
Press Conference: Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden
Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden talks with reporters at training camp on Aug. 14.

Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden talks with reporters at training camp on Aug. 14.

The Washington Redskins NFL team filed its appeal of the split decision of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ordering cancellation of the Washington Redskins’ long-held federal trademark registrations.

The Washington Redskins announced today that they have signed free agent tight end Matt Veldman. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. In addition, the team waived defensive end Doug Worthington.

Washington Redskins President/General Manager Bruce Allen talks with reporters at training camp in Richmond, Va., on Aug. 12.

Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden talks to reporters at training camp in Richmond, Va., on Aug. 12.

A unique partnership in nursing education among the University of Mary Washington, Germanna Community College and Mary Washington Healthcare will bolster healthcare services in the region.

Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden talks with reporters at training camp in Richmond, Va., on Aug. 11.

Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden talks with reporters at training camp in Richmond, Va., on Aug. 10.

It would seem obvious that the Redskins name is death to Washington NFL franchise owner Daniel Snyder, who you would think would want the focus of those providing free media about his team be on things like whether Robert Griffin III and new coach Jay Gruden can lead a return to the playoffs and other on-field activities rather than on how big of a racist millions think the team owners and management have to be to continue using a slur as a team nickname.

Washington Redskins defensive end Jason Hatcher talks with reporters at training camp in Richmond, Va., on Aug. 9.
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