Washington Football Team

1932

Washington is valued at approximately 3.4 billion according to Forbes, making them the seventh-most valuable team in the NFL and the 14th-most valuable sports franchise globally. ==Franchise history== ===Origins and early years (1932–1945)=== The city of Boston, was awarded an NFL franchise on July 9, 1932, under the ownership of George Preston Marshall.

In 2002, the team celebrated the passing of 70 years since its creation as the Boston Braves in 1932 and wore a special home uniform, a burgundy jersey over gold pants, which roughly resembled the home uniforms used from 1969 to 1978.

presidential election superstition== Since 1932, for 18 of the past 23 United States presidential elections, a win for the Redskins' last home game prior to Election Day coincided with the incumbent party winning re-election.

Boston: Beacon Press, 2011. ==External links== Washington Football Team at the National Football League official website , hub focused on the team's rebranding process National Football League teams American football teams in Washington, D.C. American football teams in Maryland American football teams established in 1932

1935

Louis Cardinals on October 25, 1976, the most ever in one game. The Redskins allowed 82 first downs in 1937, third fewest all-time. The Redskins have led the league in fewest total yards allowed five times, 1935–37, 1939, and 1946, which is the third most.

Their three consecutive years from 1935 to 1937 is an NFL record. The Redskins have led the league in fewest passing yards allowed seven times, in 1939, 1942, 1945, 1952–53, 1980, and 1985, second only to Green Bay (10). The Redskins had 61 defensive turnovers in 1983, the third most all-time.

1936

Washington has finished a season as league runner-up six times, losing the 1936, 1940, 1943, and 1945 title games and Super Bowls VII and XVIII.

From 1936 to 1945, the team went to the NFL Championship six times, winning two of them.

Other than these exceptions, this "Redskins Rule" has proven true since 1936 when they won and incumbent Franklin D.

1937

in 1937, where they have been based since.

Washington won the 1937 and 1942 NFL championship games as well as Super Bowls XVII, XXII, and XXVI.

in 1937, with Marshall later citing the city's lack of interest in the team as a major reason.

In 1994, as part of a league-wide celebration of the NFL's 75th anniversary, during certain games, the team wore special uniforms which emulated the uniforms worn by the team in its inaugural season in Washington in 1937.

The most distinctive feature of both colors of the jersey was the patches worn on both sleeves, which were a reproduction of the patches worn on the full-length sleeves of the 1937 jerseys.

The following year, the team wore an updated throwback uniform of the 1937 championship team that featured a helmet pattern based on the logo-less leather helmets worn at the time, in a game against the Carolina Panthers.

As a result, Washington wore its 1937 throwbacks with the logo removed from the regular helmet in a game versus the San Diego Chargers.

Also, before the Super Bowl, members of the 70 made 18 World Championship appearances including six that participated in the Redskins' NFL Championship victories in 1937 and 1942.

The Redskins led the league in completion percentage 11 times: in 1937, 1939–1940, 1942–45, 1947–48 and 1969–1970, second only to the San Francisco 49ers.

Roosevelt won re-election, prior to the Redskins' move from Boston in 1937.

1938

They also set a record by not allowing a single first down against the Giants on September 27, 1942. The Redskins have led the league in passing eight times: in 1938, 1940, 1944, 1947–48, 1967, 1974 and 1989.

1939

The Redskins led the league in completion percentage 11 times: in 1937, 1939–1940, 1942–45, 1947–48 and 1969–1970, second only to the San Francisco 49ers.

1940

Washington has finished a season as league runner-up six times, losing the 1936, 1940, 1943, and 1945 title games and Super Bowls VII and XVIII.

In 1940, the Redskins met the Bears again in the 1940 NFL Championship Game.

Only the Green Bay Packers have ever led more. The Redskins and Bears attempted an NFL record 11 field goals on November 14, 1971, and the Redskins and Giants tied that mark on November 14, 1976. The Redskins 28 consecutive games, from to , scoring a field goal is third all time. The Redskins have led the league in punting average six times, in 1940–43, 1945, and 1958, second only to the Denver Broncos.

Their four consecutive years from 1940 to 1943 is an NFL record. The Redskins have led the league in average kickoff return yards eight times, in 1942, 1947, 1962–63, 1973–74, 1981, and 1995, more than any other team. ==Broadcasting== The franchise's flagship station is WTEM, by virtue of previously being owned by Red Zebra Broadcasting, a group co-owned with the team by Snyder.

1942

Washington won the 1937 and 1942 NFL championship games as well as Super Bowls XVII, XXII, and XXVI.

The third time in 1942, where the Redskins won their second championship, The final time the two met for the league title was in 1943, when the Bears won The most notable accomplishment achieved during the Redskins' 1943 season was Sammy Baugh's leading the NFL in passing, punting, and interceptions. The Redskins played in the NFL Championship one more time before a quarter-century drought that did not end until the 1972 season.

