Washington Redskins
Sav Rocca - #6 - P
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 263 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/20/1973 |
| Birthplace | Reservoir, Au |
| College | None |
| Years played | 7 |
2012 STATS
| Punt | Avg | Yds |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | 43.9 | 2984 |
DL Golston signs tender with Redskins
The Redskins announced Friday that they have re-signed restricted free-agent DL Kedric Golston. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Redskins sign OT Heyer, DL Montgomery
The Redskins announced Wednesday that they have re-signed OT Stephon Heyer and DL Anthony Montgomery, both restricted free agents.
Redskins QB Campbell signs tender
Redskins QB Jason Campbell signed his one-year, $3.1 million restricted free-agent tender Monday, taking him off the market but making him eligible to be traded.
Lions could be looking for other DT options
The Lions would be interested in trading for Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth, who might or might not be available, but that interest speaks volumes about the No. 2 pick in the draft.
Eagles surprisingly deal McNabb to rival Redskins
In what is the most surprising move of the entire NFL offseason, the Eagles have traded QB Donovan McNabb to the division-rival Redskins.
Buchanon sees opportunity with Redskins
It made sense for the Redskins to move on free-agent CB Phillip Buchanon, given GM Bruce Allen's familiarity with Buchanon and that the corner could play a significant role.
Report: Redskins sign RB Parker
Multiple media outlets are reporting that the Redskins have signed veteran RB Willie Parker to a one-year deal.
Bradford clears way for blockbuster trade?
Sam Bradford's pro-day workout Monday was so stellar that it may have driven up the price for an interested suitor in the trade market. Meanwhile, Northwestern DE Corey Wootton still has questions to answer after his pro-day workout.
Redskins sign CB Buchanon
The Redskins announced Monday that they have signed unrestricted free-agent CB Philip Buchanon to a one-year deal.
QB job remains open in Washington
Mike Shanahan has said that no starting quarterback will be named until training camp, leaving the team's plans very much up in the air.
Redskins re-sign LB-DE Wilson
The Redskins announced they have re-signed LB-DE Chris Wilson.
Redskins sign P Bidwell
The Redskins signed P Josh Bidwell on Tuesday.
Redskins sign QB Grossman
The Redskins announced Wednesday that they have signed free-agent QB Rex Grossman. Terms of the deal were undisclosed.
Redskins agree to deal with Larry Johnson
The Redskins and RB Larry Johnson have come to an agreement on a three-year contract, according to various published reports.
Redskins sign NT Kemoeatu
The team has signed former Panthers NT Maake Kemoeatu to a reported two-year deal worth up to $7 million, though very little of it is guaranteed.
PLAYER NEWS
The Redskins on Tuesday agreed to a two-year deal Rocca, the 39-year-old former Australian rules football player who has played two seasons in Washington.|||||||
The Redskins are traditionally an active player in free agency, but they have little money to spend because of a $36 million salary cap penalty imposed by the NFL for the way they structured contracts during the 2010 uncapped season. The second half of the penalty took effect Tuesday at the formal start of the new league year.
The Philadelphia Eagles have re-signed Rocca to a one-year contract. Rocca had been the team's last unsigned restricted free agent. The deal was announced Thursday.|||||||
The 36-year-old Rocca had a franchise-best 38.3 yards net average in 2009, breaking his single-season record of 37.9 set in 2008. He has averaged 42.6 gross yards per punt in his three seasons in Philadelphia while sending 74 punts inside the 20-yard line. Rocca played 15 years in the Australian Football League before joining the Eagles.
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed punter Durant Brooks to a two-year contract, giving the incumbent Rocca some competition.|||||||
Rocca has been Philadelphia's punter the last three seasons, but he had a net average of 38.3 yards per punt last season.
