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Redskins sign NT Kemoeatu for 2 years, $6.975M (AP)

Free-agent nose tackle Maake Kemoeatu signed a two-year, $6.975 million contract with the Washington Redskins on Wednesday. The 6-foot-5, 345-pound Kemoeatu spent last season on injured reserve with the Carolina Panthers after tearing his Achilles' tendon in training camp. His agent, Ken Vierra, said in a telephone interview that the tendon is "structurally sound" and Kemoeatu is able...

Redskins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Mike Shanahan spoke at the scouting combine, something he didn't often do as Denver's coach from 1995-2008. But it was also the first time that Washington's new coach had handled questions in more than seven weeks from any media members not employed by the Redskins.

Not that Shanahan made much news.

He confirmed reports that the Redskins will use the 3-4 as their primary defensive scheme for the first time. The team beefed up its defensive interior by signing former Carolina defensive tackle Ma'ake Kemoeatu.

And the coach said that his son, former Houston offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, will call the plays for an offense whose 2009 line he referred to as "a battered group."

Not that Shanahan was showing his hand about taking a left tackle such as...

Chargers claim RB Mason off waivers from Redskins (The Canadian Press)

SAN DIEGO - The Chargers have claimed running back Marcus Mason off waivers from the Washington Redskins, beginning the process of restocking their backfield.

Dan Snyder makes Emmitt Smith just want to pummel somebody (Yahoo! Sports)

Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder has been on his best behavior recently. Everyone else is out there,...

Redskins make 1st free agent signing, add offensive lineman Artis Hicks (The Canadian Press)

WASHINGTON - The Washington Redskins made their first move in the free agent market Saturday with a low-key addition, signing offensive lineman Artis Hicks to a three-year deal that could be worth as much as US$9 million.

Redskins make low-key 1st FA signing, add OL Hicks (AP)

The Washington Redskins made their first move in the free agent market Saturday with a low-key addition, signing offensive lineman Artis Hicks to a three-year deal that could be worth as much as $9 million. Hicks can play guard or tackle, and the Redskins need both following the retirement of left tackle Chris Samuels and the release of right guard Randy Thomas.

Redskins make 1st FA signing, add OL Artis Hicks (PA SportsTicker)

By JOSEPH WHITE AP Sports Writer

Under Shanahan, Redskins don’t make usual splash in 1st hours of free agency (The Canadian Press)

ASHBURN, Va. - Washington Redskins fans woke up to a new routine on the first day of free agency. There was no dramatic overnight deal with a marquee name, the biggest indicator yet of a change of philosophy now that Mike Shanahan is in charge.

Redskins don’t make usual free agency splash (AP)

Washington Redskins fans woke up to a new routine on the first day of free agency. There was no dramatic overnight deal with a marquee name, the biggest indicator yet of a change of philosophy now that Mike Shanahan is in charge. Instead of courting, say, Julius Peppers with an over-the-top offer, the Redskins pragmatically sought to solve their biggest problem Friday by courting veteran offensive...

Free agent Foote visits with Redskins on Monday, Cardinals on Wednesday (The Canadian Press)

DETROIT - Free agent linebacker Larry Foote says he has visits scheduled next week with the Washington Redskins and Arizona Cardinals.