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The 2010s

Sept.24, 2019

London Fletcher is inducted into Ring of Fame. The Super Bowl-winning linebacker had a memorable seven seasons in Washington on and off the field, earning Pro Bowl honors four times, the Bart Starr Award and a nod as the team's Walter Payton Man of the Year representative. Fletcher never missed a game in his career, being one of five players in NFL history to play in over 250 consecutive games (he started 256 consecutively).

Sept. 23, 2019

Terry McLaurin becomes the first player to have at least five receptions and a touchdown in the first three games of his pro career

April 26, 2019

Washington selects Terry McLaurin with the 76th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. The third rounder exceeded expectations shortly after arriving in Washington, leading the team in touchdowns as a rookie. McLaurin goes on to establish himself as Washington's WR1, dazzling with speed, safe hands and acrobatic catching abilities.

April 25, 2019

Washington selects Dwayne Haskins with the 15th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. A talented signal caller with an explosive arm, Haskins finishes up at Ohio State with a bevy of school and conference records and awards to his name. The young quarterback struggles to find form while in Washington, however, and moves on to Pittsburgh for the 2021 season. While training with teammates during the 2022 offseason, Haskins is involved in a fatal collision on a Florida interstate and passes away at the age of 24.

Dec. 16, 2018

With a 16-13 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla., the Redskins became just the fifth team in NFL history to record 600 regular season victories. Washington joined the Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers as the only franchises in the NFL history to accomplish the feat. Head Coach Jay Gruden presented Owner Daniel Snyder with a game ball following the victory.

Aug. 4, 2018

Former Washington Redskins General Manager Bobby Beathard was enshrined in Canton, Ohio at the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2018. Beathard helped guide the franchise to three Super Bowl appearances, including victories in Super Bowl XVII and XXII during his 11 year tenure. In his 11 seasons as general manager the Redskins posted a .625 winning percentage, which was the best mark in the NFC and second best mark in the NFL in that span.

June 12, 2018

After 31 years, the Redskins honor replacement players from the team's 1987 squad with Super Bowl rings in a ceremony at Inova Sports Performance Center at Redskins Park. Charley Casserly, who served as the Redskins' Assistant General Manager in 1987 and helped build the replacement squad, hosted the event and welcomed more than 25 players in attendance. The ceremony culminated with the surprise appearance of 1987 Super Bowl champions Doug Williams, Gary Clark, and Dexter Manley, who joined the replacement players for a group photo.

Dec. 19, 2017

Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan, guard Brandon Scherff and tackle Trent Williams all earn Pro Bowl honors. Together, Scherff and Williams became the first Redskins offensive line duo collectively named to the Pro Bowl in consecutive seasons since the duo of Russ Grimm and Joe Jacoby earned selections four straight times following the 1983-86 seasons.

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