GAME RELEASE 21300 Redskin Park Drive | Ashburn, VA 20147 | 703.726.7000 @Redskins | www.Redskins.com | media.Redskins.com REGULAR SEASON - WEEK 7 WASHINGTON REDSKINS (3-2) AT PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (5-1) Monday, Oct. 23 | 8:30 p.m. ET Lincoln Financial Field (69,596) | Philadelphia, Pa. REDSKINS FACE EAGLES IN GAME CENTER DIVISIONAL DUEL ON MONDAY SERIES HISTORY: Redskins lead all-time series, 86-74-5 Redskins lead regular season series, 85-74-5 A key matchup in the NFC East race will be in the national spotlight Last meeting: Sept. 10, 2017 (30-17, PHI) in Week 7 when the Washington Redskins face the Philadelphia Eagles on ESPN’s Monday Night Football. Kickoff at Lincoln Financial Field in TELEVISION: ESPN Philadelphia is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Sean McDonough (play-by-play) The Redskins continue to benefit from the versatility of running Jon Gruden (color) back Chris Thompson, the rusher/receiver/pass protector whom some Lisa Salters (sidelines) fans have dubbed the “Chris Army Knife.” Thompson is one of six NFL players with at least 175 rushing yards and 175 receiving yards this RADIO: Redskins Radio Network season. While three NFL backs (Thompson, LeSean McCoy and Todd Larry Michael (play-by-play) Gurley) lead teams in both rushing yards and receptions, with team Sonny Jurgensen (color) highs in rushing yards (175) and receiving yards (340), Thompson is Chris Cooley (analysis) the only NFL back to lead a team in both rushing and receiving yards. Rick “Doc” Walker (sidelines) Defensively, while linebackers Ryan Kerrigan and Preston Smith Westwood One Sports have garnered much of the pass rush acclaim, the rapid development Kevin Harlan (play-by-play) of second-year defensive lineman Matt Ioannidis has been noteworthy. His 3.5 sacks are already tied for the fifth-most by a Redskins defen- Boomer Esiason (color) sive lineman in a season since the team’s move to a 3-4 base in 2010. Ross Tucker (sidelines) MEDIA CENTER REDSKINS 2017 SCHEDULE/RESULTS REDSKINS PR: PRESEASON Tony Wyllie Senior Vice President [email protected] DATE OPPONENT TV TIME/RESULT Ross Taylor Director of Communications [email protected] Aug. 10 (Thu.) at Baltimore Ravens NBC4/CSN 23-3 L Zena Lewis Media Services Coordinator [email protected] Aug. 19 (Sat.) vs. GREEN BAY PACKERS NBC4/CSN 21-17 L Tish Carmona Corporate Communications [email protected] Aug. 27 vs. CINCINNATI BENGALS # FOX 23-17 W MEDIA INFORMATION: Aug. 31 (Thu.) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers NBC4/CSN 13-10 W Media Guide and Online Media Portal: redskins.1stroundmediagroup.com REGULAR SEASON MEDIA AVAILABILITY: DATE OPPONENT TV TIME/RESULT Wednesday (10/18): No availability Sept. 10 vs. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES FOX 30-17 L Thursday(10/19): 1 p.m.: Practice Sept. 17 at Los Angeles Rams FOX 27-20 W Jay Gruden press conference following practice Sept. 24 vs. OAKLAND RAIDERS # NBC 27-10 W Greg Manusky press conference following practice Oct. 2 (Mon.) at Kansas City Chiefs # ESPN 29-20 L Oct. 8 BYE Kirk Cousins press conference following practice Oct. 15 vs. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS FOX 26-24 W Open Locker Room following practice Oct. 23 (Mon.) at Philadelphia Eagles # ESPN 8:30 p.m. Eagles Conference Calls: Oct. 29 vs. DALLAS COWBOYS FOX 4:25 p.m.* Noon: Head Coach Doug Pederson Nov. 5 at Seattle Seahawks FOX 4:05 p.m.* Time TBD: QB Carson Wentz Nov. 12 vs. MINNESOTA VIKINGS FOX 1:00 p.m.* Nov. 19 at New Orleans Saints FOX 1:00 p.m.* Friday (10/20): 1 p.m.: Practice Nov. 23 (Thu.) vs. NEW YORK GIANTS # NBC 8:30 p.m. Jay Gruden press conference following practice Nov. 30 (Thu.) at Dallas Cowboys # NBC/NFL/AMZ 8:25 p.m. Open Locker Room following practice Dec. 10 at Los Angeles Chargers CBS 4:05 p.m.* Saturday (10/21): 12:05 p.m.: Practice Dec. 17 vs. ARIZONA CARDINALS FOX 1:00 p.m.* Jay Gruden press conference following practice Dec. 24 vs. DENVER BRONCOS CBS 1:00 p.m. Dec. 31 at New York Giants FOX 1:00 p.m.* Open Locker Room following practice Sunday (10/22): No availability All times Eastern * Subject to Flexible Scheduling Monday (10/23): 8:30 p.m.: Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles Home games bolded # Nationally televised Alumni Homecoming Weekend 2017 WASHINGTON REDSKINS GAME INFORMATION 1 GAME RELEASE ALUMNI CENTER Formally organized in 1958, the Washington Redskins This year, the Redskins used the event to honor their Alumni Association was the first organization of its players for contributions both on and off the field. kind in the country. The organization spearheaded Quarterback Kirk Cousins earned 2016 Bobby Mitch- the alumni movement among former professional ell Offensive Player of the Year honors presented by football players