The following season, the Redskins hosted their first post-season game in Washington since 1942, where they beat the Green Bay Packers 16–3 in the NFC Divisional Playoffs.

Also, before the Super Bowl, members of the 70 made 18 World Championship appearances including six that participated in the Redskins' NFL Championship victories in 1937 and 1942.

The Redskins led the league in completion percentage 11 times: in 1937, 1939–1940, 1942–45, 1947–48 and 1969–1970, second only to the San Francisco 49ers.

Their four straight years from 1942 to 1945 is the second longest streak. The Redskins' nine sacks allowed in 1991 are the third-fewest allowed in a season. The Redskins completed 43 passes in an overtime win against Detroit on November 4, 1990, second-most all-time. ====Defense==== The Redskins recovered eight opponent's fumbles against the St.

1943

Washington has finished a season as league runner-up six times, losing the 1936, 1940, 1943, and 1945 title games and Super Bowls VII and XVIII.

1944

1945

Washington has finished a season as league runner-up six times, losing the 1936, 1940, 1943, and 1945 title games and Super Bowls VII and XVIII.

From 1936 to 1945, the team went to the NFL Championship six times, winning two of them.

With former Olympic gold medalist Dudley DeGroot as their new head coach, the Redskins went 8–2 during the 1945 season.

They ended the season by losing to the Cleveland Rams in the 1945 NFL Championship Game, 15–14.

However, after 1945, the Redskins began a slow decline that they did not end until a playoff appearance in the 1971 season.

That season, the Redskins made the playoffs for the first time since 1945 with a 9–4–1 mark with Redskins first-year head coach George Allen winning the 1971 NFL Coach of the Year Award, the second of his career, winning his first Coach of the Year Award in 1967 as the head coach of the Rams.

1946

In contrast, Washington only posted four winning seasons from 1946 to 1970 and did not reach a single postseason game.

The Redskins had four different head coaches from 1946 to 1951, including former players Turk Edwards and Dick Todd as well as John Whelchel and Herman Ball, and none were successful.

1947

The Redskins led the league in completion percentage 11 times: in 1937, 1939–1940, 1942–45, 1947–48 and 1969–1970, second only to the San Francisco 49ers.

1950

His first major alteration happened on June 14, 1950, when it was announced that American Oil Company planned to televise all Redskins games, making Washington the first NFL team to have an entire season of televised games.

1951

The Redskins had four different head coaches from 1946 to 1951, including former players Turk Edwards and Dick Todd as well as John Whelchel and Herman Ball, and none were successful.

This marked the first time since 1951 that the top two scorers in a season played on the same team.

1952

His next major change came in February 1952, when he hired former Green Bay Packers coach Earl "Curly" Lambeau.

1955

In 1955, Kuharich led the Redskins to their first winning season in ten years and was named both Sporting News Coach of the Year and UPI NFL Coach of the Year. In 1961, the Redskins moved into their new stadium called D.C.

Lombardi led the team to a their best since 1955, but died of cancer on the eve of the 1970 season.

1956

During this period, they went without a single winning season during the years 1956–1968.

1958

In 1958, Murchison heard that George Preston Marshall, owner of the Washington Redskins, was eager to sell the team.

1960

Through 1960, the team shared baseball's Griffith Stadium with the first Washington Senators baseball team.

Lombardi pushed for the logo, which sat inside a white circle enclosed within a burgundy circle border, with Native American feathers hanging down from the side because of its similarity to the "G" on the helmets worn by the Green Bay Packers, who he had coached during most of the 1960s. In a 2008 Monday Night Football game against the against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Washington wore a monochrome look by wearing burgundy jerseys over burgundy pants.

The rivalry started in 1960 when the Cowboys joined the league as an expansion team.

The Cowboys were then founded and began playing in 1960.

1961

In 1961, they posted their worst regular-season record, with a 1–12–1 showing.

Two months into the Kennedy administration on March 24, 1961, Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall warned Marshall to hire black players or face federal retribution.

The Redskins' previous venue, Griffith Stadium, was owned by the Griffith family, owners of the Washington Senators, who relocated and became the Minnesota Twins in 1961. In 1962, Washington became the final professional American football franchise to integrate.

First, the Redskins selected running back Ernie Davis of Syracuse as the first overall pick of in the 1962 NFL Draft (held December 4, 1961); Davis was the first black player to win the Heisman Trophy and the first to be the top selection in an NFL draft.

Washington also took fullback Ron Hatcher of Michigan State in the eighth round (99th overall), who became the first black player to sign a contract with the team. In mid-December 1961, Marshall announced that on draft day, he had traded the rights to Davis to the Cleveland Browns, who wanted Davis to join the league's leading rusher, Jim Brown, in their backfield.

