2010 Washington Redskins season

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2010 Washington Redskins season
FedExField
Results
Record6–10
Division place4th NFC East
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Pro BowlersLB London Fletcher
LB Brian Orakpo
CB DeAngelo Hall
Donovan McNabb prepares to pass against the Minnesota Vikings in week 12, November 28

The

2010 NFL Draft as a result of their 4–12 record from their previous season, which they used to draft Oklahoma tackle Trent Williams. Finishing the season 6–10, the Redskins improved on their 4–12 record from the 2009
season, but were officially eliminated from postseason contention in Week 14. Of the 16 games of the season, only four (all losses) were decided by more than a single possession.

With new starting quarterback Donovan McNabb, who replaced Jason Campbell (traded to Oakland), Washington aimed to improve upon their previous failing seasons. However, upon Week 15 and a rating of 77.1 (25th overall in the league), Shanahan would bench McNabb in favor of their second-string Rex Grossman (who was the quarterback for the 2006 Chicago Bears that went to play in the Super Bowl).

Players

Washington concedes an interception against Minnesota in week 12

Movement

The Redskins released

free agency
.

On April 4, the Redskins traded a 2010 2nd round pick and either a 3rd or 4th round pick in 2011 for veteran Eagles QB Donovan McNabb. The conditional 3rd/4th round pick is reflective on McNabb's performance during the season.

On April 24, the Redskins traded QB Jason Campbell to the Oakland Raiders for a 2012 4th round pick. The Jason Campbell trade had been anticipated ever since the Donovan McNabb trade a few weeks before.

On June 19, the Redskins addressed their need for a strong offensive line by trading a third or fourth in 2011 (reflective on the Donovan McNabb trade) to the New Orleans Saints for Pro Bowl OT Jammal Brown.

Free agents in 2010

RFA: Restricted free-agent, UFA: Unrestricted free-agent, ERFA: Exclusive rights free agent

Position Player Free agency
tag		 Date signed 2010 team
LS Ethan Albright UFA September 28 San Diego Chargers
DT Lorenzo Alexander RFA March 5
Washington Redskins
RB Ladell Betts Released September 22 New Orleans Saints
QB Jason Campbell RFA April 24 Oakland Raiders
RB Rock Cartwright Released April 27 Oakland Raiders
QB Todd Collins Released August 23 Chicago Bears
DE Phillip Daniels UFA March 5 Washington Redskins
FS Reed Doughty RFA May 26 Washington Redskins
RB Quinton Ganther ERFA Seattle Seahawks
DT Kedric Golston RFA
DT Cornelius Griffin Released
OT Stephon Heyer RFA April 14 Washington Redskins
OT Levi Jones UFA
LB Rocky McIntosh RFA June 14 Washington Redskins
DT Anthony Montgomery RFA April 14 Washington Redskins
C Will Montgomery RFA March 13 Washington Redskins
C Casey Rabach UFA March 5 Washington Redskins
WR Antwaan Randle El Released March 8 Pittsburgh Steelers
CB Carlos Rogers RFA July 29 Washington Redskins
CB Fred Smoot Released
P Hunter Smith UFA October 7 Washington Redskins
G Randy Thomas Released Miami Dolphins
OL Mike Williams UFA March 5 Washington Redskins
LB Chris Wilson RFA March 25 Washington Redskins
DE Renaldo Wynn UFA
TE Todd Yoder UFA

2010 NFL draft

Main article:
2010 NFL Draft

The Redskins finished the 2009 season with a record of 4–12 and will be picking 4th overall.

