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Game Release 21300 Redskin Park Drive | Ashburn, VA 20147 | 703.726.7000 @Redskins | www.redskins.com | media.redskins.com PRESEASON - WEEK 4 WASHINGTON REDSKINS (3-0) vs. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (1-2) Thursday, Sept. 3 — 7:30 p.m. ET FedExField (82,000) — Landover, Md. Redskins host Jaguars game center SERIES HISTORY: Redskins lead regular season series, 5-1 in 2015 preseason finale Jaguars lead preseason series, 4-0 Last preseason meeting: Sept. 3, 2009 (24-17, JAX) The Washington Redskins will conclude their 2015 preseason slate Last regular season meeting: Sept. 14, 2014 (41-10, WAS) on Thursday when the team hosts the Jacksonville Jaguars at FedExFIeld. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. TELEVISION: NBC-4/Comcast SportsNet Thursday’s contest will provide another showcase for the Redskins’ Kenny Albert (play-by-play) run defense. Through three preseason contests, Washington has allowed Joe Theismann (color) Clinton Portis (sidelines) only 146 total rushing yards. As of the conclusion of Saturday evening’s games, the Redskins’ 48.7 yards-allowed-per-game average ranked first in RADIO: Redskins Radio Network the NFL this preseason. Larry Michael (play-by-play) The Redskins entered Sunday morning as the only team in the NFL to Sonny Jurgensen (color) rank in the Top 5 in total offense (No. 4, 368.3 yards per game) and total Chris Cooley (analysis) defense (No. 1, 213.7 yards allowed per game) this preseason. Through Rick “Doc” Walker (sidelines) three games, the Redskins have outgained their preseason opponents by an average of 154.7 yards per game, the league’s top margin as of Saturday evening. A win on Thursday would give Washington its second undefeated pre- season in the last three years. The Redskins have won 14 of their last 16 preseason contests and have earned victories in each of their last four pre- REDSKINS 2015 SCHEDULE/Results season finales dating back to 2011. PRESEASON Date Opponent TV Time/Result Media center Aug. 13 (Thu.) at Cleveland Browns NBC4/CSN 20-17 W Redskins PR: Aug. 20 (Thu.) vs. DETROIT LIONS NBC4/CSN 21-17 W Tony Wyllie Senior Vice President [email protected] Aug. 29 (Sat.) at Baltimore Ravens NBC4/CSN 31-13 W Ross Taylor Director of Communications [email protected] Sept. 3 (Thu.) vs. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS NBC4/CSN 7:30 p.m. Zena Lewis Media Services Coordinator [email protected] Alexia Grevious Corporate Communications [email protected] REGULAR SEASON Date Opponent TV Time/Result Media Information: Sept. 13 vs. MIAMI DOLPHINS CBS 1:00 p.m. Media Guide and Online Media Portal: http://redskins.1stroundmediagroup.com Sept. 20 vs. ST. LOUIS RAMS FOX 1:00 p.m. Sept. 24 (Thu.) at New York Giants # CBS 8:25 p.m. Media Availability: Oct. 4 vs. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES X FO 1:00 p.m. Sunday (8/30): No media availability Oct. 11 at Atlanta Falcons FOX 1:00 p.m.* Monday (8/31): 11:40 a.m.: Practice Oct. 18 at New York Jets FOX 1:00 p.m.* Oct. 25 vs. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS X FO 1:00 p.m.* Head Coach Jay Gruden press conference following practice Nov. 1 BYE Open Locker Room following practice Nov. 8 at New England Patriots FOX 1:00 p.m.* Tuesday (9/1): 11:15 a.m.: Practice Nov. 15 vs. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS X FO 1:00 p.m.* Head Coach Jay Gruden press conference following practice Nov. 22 at Carolina Panthers FOX 1:00 p.m.* Open Locker Room following practice Nov. 29 vs. NEW YORK GIANTS FOX 1:00 p.m.* Wednesday (9/2): 11 a.m.: 54th Annual Welcome Home Luncheon Dec. 7 (Mon.) vs. DALLAS COWBOYS # ESPN 8:30 p.m. Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Dec. 13 at Chicago Bears FOX 1:00 p.m.* 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004 Dec. 20 vs. BUFFALO BILLS CBS 1:00 p.m.* Dec. 26 (Sat.) at Philadelphia Eagles # NFLN 8:25 p.m. Contact Alexia Grevious ([email protected]) for credentials Jan. 3 at Dallas Cowboys FOX 1:00 p.m.* Thursday (9/3): 7:30 p.m.: Washington Redskins vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Friday (9/4): No media availability All times Eastern # Nationally televised Saturday (9/5): No media availability Home games bolded Homecoming Game TBA * Subject to flexible scheduling 1 5 World Championships | 3 Super Bowl Titles 5 NFC Championships | 14 Division Titles Game Release ALUMNI CENTER Formally organized in 1958, the Washington Redskins On Sept. 2, the Washington Alumni Association was the first organization of its kind in Redskins Charitable Founda- the country. The organization spearheaded the alumni move- tion and Redskins Alumni As- ment among former professional football players and was the sociation will hold the 54th an- model for other