From 1961 through 1978, Washington wore gold pants with both the burgundy and white jerseys, although details of the jerseys and pants changed a few times during this period.

In 1961, Dallas was placed in the same division as the Redskins, and from that point on, they have played each other twice during every regular season. Texas oil tycoon Clint Murchison Jr.

1962

Marshall began a mental decline in 1962, and the team's other stockholders found it difficult to make decisions without their boss.

Davis was traded for veteran running back Bobby Mitchell (who became a wide receiver in Washington) and 1962 first-round draft choice Leroy Jackson of Western Illinois.

The Redskins ended the 1962 season with their best record in five years: Mitchell led the league with 11 touchdowns, and caught 72 passes and was selected to the Pro Bowl.

1963

Portis set a team mark for most rushing yards in a single season with , and Moss set a team record for most receiving yards in a single season with , breaking Bobby Mitchell's previous record set in 1963.

1964

The following numbers fall into that category. 7 Joe Theismann, QB, 1974–1985 9 Sonny Jurgensen, QB, 1964–1974 21 Sean Taylor, FS, 2004–2007 28 Darrell Green, CB, 1983–2002 42 Charley Taylor, WR, 1964–1977 43 Larry Brown, RB, 1969–1976 44 John Riggins, RB, 1976–1979, 1981–1985 65 Dave Butz, DT, 1975–1988 70 Sam Huff, LB, 1964–1969 81 Art Monk, WR, 1980–1993 The use of unofficial retired numbers drew controversy during Steve Spurrier's first year as head coach.

1965

The helmets used with this special home uniform during that year were a reproduction of the helmets used by the team from 1965 to 1969, though they wore white at home in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals and again in Week 17, the latter forcing the Cowboys to use their blue jerseys.

1966

In 1966, Otto Graham was hired as the new head coach.

1967

1968

He resigned after the 1968 season in favor of Vince Lombardi, and became athletic director of the Coast Guard Academy before retiring at the end of 1984. In 1969, the Redskins hired Vince Lombardi—who gained fame coaching with the Green Bay Packers—to be their new head coach.

1969

Kennedy Memorial Stadium in 1969).

Marshall died on August 9, 1969, and Edward Bennett Williams, a minority stockholder who was a Washington local and attorney, was chosen to run the franchise while the majority stockholder, Jack Kent Cooke, lived on the West Coast in Los Angeles and ran his basketball team, the Los Angeles Lakers.

Vince Lombardi, who coached Washington in 1969 before dying during the 1970 preseason, was the inspiration behind the helmet.

The Redskins led the league in completion percentage 11 times: in 1937, 1939–1940, 1942–45, 1947–48 and 1969–1970, second only to the San Francisco 49ers.

1970

In contrast, Washington only posted four winning seasons from 1946 to 1970 and did not reach a single postseason game.

Lombardi led the team to a their best since 1955, but died of cancer on the eve of the 1970 season.

Assistant coach Bill Austin was the interim head coach in 1970, and Washington finished ====Integration controversy==== During most of this unsuccessful period, Marshall continually refused to integrate the team, despite pressure from The Washington Post and the federal government.

In time, Mitchell would be joined by other black players like receiver Charley Taylor, running back Larry Brown, defensive back Brig Owens, and guard John Nisby from the Pittsburgh Steelers. ===George Allen's revival (1971–1980)=== After the death of Lombardi and Austin's unsuccessful 1970 season, Williams signed former Los Angeles Rams head coach George Allen as head coach on January 6, 1971.

The white jersey over burgundy pants look reappeared in a home game against the Carolina Panthers later in 2006. In celebration of the franchise's 75th anniversary, Washington wore a one-time throwback uniform for a home game against the New York Giants, based on their away uniform from 1970 to 1971.

The helmet and uniform styles were the same as the ones the franchise used during the 1970–71 seasons.

Vince Lombardi, who coached Washington in 1969 before dying during the 1970 preseason, was the inspiration behind the helmet.

1971

However, after 1945, the Redskins began a slow decline that they did not end until a playoff appearance in the 1971 season.

On November 23, 1997, they played the New York Giants and the result was a 7–7 tie, the Redskins first tie game since the 1971 season.

1972

Redskins running back Larry Brown would be named the 1972 NFL's Most Valuable Player. The Redskins again made the playoffs in 1973, 1974, and 1976, only to lose all three times in the first round.

1973

Redskins running back Larry Brown would be named the 1972 NFL's Most Valuable Player. The Redskins again made the playoffs in 1973, 1974, and 1976, only to lose all three times in the first round.

1974

Redskins running back Larry Brown would be named the 1972 NFL's Most Valuable Player. The Redskins again made the playoffs in 1973, 1974, and 1976, only to lose all three times in the first round.

