturday against the Vikings. Austin caught three passes for 39 yards and no scores in the Week 16 loss. Austin's long catch went for 23 yards.

The Colts released WR Ray Small from their practice squad Friday.

Redskins CB Byron Westbrook was arrested early Friday and charged with driving under the influence.

To make room for LB Zach Diles and TE Zack Pianalto, who were signed Monday, the Bucs released CB Dominique "D.J.'' Johnson and DL George Johnson . Both Johnsons played well during the preseason and could be re-signed to the practice squad.

The Bucs, along with most of the NFL, made their final cuts on Saturday before the deadline. Among the casualties were RB Armando Allen Jr., S Ahmad Black, QB Rudy Carpenter, QB Jonathan Crompton, WR Ed Gant, TE Daniel Hardy, S Dominique Harris, LB Brandon Heath, LB Simoni Lawrence, RB Mossis Madu, DE Alex Magee, TE Nathan Overbay, WR Maurice Price (Injury Settlement), TE Ryan Purvis, FB/LB Nick Reveiz, K Jacob Rogers, LB Derrell Smith and DT Al Woods.

Washington WR David Anderson played a role in the Redskins' decent performance Week 14 against New England. Anderson hauled in two catches for 12 yards in the game. Anderson caught a 6-yard TD pass from QB Rex Grossman in the third quarter for the Redskins that tied the score at 27 apiece at the time. The touchdown was the first of the year for Anderson.

LOLB Lorenzo Alexander said he'd like to lose about 15 pounds so he can become more explosive and improve his pass-rush skills. Alexander had 1.5 sacks this season, and the Redskins have made it known that they need a better pass rush from this spot.

Washington elevated WR Aldrick Robinson from its practice squad on Tuesday because another team was trying to sign him to their active roster, coach Mike Shanahan said. The Redskins released RB Ryan Torain to clear a spot on the roster for Robinson.

Washington WR Donte' Stallworth had another solid game for QB Rex Grossman on Saturday of Week 16 in a home loss to the Vikings. Stallworth hauled in five passes for 59 yards and caught a touchdown pass from Grossman in the game. Stallworth hauled in a 5-yard TD pass in the second quarter. He was targeted seven times in the game.

Washington QB John Beck was benched by coach Mike Shanahan for the Week 10 game at Miami. Beck, who was drafted by and started his career with the Dolphins, was replaced as starter by Rex Grossman before the game. Beck and Grossman split first-team reps in practice during the week and will start on a week-to-week basis decided on by Shanahan going forward.

Washington placed DL Kedric Golston on season-ending injured reserve with a third-degree MCL tear and a partially torn ACL. Golston suffered the injury during Week 10 against Miami and was already ruled out for the Redskins' next game. He was in his sixth NFL season.

Knee - IR. Out for the season