24 Facts About Washington Redskins

1. The Washington Redskins have a very narrow lead in the NFC East after roaring out to a quick start while the Cowboys, Eagles, and Giants all struggled.

2. The Washington Redskins are seeking an enthusiastic self-motivated individuals with a strong work ethic.

3. The Washington Redskins are hiring for both entry-level Group and Season Account Executives.

4. On Saturday the Washington Redskins announced their activation of running back Byron Marshall off of the injured reserve list.

5. The Washington Redskins have a legitimate chance to put the NFC East on ice when they play the Houston Texans this Sunday at FedExField.

6. The Washington Redskins will activate running back Byron Marshall off injured reserve, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.

7. On September 16, 2018, the Washington Redskins wore white pants with the burgundy jerseys against the Indianapolis Colts, marking the first appearance of the white pants in a game since 2013.

8. In 2017, the Washington Redskins resurrected the all-burgundy ensemble as part of the NFL Color Rush.

9. In the 2006 season, the Washington Redskins started wearing black cleats, something that hadn't been done for quite a while.

10. The Washington Redskins continued to wear the white jerseys and white pants into the 2006 preseason.

11. In 2001, the Washington Redskins wore burgundy for all home games in the preseason and regular season per a decision by Marty Schottenheimer, their coach for that year.

12. On January 7, 2015, the Washington Redskins hired Scot McCloughan to be their general manager.

13. On January 9, 2014, the Washington Redskins hired Jay Gruden as their head coach.

14. In Week 11, the Washington Redskins would face the struggling Philadelphia Eagles in Washington.

15. The Washington Redskins managed to tie at the end of regulation, and in overtime had a chance to break New Orleans' winning streak.

16. The Washington Redskins picked Sean Taylor from University of Miami during the draft in Gibbs' first season.

17. On January 3, 2001, the Washington Redskins hired former Browns and Chiefs head coach Marty Schottenheimer as head coach.

18. The Washington Redskins have the distinction of being the only team with no players crossing the picket line.

19. The Washington Redskins finished 3rd in the NFC East behind the Cowboys and missed the wild card to the Giants by virtue of tiebreakers.

20. The Washington Redskins ended the 1962 season with their best record in five years: Mitchell led the league with 11 touchdowns, and caught 72 passes and was selected to the Pro Bowl.

21. The Washington Redskins were under the threat of civil rights legal action by the Kennedy administration, which would have prevented a segregated team from playing at the new DC Stadium, as it was owned by the US Department of the Interior and thus was federal government property.

22. In 1969, the Washington Redskins hired Vince Lombardi—who gained fame coaching with the Green Bay Packers—to be their new head coach.

23. In the first quarter, the Washington Redskins had the ball at their own 5-yard line.

24. In 1940, the Washington Redskins met the Bears again in the championship game on December 8.