1975

1976

Redskins running back Larry Brown would be named the 1972 NFL's Most Valuable Player. The Redskins again made the playoffs in 1973, 1974, and 1976, only to lose all three times in the first round.

After the strike was settled, the Redskins dominated, winning six out of the seven remaining games to make the playoffs for the first time since 1976. In January 1983, during the second round of the playoffs against the Minnesota Vikings, John Riggins rushed for a Redskins playoff record 185 yards, leading Washington to a 21–7 win.

1977

After his Redskins failed to make the playoffs in 1977 despite posting a 9–5 record, Allen was fired and was replaced by new head coach Jack Pardee, a star linebacker under Allen in Los Angeles and Washington.

1978

From 1961 through 1978, Washington wore gold pants with both the burgundy and white jerseys, although details of the jerseys and pants changed a few times during this period.

Gold face masks were introduced in 1978 and remain as such to this day; previous to that they were grey.

1979

Then in the offseason, Redskins majority owner Jack Kent Cooke moved from Los Angeles to Virginia and took over the team's day-by-day operations from Edward Bennett Williams. The Redskins chose well during the 1979 NFL Draft, where they drafted future stars Don Warren and Monte Coleman.

They opened the 1979 season 6–2 and were 10–5 heading into the season finale at Texas Stadium, against whom a win would assure a playoff spot and a possible NFC East title.

Gibbs was an assistant for the San Diego Chargers in 1979 and 1980 when the team wore white at home under head coach Don Coryell. Their burgundy jerseys were primarily used only when the opposing team decided to wear white at home, which came mostly against the Dallas Cowboys and was normally worn over white pants.

NBC Sports Washington also airs a pre- and post-game show featuring analysis and interviews. Frank Herzog was the team's lead play-by-play announcer from 1979 to 2004, when he was replaced by Larry Michael.

1980

Pardee's tenure did not last long though, for he was fired after posting a 6–10 record in 1980.

Throughout most of the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, Washington was just one of three other teams that primarily wore their white jerseys at home (the others being the Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins).

1981

He did, however, draft Art Monk in the first round. ===Joe Gibbs era (1981–1992)=== On January 13, 1981, owner Jack Kent Cooke signed the offensive coordinator of the San Diego Chargers, Joe Gibbs, as their head coach.

Also during the off-season, the Redskins acquired Mark May, Russ Grimm, and Dexter Manley in the 1981 NFL Draft, all of whom became significant contributors to the team for the next few years.

After starting the 1981 season 0–5, the Redskins won eight out of their next 11 games and finished the season 8–8.

The tradition of wearing white jerseys over burgundy pants at home, which is considered the "classic" look, was started by Joe Gibbs when he took over as coach in 1981.

From 1981 through 2000, Washington wore their white jerseys over burgundy pants at home almost exclusively.

1982

The second period lasted between 1982 and 1991, when they appeared in the postseason seven times, captured four Conference titles, and won three Super Bowls in four appearances.

Starting on September 21, 1982, the NFL faced a 57-day long players' strike, which reduced the 1982 season from a 16-game schedule to a nine-game schedule.

The Redskins ended up winning by a 27–17 score with John Riggins winning the Super Bowl MVP. After the 1982 season Redskins placekicker Mark Moseley was the first and only placekicker in NFL history to be named the NFL's Most Valuable Player; Moseley made 20 of 21 field goals attempted in 1982.

Redskins head coach Joe Gibbs also won his first NFL Coach of the Year Award in 1982 which was the first of his back-to-back NFL Coach of the Year Awards, his second coming in the 1983 NFL season. The 1983 season marked the rookie debut of cornerback Darrell Green, selected in the 1983 NFL Draft along with Charles Mann, Green would go on to play his entire 20-year NFL career for the Redskins.

(The Baltimore Colts had 11 turnovers in the strike-shortened 1982 Season which lasted only 9 games.) ====Special teams==== The Redskins led the league in field goals for eight seasons, , , , –77, , , .

1983

On October 1, 1983, the Redskins lost to the Green Bay Packers 48–47 in the highest-scoring Monday night football game in history, in which both teams combine for more than of total offense.

Then during the regular-season finale on December 17, 1983, Moseley set an NFL scoring record with 161 points while Riggins' total of 144 points was second.

Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann would also be named the 1983 NFL's Most Valuable Player finishing the season with a career-high in both yards passing 3,714 yds., and touchdown passes thrown, 29 Td's while throwing only 11 interceptions.

1984

It was their final win of the season because two weeks later, the Raiders beat the Redskins 38–9 in Super Bowl XVIII. The Redskins finished the 1984 season with an 11–5 record, and won the NFC East for the third consecutive season.

