Mike Jones
Mike Jones
Reporter

Mike Jones covers the Washington Redskins for The Washington Post. A native of Warrenton, Va., he got his start in journalism covering sports for his hometown paper, The Fauquier Citizen, in 1999 and eventually became sports editor. Jones went on to cover the Washington Wizards for the Washington Times and CSNWashington.com from 2007 to 2010 before covering the Redskins for TBD.com for the 2010 season. He joined The Post’s staff in February, 2011. He lives on the Eastern Shore with his wife, Katie, and four children, Siera, Timothy, Malakai and Silas. When not writing about a Redskins development of some kind – which is rare – he can be found screaming and cheering at one of his kids’ softball, baseball, soccer or basketball games.

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Redskins work out defensive backs, linebackers

Redskins work out defensive backs, linebackers

The Washington Redskins worked out three defensive backs and two linebackers, but didnt immediately sign any of them.

Bye-week glance: Redskins defense

Bye-week glance: Redskins defense

Originally expected to be the strength of the team, the defense has been anything but.

Redskins bye week Q&A;

Redskins bye week Q&A

Its the bye week, and while Redskins get a chance to get away, heal up and recharge, were taking a look at various areas with the team.

Bye-week glance: Redskins offense

Bye-week glance: Redskins offense

The Washington Redskins are now just one game past the half-way point of their season and this week get a chance to lick their wounds, regroup and then will get back to work next week and try to turn their season around.