alumni groups that later formed in all NFL nual Welcome Home Luncheon cities. Now entering its 57th year, the Alumni Association at the Ronald Reagan Building continues to celebrate those who have contributed to more and International Trade Center in than eight decades of Redskins football dating back to the Washington, D.C. The annual event celebrates the burgundy and gold team’s inception in 1932. and kicks off each football season with Redskins players, coaches and The primary objectives of the Redskins Alumni are promoting a alumni. continuing interest in current and past players of the Washington Red- The Redskins Welcome Home Luncheon is annually the only event skins, as well as promoting and fostering interest and funding for chari- where fans and corporate partners have the chance to spend time with table purposes. With respect to the latter, the alumni conduct fundraising the entire Redskins team. Each table is guaranteed at least one player events to raise money that can be donated to charitable organizations or or coach seated with the attendees. Proceeds from the event benefit the used in other ways to help improve the quality of life for youth in the youth programs of the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation and Greater Washington community. Redskins Alumni Association. Today, Redskins alumni continue to make their presence known Last year, the Redskins used the 2014 event to honor their players throughout the community. As a very active chapter of the NFL Alumni for contributions both on and off the field. Tackle Trent Williams earned Association, their motto is “Caring for Kids.” In addition to the numer- the 2013 Bobby Mitchell Offensive Player of the Year award, cornerback ous events and appearances Redskins Alumni participate in throughout DeAngelo Hall earned the 2013 Sam Huff Defensive Player of the Year the year, they hold two major fundraising events of their own — the Red- award, quarterback Robert Griffin III won the 2013 Redskins Salute skins Alumni Charity Golf Classic, now in its 37th year, and the annual Award for his efforts with the military, and running back Alfred Morris Washington Redskins Welcome Home Luncheon, now in its 54th year. accepted the 2013 Community Service Award. The alumni have an office at Redskins Park and can be reached at Also among the Redskins Alumni Association’s premier events is 703-726-7488. Since his arrival in Washington in December of 2009, the team’s annual Alumni Homecoming celebration, which the Redskins President Bruce Allen has made it a priority to build a bridge to the fran- hosted in 2014 during the team’s Week 7 win against Tennessee. Not in- chise’s historic past. During the Redskins’ NFC East title-winning season cluding staff and coaches, players in attendance represented nearly 500 in 2012, that mission came to the forefront as the team celebrated its 80th combined seasons of Redskins service, 77 combined Super Bowl appear- anniversary. ances, 47 combined Super Bowl titles, 25 members of the 80 Greatest “This year, the Washington Redskins will be celebrating our 80th Redskins, 14 Redskins Ring of Famers and five Pro Football Hall of Fam- anniversary season. I’m proud to be with the franchise in our nation’s ers. In addition, as announced by Allen at the Welcome Home Luncheon capital, one with such a rich tradition and gloried past on and off the in August, the Redskins used the Alumni Homecoming celebration to field,” Allen said in a July 2012 column filling in for Sports Illustrated’s induct Super Bowl XXVI MVP Mark Rypien as the 46th member of the Peter King. “The current Redskins players, coaches, fans and staff owe a team’s Ring of Fame. big debt of gratitude to the people who have made the Redskins one of “Homecoming and Alumni Weekend is very special,” Rypien said. the flagship franchises in sports.” “We get to honor those that played before us that paved the path, that Throughout the 2012 offseason, the Redskins traversed the Wash- showed us what it was like to be a Redskin. We get to honor those who ington D.C./Maryland/Virginia area as part of the team’s ‘Thank You played after us that represented this organization. And last night, and Tour,’ which brought players, coaches, alumni, cheerleaders, team offi- throughout this day today, I get to honor those that I played with. A piece cials and more to fans throughout the entire region to help celebrate the of every one of those players is up there with me along with the 56,000 team’s historic heritage. fans at RFK Stadium that cheered us to a Super Bowl and greatness.” That heritage continues to be honored amongst the game’s elite, as in August 2011, former Redskin great Chris Hanburger was enshrined in World Championship legacy the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.