Garcon had 113 catches total, which broke Monk's 106 catches in 1984 by seven.

1985

On November 18, 1985, while playing against the Giants, Theismann broke his leg during a sack by Lawrence Taylor.

1986

The Redskins finished 3rd in the NFC East behind the Cowboys and missed the wild card to the Giants by virtue of tiebreakers. The 1986 offseason's major highlight occurred during the 1986 NFL Draft, when the Redskins picked up future Super Bowl MVP Mark Rypien in the sixth round, also the Redskins defensive end Dexter Manley set a franchise single-season record when he recorded 18.5 sacks while earning 1st Team All-Pro honors and being selected to the Pro bowl.

In 1986 season, the road to the playoffs was even harder, with the Redskins making the postseason as a wild-card team despite having a regular-season record of 12–4.

1987

The season ended next week, however, when the Redskins lost to the eventual Super Bowl XXI Champion Giants 17–0 in the NFC Championship game. The 1987 season began with a 24-day players' strike, reducing the 16-game season to 15.

1988

The Redskins won their second championship in Super Bowl XXII on January 31, 1988, in San Diego, California.

1989

Rookie running back Timmy Smith had a great performance as well, running for a Super Bowl record . 1988 started off with a boom and the club had a 5–3 record at mid-season, but a 2nd half swoon saw them miss the playoffs with a 7–9 record. The 1989 Redskins finished with a 10–6 record but missed the playoffs.

1990

The Redskins returned to the playoffs in 1990 as a Wild Card team, but lost in the Divisional round to the 49ers. The 1991 season started with a franchise-record 11 straight victories.

Throughout most of the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, Washington was just one of three other teams that primarily wore their white jerseys at home (the others being the Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins).

The Redskins' nine PATs are the second-most all-time for a single game, and the 14 combined PATs are the most ever in a game. The Redskins set a record for most first downs in a game with 39 in a game against the Lions on November 4, 1990.

1991

The second period lasted between 1982 and 1991, when they appeared in the postseason seven times, captured four Conference titles, and won three Super Bowls in four appearances.

Since their last Super Bowl victory following the end of the 1991 season, they have won the NFC East four times and had a winning record in nine seasons.

The Redskins returned to the playoffs in 1990 as a Wild Card team, but lost in the Divisional round to the 49ers. The 1991 season started with a franchise-record 11 straight victories.

The 1991 Redskins offense also dominated under the brilliant coaching of offensive-minded head football coach Joe Gibbs, scoring 485 points which was the most by any team in the 1991 NFL season.

The 1991 Redskins defense was also dominant under the coaching of defensive coordinator and guru Richie Petitbon, giving up only 224 total points which was second-best of any team in the NFL in 1991, while also not allowing a single point to opponents in 3 of the 16 games played that season.

The 1991 Washington Redskins are widely considered one of the best teams in NFL history. The Redskins success in 1992 culminated in a trip to the playoffs as a wild card team, but they lost in the Divisional playoffs to the 49ers, 20–13.

The following weekend, they played the Seahawks, who defeated the Redskins 20–10, ending their hopes of reaching their first NFC Championship Game since 1991. The first major move of the 2006 off-season was the hiring of Kansas City Chiefs' offensive coordinator Al Saunders as offensive coordinator.

1992

On January 26, 1992, the Redskins won Super Bowl XXVI by defeating the Buffalo Bills 37–24 with Mark Rypien winning the games Super Bowl MVP award.

The most impressive feat during the season occurred on October 12, 1992, when Art Monk became the NFL's all-time leading pass receiver against the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football by catching his 820th career reception.

1993

The era ended on March 5, 1993, when Joe Gibbs retired after 12 years of coaching with the Redskins.

In what proved to be a temporary retirement, Gibbs pursued an interest in NASCAR by founding Joe Gibbs Racing. ===End of RFK and Cooke ownership (1993–1998)=== After the end of Gibbs' first tenure, the Redskins hired former Redskins player Richie Petitbon for the 1993 season.

1994

Petitbon was fired at the end of the season and on February 2, 1994, Norv Turner was hired as head coach after being the offensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys.

Their sole bright spot that year came on October 9, 1994, linebacker Monte Coleman played in his 206th career game with the Redskins, which broke Art Monk's team record for games played (Coleman retired at season's end with 216 games played).

The Redskins finished the 2003 season with a 5–11 record, their worst since 1994.

1995

They improved to 6–10 in 1995 where they were able to get a season sweep on the eventual Super Bowl XXX Champions the Dallas Cowboys.

It was the Redskins' first victory at Texas Stadium since 1995.

On December 18, 2005, the Redskins beat Cowboys, 35–7, which marked the first time since 1995 that the Redskins swept the season series with Dallas.

