Instead of falling on the loose ball, the Dolphins kicker picked it up, attempted a forward pass, but batted it in the air, and Redskins ' cornerback Mike Bass caught it and returned it 49 yards for a touchdown.

Yepremian attempted to bat the ball out of bounds, but instead batted it back up into the air, and it went right into the arms of Redskins cornerback Mike Bass, who returned the fumble 49 yards for a touchdown to make the score 14-7 with 2: 07 left in the game.

Then aided by a 29-yard pass interference penalty on Redskins cornerback Martin Mayhew in the end zone, the Bills finally scored a touchdown on their next drive with a 1-yard run by Thomas to make the score 24-10.

The Redskins used their first pick of the 2005 NFL Draft on Auburn University cornerback Carlos Rogers.

* Byron Westbrook, former Salisbury University football player and currently playing cornerback for the Washington Redskins

* September 5, 1983 – Redskins ' rookie cornerback Darrell Green chases down Cowboys ' running back Tony Dorsett from behind to prevent him from scoring.

He was a large presence on an inconsistent Redskins defense and benefited from time spent with Hall of Fame cornerback teammates Deion Sanders and Darrell Green.

Following an injury-plagued 1963 season, Jurgensen was traded to the Washington Redskins on April 1, 1964 in exchange for quarterback Norm Snead and cornerback Claude Crabb.

The 2004 team was led by quarterback Jason Campbell ( Washington Redskins ), running backs Carnell Williams ( Tampa Bay Buccaneers ) and Ronnie Brown ( Miami Dolphins ), and cornerback Carlos Rogers ( Washington Redskins ).

* A. J. Johnson ( American football ) ( born 1967 ), American NFL cornerback who played for the San Diego Chargers and Washington Redskins

Troy Darnell Vincent ( born June 8, 1970 ) is a former American football cornerback for the Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills and Washington Redskins of the National Football League ( NFL ).

Early in the second quarter, Redskins cornerback Champ Bailey intercepted a pass from Gus Frerotte, setting up a 33-yard field goal from Brett Conway.

The Darrell Green Youth Life Foundation ( DGYLF ) is a faith-based 501 ( c )( 3 ) organization started by former Washington Redskins cornerback Darrell Green.

In the third quarter, Redskins cornerback Darrell Green scored on a 52-yard punt return for a touchdown, a play made even more memorable when Green injured his ribs hurdling over a Chicago defender en route to the end zone.

DeAngelo Eugene Hall ( born November 19, 1983 ) is an American football cornerback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League ( NFL ).

* Reggie Jones ( cornerback, born 1986 ), American football cornerback for the Washington Redskins

* Vernon Dean, Washington Redskins, ( cornerback ) Super Bowl, Pasadena California

On April 29, 1980, Buggs was traded along with a fourth round pick ( Larry Flowers ) in the 1980 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for cornerback Jeris White.

The Redskins also had an excellent defensive unit, led by defensive backs Barry Wilburn who recorded nine interceptions for 135 return yards and one touchdown, Todd Bowles, who intercepted four passes, and Darrell Green.

Then, on the Bills next drive, Washington defensive back Darrell Green intercepted a pass from Kelly at the Redskins 45-yard line.

A bittersweet moment during the season occurred on December 29, 2002, when Darrell Green concluded his 20th and final season as the Redskins defeated the Cowboys 20 – 14 at FedExField.

* Darrell Dess, ( born July 11, 1935 ) former football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants, and the Washington Redskins

It seemed that Dickerson was headed for the endzone but he was caught from behind by Redskins CB Darrell Green.

Then on the second play in the third period, Bears wide receiver Willie Gault caught a short pass from quarterback Steve Fuller, evaded Redskins defensive back Darrell Green who was too aggressive in trying to make an interception, and turned upfield for a 75-yard touchdown.

With the beginning of the 2012 season, he also set the record for most years with the same club, 21, a mark he had shared with Darrell Green of the Washington Redskins and Jackie Slater of the Los Angeles / St.