2010 Washington Redskins draft
Round Pick Player Position College Notes
1
 4 Trent Williams * 
OT
 Oklahoma
4 103 Perry Riley  LB LSU
6 174 Dennis Morris  TE Louisiana Tech from Washington via Miami
7 219 Terrence Austin  WR UCLA from Miami
7 229 Erik Cook 
C
 New Mexico from New England
7 231 Selvish Capers 
G
 West Virginia from Philadelphia via New England, Denver and New England
      Made roster    *   Made at least one Pro Bowl during career

Transactions involving 2010 draft picks

  • The Redskins traded their second round pick and a third or fourth round pick in 2011 to the Eagles for quarterback Donovan McNabb.
  • The Redskins forfeited their third round pick for selecting defensive end Jeremy Jarmon in the 2009 Supplemental Draft.
  • The Redskins traded their sixth round pick along with a second round pick in 2009 to the Dolphins for defensive end Jason Taylor

Personnel

Washington Redskins 2010 staff
Front office
  • Owner – Daniel Snyder
  • General manager – Bruce Allen
  • Executive vice president – Mike Shanahan
  • Vice president of football administration – Eric Schaffer
  • Director of player personnel – Scott Campbell
  • Director of pro personnel – Morocco Brown

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

 

Defensive coaches

Special teams coaches

  • Special teams coordinator –
    Danny Smith
  • Assistant special teams – Richard Hightower

Strength and conditioning

  • Head strength and conditioning – Ray Wright
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Chad Englehart
  • Strength and conditioning – Malcolm Blacken

Final roster

2010 Washington Redskins final roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

Reserve lists


Practice squad


Rookies in italics
 53 active, 17 inactive, 8 practice squad

Schedule

Preseason

The Redskins preseason schedule was announced on March 31, 2010.[1]

Week Date Kickoff Opponent Results Game site TV NFL.com
recap
Final score Team record
1 August 13 7:30 p.m.
EDT
 Buffalo Bills W 42–17 1–0
FedExField
 Recap
2 August 21 7:00 pm. EDT Baltimore Ravens L 3–23 1–1 FedExField Recap
3 August 27 7:00 pm. EDT at New York Jets W 16–11 2–1
New Meadowlands Stadium
 Recap
4 September 2 10:00 pm. EDT at Arizona Cardinals L 10–20 2–2
University of Phoenix Stadium
 Recap

Regular season

Week Date Kickoff Opponent Results Game site TV NFL.com
recap
Final score Team record
1 September 12 8:20 p.m.
EDT
 Dallas Cowboys W 13–7 1–0
FedExField
 NBC Recap
2 September 19 4:15 pm. EDT Houston Texans L 27–30 (OT) 1–1 FedExField CBS Recap
3 September 26 4:05 pm. EDT at St. Louis Rams L 16–30 1–2
Edward Jones Dome
 Fox Recap
4 October 3 4:15 pm. EDT at Philadelphia Eagles W 17–12 2–2 Lincoln Financial Field Fox Recap
5 October 10 1:00 pm. EDT Green Bay Packers W 16–13 (OT) 3–2 FedExField Fox Recap
6 October 17 8:20 pm. EDT Indianapolis Colts L 24–27 3–3 FedExField NBC Recap
7 October 24 1:00 pm. EDT at Chicago Bears W 17–14 4–3 Soldier Field Fox Recap
8 October 31 1:00 pm. EDT at Detroit Lions L 25–37 4–4 Ford Field Fox

Recap

9 Bye
10 November 15 8:30 pm. EST Philadelphia Eagles L 28–59 4–5 FedExField ESPN Recap
11 November 21 1:00 pm. EST at Tennessee Titans W 19–16 (OT) 5–5
LP Field
 Fox Recap
12 November 28 1:00 pm. EST Minnesota Vikings L 13–17 5–6 FedExField Fox Recap
13 December 5 1:00 pm. EST at New York Giants L 7–31 5–7
New Meadowlands Stadium
 Fox Recap
14 December 12 1:00 pm. EST Tampa Bay Buccaneers L 16–17 5–8 FedExField Fox Recap
15 December 19 1:00 pm. EST at Dallas Cowboys L 30–33 5–9
Cowboys Stadium
 Fox Recap
16 December 26 1:00 pm. EST at Jacksonville Jaguars W 20–17 (OT) 6–9
EverBank Field
 Fox Recap
17 January 2 4:15 pm. EST[2] New York Giants L 14–17 6–10 FedExField Fox Recap