1996

On March 13, 1996, Redskins owner Jack Kent Cooke, Maryland Governor Parris Glendening, and Prince George's County Executive Wayne K.

The 1996 season saw Washington post their first winning record in 4 years by finishing 9–7.

On December 22, 1996, the Redskins played their final game at Robert F.

1997

Kennedy Memorial Stadium, a victory over the Dallas Cowboys 37–10, and finished their tenure at the stadium with a 173–102–3 record, including 11–1 in the playoffs. On April 6, 1997, Redskins owner Jack Kent Cooke died of congestive heart failure at the age of 84.

On September 14, 1997, the Redskins played in their new stadium for the first time and beat the Arizona Cardinals, 19–13 in overtime.

On November 23, 1997, they played the New York Giants and the result was a 7–7 tie, the Redskins first tie game since the 1971 season.

They would finish 1997 8–7–1 and would miss the playoffs for the fifth season in a row.

1999

The Redskins clinched their first playoff berth since 1999.

Gruden became the eighth head coach of the team since Daniel Snyder purchased the franchise in 1999.

The division title was their third since Snyder took over ownership of the team, and was the first since the 1999 season to be clinched before Week 17.

2000

Those three victories are often credited with getting the team into the playoffs and the basis for the 2000 movie The Replacements.

They then beat the Detroit Lions in the first round of the playoffs, but lost to the Buccaneers, 14–13. The 2000 season started with the selection of future Pro Bowler Chris Samuels and the tumultuous LaVar Arrington in the 2000 NFL Draft and included five consecutive wins in the first half of the season.

Throughout most of the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, Washington was just one of three other teams that primarily wore their white jerseys at home (the others being the Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins).

From 1981 through 2000, Washington wore their white jerseys over burgundy pants at home almost exclusively.

The connection was discovered in 2000 by Steve Hirdt, former executive vice president of the Elias Sports Bureau, while searching for discussion ideas for a game between the Redskins and Tennessee Titans. ==References== ==Notes== ==Further reading== Cronin, Brian.

2001

During the final game of the season, Larry Centers became the NFL's all-time leader in receptions by a running back with 685. ====Marty Schottenheimer era (2001)==== On January 3, 2001, the Redskins hired former Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs head coach Marty Schottenheimer as head coach.

The 2001 season began with a loss to the San Diego Chargers, 30–3, two days before the September 11, 2001, attacks.

On September 13, 2001, the Redskins announced the establishment of the Redskins Relief Fund to help families of the victims of the attack at the Pentagon.

With a league worst 0–5 start to the season, tying with the Cincinnati Bengals, and their worst start since 2001, the Redskins fired Gruden on October 7, 2019, with offensive line coach Bill Callahan serving as the interim head coach for the rest of the season.

Worn with these uniforms was a plain burgundy helmet with a gold facemask. In 2001, the team wore burgundy for all home games in the preseason and regular season per a decision by Marty Schottenheimer, their coach for that year.

Sisco; Phil Hochberg, who retired in 2001 after 38 years as team stadium announcer; Pro Football Hall of Fame historian Joe Horrigan; sportscaster George Michael; sports director Andy Pollin; NFL Films president Steven Sabol; and news anchor Jim Vance. The list includes three head coaches and 67 players, of which 41 were offensive players, 23 defensive players and three special teams players.

2002

Snyder later said in a 2013 interview that he was fired due to his over-controlling nature. ====Steve Spurrier era (2002–2003)==== On January 14, 2002, Snyder hired University of Florida coach Steve Spurrier, the Redskins' fifth new head coach in 10 years.

Highlighted players are also members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. ===80 Greatest Redskins=== In honor of the Redskins' 70th anniversary in 2002, a panel selected the 70 Greatest Redskins to honor the players and coaches who were significant on-field contributors to the Redskins five championships.

2003

The Redskins finished the 2003 season with a 5–11 record, their worst since 1994.

After two mediocre years, Spurrier resigned after the 2003 season with three years left on his contract. ====Return of Joe Gibbs (2004–2007)==== For the 2004 season, Snyder successfully lured former coach Joe Gibbs away from NASCAR to return as head coach and team president.

The group, who bought their stake in 2003, were reported to have urged Snyder to change the name for years.

This special home uniform was also worn during one game in 2003.

That particular combination surfaced in the first game of the 2003 season when the team was coached by Steve Spurrier, during a nationally televised game against the New York Jets, which led many sports fans and Redskins faithful alike to point out that they had never seen that particular combination before.

2004

Gibbs' return to the franchise did not pay instant dividends as the Redskins finished the 2004 season with a record of 6–10.

In 2004, when Gibbs became the coach of the team once again, the team switched back to wearing white jerseys at home; in Gibbs's 16 years as head coach, the team never wore burgundy jerseys at home, even wearing a white throwback jersey in 2007. Their white jerseys have provided three basic color combinations.

