Washington Redskins
Barry Cofield - #96 - NT
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 318 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/19/1984 |
| Birthplace | Cleveland Heights, OH |
| College | Northwestern |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 4th round, 27th pick by Giants |
Redskins re-sign C Rabach
The team announced Monday the re-signing of C Casey Rabach to a contract extension. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Redskins may be powerless to get Bradford
The Redskins appear to have set their sights on Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford, but it's looking more unlikely that they will be able to get him.
Redskins sign ex-Vikings OL Hicks
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NFC East team needs
Regardless of whether RB Clinton Portis is still in Washington next season, the Redskins need new blood at running back. PFW concludes its analysis of team needs with the NFC East.
Redskins clean house: Griffin, Randle El, Thomas, Smoot, Betts, others gone
The Redskins are prepared to release a host of big-name players, all over the age of 30, according to multiple reports. Among the expected cuts are DT Cornelius Griffin, WR Antwaan Randle El, ORG Randy Thomas, RB Ladell Betts, CB ...
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Redskins OT Samuels to retire
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Zorn says Campbell can be very good
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PLAYER NEWS
A person familiar with the negotiations says Cofield has agreed to a 6-year, $36 million deal with the Washington Redskins. In the deal $12.5 million is guaranteed, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday on condition of anonymity because free agent contracts can't be signed until Friday.|||||||
Cofield has been a steady presence up front for the New York Giants for five seasons, although he'll have to make the transition to nose tackle in the Redskins' 3-4 defense. Cofield essentially replaces Albert Haynesworth, whom the Redskins are expected to cut or trade.
Playing on the Giants' star-studded defensive line, Cofield could easily get lost in the crowd. While Cofield has made his share of plays in helping the Giants take over the NFL's No. 1 ranking on defense, he is also the guy in the middle of the line who allows the other guys to excel.|||||||
Cofield has two sacks and has come up with a unique "Don't tase me, bro" dance. The former Northwestern star holds his fist in the air and then holds it against his side and twitches as if the volts were pulsing through his body. Teammate Justin Tuck loves the move, as well as what Cofield is doing on the field.
Cofield has said he is not upset that the Giants nearly traded him to the Super Bowl champion Saints.|||||||
Cofield said he understands the NFL is a business. General manager Jerry Reese has assured Cofield he is not on the trading block, it's just that the Saints made a great offer, according to the Newark Star-Ledger. "To me, there's a difference between being on the trading block and accepting an offer they felt like they couldn't refuse," Cofield told the newspaper. "I was told I wasn't being shopped around and that I was still going to be the guy here."