Standings

NFC East
W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
(3) Philadelphia Eagles 10 6 0 .625 4–2 7–5 439 377 L2
New York Giants 10 6 0 .625 3–3 8–4 394 347 W1
Dallas Cowboys 6 10 0 .375 3–3 4–8 394 436 W1
Washington Redskins 6 10 0 .375 2–4 4–8 303 377 L1

Preseason results

Preseason Week 1 – vs Buffalo Bills
Period 1 2 34Total
Bills 3 0 7717
Redskins 7 14 14742

at

Fedex Field, Landover, Maryland
Game information
  • Passing: R. Grossman (WAS) – 11/18 140 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT
  • Rushing: C. Simpson (BUF) – 7 ATT 67 yards, 0 TD
  • Receiving: D. Thomas (WAS) – 3 REC 64 yards, 1 TD
Preseason Week 2 – vs Baltimore Ravens
Period 1 2 34Total
Ravens 0 13 7323
Redskins 3 0 003

at

Fedex Field, Landover, Maryland
Game information
  • Passing: D. McNabb (WAS)- 11/26 206 yards, 0 TD, 1 INT
  • Rushing: H. Nakamura (BAL)- 1 ATT 51 yards, 0 TD
  • Receiving: A. Armstrong (WAS)- 4 REC 82 yards, 0 TD
Preseason Week 3 – vs New York Jets
Period 1 2 34Total
Redskins 3 3 3716
Jets 3 2 0611

at

New Meadowlands Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Game information
  • Passing: M. Sanchez (NYJ) – 13/21 139 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
  • Rushing: L. Tomlinson (NYJ) – 11 ATT 86 yards, 0 TD
  • Receiving: D. Keller (NYJ) – 5 REC 46 yards, 1 TD
Preseason Week 4 – vs Arizona Cardinals
Period 1 2 34Total
Redskins 3 0 0710
Cardinals 3 7 10020

at

University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Game information
  • Passing: J. Beck (WAS) – 11/21 132 yards, 0 TD, 1 INT
  • Rushing: W. Parker (WAS) – 7 ATT 35 yards, 0 TD
  • Receiving: T. Austin (WAS) – 5 REC 94 yards, 1 TD

Regular season results

Week 1: vs. Dallas Cowboys

Week 1: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Cowboys 0 0 707
Redskins 3 7 0313

at

FedExField, Landover, Maryland

Game information

The Redskins began their season at home on Sunday night against their NFC East rival, the Dallas Cowboys. In the first quarter, Washington delivered the opening punch as kicker Graham Gano got a 29-yard field goal. The Redskins would then close out the second quarter with cornerback DeAngelo Hall returning a fumble 25 yards for a touchdown.

The Cowboys would get on the board in the third quarter as quarterback Tony Romo found wide receiver Miles Austin on a 4-yard touchdown pass. Washington would respond in the fourth quarter as Gano nailed a 49-yard field goal. Afterwards, Dallas appeared to have won the game as Romo completed a 13-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Roy Williams, but a holding call on offensive tackle Alex Barron preserved the Redskins victory.

With the win, Washington began its season at 1–0.

Week 2: vs. Houston Texans

Week 2: Houston Texans at Washington Redskins – Game summary
Period 1 2 34OTTotal
Texans 0 7 1010330
Redskins 6 14 70027

at

FedExField, Landover, Maryland
Game information

Coming off their win over the Cowboys the Redskins played on home ground for an interconference duel with the Texans. In the 1st quarter the Redskins scored first as kicker

Chris Cooley. The Texans went on a scoring rally to tie the game when QB Matt Schaub made a 6-yard TD pass to WR Kevin Walter, followed in the 4th quarter by Rackers making a 43-yard field goal. Then Schaub threw a 34-yard TD pass to WR Andre Johnson
. The decision was made when Rackers booted a 35-yard field goal in overtime to give the Redskins a loss.