The exceptions include in 2004, when Republican incumbent George W.

2005

The Redskins also picked Sean Taylor from University of Miami during the draft in Gibbs' first season. The 2005 season started with three wins, including win on September 19 against the Dallas Cowboys.

On December 18, 2005, the Redskins beat Cowboys, 35–7, which marked the first time since 1995 that the Redskins swept the season series with Dallas.

In the opening game of the season, Griffin threw for 320 yards and two touchdown passes in a 40–32 victory over the New Orleans Saints to give the team its highest-scoring game since 2005.

In the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the eventual 2005 NFC Champion Seattle Seahawks, Washington wore the all-white uniforms in hopes that they could keep their streak going; however, they lost 20–10.

2006

The Redskins also picked up future starters Rocky McIntosh, Anthony Montgomery, Reed Doughty, and Kedric Golston in the 2006 NFL Draft.

The turnover differential of +43 that year was the highest of all time. The Redskins had only 12 defensive turnovers in 2006, the fewest in a 16-game season and second all time.

2007

This marked the second losing season of Joe Gibbs' second term as head coach with the Redskins, compared to the one losing season he had in his first 12-year tenure as head coach. The Redskins began the 2007 season by "winning ugly" starting the season off 2–0.

To close the game, Todd Collins threw two interceptions, each returned for a touchdown, and the Redskins fell 35–14. ====Jim Zorn era (2008–2009)==== After Joe Gibbs announced his retirement following the 2007 season, Jim Zorn was hired as head coach, and brought in a West Coast Offense.

London Fletcher, who played linebacker for the team from 2007 to 2013, is part of the post-game coverage as an analyst. ==U.S.

2008

The 2008 season started well, as the Redskins started the season 6–2.

Despite early success starting the season 6–3, their best start since 2008, the team finished the season 1–6 due to injuries.

Weinstein is joined by color analyst DeAngelo Hall, who played defensive back for the team from 2008 to 2017, and host Julie Donaldson, who became the first woman to be an on-air broadcaster for an NFL team.

2009

The team's fortunes continued to slide in 2009, as they finished 4–12.

The season also saw the return of the all-white combination for the first time since 2009. ==Rivalries== ===Dallas Cowboys=== Washington's rivalry with the Dallas Cowboys features two teams that have won 31 combined division titles and 10 championships, including eight combined Super Bowls.

Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 2009. Smith, Thomas G.

2010

The Redskins, starting in 2010, began to wear the burgundy jersey paired with the gold pants reminiscent of the George Allen era.

2011

The McNabb era came to an abrupt end when he was traded to Minnesota in August 2011.

DeSean Jackson, Pierre Garçon, Jamison Crowder, Robert Kelley, Chris Thompson, Jordan Reed, Vernon Davis, and Matt Jones all finished the season with at least 500 yards from scrimmage, tying the 2011 New Orleans Saints for the most in a single season in NFL history.

Washington wore the same combination against the Giants on the road two weeks later. In 2011, the Redskins wore the burgundy jersey and gold pants for five home games and a road game at Dallas, the burgundy jersey with white pants for three home games and a road game at Miami, the white jersey and burgundy pants for five road games, and the white jersey and gold pants for a Bills game in Toronto.

"Were the Washington Redskins once the Duluth Eskimos?" Los Angeles Times, March 15, 2011. Richman, Michael.

2012

The Washington Redskins started the season 2–0, but then struggled to a 5–11 finish, however, they managed to win both meetings over the eventual Super Bowl champion New York Giants. In 2012, the Redskins traded several high draft picks to the St.

Louis Rams in order to take Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III second overall in the 2012 NFL Draft.

Even though most players had a down year compared to 2012, Pierre Garçon had his greatest season statistically yet.

In 2012, ten more players and personnel were added to the list for the team's 80th anniversary. The panel that chose the 70 consisted of former news anchor Bernard Shaw; former player Bobby Mitchell; Senator George Allen (son of coach George Allen); broadcaster Ken Beatrice; Noel Epstein, editor for the Washington Post; former diplomat Joseph J.

Bush won re-election despite the Green Bay Packers beating the Redskins, in 2012, when Democratic incumbent Barack Obama won re-election despite the Redskins losing to the Carolina Panthers, in 2016, when Republican candidate Donald Trump won the election despite the Redskins defeating the Eagles, and in 2020, when Democratic candidate Joe Biden won despite Washington's win.

2013

The Redskins hosted the Seattle Seahawks in the Wild Card round but lost 24–14. Hopes were high for a repeat division title in 2013.

