TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS VS CAROLINA PANTHERS
Tampa Bay Buccaneers' quarterback Chris Simms (2) throws against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on September 24, 2006. Simms later was hospitalized at an undisclosed Tampa Hospital and had his spleen removed. Simms was not in serious condition according to Buccaneers' General Manager Bruce Allen. Simms was 13-of-24 passing for 139 yards with one passing touchdown and one rushing touchdown against the Carolina Panthers today. The Panthers beat the Buccaneers 26-24. (UPI Photo/Cathy Kapulka)
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General Manager Bruce Allen said the Washington Redskins are proud of their name and have no intention of changing it despite increased criticism.
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell said Wednesday that the Washington Redskins will move their training camp to Richmond, Va., next year.
Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys will be docked millions of dollars in salary cap space for front-loading contracts, multiple reports said Monday.
Veteran running back Larry Johnson has been released by the Washington Redskins, the team announced Tuesday.
Mike Shanahan, who coached the Denver Broncos to two Super Bowl titles, is expected to be named coach of the Washington Redskins, The Washington Post reported.
Tampa Bay defensive coordinator Raheem Morris was promoted to head coach Saturday, replacing the fired Jon Gruden.
Jon Gruden, who coached Tampa Bay to a Super Bowl victory six years ago, was fired Friday by the Buccaneers, along with General Manager Bruce Allen.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver David Boston has been released during his second comeback attempt with the NFL team.
Police in Miramar, Fla., say an attempted carjacking turned into a shoot out when the would-be victim brandished a firearm.
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