Washington Redskins
Evan Royster - #22 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 216 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/26/1987 |
| Birthplace | Fairfax, VA |
| College | Penn State |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 6th round, 12th pick by Redskins |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | 88 | 2 |
Shanahan: McNabb not fit enough to run two-minute drill
On Monday, Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan told reporters McNabb was not in good enough shape to run a two-minute offense with no timeouts.
Shanahan's message to McNabb couldn't be clearer
It was significant that Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan would bench QB Donovan McNabb, the man whom he traded for this offseason, when the game hung in the balance.
Dissecting the benching of Donovan McNabb
The decision to bench a star quarterback in crunch time could leave an irreparable ripple in the relationship between Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan and Donovan McNabb that could set the stage for a younger franchise quarterback in Washington.
Stafford lifts Lions to 37-25 win over Redskins
Matthew Stafford's fourth touchdown pass converted a fourth down with 3:12 left and the Detroit Lions scored nine points in 14 seconds to turn a closely contested game into a 37-25 win over the Washington Redskins on Sunday.
Haynesworth: Not a good fit in 3-4
Albert Haynesworth said prior to the Week Eight game against the Lions what many had thought all along: "I'm not good enough to play the 3-4."
Redskins RB Portis still a couple weeks away
Redskins RB Clinton Portis is likely two weeks away from seriously testing his injured groin, according to The Washington Post.
Hall shines, but Haynesworth steps up
NT-DE Albert Haynesworth turned in his best performance as a Redskin — not just this season but including last year as well — in the 'Skins' 17-14 victory over the Bears Sunday.
Cutler throws four picks in Bears' loss to Redskins
DeAngelo Hall tied an NFL record with four interceptions, running one back 92 yards for a touchdown, and the Washington Redskins sacked Jay Cutler four times while forcing five turnovers in a 17-14 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Redskins TE Davis not making expected impact
Although he's considered a big-time talent, Washington TE Fred Davis hasn't shown enough this season for the coaches to showcase him as a receiver.
Redskins CB Rogers not ducking hands question
The lasting image of the Redskins' loss to the Colts in Week Six was the team's dropped interceptions, two by CB Carlos Rogers.
Report: Hall and Haslett have confrontation
Redskins CB DeAngelo Hall and defensive coordinator Jim Haslett got into a confrontation on Tuesday over pass coverage instructions, according to a report in the Washington Post.
Rewind: Remembering the Ricky Williams trade
Mike Beacom examines the infamous trade Mike Ditka executed on Draft Day 1999 to select Ricky Williams. After all these years, has Williams finally proven Ditka right? Was he worth all those picks?
Report: Titans, Redskins unable to agree on deal for Haynesworth
The Titans tried to acquire Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth before the 4 p.m. ET Tuesday trade deadline, but the two teams couldn't agree on the compensation, the Tennessean reported.
Redskins-Bears matchup of the day: Tuesday
Pressure off the edge has given the Bears' pass protection trouble all season, and it will have another disruptive rusher to contend with this week in Redskins OLB Brian Orakpo.
Redskins' defense missed opportunities against Colts
The Redskins can point directly to (at least) two missed interceptions, along with a few other defensive missteps, as the reason they could not beat the Colts.
PLAYER NEWS
Injuries have given Royster a clear shot to claim the starting running back job for the Washington Redskins.|||||||
The second-year player is expected to get the bulk of the first-team work Saturday when the Redskins visit Chicago. Tim Hightower is recovering from knee surgery, and Roy Helu Jr. has tendinitis in his left Achilles tendon. There's a chance either or both could return for next week's game at Indianapolis, but that leaves Royster and prospects Alfred Morris and Tristan Davis carrying the load for now.
Royster had 113 yards rushing for Washington in Sunday's 34-10 loss to Philadelphia.|||||||
Royster rushed for 245 yards in the Redskins' final two games.
