Washington Redskins
Rex Grossman - #8 - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 225 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/23/1980 |
| Birthplace | Bloomington, IN |
| College | Florida |
| Years played | 11 |
| Drafted | 2003, 1st round, 22nd pick by Bears |
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
The Vikings lost another key free agent Saturday when versatile OL Artis Hicks agreed to a deal with the Redskins. Terms of the deal were not immediately available.
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 ...
Redskins OLT Samuels will announce retirement Thursday
Chris Samuels, the Redskins’ six-time Pro Bowl tackle, will announce his retirement on Thursday following a serious neck injury last season.
Redskins OT Samuels to retire
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The Redskins today named Ray Wright as their head strength and conditioning coach.
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Zorn says Campbell can be very good
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PLAYER NEWS
Grossman has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Washington Redskins.|||||||
Grossman's return gives the Redskins the same trio of quarterbacks as last season, and his veteran presence is an extra piece of insurance in case Robert Griffin III doesn't recover from a serious knee injury by Week 1 in September.
Grossman is active Sunday against Dallas.|||||||
The third-stringer is behind backup Kirk Cousins and starter Robert Griffin III on the depth chart. Griffin is wearing a brace on his sprained right knee.
The Redskins said Wednesday that Grossman has signed his one-year contract to return to the team. Grossman agreed to the deal last week.|||||||
Grossman - full name Rex Daniel Grossman III - has said he expects to spend the season tutoring a rookie quarterback, likely Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III.
Grossman is returning to the Washington Redskins for a one-year deal, fully expecting to spend the season helping groom Robert Griffin III.|||||||
Grossman told ESPN 980 on Saturday that he's fully aware the Redskins are going to draft a quarterback - probably Heisman Trophy winner Griffin - with the No. 2 overall pick next month. But Grossman said he wants to remain a part of the team and play a part in its turnaround after another last-place season. Grossman won the starting job out of training camp last year, was benched for John Beck after five games, then later regained the No. 1 spot.
Grossman completed 26 of 35 passes for 314 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's 23-17 win over Seattle. He hit Anthony Armstrong on a 50-yard touchdown midway through the fourth quarter to give Washington the lead and stun the Seahawks.|||||||
The touchdown came one play after Grossman was called for intentional grounding while getting driven to the turf. Grossman stepped up in the pocket to avoid the pass rush, then unloaded his toss for Armstrong. It was Armstrong's first catch since Week 7 at Carolina, his sixth of the season and his only one on Sunday.
