Washington Redskins

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The Redskins open the season Sunday against Drew Brees, who set the NFL record in 2011 for most passing yards in a season (5,476). (Associated Press)

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Joe Theismann basked in the glory of the Redskins’ first Super Bowl championship, a 27-17 decision over the Miami Dolphins on Jan. 31, 1982. (Associated Press)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Billy Kilmer (17) throws to wide receiver Charley Taylor (42) during a 14 to 7 loss to the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VII played at the Coliseum on Jan. 14, 1973 in Los Angeles. (Pro Football Hall of Fame via AP Images)

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Washington Redskins defensive back Brandon Meriweather (31) is helped off the field after being injured in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

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Washington Redskins' Kory Lichtensteiger, left, checks his leg as he sits out an afternoon practice with an injury during training camp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Saturday, July 28, 2012. (Associated Press)

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Washington Redskins safety Tanard Jackson (34) and DeAngelo Hall (23) reacts after a play against the Indianapolis Colts during a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) blocks Indianapolis Colts linebacker Kavell Conner (53) as running back Alfred Morris (46) moves past during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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** FILE ** Washington Redskins linebacker Bryan Kehl (53) runs with his interception during the second half of an NFL preseason football game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) prays with players on both teams at center field at the end of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington Redskins preseason football game, Wednesday, August 29, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

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Fans show their missing of release Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley (47) at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington Redskins preseason football game. (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)