The record was their worst since going 3–13 in 2013 and was the second worst of any team that season, behind only the Bengals at 2–14. ===Name change and rebranding (2020–present)=== ====Ron Rivera era==== =====2020===== The team underwent several changes in 2020, including retiring the Redskins name and logo and hiring former Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera in the same role, as well as naming Jason Wright as team president, the first black one in NFL history.

In 2013, a newly implemented NFL rule stated that teams could not wear alternate helmets (thus limiting them to one helmet) on account of player safety.

London Fletcher, who played linebacker for the team from 2007 to 2013, is part of the post-game coverage as an analyst. ==U.S.

2014

The Redskins fired Shanahan and most of his staff after the season. ====Jay Gruden era (2014–2019)==== On January 9, 2014, the Redskins hired Jay Gruden as their head coach.

That year, the Redskins removed the burgundy collar from their white jerseys in order to have better consistency with the new Nike uniforms that had debuted the previous season. Between 2014 and 2016, the team wore the gold pants with their standard uniforms, although the burgundy pants returned as part of the team's away uniform later in 2016.

2015

Defense coordinator Jim Haslett was fired at the end of the season. On January 7, 2015, the Redskins hired Scot McCloughan to be their general manager.

In October 2015, the Redskins had their largest comeback win in franchise history, coming back to win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31–30 after being down 0–24 in the second quarter.

The Redskins hosted the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round on January 10, 2016, but lost 35–18, ending their 2015 season.

Quarterback Kirk Cousins also set single-season team records in attempts, completions, and passing yards, breaking many of his records he had previously set in 2015.

2016

The Redskins hosted the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round on January 10, 2016, but lost 35–18, ending their 2015 season.

His completion percentage led the league, while his 29 touchdowns tied him for second on the franchise single-season list. The team's offense in 2016 set several franchise records, including having over 6,000 total net yards, which was only the third time in franchise history the team had accomplished that.

This poll was essentially replicated in 2016 by The Washington Post with nearly identical results.

At the time in 2016, a matchup between the teams on Thanksgiving was the most-watched regular-season game broadcast by the NFL on Fox. ===Philadelphia Eagles=== ===New York Giants=== ==Players and staff== ===Roster=== ===Staff=== ===Retired numbers=== ====Unofficially retired==== Some numbers are unofficially retired and are usually withheld from being selected by new players.

2017

In 2017, Cousins had his third straight season with 4,000 passing yards while once again playing under the franchise tag.

In 2017, Washington resurrected the all-burgundy ensemble as part of the NFL Color Rush.

2018

For the second straight season, the Redskins missed the playoffs, finishing 7–9. During the 2018 offseason, the Redskins traded for quarterback Alex Smith to replace Kirk Cousins as he left for the Minnesota Vikings in free agency.

In a game against the Houston Texans on November 18, 2018, Alex Smith suffered a compound and spiral fracture to his tibia and fibula in his right leg when he was sacked by Kareem Jackson and J.

In 2018, Washington replaced the gold pants with white for the majority of their home games.

In 2018, the station was sold to Urban One, but maintained its rights to the team.

2019

The team finished at 7–9 and missed the playoffs for the third consecutive year, with a league-high 25 players on injured reserve. Due to Smith's injury, the Redskins acquired Case Keenum from the Denver Broncos in the 2019 offseason, and drafted Dwayne Haskins from Ohio State in the 2019 NFL Draft.

(In April 2021, Snyder would be approved by the league for a debt waiver of $400 million to acquire the remaining 40 percent by the minority owners in a deal worth over $800 million.) Dwayne Haskins, the team's first-round draft pick from 2019, would also be released prior to the season's end due to inefficient play and not meeting the team's standards off the field.

In June 2019, it was announced that Cumulus Media had acquired the team's radio rights as well, and would move it to WMAL.

2020

Despite years of refusal from the team to change it, pressure from several NFL and team sponsors eventually led the team to retire them both in 2020 as part of a wave of racial name changes in the wake of the George Floyd protests.

Due to their 3–13 record the previous season, the team had the second overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft and selected Chase Young, a highly touted defensive end out of Ohio State. Around the time of the Redskins name retirement, minority owners Robert Rothman, Dwight Schar, and Frederick W.

In November 2020, the group asked a federal judge to allow them to sell as a group after Snyder gave them legal notice that he would exercise his right of first refusal and buy out only Smith and Rothman, who together own 25 percent, not Schar, who owns 15 percent.

In response, the team underwent a review in July 2020 and announced that it would retire its name, The team will be playing as the Washington Football Team until a more permanent name is chosen.

Following the team's name change in 2020, their new logo was a simple "W" taken from the redesigned Washington wordmark while the helmet logo and striping were replaced with the player's jersey number in gold.

Team founder George Preston Marshall is the only member to ever be removed once inducted, which was done in 2020.

Michael retired in 2020 and was replaced by Bram Weinstein.

2021

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