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Two days after he sat out most of the second half against the New York Giants, the Patriots released the defensive lineman they obtained after his rocky two-year stay with the Washington Redskins.

The St. Louis Rams are optimistic Steven Jackson will have a larger workload this weekend when they host the Washington Redskins.Jackson has been hobbled by a strained quadriceps muscle.

Romo persevered through pain to lead enough deep drives to set up Bailey for six field goals, including a 40-yarder with 1:57 left to give the Cowboys an 18-16 victory over the Washington Redskins on Monday night.

I know, I know sometimes talking about the Washington Redskins feels like piling on.

Defensive end Shaun Ellis is switching sides in one of the NFL's most intense rivalries. The two-time Pro Bowl selection signed with the New England Patriots on Monday after 11 seasons with the New York Jets.

The Patriots also signed another former first-round draft pick, free agent defensive end Andre Carter, who has played 10 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers and the Washington Redskins.

Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan says cornerback Phillip Buchanon will be suspended for the first four games of the regular season.

The New England Patriots have reportedly acquired defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth from the Washington Redskins.

One of the biggest free agency flops in NFL history came to an end Thursday when the Washington Redskins shipped Albert Haynesworth to the New England Patriots for a 2013 fifth-round draft pick, a relatively meager piece of compensation for a two-time All-Pro with one of the most lucrative contracts ever signed.

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Clinton Portis has been released by the Washington Redskins. The Redskins cut ties with Portis on Monday, ending his seven seasons in the nation's capital.

Portis is coming off back-to-back seasons cut short by injuries and was scheduled to $8.3 million next season.

Coach Mike Shanahan said Friday at the NFL combine he would not keep Portis at that salary.