The Washington Redskins were interested in trading Kirk Cousins this offseason, but he "never really got a whole lot of information" on how close a deal was.

Cousins will now enter his third season as Robert Griffin III's backup at quarterback.

“I think the mind-set is the same as it’s always been since the day I was drafted,” Cousins said following Thursday’s practice at Redskins Park, “which is stay ready, make the most of your opportunities whether it’s in practice or in games, and learn this system as best you can, and play well in practice so that these coaches get excited about what you can bring to the team. So that’s kind of been my same mindset all the way along. And it really won’t change depending on circumstances."

The Cleveland Browns reportedly offered a fourth round pick for Cousins.

“I didn’t know what was truth and what was rumors, what was speculation,” Cousins said Thursday. “So it was hard for me to really read into anything because you didn’t know how true it was. So I think for the most part it was smart for me just to stay out of it.”

The Washington Redskins were interested in trading Kirk Cousins this offseason, but he "never really got a whole lot of information" on how close a deal was.

Cousins will now enter his third season as Robert Griffin III's backup at quarterback.

“I think the mind-set is the same as it’s always been since the day I was drafted,” Cousins said following Thursday’s practice at Redskins Park, “which is stay ready, make the most of your opportunities whether it’s in practice or in games, and learn this system as best you can, and play well in practice so that these coaches get excited about what you can bring to the team. So that’s kind of been my same mindset all the way along. And it really won’t change depending on circumstances."

The Cleveland Browns reportedly offered a fourth round pick for Cousins.

“I didn’t know what was truth and what was rumors, what was speculation,” Cousins said Thursday. “So it was hard for me to really read into anything because you didn’t know how true it was. So I think for the most part it was smart for me just to stay out of it.”

DeSean Jackson appeared to tweak his hamstring while running a deep route in Thursday's practice session.

Jackson was injured when barely overthrown by Robert Griffin III.

Jackson walked gingerly to the sideline.

Roger Goodell has been sent letters signed by 50 U.S. senators urging the NFL to change the name of the Washington Redskins.

The senators draw a parallel between the NBA's no-tolerance policy regarding the racist comments made by Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling and asks the NFL to act similarly.

"Today, we urge you and the National Football League to send the same clear message as the NBA did: that racism and bigotry have no place in professional sports," the senators write. "It's time for the NFL to endorse a name change for the Washington, D.C. football team.

"The despicable comments made by Mr. Sterling have opened up a national conversation about race relations. We believe this conversation is an opportunity for the NFL to take action to remove the racial slur from the name of one of its marquee franchises."

Daniel Snyder has defiantly opposed a name change.

The NFL has stood behind Snyder and issued its own response Thursday to the news of the senators' letter.

"We have not received the letter, but the NFL has long demonstrated a commitment to progressive leadership on issues of diversity and inclusion, both on and off the field," NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said in a statement. "The intent of the team's name has always been to present a strong, positive and respectful image. The team name is not used by the team or the NFL in any other context, though we respect those that view it differently."

The Cleveland Browns attempted to trade for Kirk Cousins in February.

After drafting Johnny Manziel with the 22nd overall pick on Thursday, the Browns feel set at quarterback with him and Brian Hoyer.

First Round

1. Houston Texans: Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina

2. St. Louis Rams (via Washington Redskins): Greg Robinson, T, Auburn

3. Jacksonville Jaguars: Blake Bortles, QB, UCF

4. Buffalo Bills (via Cleveland Browns): Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson

5. Oakland Raiders: Khalil Mack, OLB, Buffalo

6. Atlanta Falcons: Jake Matthews, T, Texas A&M

7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mike Evans, WR, Texas A&M

8. Cleveland Browns (Minnesota Vikings): Justin Gilbert, CB, Oklahoma State

9. Minnesota Vikings (via Buffalo Bills & Cleveland Browns): Anthony Barr, OLB, UCLA

10. Detroit Lions: Eric Ebron, TE, North Carolina

11. Tennessee Titans: Taylor Lewan, T, Michigan

12. New York Giants: Odell Beckham Jr., WR, LSU

13. St. Louis Rams: Aaron Donald, DT, Pittsburgh

14. Chicago Bears: Kyle Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech

15. Pittsburgh Steelers: Ryan Shazier, LB, Ohio State

16. Dallas Cowboys: Zack Martin, T, Notre Dame

17. Baltimore Ravens: C.J. Mosley, LB, Alabama

18. New York Jets: Calvin Pryor, S, Louisville

19. Miami Dolphins: JaWuan James, T, Tennessee

20. New Orleans Saints (via Arizona Cardinals): Brandin Cooks, WR, Oregon State

21. Green Bay Packers: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, S, Alabama

22. Cleveland Browns (via Philadelphia Eagles): Johnny Manziel, QB, Texas A&M

23. Kansas City Chiefs: Dee Ford, DE, Auburn

24. Cincinnati Bengals: Darqueze Dennard, CB, Michigan State

25. San Diego Chargers: Jason Verrett, CB, TCU 

26. Philadelphia Eagles (via Indianapolis Colts & Cleveland Browns): Marcus Smith, DE, Louisville

27. Arizona Cardinals (via New Orleans Saints): Deone Bucannon, S, Washington State

28: Carolina Panthers: Kelvin Benjamin, WR, Florida State

29. New England Patriots: Dominique Easley, DT, Florida

30. San Francisco 49ers: Jimmie Ward, S, Northern Illinois

31. Denver Broncos: Bradley Roby, CB, Ohio State

32. Minnesota Vikings (via Seattle Seahawks): Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville