The Redskins have signed quarterback Kirk Cousins to a rookie contract. According to sources, Cousins received a four-year, $2.57 million deal. He was the seventh pick in the fourth round. A three-year starter at Michigan State, Cousins is the school's all-time leader in completions (723), passing yards (9,131) and passing touchdowns (66) and was expected to be a second or third round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft.

Several teams are willing to give Brian Banks a chance to fulfill his dream of playing pro football. Banks, who last week was exonerated of a rape conviction that put him in prison for five years, claims he'll work out with the Seahawks on June 7. The Redskins, Chiefs and Dolphins also have called to talk to him about a tryout. "I'll make 'em happy," Banks said. "After all I've been through these last 10 years, I can still do some things that will impress you."

Robert Griffin III's Redskins jersey was the best-selling in the NFL during the month of May. It's likely a sign of how excited Redskins fans are by the addition of a quarterback who could stop the revolving door the team has had at the position for the last several years.

The NFL has quietly adjusted its rules to allow Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III to use Roman numerals on the back of his jersey. It was recently reported that the rules were changed to permit players to include "Jr." and "III."

Appeals by the Cowboys and Redskins of their salary-cap losses were dismissed by special master Stephen Burbank, according to the NFL. In a joint statement released Tuesday afternoon, the two teams said they would respect the decision. "We pursued our salary cap claim pursuant to the CBA and we respect and will abide by the arbitrator's decision to dismiss. We will continue to focus on our football teams and the 2012 season."

Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III has impressed the team's veterans with his professional approach and desire. "He's been doing everything that we expect. He's looking sharp. He don't look like a rookie right now," Santana Moss said. Spending time on the field with more experienced teammates starting Monday, Griffin said: "I can help this team win. Show them why Coach had so much confidence in you. So, yeah, it's a little bit more pressure."

Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan got involved in the action during the team's workouts on Monday. Mike Jones of the Washington Post reports the collision, which involved receiver Pierre Garcon and cornerback Brandyn Thompson, kept the 59-year-old on the ground for several minutes. Though Shanahan remained on the practice field, his scheduled session with the media after practice was canceled. "He showed some toughness. Got up. Stuck it out. So that's a (trademark) of our team," rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III said. "It was pretty scary to see two guys running full speed smack dab into your coach. We're glad he got up, glad he was fine. And hopefully he's fine tomorrow 'cause usually hits like that don't kick in until the next day."

The Redskins have agreed to a one-year contract with Tim Hightower, according to a source. Hightower first broke the news via his official Twitter account, tweeting a photo of himself earlier Sunday in a Redskins hat, along with the message "I'm back." Though Hightower had drawn interest from the Patriots, the Washington Post reported in April that the 25-year-old running back could still wind up with the Redskins.

The Redskins are already proclaiming Robert Griffin III, the second overall pick last month, their starting quarterback. Saying that Griffin has the ability to do things no one else has done in the NFL, coach Mike Shanahan wrapped up a rookie minicamp by putting RGIII atop the depth chart. "He's the starter. Period," Shanahan said.

The Redskins couldn't lose by taking Kirk Cousins in the fourth round of the NFL Draft this past weekend, according to quarterbacks coach Matt LaFleur. "I thought Kirk would've been gone long before the fourth round," LaFleur told 106.7 The Fan. "When he's sitting there, and you have a high grade on him, it's like you can't lose with that pick, in my opinion." Selecting the former Michigan State signal-caller was a head-scratcher for some who believe the team is inviting a quarterback controversy if second-overall pick Robert Griffin III struggles out of the gate. "This is a nasty game where sometimes things happen, and you have to go with somebody else, so we want to make sure we're secure at that position," LaFleur said. "I personally think it'll be a great thing," the coach added. "You've got two guys coming in here and they'll get the chance to grow together and learn together and study together."