Eagles land Will Witherspoon
scoresreport.com 10/20/2009 — The Eagles acquired linebacker Will Witherspoon from the Rams at the trade deadline on Tuesday. In exchange for Witherspoon, St. Louis acquired wide receiver Brandon Gibson and a 2010 fifth round pick. Witherspoon had been playing the weak side linebacker position for the Rams, but he ...

Witherspoon Trade Looking Good So Far
2minutestomidnightgreen.com 10/27/2009 — Witherspoon makes his presence felt early in D.C. When the Eagles traded for Will Witherspoon before the trade deadline last week, many thought that it was nothing more than a desperation move. Their starting linebacker, Stewart Bradley, was out for the year with a torn ACL in training camp, ...

Week 7 - Eagles Vs. Redskins MNF Live Blog
blog.blitznation.com 10/26/2009 — The Eagles’ NFC East gauntlet begins tonight. The Eagles take on the Redskins in a must-win battle for both teams. Keep it here for a live blog of all the action. (more…)

run franchise in sports?
espn.go.com 10/22/2009 — Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley I know a few Redskins fans would like for me to focus on the addition of offensive tackle Levi Jones , but it's tough to ignore the elephant in the room. The Skins are an organization on the brink, and who knows what ...

Eagles WR DeSean Jackson Leads Philly Over Redskins 27-17
mkrob.com 10/27/2009 — It did not take long for the Eagles to establish a go-to game plan on Monday night against the Redskins: Put the ball in the hands of DeSean Jackson on offense, and pressure the line of scrimmage on defense. The strategy worked and the Eagles snapped back into the team they know they ...

Eagles Lose Westbrook; Top Redskins Anyway 27-17
eaglesgab.com 10/27/2009 — The Eagles made a move at the trade deadline for Rams linebacker Will Witherspoon. It was a move that paid off right away Monday night, as the vet had a pick six as well as a forced fumble in the teams 27-17 win over the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field. “You can’t expect to get a sack, ...

Much of the Same; Skins Down and Out After 27-17 Loss to Eagles
redskinsgab.com 10/27/2009 — They thought that making a change in play calling would help. They were wrong. The Redskins were the same old Redskins Monday night, ineffective on offense and not able to stop the big play on defense, as they allowed too many big plays by the Philadelphia offense enroute to a 27-17 loss at ...

Eagles Acquire Linebacker Will Witherspoon From Rams
2minutestomidnightgreen.com 10/20/2009 — Welcome Brand New Eagles Linebacker, Will Witherspoon. News just coming in that the Philadelphia Eagles have acquired linebacker Will Witherspoon from the St. Louis Rams. To clear the roster spot for Witherspoon, the Eagles have shipped Wide Receiver Brandon Gibson, along with a 5th round ...

Rams LB Will Witherspoon Traded To Eagles Just Before Deadline
mkrob.com 10/21/2009 — Something was bound to happen before the NFL’s trading deadline, and at least one fairly significant move has now been made. Shortly before Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline, the Philadelphia Eagles have traded for Rams starting linebacker Will Witherspoon. The Eagles will give ...

Eagles win over Redskins - What they're saying
bleedinggreennation.com 10/27/2009 — More photos » by Nick Wass - AP Albert Haynesworth is sad. Browse more photos » The Redskins ' $100 million man Albert Haynesworth sounded despondent You can say but so ...

Angry Eagles take on struggling Redskins — Boston.com -- Football news 10/22/2009
The Redskins finally get to play an opponent with something other than a bagel in the victory column. Yep, Washington's first six foes did not have a win when the teams met, yet the Skins went only 2-4, with losses to the Lions and Chiefs.  ...

Angry Eagles Take on Struggling Redskins — NYT > Pro Football 10/22/2009
The Redskins finally get to play an opponent with something other than a bagel in the victory column. Yep, Washington's first six foes did not have a win when the teams met, yet the Skins went only 2-4, with losses to the Lions and Chiefs.

Gray stays focused on job as secondary coach — Redskins Insider 10/22/2009
If owner Daniel Snyder decided to make a coaching change during the season, he likely would fire Coach Jim Zorn after Monday night's game against the Philadelphia Eagles because the Redskins would then begin their bye week. An interim coach and the ...

Beathard says Gibbs has right management skills — Redskins Insider 10/22/2009
Former Washington Redskins general manager Bobby Beathard said Thursday that he believes Joe Gibbs, the Hall of Fame coach who had two stints in Washington, would make a fine team president if owner Daniel M. Snyder wanted to bring him back in such a ...

Portis, Haynesworth out but improving — Redskins Insider 10/22/2009
Running back Clinton Portis (various right leg injuries) and defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth (sprained ankle) both sat out practice Thursday, but Coach Jim Zorn described them as "getting better," and expects both to play Monday night. Defensive ...