2009 Washington Redskins season The 2009 Washington Redskins season is the 77th season for the team in the National Football League . They failed to improve upon their 8 – 8 record from 2008 , which resulted in Jim Zorn being fired after two seasons . Players . Movement . The Redskins released linebacker Marcus Washington on February 20 , 2009 . On February 27 , the first day of 2009 free agency , the Redskins made four personnel moves . Five hours into the new free agency period , the team signed a seven - year , $ 100 million contract with unrestricted free agent Albert Haynesworth . The deal included $ 41 million guaranteed and could reach $ 115 million . Haynesworth spent the first seven seasons of his career playing defensive tackle for the Tennessee Titans ; the Titans asked the NFL to look into claims that Redskins management tampered with Haynesworth by beginning negotiations with him before the start of the free agent period . The Redskins also released cornerback Shawn Springs ; agreed to terms with former Buffalo guard ( and previous Redskin ) Derrick Dockery on a five - year , $ 26 million contract with $ 8 . 2 million in guaranteed money ; and agreed with unrestricted free agent DeAngelo Hall on a new six - year , $ 54 million contract . Hall ' s new deal contained $ 23 million in guaranteed money and had a maximum value of $ 55 million . Hall and Dockery formally signed their contracts on March 3 . On March 2 , 2009 , the Redskins released defensive end Jason Taylor after he refused to add a clause to his contract that would have required him to participate in the team ' s off - season workout program . In the wake of Taylor ' s release the Redskins re - signed defensive end Phillip Daniels , who had started at left end before a 2008 ACL tear on the first day of training camp led to Taylor ' s acquisition , and brought back Renaldo Wynn , who had played defensive end for the Redskins between 2002 and 2006 . Wynn and Daniels signed one - year , minimum deals on March 24 and April 2 , respectively . In late March and early April 2009 , Redskins officials attempted to include starting quarterback Jason Campbell in a trade to acquire Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler ; they also attempted to trade Campbell to at least one other team for a second - round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft . After Cutler was traded to the Chicago Bears on April 2 , Redskins head coach Jim Zorn publicly re - asserted his commitment to Campbell . On Dec . 16 the team announced the selection of Bruce Allen as Executive Vice President of Operations and General Manager , replacing Vinny Cerrato . Allen is the son of former Redskins head coach ( 1971 – 77 ) George Allen and brother of former Virginia Governor and U . S . Senator George Allen . Free agents in 2009 . " RFA " : Restricted free - agent , " UFA " : Unrestricted free - agent , " ERFA " : Exclusive rights free agent Regular season results . Week 1 : at New York Giants . The Redskins began their season at Giants Stadium for a Week 1 divisional duel with their NFC East rival , the New York Giants . In the first quarter , Washington trailed early as Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes got a 28 - yard field goal . In the second quarter , the Redskins ' deficit increased as quarterback Eli Manning completed a 30 - yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Mario Manningham , along with defensive end Osi Umenyiora stripping quarterback Jason Campbell of the ball and returning the fumble 37 yards for a touchdown . Washington would close out the half with punter Hunter Smith getting an 8 - yard touchdown run off of a fake field goal . The Redskins scored in the third quarter as kicker Shaun Suisham got a 27 - yard field goal . However , in the fourth quarter , New York answered with Tynes nailing a 45 - yard and a 28 - yard field goal . Washington tried to rally as Campbell completed a 17 - yard touchdown pass to tight end Chris Cooley , but the Giants ' defense proved to be too much to overcome . With the loss , the Redskins began their season at 0 – 1 . Week 2 : vs . St . Louis Rams . The Redskins played their home opener against the St . Louis Rams . Washington scored on a 21 - yard field goal in the first quarter and a 28 - yard field goal in the second quarter by Shaun Suisham . The Rams would score when quarterback Marc Bulger completed a 2 - yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Laurent Robinson . In the third quarter , the Redskins regained their lead when Suisham completed a 23 - yard field goal . With the win , the Redskins improved their record to 1 – 1 . Week 3 : at Detroit Lions . The Redskins played the Lions in Detroit . Washington trailed early when Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford completed a 21 - yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Bryant Johnson . Detroit increased their lead when kicker Jason Hanson completed 39 - yard and 26 - yard field goals . The Redskins scored in the third quarter as quarterback Jason Campbell completed a 57 - yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Santana Moss . In the fourth quarter Lions ' running back Maurice Morris got a 2 - yard touchdown run . Subsequently the Lions failed a 2 - point conversion attempt . Campbell completed a 4 - yard touchdown pass to running back Rock Cartwright late in the game , although the Redskins would ultimately lose . The Lions snapped a 19 game regular season losing streak with the win . Week 4 : vs . Tampa Bay Buccaneers . The Redskins played the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their fourth regular season game of the year . Washington fumbled early in the game , giving the Buccaneers possession of the ball at the Redskins ' 10 yard line . Tampa Bay scored on quarterback Josh Johnson ' s 8 - yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Antonio Bryant in the first quarter . Mike Nugent ' s 37 - yard field goal in the second quarter gave the Buccaneers a 10 point lead . In the third quarter , the Redskins kicker Shaun Suisham made a 42 - yard field goal . Afterwards , Jason Campbell completed a 17 - yard touchdown pass to tight end Chris Cooley . The point after was blocked . The Redskins also scored when Campbell threw a 59 - yard pass to wide receiver Santana Moss . Nugent successfully kicked a 22 - yard field goal in the fourth quarter ; setting the final score of Washington 16 to Tampa Bay 13 . Josh Johnson saw his first NFL start . Jason Campbell finished the day with three interceptions and two touchdowns . Week 5 : at Carolina Panthers . The Redskins traveled to Bank of America Stadium to face the Carolina Panthers . Washington scored with quarterback Jason Campbell completing a 10 - yard touchdown pass to running back Clinton Portis . The Panthers gained a safety in the second quarter as linebacker Thomas Davis and defensive end Julius Peppers tackled Portis in his end zone for a safety . Afterwards , the Redskins closed out the half with a 38 - yard field goal by kicker Shaun Suisham . Both Washington and Carolina scored touchdowns in the third quarter . The Panthers later scored on a 43 - yard field goal from kicker John Kasay and an 8 - yard touchdown run from running back Jonathan Stewart ( along with Delhomme ' s 2 - point conversion pass to wide receiver Steve Smith ) . With the loss , the Redskins fell to 2 – 3 . The panthers got their first win of the season . Week 6 : vs . Kansas City Chiefs . The Redskins returned to Washington to face another winless team , this time the 0 – 5 Kansas City Chiefs . In the first quarter , both offenses did not find the end zone ; the first quarter ended with no score . In the second quarter , Chiefs kicker Ryan Succop kicked a 39 - yard field goal for the only score of the half . The Redskins drove down the field with two minutes left in the half , but on the last play of the second quarter , quarterback Jason Campbell was intercepted by Chiefs cornerback Brandon Flowers at the Kansas City 3 yard line . At the start of the second half , Washington coach Jim Zorn elected to go with backup quarterback Todd Collins over Campbell . Collins tossed a 42 yard completion on his first throw of the game . The drive ended with a 40 - yard field goal by Shaun Suisham . The Redskins would take the lead with a 28 - yard Suisham kick , but Kansas City tied it up with a 46 - yard Succop field goal at the end of the third quarter . In the final period , Ryan Succop put the Chiefs up 12 – 6 with field goals of 46 and 24 yards , but it was the Chiefs defense that closed the game out for Kansas City , as defensive end Tamba Hali sacked Todd Collins in his own end zone for a safety with under a minute to play . Washington fell to 2 – 4 , while the Kansas City Chiefs gained their first victory . Week 7 : vs . Philadelphia Eagles . The Redskins stayed at home for an NFC East game with the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night . Washington trailed early in the first quarter as Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson got a 67 - yard touchdown run , followed by linebacker Will Witherspoon returning an interception 9 yards for a touchdown . In the second quarter , Philadelphia increased their lead with kicker David Akers completed a 47 - yard field goal . Washington scored with quarterback Jason Campbell completing a 2 - yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Devin Thomas , but the Eagles countered with a 44 - yard field goal and a Jackson 57 - yard touchdown pass reception . The Redskins would then end the half with kicker Shaun Suisham making a 47 - yard field goal . Washington scored on Campbell ' s 1 - yard touchdown pass to tight end Fred Davis in the fourth quarter . With the loss , the Redskins went into their bye week at 2 – 5 . Week 9 : at Atlanta Falcons . The Redskins traveled to the Georgia Dome to play the Atlanta Falcons . Washington trailed in the first quarter as Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan found tight end Tony Gonzalez on a 2 - yard touchdown pass , followed by cornerback Tye Hill returning an interception 62 yards for a touchdown . In the second quarter , the Redskins scored on a 48 - yard field goal from Shaun Suisham . However , Atlanta would respond with running back Michael Turner gaining a touchdown and kicker Jason Elam completing a field goal . Washington scored in the third quarter when running back Ladell Betts completed a 1 - yard touchdown run . The Redskins also scored in the fourth quarter as quarterback Jason Campbell completed a 3 - yard touchdown pass to tight end Todd Yoder . The Falcons ended the game with a 58 - yard touchdown run by Turner . Week 10 : vs . Denver Broncos . Trying to snap a four - game losing streak , the Redskins went home for a Week 10 interconference duel with the Denver Broncos . Washington would trail early in the first quarter as Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton completed a 40 - yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Brandon Marshall . The Redskins would answer with quarterback Jason Campbell ' s 2 - yard touchdown pass to tight end Todd Yoder , but Denver came right back with Orton hooking up with Marshall again on a 75 - yard touchdown pass . In the second quarter , Washington would tie the game with a trick play , as punter Hunter Smith threw a 35 - yard touchdown pass to fullback Mike Sellers . The Broncos would close out the half with kicker Matt Prater getting a 24 - yard field goal . After a scoreless third quarter , the ' Skins would take command in the fourth quarter with running back Ladell Betts getting a 1 - yard touchdown run and kicker Shaun Suisham booting a 35 - yard field goal . With the win , the Redskins improved to 3 – 6 . Week 11 : at Dallas Cowboys . Coming off their win over the Broncos , the Redskins flew to Cowboys Stadium for their Week 11 NFC East rivalry match against the Dallas Cowboys . After a scoreless first quarter , Washington would strike in the second quarter as kicker Shaun Suisham nailed a 45 - yard field goal . The Redskins would add onto their lead in the third quarter with Suisham booting a 31 - yard field goal . However , in the fourth quarter , the Cowboys rallied as quarterback Tony Romo completing a 10 - yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Patrick Crayton . With the loss , Washington fell to 3 – 7 . Week 12 : at Philadelphia Eagles . Coming off their Road Loss to the Cowboys . The Redskins Flew to Lincoln Financial Field for Week 12 to take on their NFC East Rival the Philadelphia Eagles . In the First Quarter After an Onside Kick Recovery by Washington . The Redskins strike first with QB Jason Campbell running a 2 yard Touchdown . While David Akers connected a 29 yard Field Goal , Later The Eagles took the lead with a 35 yard pass from Donovan McNabb to WR Desean Jackson . In the 2nd Quarter The Redskins retake the Lead with Jason Campbell completing a 4 yard Touchdown pass to Santana Moss . Then Akers kicked a 24 and a 41 yard Field goal before the half . In the 3rd quarter the Redskins got the lead again completing another Touchdown pass to TE Fred Davis for 10 yards . In the 4th quarter after Shaun Suisham kick a 25 yard Field goal , The Eagles come right back with a 1 yard Touchdown by RB Eldra Buckley ( with a 2 point conversion attempt by Lesean Mccoy ) to tie the game . Later , David Akers kick a 32 yard Field Goal . With the Loss , Washington falls to 3 – 8 Week 13 : vs . New Orleans Saints . Trying to rebound after their close heartbreaking road loss against The Philadelphia Eagles . The Redskins traveled home for a week 13 matchup against the Saints . In the first quarter , the Redskins drew first blood with Jason Campbell throwing a 8 yard touchdown pass to Fred Davis . Later , Shaun Suisham kicked a 32 yard field goal . In the second quarter , the Saints got on the board with Garrett Hartley making a 34 yard field goal , while Drew Brees struck a 40 yard touchdown pass to Marques Colston . The Redskins then retook the lead with Campbell completing another touchdown pass to Devin Thomas for 10 yards . Along with Robert Meachem returning a 44 yard fumble for a touchdown ( which Kareem Moore had an interception ) . In the 3rd quarter , the Redskins kicker Suisham made a 28 yard field goal . On their next possession , the Redskins extended their lead when Devin Thomas caught a 13 yard touchdown pass from Campbell . Then Garrett