Washington Redskins
Pierre Garcon - #88 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 212 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/08/1986 |
| Birthplace | West Palm Beach, FL |
| College | Mount Union |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 6th round, 39th pick by Colts |
Redskins sign seven to practice squad
The Redskins announced Sunday that they have signed the following players to their practice squad: WR Terrence Austin, OL Selvish Capers, OL Erik Cook, LB Rob Jackson, OL Will Robinson, S Anderson Russell and RB Ryan Torain.
Redskins trade CB Tryon to Colts
According the NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora, the Redskins have traded CB Justin Tryon to the Colts.
Report: Redskins part ways with RB Parker
The Redskins have released RBs Willie Parker and Ryan Torain, according to ESPN.com's Adam Schefter.
QB Beck signs extension with Redskins
QB John Beck agreed to a two-year extension with Washington, keeping him with the Redskins through 2012.
LB Davis doesn't last long with Redskins
Washington released four players Tuesday, including a rookie whom they acquired a day earlier.
Redskins place WR Kelly on I.R.
Redskins WR Malcolm Kelly, a former second-round draft pick, was never able to get 100 percent healthy in training camp, so Washington placed him on injured reserve Tuesday.
Redskins, Rams make two trades
The Redskins and Rams made two separate trades Monday, with each team acquiring a rookie player that they believe could make the 53-man roster.
Front three vital to Redskins' defense
For all the talk of Albert Haynesworth and his ongoing saga with the Redskins, the other D-linemen on the team will have a lot to say about how successful the defense will fare this season.
Shanahan leaves McNabb's status for opener in question
Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said Sunday that he is unsure if QB Donovan McNabb will be ready for the season opener as McNabb nurses a sore left ankle.
Fitz's Four-Course Fantasy Feast
Pat Fitzmaurice examines two offenses going in opposite directions — the Cardinals' and the Redskins' — and provides other observations directed at fantasy football owners.
McNabb to miss preseason game against the Jets
Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan announced that QB Donovan McNabb will not play Friday against the Jets after he injured his left ankle against the Ravens.
Redskins add veteran safety, fullback
The Redskins signed two former Steelers, veteran S Tyrone Carter and FB Carey Davis, on Monday, and they released veteran LB Chris Draft.
Report: Haynesworth has muscle condition
Embattled Redskins DL Albert Haynesworth missed practice last week due to a muscle condition.
Report: Redskins FS Moore could miss 4-6 weeks
Redskins FS Kareem Moore could miss 4-6 weeks after suffering what's believed to be a sprained MCL in Saturday night's preseason contest against the Ravens, according to the Washington Post.
Headache, not dehydration, keeps Haynesworth out of practice
On Thursday, Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth missed another practice, this time because of a headache.
PLAYER NEWS
Garcon had four receptions for 50 yards in a 24-14 loss to Seattle on Sunday.|||||||
Garcon twice had efforts of over 100 yards in the playoffs with the Colts. Well he'll be sitting at home watching Peyton Manning along with Robert Griffin III, who could not get him the ball with the quarterback clearly not even close to 100 percent.
Garcon hauled in five receptions for 87 yards and a touchdown as Washington pulled out a 31-28 overtime win over Baltimore on Sunday.|||||||
Garcon has now posted 279 receiving yards over his last three games, scoring in each. The Redskins are 6-1 when Garcon is active.
Garcon caught five passes for 93 yards and a touchdown against Dallas on Thursday.|||||||
Thursday's touchdown was only the second of Garcon's injury-riddled season.
Garcon appears ready to play Sunday.|||||||
Garcon tore a ligament in the second toe of his right foot in the season opener and has been struggling with the pain ever since. He returned to play in two more games before missing the last four.
Garcon is inactive for the sixth time this season because of a right foot injury.|||||||
He has missed five of the last seven games with a torn toe ligament in his right foot.