and was the model for other alum- MGM, linebacker Ryan Kerrigan earned 2016 Sam ni groups that later formed in all NFL cities. Now Huff Defensive Player of the Year honors present- entering its 59th year, the Alumni Association ed by WashingtonFirst Bank and punt returner continues to celebrate those who have contribut- Jamison Crowder received 2016 Mark Moseley ed to more than eight decades of Redskins foot- Special Teams Player of the Year Award present- ball dating back to the team’s inception in 1932. ed by Five Guys. Other presented awards included The primary objectives of the Redskins Alumni the Redskins Salute Award presented to tight end are promoting a continuing interest in current and Vernon Davis by The GCO Consulting Group for his past players of the Washington Redskins, as well efforts with the military. as promoting and fostering interest and funding for Also among the Redskins Alumni Association’s pre- charitable purposes. With respect to the latter, the alumni mier events is the team’s annual Alumni Homecoming conduct fundraising events to raise money that can be celebration, which the Redskins hosted in Week 10 in 2016 donated to charitable organizations or used in other ways against the Minnesota Vikings. Not including staff and coaches, to help improve the quality of life for youth in the Greater players in attendance during the weekend represented more than Washington community. 650 combined seasons of Redskins service, 110 combined Super Today, Redskins alumni continue to make their presence known Bowl appearances, 69 combined Super Bowl titles, 34 members of throughout the community. As a very active chapter of the NFL the 80 Greatest Redskins, 23 Redskins Ring of Famers and nine Pro Alumni Association, their motto is “Caring for Kids.” In addition to Football Hall of Famers. the numerous events and appearances Redskins Alumni partici- The Redskins used their 2016 Alumni Homecoming weekend to pate in throughout the year, they hold two major fundraising events honor former General Manager Bobby Beathard with induction in of their own — the Redskins Alumni Charity Golf Classic, in its 39th the Ring of Fame. The honor was announced by President Bruce Al- year in 2017, and the annual Washington Redskins Welcome Home len during training camp at the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Luncheon, which will mark its 56th year in 2017. Training Center in Richmond. The alumni have an office at Inova Sports Performance Center at Beathard’s illustrious career as an NFL executive included 11 Redskins Park and can be reached at 703-726-7488. Since his ar- seasons as General Manager of the Redskins from 1978-88. After rival in Washington in December of 2009, President Bruce Allen has taking the job on Feb. 24, 1978, Beathard guided the organization to made it a priority to build a bridge to the franchise’s historic past. three Super Bowl appearances, including victories in Super Bowls Throughout the 2012 offseason, the Redskins traversed the Wash- XVII and XXII. Many of the players he acquired remained on the ros- ington D.C./Maryland/Virginia area as part of the team’s ‘Thank You ter for the team’s Super Bowl XXVI victory as well. Tour,’ which brought players, coaches, alumni, cheerleaders, team In Beathard’s 11 seasons as General Manager, the Redskins av- officials and more to fans throughout the entire region to help cel- eraged 9.5 wins a year. The team posted a regular season winning ebrate the team’s historic heritage. The team will be celebrating its percentage of .625 (105-63) in that time frame, best in the NFC and 85th anniversary in 2017, including the establishment of the “Hall of second-best in the NFL. No team in that time frame posted a better Fans” that will include a documentary film highlighting the loyalty postseason winning percentage than the Redskins, who went 11-3 and passion of Redskins fans over the years. in postseason play in his tenure for a winning percentage of .786. The Redskins and their alumni boast a storied tradition of both “This is a wonderful occasion for us, and a real honor to be team and individual success. As of the start of the 2017 season, brought back here by Bruce and Dan,” Beathard said in August. “Of 116 different members of the burgundy and gold have accounted all the years I was in the NFL, this organization has been the most for 239 total Pro Bowl selections since the game’s inception fol- supportive and the most fun. I’ve never been with an organization lowing the 1950 campaign. Those honored members were parts of who has done this much for the people in it at present and the peo- Redskins teams that have helped the organization become one of ple who were in it in the past.” only five NFL franchises to record 600 all-time victories, including postseason play.