Our view: Finley lined up at TE 54% during the season and is not going to get designated asa WR. Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley is expected to return to the team next season but may have to restructure his contract this offseason. The St. Louis...

Our view: Finley lined up at TE 54% during the season and is not going to get designated asa WR. Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley is expected to return to the team next season but may have to restructure his contract this offseason. The St. Louis...

Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley is expected to return to the team next season but may have to restructure his contract this offseason. The St. Louis Rams may consider releasing CB Ron Bartell (neck) this offseason. Arizona Cardinals RB Alfonso...

Receiving tight ends are no longer a luxury, but a fixture in any team’s offensive attack. The Redskins have had quality production from the tight end position in the last decade, leaning heavily on starter Chris Cooley. With the emergence of Fred...

Our view: Smith was the 2nd overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft but has failed to stay healthy or play up to his potential. He'll have to restructure his deal or get cut as only $1MM of his salary is guaranteed in 2012. The Washington Redskins may...

St. Louis Rams OT Jason Smith is scheduled to make $10 million next season but will not return to the team if he does not restructure his contract and could be released this offseason. The Washington Redskins may consider releasing TE Chris Cooley this...

Jason lists a number of players who, like Albert Haynesworth in Tampa Bay, Stanford Routt in Oakland and, very soon, Peyton Manning in Indianapolis, could be cut because their salaries don't fit into their team's salary-cap budget for 2012. And here's...

At 32 years of age, the Panthers may shy away from paying Shockey that kind of money. TE | Chris Cooley | Washington Redskins | Injury, Fantasy Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley (finger, knee) is expected to be ready to participate in offseason...

You have to love this town. 2. Last week's news that the Redskins were noodling the possibilty of franchising Fred Davis caused me to stop and think--and that isn't good for anybody. I have been adamant about the importance of Chris Cooley to our...

Even though he is no longer a fan favorite in Washington anymore, he is still a major threat at his position. Losing a talent like that is not an easy thing to do. Look for Washington to re-sign Fred Davis with a few additional clauses in that contract.

New England Patriots just made it to the Super Bowl with an offense predicated on their two athletically-gifted tight ends. The Washington Redskins have enjoyed the presence of tight ends Fred Davis and Chris Cooley over the years, but were looking at...

Redskins will franchise TE Fred Davis Jason LaCanfora first reported this development. It's a good tactic for a team dealing with a player who raised questions about self-control. Davis proved himself to be Washington's best playmaker on offense last...

It might be wise to incorporate some packages that allow their best players to find the field at the same time. The NFC East features some serious depth at the tight end position. With big-time names like Jason Witten and Chris Cooley mixed in with...

But what if your idea of a good time requires temperatures warm enough to wear shorts? The Washington Redskins placed tight end Chris Cooley on season-ending injured reserve Tuesday. As native Olympians involved in the community for many years, we’ve...

Neither the Giants nor the Patriots will be remembered for their defense. But each one was able to overcome its faults because it forced turnovers and field goals. The Eagles had maybe two big hits all season - Nnamdi Asomugha's on Chris Cooley at...

Those players are TE Dwayne Allen, TE Coby Fleener, and TE Orson Charles. The best tight end on my personal big board is Dwayne Allen. Allen is a Chris Cooley type of Tight End a man who can line up in the backfield, split out wide, or play a more...

With Helu and Royster to choose from, Manning could feel very confident about letting the Redskins' ground attack take over a game. There can be no doubt that Manning would enjoy working with tight ends Fred Davis and Chris Cooley. Manning made...

Kroger's blocking is exactly why the Redskins could be interested, as he could be a valuable third tight end for Washington. Even in a best case scenario for the Redskins this year, of Fred Davis re-signing (and staying out of trouble) and Chris Cooley...

Kyle Rudolph. If the Vikings do keep him around, it will probably be because he is a good locker room guy and a veteran presence, and Jim Kleinsasser is retiring. A two-tight end set in the near future with both Shiancoe and Rudolph would be very...