redskins.com - 8/24/2008
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The Redskins released veteran safety Vernon Fox and a pair of backup defensive lineman on Sunday, as the team begins to trim its roster. Also released was defensive end Dorian Smith and defensive tackle Babatunde Oshinowo. The Redskins must release two more players by Tuesday to comply with the league roster limit of 75. Fox, a seven-year NFL veteran, had emerged as a special teams ...
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‘SKINS SCALP THREE
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As the first cut-down day approaches, the Redskins have dumped three players from the roster . Gone are safety Vernon Fox, defensive tackle Babatunde Oshinowo, and defensive end Dorian Smith. Fox spent two years with the Redskins and started six games. He previously played for the Lions and the Chargers. The moves leave the Redskins at 77 players, two above Tuesday’s limit of 75.
Redskins release Vernon Fox, two others
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... The Washington Redskins released veteran back-up safety Vernon Fox Sunday. Rookie defensive end Dorian Smith and defensive tackle Babatunde Oshinowo were also cut by the team who must release five players by Tuesday. ...
Smoke Signals: Kicked Our asses all over the field Edition
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... more to Zorn than they did with Gibbs. The style is more player friendly. Now, the players just have to learn to play in the system. “He’s done a great job with this team attitude-wise. I think the guys are responding. I think the guys are enjoying it. They’re having fun at practice. He generates a great optimism.” Good. Now, the new task, how about getting players optimistic about executing the fundamentals of tackling and blocking, that would be a great start! As for injuries, Gary Fitzgerald reports that Matt Sinclair is back from back spasms and Jon Jansen will be out ...
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Fox, Oshinowo and Smith Released
voices.washingtonpost.com 8/24/2008 — The Redskins have released three players: Vernon Fox, Babatunde Oshinowo and Dorian Smith. Fox, a 28-year-old safety who also played in Detroit and San Diego, had played in 30 games with the Skins over the last two seasons. He started six games and ...
