March 2010 - Washington Football Team Wiretap

Haynesworth Has Swelling In His Knee

Aug 3, 2014 2:39 PM

Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said Saturday that defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth is dealing with swelling in his knee. Haynesworth arrived at Redskins Park "quite early," Shanahan said, but was experiencing irritation in his knee. The "recommendation from the doctors [was] to have him not run," Shanahan said. It was reported earlier that Haynesworth wouldn't take his conditioning test on Saturday. He has already failed it twice. "I don't know; it all depends on how the knee is, how he's feeling," Shanahan said of when Haynesworth will take the test again. "I never said he had to take the test every day. We want to get you in football shape and when you feel like you can pass the test, we'll let you take it and if you pass it, we'll let you practice with the team."

Washington Post

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Redskins, Seahawks Interested In Vincent Jackson

Sep 9, 2014 9:53 PM

The Chargers are opposed to trading wide receiver Vincent Jackson, but should they decide to the Redskins and Seahawks are interested. Jackson has yet to sign his one-year restricted free-agent tender and reportedly doesn't intend to do so any time soon, threatening a holdout that could last well into the regular season.

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Haynesworth Skips Conditioning Test

Oct 25, 2014 12:20 AM

Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth skipped his conditioning test on Saturday and won't practice. Haynesworth had run the sprinting drill for two straight days and failed on both attempts. He is expected to tackle the test again Sunday.

Washington Post

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Redskins, Trent Williams Agree To Contract

Jul 29, 2014 6:15 AM

The Redskins and fourth-overall pick Trent Williams reached a multi-year deal early Friday. "It was very important to Trent so it was important to us," said representative Vincent Taylor of Williams reporting to camp as soon as possible. "It was very important to get it done and get him into camp, and that's what the plan is now. He's going to go there [to Redskins Park] this morning to sign and then get on the field." The deal is worth $60 million over six years, according to a source familiar with the negotiations. More than $37.5 million of that is guaranteed.

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Redskins Find Way To Fail Haynesworth's Conditioning Test

Oct 25, 2014 12:20 AM

Albert Haynesworth failed his conditioning test on Thursday, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Haynesworth completed the first set in plenty of time, and then, as has been the case with the way the Redskins have conducted the test, he was given a several-minute break. Haynesworth went inside to use the bathroom, according to the source, and when he returned to the field, he was told he took too long and therefore had to start over. Haynesworth again finished the next set of shuttles (his second) in ample time, but he couldn't complete the third and final set, and thus was told he failed the test and couldn't practice. Haynesworth is believed to be in better shape than he was last season. Several players took this to be Redskins coach Mike Shanahan sending a message to Haynesworth for skipping all the team's offseason work, and their relationship remains icy.

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Mike Williams Out For Year With Blood Clot

Sep 20, 2014 2:57 PM

Redskins offensive lineman Mike Williams is out for the year after a blot clot was discovered in his lungs. Williams was a remarkable comeback story a year ago, dropping some 70 pounds as he returned to the NFL after a three-year absence to start eight games.

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Haynesworth To Begin Camp As Reserve

Oct 15, 2014 4:04 AM

Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth will begin training camp as a backup. Haynesworth ended his months-long boycott of the team by meeting Wednesday morning with coach Mike Shanahan, who informed him that he'll be a reserve. Shanahan said Haynesworth must pass a conditioning test in order to practice. If he does so, the two-time All-Pro defensive lineman with the $100 million contract will begin practicing. "I'm expecting him to be in great shape," Shanahan said. "And if he's not in great shape, then we're going to do what we need to do to get him in shape. "Once he gets to that point, hopefully he'll fit into our system and do the things we want him to do. Because, if he does, he can be an excellent football player for us. If not, we're going to be very good anyhow."

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Allen Says McNabb Will Be A Redskin 'For Years'

May 17, 2014 12:30 AM

Redskins general manager Bruce Allen expects quarterback Donovan McNabb to be a member of the team for quite some time. It's possible that Washington could work out an extension with McNabb in the near future. "We really haven't started [talks]," Allen said. "Donovan is so excited about this new opportunity -- the team has embraced him, our fans clearly have embraced him. We'll have plenty of time to get something done with him. We see him as part of our future. We would not have made the trade unless we see it that way, and he knows it. "He's a mature player who knows that he's gonna be paid well, but there'll be a right time. We made a great investment in trading for him and we like the guy, we really like him as a leader on this team, and the players have really accepted him. And we think he's gonna be a great Redskin for years to come."

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Randle El Feels Snyder Didn't Give Zorn Fair Opportunity

Nov 8, 2014 8:19 AM

Antwaan Randle El feels Dan Snyder didn't give former head coach Jim Zorn a fair opportunity with the Redskins. ?When Jim Zorn was there, he was hands-on,? Randle El said. ?He had great potential, but Dan Snyder was too involved because he didn?t trust coach Zorn as much as he did coach (Joe) Gibbs, and those were things that prevented us from success as a team.?

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Mike Williams Expected To Miss Entire Season

Jul 4, 2014 6:55 PM

Washington Redskins offensive lineman Mike Williams, who overcame weight problems to become a valuable member of the unit in his first season with the team, is expected to miss the 2010 season because of blood clots near his heart, two people familiar with the situation said late Friday night. Williams, projected to compete for a starting spot at right guard, was hospitalized recently because the problem, the team sources said. Although Williams has been released from the hospital, the organization is concerned that his condition could be career-threatening and likely will keep him off the field for at least the upcoming season, which gets underway July 29 when the team begins its first training camp under Coach Mike Shanahan.

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Owens Has 'Open Arms' To Redskins
Terrell Owens says a reunion with Donovan McNabb in Washington has been discussed.

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Haynesworth's Treatment From Teammates Tied To Performance
Rocky McIntosh thinks Albert Haynesworth could restore his relationship with the Redskins if he plays well.

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