2017 Washington Redskins season

The 2017 Washington Redskins season was the franchise's 86th season in the National Football League and the fourth under head coach Jay Gruden. The Redskins ended the season losing seven of the final 11 games after a 3-2 start, failing to improve on their 8–7–1 record from the previous season, and were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs after losing to the Chargers. This was likely due to the abundance of injuries at key positions and one of the league's toughest schedules.

In Week 2, the Redskins played the Rams in Los Angeles for the first time in 23 years. It was also their first game in the L.A. Coliseum in 28 years. Washington got their first win in the Coliseum in 43 years.

In addition, this was the last of six seasons that quarterback Kirk Cousins was on the roster, as he would join the Minnesota Vikings in the following offseason.

Offseason

Organizational changes
On January 6, the Redskins fired defensive coordinator Joe Barry, secondary coach Perry Fewell, defensive line coach Robb Akey, and strength and conditioning coach Mike Clark.

General Manager Scot McCloughan was fired on March 9.

Signings

Departures

Acquisitions
The first transactions of the year occurred shortly after the conclusion of the 2016 regular season on January 2, 2017, when the Redskins signed defensive lineman A. J. Francis and Joey Mbu, wide receiver Matt Hazel and Kendal Thompson, linebacker Rufus Johnson, offensive lineman Ronald Patrick, defensive back Shak Randolph, tight end Wes Saxton, and offensive tackle Isaiah Williams.

On January 5, the Redskins signed safety Earl Wolff to a reserve/future contract. On January 6, they signed nose tackle Phil Taylor, and linebackers Khairi Fortt and Pete Robertson to reserve/future contracts.

2017 NFL Draft

Pre-draft

Draft

Notes
 The Redskins swapped 1st round picks in 2016 with the Houston Texans and acquired a second 6th round pick (No. 209th overall) this year. The Redskins also traded their 4th round pick in 2016 to the New Orleans Saints and received a 5th round pick in 2016 and 5th round pick (No. 154th overall) this year. Lastly, the Redskins swapped their 5th round pick from 2016 for the 4th round pick (No. 114th overall) this year from the New York Jets.

Staff

Final roster

Preseason

Regular season

Schedule

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

With the loss, the Redskins began the season 0-1. The team has now gone 5 consecutive seasons without winning their season opener. They also have their 5-game winning streak against the Eagles snapped.

Week 2: at Los Angeles Rams

Thanks to a 220-yard day from the running game, Cousins's late touchdown pass to Ryan Grant and a late interception by Mason Foster, the Redskins started the season 1-1 for the first time since 2015.

Week 3: vs. Oakland Raiders

Week 4: at Kansas City Chiefs

Week 6: vs. San Francisco 49ers

Week 7: at Philadelphia Eagles

With the loss, the Redskins fell 3-3 and were swept by the Philadelphia Eagles for the first time since 2013.

Week 8: vs. Dallas Cowboys

Week 9: at Seattle Seahawks

Week 10: vs. Minnesota Vikings

Week 11: at New Orleans Saints

The Redskins suffered a loss to the Saints after going up 31–16 with 5:58 remaining in the fourth quarter. In under three minutes Drew Brees and the Saints offense rallied back to tie the game 31–31 with 1:05 left in the fourth. In overtime, Saint's kicker Wil Lutz kicked the game-winning field goal from 28 yards away, handing the Redskins their most devastating loss of the season.

Week 12: vs. New York Giants
NFL on Thanksgiving Day

Week 13: at Dallas Cowboys

Week 14: at Los Angeles Chargers

With the loss, the Redskins are out of the playoffs for the second time in a row.

Week 15: vs. Arizona Cardinals

Week 16: vs. Denver Broncos

Week 17: at New York Giants

Standings

Division

Conference

References

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