With the loss, the Redskins fell to 1–1.

Week 3: at St. Louis Rams

Game information

Coming off their heartbreaking overtime loss at home against the Texans, the Redskins traveled to

Edward Jones Dome to take on the St. Louis Rams. In the first quarter, the Rams scored first with a 42-yard TD run from Steven Jackson for a 7–0 lead. following their next possession the Rams scored again with Sam Bradford connecting with Daniel Fells for a 3-yard TD Pass to go up 14–0. In the second quarter the Redskins were able to get on the board with Graham Gano kicking a 29-yard field goal, followed by them scoring a TD with Donovan McNabb connecting with Santana Moss for a 21-yard TD pass. While Gano was able to kick a 24-yard field goal to make it 14–13 at the half, in the third quarter the Redskins were only able to score with Gano kicking a 21-yard FG while Kenneth Darby responded with a 12-yard TD run. In the 4th quarter Josh Brown
kicked a 37, 29 & 41-yard field goals, sealing a Redskins loss.

With the loss, Washington fell to 1–2.

Week 4: at Philadelphia Eagles

Game information

Trying to snap a two-game losing streak, the Redskins flew to Lincoln Financial Field for a Week 4 NFC East duel with the Philadelphia Eagles, as quarterback Donovan McNabb made his highly anticipated return to Philadelphia.

Washington came out strong in the first quarter as running back

Chris Cooley. The Eagles answered in the second quarter as kicker David Akers made a 49-yard field goal, yet the Redskins came right back with kicker Graham Gano getting a 26-yard field goal. Afterwards, Philadelphia closed out the half with Akers' 23-yard field goal. After a scoreless third quarter, the Eagles tried to rally in the fourth quarter as quarterback Kevin Kolb completed a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Brent Celek
(with a failed two-point conversion), but Washington's defense would prevent any further progress.

With the win, the Redskins improved to 2–2.

Week 5: vs. Green Bay Packers

Game information

Coming off their win over the Eagles the Redskins played on home ground for an NFC duel with the Packers. In the first quarter the Redskins trailed early as QB Aaron Rodgers completed a 5-yard TD pass to TE Donald Lee. This was followed in the 2nd quarter by kicker Mason Crosby hitting a 52-yard field goal. The Redskins replied with kicker Graham Gano getting a 26-yard field goal. Then in the third quarter Crosby made a 36-yard field goal to put the Packers up 13–3. The Redskins rallied with QB Donovan McNabb completing a 48-yard TD pass to WR Anthony Armstrong, followed by Gano making a 45-yard-field goal. At overtime, the decision was made when Gano successfully put away a 33-yard field goal to win the game for the Redskins.

With the win, Washington improved to 3–2.

Week 6: vs. Indianapolis Colts

Week 6: Indianapolis Colts at Washington Redskins – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Colts 7 10 7327
Redskins 7 0 10724

at

FedExField; Landover, Maryland

Game information

Coming off their thrilling overtime win over the Packers, the Redskins stayed at home for a Week 6 interconference duel with the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night. Washington trailed early in the first quarter as Colts quarterback Peyton Manning completed a 57-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Pierre Garçon. The Redskins answered with a 9-yard touchdown run from running back Ryan Torain. Indianapolis struck back in the second quarter as Manning threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Austin Collie, followed by kicker Adam Vinatieri's 43-yard field goal.

Washington began to claw back into the game in the third quarter as Torain got a 1-yard touchdown run, but the Colts continued to flex their offensive muscle as running back Joseph Addai got a 13-yard touchdown run. The Redskins continued to stay close as kicker Graham Gano booting a 39-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Indianapolis continued to add onto their lead as Vinatieri made a 33-yard field goal. Washington tried to rally as quarterback Donovan McNabb hooked up with running back Keiland Williams on an 8-yard touchdown pass, but the Colts' defense would prevent any further progress.