The logo replaced the striping pattern that had been on the uniforms since the team's inception ; save for color variations, the striping pattern was similar to that used by the Washington Redskins ( until 1979 ), Green Bay Packers ( until 1997 ), and Cleveland Browns ( still in use ), which is likely why the change was made.

The next game, the Giants lost to the eventual Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers 45 – 17, and at 9 – 6, they faced the Redskins.

The Redskins were making their first Super Bowl appearance after posting an 11-3 regular season record and playoff victories over the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys.

Meanwhile, the Redskins advanced to the Super Bowl without allowing a touchdown in either their 16-3 playoff win over the Green Bay Packers or their 26-3 NFC Championship Game victory over the Cowboys.

The Redskins ' five appearances are tied with the San Francisco 49ers, Green Bay Packers, Oakland / Los Angeles Raiders, New York Giants, and Miami Dolphins.

Only five teams have more Super Bowl wins than the Redskins: the Pittsburgh Steelers ( 6 ), Dallas Cowboys ( 5 ), San Francisco 49ers ( 5 ), Green Bay Packers ( 4 ), and New York Giants ( 4 ).

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

The following season, the Redskins then hosted their first post-season game in Washington since 1942, where they beat the Green Bay Packers 16 – 3 in the NFC Divisional Playoffs.

On October 1, 1983, the Redskins lost to the Green Bay Packers 48 – 47 in the highest scoring Monday night football game in history, in which both teams combine for more than of total offense.

* Longest fumble return: 104 yards, Jack Tatum, Oakland Raiders vs. Green Bay Packers, September 24, 1972 ; Aeneas Williams, Arizona Cardinals vs. Washington Redskins, November 5, 2000.

* Bryan Barker, NFL American football punter with the Kansas City Chiefs, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Washington Redskins, the Green Bay Packers and the Los Angeles Rams.

* Dave Robinson ( born 1941 ), former football player for Penn State University, the Green Bay Packers and the Washington Redskins.

* Mark Murphy Safety for Washington Redskins ( 1977 – 1984 ); CEO / President for Green Bay Packers ( 2007 – present )

* Boyd Dowler, wide receiver for Green Bay Packers ( 1959 – 69 ) and Washington Redskins ( 1971 )

Like some other smaller colleges, Gonzaga's football program ended in the Fall of 1941, just before the U. S. entry into World War II, but not before producing two Pro Football Hall of Famers: Tony Canadeo ' 41 of the Green Bay Packers, and Ray Flaherty ' 26, head coach of the Washington Redskins.

** 48 – Green Bay Packers, October 17, vs. Washington Redskins

* Fans of the National Football League will note the Pittsburgh Steelers, Washington Redskins, and Green Bay Packers as having gold as a color.

The Green Bay Packers and the New York Giants are in third with four and the New England Patriots, Washington Redskins and the Oakland Raiders are all in fourth with three.

Among them were Ray Pinney of the 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers, Cedrick Hardman of the 1970s San Francisco 49ers and early 1980s Oakland Raiders, Anthony Carter ( Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions ), Arthur Whittington ( Oakland Raiders, Buffalo Bills ), Bobby Hebert ( New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons ), Gary Plummer ( San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers ), Raymond Chester ( Oakland Raiders, Baltimore Colts ), Albert Bentley ( Indianapolis Colts, Pittsburgh Steelers ), Dave Browning ( Oakland Raiders, Los Angeles Raiders, New England Patriots ), Ray Bentley ( Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals ), Dale Markham ( St. Louis Cardinals, New York Giants, Green Bay Packers ) and Derek Holloway ( Washington Redskins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers ).

The Green Bay Packers followed in 1950, but the bulk of NFL teams did not sign a black player until 1952, by which time every team but the Washington Redskins had signed a black player.

The other thirteen NFL teams ( Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Rams, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers and Washington Redskins ) became part of the National Football Conference ( NFC ).