Washington Redskins
Bryan Kehl - #53 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 243 lbs. |
| Birthday | 06/16/1984 |
| Birthplace | Salt Lake City, UT |
| College | Brigham Young |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 4th round, 24th pick by Giants |
Redskins sign LB Kehl
The Redskins have agreed to a contract with LB Bryan Kehl. Terms and conditions of the deal were not announced.
NFL seeks to have appeals of cap reductions dismissed
The NFL has asked an arbitrator to dismiss the appeals made by the Redskins and Cowboys of penalties that will reduce their salary caps.
LB Fletcher announces return to Redskins
After weeks of negotiations, the Redskins finally reached a deal on Friday with free-agent MLB London Fletcher, who tweeted the announcement.
Redskins reach deal with S Jackson
The Redskins continue to add to their secondary, agreeing to terms Friday with S Tanard Jackson.
Giants sign OT Locklear
Veteran OT Sean Locklear will remain in the NFC East, signing with the Giants.
CB Torrence returns to Redskins
Former Saints CB Leigh Torrence is returning to the Redskins, where he played from 2006-08.
Redskins add S Williams
The Redskins, who lost a pair of safeties earlier in the offseason, added veteran depth at the position by agreeing to terms with free-agent FS Madieu Williams.
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Nationally-televised preseason schedule announced
The NFL announced its 2012 preseason schedule on Wednesday and Peyton Manning’s first game as a Bronco will be in Chicago.
NFC East draft needs
With the Redskins set to draft QB Robert Griffin III, Eric Edholm identifies the top three draft needs for all four teams in the NFC East.
Connecting the draft dots
PFW executive editor Dan Arkush offers a creative, draft-related perspective on five of the biggest NFL moves so far this offseason.
McNabb takes shots at Redskins coach Shanahan
Ex-Redskins QB Donovan McNabb wonders whether Mike Shanahan will be able to get the most out of Robert Griffin III if Washington drafts him.
Reports: Rypien, other former players sue NFL
Ex-NFL QB Mark Rypien alleges to have suffered "repeated traumatic" head injuries as a player in a lawsuit filed in federal court.
Owners vote to move forward with fines against Cowboys, Redskins
The NFL owners voted 29-0 to uphold the salary-cap fines against the Redskins and Cowboys, NFL Network’s Albert Breer reported.
PLAYER NEWS
The Redskins have announced the re-signing of Kehl.|||||||
Kehl's strength is special teams, and his signing Friday helps soften the blow of the loss of Lorenzo Alexander, the Pro Bowl special teams player who left the Redskins as a free agent this week to sign with the Arizona Cardinals.
The Chiefs released Kehl to create a roster space that coach Romeo Crennel plans to fill later this week.|||||||
Kehl has played in 62 games over four-plus seasons with the Chiefs, New York Giants and St. Louis Rams. He played in 14 games and started once last season for St. Louis, and had been active in three games for Kansas City after getting signed midway through this season.
Kehl has signed with the Washington Redskins after spending the last two seasons with the St. Louis Rams.|||||||
The 6-foot-2, 244-pound Kehl has played in 59 NFL games, including five starts, for the Rams and the New York Giants. He has made 58 tackles, one interception, one sack and two fumble recoveries.
The Giants say they released Kehl.|||||||
They made the move to make room for tight end Bear Pascoe.
Kehl, who recovered a fumble on the opening kickoff against the Chiefs on Sunday, underwent surgery Tuesday for a fractured left index finger|||||||
Dr. Robert Hotchkiss said Kehl's status is week to week.