With the loss, the Redskins fell to 3–3.

Week 7: at Chicago Bears

Week 7: Washington Redskins at Chicago Bears – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Redskins 7 3 7017
Bears 7 7 0014

at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois

Game information

The Redskins' seventh game was an NFC duel with the Bears at Soldier Field. In the first quarter, the Redskins had problems as CB D. J. Moore returned an interception 54 yards for a touchdown. However, their offense got through after QB Donovan McNabb completed a 24-yard TD pass to WR Santana Moss. In the second quarter, they took the lead after kicker Graham Gano nailed a 46-yard field goal. The lead didn't last long after QB Jay Cutler got a 9-yard TD pass to WR Johnny Knox, but they did get the lead back in the third quarter as Cutler's pass was intercepted by DeAngelo Hall and returned 92 yards for a touchdown. Hall would have a total of 4 interceptions in this game, tying a team record.

With the win, the Redskins improve to 4–3.

Week 8: at Detroit Lions

Week 8: Washington Redskins at Detroit Lions – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Redskins 0 13 01225
Lions 0 7 72337

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

Game information

Coming off their win over the Bears the Redskins flew to

Calvin Johnson. They pulled ahead with QB Donovan McNabb getting a 6-yard TD pass to RB Ryan Torain, followed by kicker Graham Gano making a 38 and a 46-yard field goal. The Redskins trailed slightly with Stafford getting a 2-yard TD pass to TE Brandon Pettigrew. The Redskins got the lead back with RB Keiland Williams getting a 5-yard TD run (With a failed 2-point conversion). The Lions replied with Stafford finding Johnson again on a 7-yard TD pass (With a failed 2-point conversion). After that, the Redskins took the lead again with WR Brandon Banks returning a kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown (With a failed 2-point conversion) to put the Redskins up 25–20. They soon fell behind with Stafford throwing a 10-yard TD pass to Johnson (With a successful 2-point conversion as Stafford passed to WR Bryant Johnson). This was followed by kicker Jason Hanson making a 32-yard field goal, and with DT Ndamukong Suh
returning a fumble 17 yards to the endzone for a touchdown (With a failed 2-point conversion).

With the loss, the Redskins went into their bye week at 4–4.

Week 10: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Game information

Coming off their bye week, the Redskins went home for their Week 10 NFC East rematch against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. Washington immediately trailed in the first quarter as on the very first play from scrimmage, Eagles quarterback Michael Vick completed an 88-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver DeSean Jackson. Later, Philadelphia added onto their lead with Vick getting a 7-yard touchdown run, followed by Vick completing an 11-yard touchdown pass to running back LeSean McCoy and running back Jerome Harrison getting a 50-yard touchdown run. The Eagles would continue their dominating performance as Vick completed a 48-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jeremy Maclin. The Redskins would finally get on the board with quarterback Donovan McNabb finding linebacker Darrel Young on a 3-yard touchdown pass, followed a 3-yard touchdown pass to rookie running back Keiland Williams. Philadelphia responded with Vick getting a 6-yard touchdown run, followed by kicker David Akers getting a 48-yard field goal.

Washington began the third quarter with Williams' 4-yard touchdown run, but the Eagles continued to dictate the game as Vick completed a 3-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jason Avant, followed by cornerback Dimitri Patterson returning an interception 40 yards for a touchdown. The Redskins tried to rally in the fourth quarter with Williams' 32-yard touchdown run, but Philadelphia's defense (combined with the 31-point deficit) was too much to overcome.

With the loss, Washington fell to 4–5.

Week 11: at Tennessee Titans

Week 11: Washington Redskins at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
Period 1 2 34OTTotal
Redskins 7 3 33319
Titans 7 3 33016

at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

  • Date: November 21
  • Game time: 12:00 pm. CST/1:00 pm. EST
  • Game weather: 66 °F (19 °C) (Sunny)
  • Game attendance: 69,143
  • Referee:
    Laura Okmin
  • Recap
Game information