Washington Redskins
Josh Wilson - #26 - CB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 9"/ 188 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/11/1985 |
| Birthplace | Upper Marlboro, MD |
| College | Maryland |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 2nd round, 23rd pick by Seahawks |
NFC East Spin cycle: Week Two
The Cowboys and Redskins take two big steps back, the Giants avoid 0-2 and the Eagles keep winning. But how exactly?
Redskins lose Carriker, Orakpo for the season
The Redskins were dealt a huge blow in Sunday’s loss to the Rams, as DE Adam Carriker and OLB Brian Orakpo both suffered season-ending injuries.
Amendola's big day helps Rams past Redskins
Sam Bradford threw for 310 yards and three touchdowns in rallying the Rams to a 31-28 win over Robert Griffin III and the Redskins on Sunday.
Kerrigan becoming Redskins' all-around best defender
It perhaps hasn’t happened yet, but OLB Ryan Kerrigan just might be the Redskins’ best defensive player by season’s end.
NFL Links: Should Rams have drafted RG3?
Sam Bradford over RG3 was the right choice, the Green Bay defense makes a statement and the Giants lose a treasured mustache.
RG3 gets NFC Player of the Week honors
Redskins QB Robert Griffin III, Buccaneers DB Ronde Barber and Vikings PK Blair Walsh were named the NFC Players of the Week for Week One.
Week One Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Robert Griffin III, Tracy Porter and Blair Walsh as its Players of the Week.
NFC East Spin cycle: Week One
The Giants are 0-1, the Eagles barely survived Cleveland and the Redskins and Cowboys appear to be top dogs in the division.
Shorts and Shells: Week One
Welcome to Overreaction Sunday, where RG3 can do no wrong, the Bills and Saints do little right and Peyton Manning is back in business. We think.
Griffin shines as Redskins down Saints
Robert Griffin III began his NFL career by connecting on 19-of-26 passes for 320 yards and two TDs, as the Redskins beat the Saints, 40-32.
Redskins' backfield will remain in motion
No matter what you see in Week One in regard to the Redskins' offensive backfield, be prepared to adjust.
Redskins GM: Team might re-sign Cooley
Redskins general manager Bruce Allen said he'll consider re-signing TE Chris Cooley.
Key matchup: Redskins QB Robert Griffin III vs. Saints MLB Curtis Lofton
In Thursday’s key matchup, PFW’s Eric Edholm focuses on the battle between Robert Griffin III and Curtis Lofton in Sunday’s Redskins-Saints game.
TE Hoomanawanui signs with Patriots
The Patriots added another tight end on Wednesday, signing ex-Ram Michael Hoomanawanui.
Redskins S Meriweather out 2-4 weeks
Redskins S Brandon Meriweather will miss 2-4 weeks because of sprained ligaments in his left knee, head coach Mike Shanahan said Wednesday.
PLAYER NEWS
Wilson is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.|||||||
Wilson left last week's game with a concussion but has been cleared for contact.
The Seattle Seahawks have traded Wilson to the Baltimore Ravens for a conditional 2011 draft pick.|||||||
Wilson spent his first three seasons with the Seahawks after being a second-round pick out of Maryland in 2007. Wilson started 23 of 28 games the last two seasons and took both of his interceptions a year ago back for touchdowns. Wilson has also been a standout on special teams, averaging 27 and 25 yards per kickoff return his first two years in the league.
Wilson returned four kicks for 146 yards in the Seahawks' 20-10 loss at Tampa Bay on Sunday.|||||||
This was Wilson's second-best such performance of the season as he returned eight kicks for 163 yards in a road loss to the New York Giants on Oct. 5. Wilson is the Seahawks' leading returner with 713 yards - the third-highest total in the NFL.
Wilson was inactive for Sunday's game against Baltimore because of a quadriceps injury.|||||||
The rookie cornerback has not played since sustaining the injury on Dec. 2 at Philadelphia.
Wilson suffered a quadriceps injury in Sunday's 28-24 win at Philadelphia.|||||||
The extent of the injury is unknown, so monitor his progress throughout the week. Wilson is a reserve cornerback for the Seahawks, so he has no fantasy value.