Redskins gather for informal workout

(TRACY A WOODWARD / THE WASHINGTON POST)

As the lockout reaches its 70th day, 41 players and draft picks gather to work out on their own.

41 Redskins gather for second round of workouts

As the longest work stoppage in NFL history reached its 70th day, 41 Washington Redskins players gathered for another session of informal workouts.

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NFL to fine teams over illegal hits

NFL to fine teams over illegal hits

Teams will be fined if their players collect too many fines for illegal hits. The move is designed to encourage teams to keep tacklers from hitting opponents in the head.

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Grossman, Beck take different approach with rookies

Team Rex opts to wait to meet rookies in person, while Team Beck aggressively reaches out to new players. ”

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DeAngelo Hall raises the 9/11 issue

Redskins cornerback says the players want to give fans ‘some American football on the anniversary of that tragic event.’”

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 Dan Steinberg

Rosenhaus: Rex Grossman is ‘ready to blossom with the Redskins’

Quarterback’s agent says ‘there’s a good chance’ his client will be back in Washington in 2011.”

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NFL cancels annual rookie symposium

Lockout is the reason for first cancellation of event on league calendar.”

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Pat Fischer, Larry Michael and the Hogettes

Legendary Redskins defensive back gets all feisty with Redskins play-by-play man.”

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With all due respect to Ray Lewis, it’s the players we have to worry about

Ray Lewis suggests that crime will pick up if there’s no NFL season this year. But whom should we most worry about: the fans or the players?

The battle to keep the Vikings in Minnesota

The Vikings thought they had made a great deal to build a new stadium in the Minneapolis suburb of Arden Hills, except it isn’t finalized. A look at how close the Vikings are to gaining a new home at a bargain price.

NFL Apocalypse

Football’s title as America’s favorite sport is in jeopardy and it’s time for players and owners to realize fans don’t need the NFL as much as the NFL needs its fans.

When in litigation or lockout, franchises and athletes often fail to use peacetime wisely

While some players are finding alternative avenues to prepare for the NFL season, others are taking their downtime for granted, leading to a growing number of offseason arrests.

In the end, the NFL and players are seemingly back to square one

It’s maddening to think that after nearly 70 days, we’re right back to where we started when it comes to the NFL labor dispute.

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2011 NFL Draft

Photos from the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft.

Redskins fall to Giants, 31-7

The Washington Redskins hopes for the playoffs evaporate as they are crushed by the New York Giants.

Moments in Super Bowl history

Relive some of the great plays and key player performances from past Super Bowl games.

Redskins videos

Youth soccer a 'learning experience' for Redskins' Armstrong

Video: Youth soccer a 'learning experience' for Redskins' Armstrong

In most off-seasons, Washington Redskins receiver Anthony Armstrong would spend his time working out. But, because of the NFL lockout, Armstrong found himself with some extra time on his hands and volunteers as a youth soccer coach. (Alexandra Garcia / The Washington Post)
Post Sports Live, May 17

Post Sports Live, May 17

The Washington Post's LaVar Arrington, Tracee Hamilton and Dan Steinberg join host Jonathan Forsythe to discuss and debate the NBA playoffs, the draft lottery, the Nationals' recent success and the possibility of John Beck as the Redskins' starting quarterback.
Dexter Manley: 'I knew I had to do something'

Dexter Manley: 'I knew I had to do something'

Former Redskins great Dexter Manley opened up to young athletes, telling them how he turned his life around.
Former Redskin Manley on Albert Haynesworth

Former Redskin Manley on Albert Haynesworth

Former Washington Redskin Dexter Manley offered his thoughts on Albert Haynesworth, saying Haynesworth must want help before he can improve his situation.
Elijah Brooks on his new role

Elijah Brooks on his new role

VIDEO | Elijah Brooks talks about his new job as DeMatha football coach on Washington Post Live.
Post Sports Live:  Redskins draft analysis

Post Sports Live: Redskins draft analysis

The Post Sports Live crew looks back at the hits and misses from the Redskins' draft haul.
Post Sports Live: Analyzing the Redskins' draft picks and Capitals' chances

Post Sports Live: Analyzing the Redskins' draft picks and Capitals' chances

The Washington Post's Mitch Rubin leads a panel of Post sports experts in talks about Redskins draft picks and the playoff hopes of the Capitals.
Maryland spring game

Maryland spring game

Danny O'Brien threw two touchdown passes to Ronnie Tyler, and the Maryland offense looked sharp in their first spring game under new coach Randy Edsall.
Torrey Smith on being drafted, Maryland football

Torrey Smith on being drafted, Maryland football

Former Maryland star Torrey Smith shares some of his emotions after being drafted by the Baltimore Ravens this weekend and being back in College Park, as well as how he thinks the Maryland team will do this year and beyond.
NFL lockout injunction on hold

NFL lockout injunction on hold

A three-judge federal appeals panel on Friday granted a request by the NFL owners to temporarily block a judge's decision to lift the league's lockout. (April 29)

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