Hartley kicked a 27 yard field goal . In the 4th quarter , both Shaun Suisham & Garrett Hartley traded field goals , but then the Saints tied the game late when Drew Brees launched a 53 yard touchdown pass to Robert Meachem . The Redskins won the coin toss , but Mike Sellers fumbled the ball and the Saints gained possession in Redskins territory . After a few plays , Hartley gave the Saints the overtime victory by kicking a 18 yard field goal to end the game . With the loss , the Redskins fell to 3 – 9 and were officially eliminated from postseason contention . Week 14 : at Oakland Raiders . Washington entered the Oakland - Alameda County Coliseum seeking to beat the Raiders and finally earn their first road win of 2009 . In the 1st quarter the Raiders scored first when K Sebastian Janikowski hit a 34 yard Field Goal . The Redskins took the lead when QB Jason Campbell found TE Fred Davis for a 6 yard Touchdown Pass . In the 2nd quarter the Raiders took the lead with RB Justin Fargas getting a 1 - yard TD run . After Redskins K Graham Gano kicked a 46 yard Field Goal . the Redskins took the lead before halftime when Campbell completed his second TD pass to Davis , this time from 17 yards out . Meanwhile in the 3rd quarter when the Raiders Only Score was Sebastian Janikowski kicking a 54 yard field goal . In the 4th quarter the Redskins extended the Lead with Quinton Ganther scoring back to back possessions on two 1 - yard TD runs . While Gano nailed a 41 yard field goal to seal the win for the Redskins . With the win , Washington not only improved to 4 – 9 , but also won their first road game of the season . Week 15 : vs . New York Giants . Looking to muster their first winning streak of the season , the Washington Redskins took on the rival New York Giants on Monday Night Football . To add to the fanfare , Redskins owner Daniel Snyder hired Bruce Allen to be the new General Manager . However , the Redskins came out flat , and trailed 24 – 0 by halftime . With a chance to kick a field goal as the half ended to cut it to a 24 – 3 deficit , the Redskins tried one of the most ill - advised and ill - fated trick plays of all - time . Redskins P Hunter Smith sent the entire offensive line in motion , along with K Graham Gano . The first attempt was foiled by a Giants time - out . The second attempt was intercepted and almost taken back for a 31 – 0 lead . In the 2nd half , the Redskins finally got on the board , scoring on a touchdown pass to Fred Davis . However , it was too little , too late , as K Graham Gano missed the extra point . The Redskins would not score again until it was 38 – 6 Giants . RB Quinton Ganther scored on a 2 - yard scamper , but the Redskins came up a foot short on the 2 - point conversion , which sealed any slim chance there was of a comeback . When all was said and done , the Giants won 45 – 12 . With the crushing loss , Washington fell to 4 – 10 , losing 10 games or more for the third time in six seasons . Week 16 : vs . Dallas Cowboys . Trying to win an NFC East game this season . The Redskins Stayed home for a Week 16 Showdown against the Dallas Cowboys . In the First Quarter the Cowboys Strike first with Tony Romo throwing a 4 yard Touchdown Pass to Roy Williams . In the Second Quarter Dallas Struck again with Marion Barber running a 3 yard Touchdown . While in the 4th quarter Shaun Suisham made a 23 yard Field Goal . With the loss , Washington not only fell to 4 – 11 , but failed to win a single game within their division ( 0 - 6 ) , failed to win consecutive games in a season for the first time since 2004 , and had their first shutout loss since October 30 , 2005 to the Giants 0 - 36 , and their first home shutout loss since December 14 , 2003 , also to the Cowboys . Week 17 : at San Diego Chargers . Coming off their shutout loss aganist the Cowboys . The Redskins travel to Qualcomm Stadium for a week 17 Matchup aganist The San Diego Chargers , In the First Quarter The Chargers Score First with Nate Kaeding kicking a 47 yard Field Goal . Following the Chargers Next possession extended their Lead with Antonio Gates catching a 12 yard Pass from Phillip Rivers for a 10 – 0 lead . In the 2nd Quarter the Chargers Continue to Roll with Nate Keading kicking a 24 yard Field Goal But The Redskins get on the Board with Jason Campbell throwing a 2 yard Touchdown pass to Todd Yoder . Meanwhile Before Halftime after a long pass from Jason Campbell to WR Malcolm Kelly which would ' ve been his first TD as a Redskin this season . the Redskins take the Lead with Jason Campbell completing a 3 yard Touchdown to Mike Sellers . In the 3rd & 4th Quarter Both Graham Gano and Nate Keading traded Field Goals apiece . While the Chargers sets up a 2 yard game winning Touchdown from Billy Volek to Mike Tolbert . With the loss , Washington ended the season at 4 – 12 .