Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) and Washington Redskins linebacker Keenan Robinson (52) knock down Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Leonard Pope (45) as he scores on a 1 yard pass play to put the Steelers up 7-0 in the first quarter as the Washington Redskins take on the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pa., Sunday, October 28, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (second from right) celebrated after returning a Matt Ryan pass 28 yards for a touchdown against Atlanta on Oct. 7. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) makes a 28 yard interception return on Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) pass in the second quarter, Landover, Md., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)
Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) interrupts the pass by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5). (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)
Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) during the second quarter. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Redskins linebackers Ryan Kerrigan (91) and Brian Orakpo switched sides often to give Saints quarterback Drew Brees a variety of looks. (Associated Press)
This season marks the second for Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan in defensive coordinator Jim Haslett’s 3-4 alignment. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) arrives for afternoon practice during the Washington Redskins training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Washington, D.C., Monday, July 30, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Ryan Kerrigan (#91) participates in drills during Redskins' training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Monday, July 30, 2012. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)
Ryan Kerrigan (#91) participates in drills during Redskins' training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Monday, July 30, 2012. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)
A fans' Ryan Kerrigan jersey is autographed by several Redskins' players during Redskins' training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Monday, July 30, 2012. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)
Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) warms up for afternoon practice at the Washington Redskins training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Washington, D.C., Monday, July 30, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) arrives for afternoon practice during the Washington Redskins training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Washington, D.C., Monday, July 30, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Ryan Kerrigan performed linebacker drills at last year's combine, even though he was a defensive end at Purdue. The Redskins drafted him 16th overall and converted him to linebacker.
Washington Redskins LB Ryan Kerrigan (91) intercepts a ball and runs it in 9 yards for a touchdown against the New York Giants during the 3rd quarter at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. Sunday, September 11, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)