The massive and athletic Albert Haynesworth anchors the interior of the Redskins’ defense. At 6-foot-6, 320 pounds, the defensive tackle creates mismatches for opposing offenses with his strength and incredible agility for a player his size. These traits and a renewed emphasis on technique with his hands helped Haynesworth produce two dominant seasons for the Tennessee Titans in 2007 and 2008. He was voted Associated Press first-team All-Pro and earned Pro Bowl berths both years.
How Acquired: Signed with the Redskins on Feb. 27, 2009 as an unrestricted free agent
NFL Acquisition: Drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the first round (15th overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft
Pro:
Has totaled 454 career tackles, 24 sacks, 120 quarterback pressures, 47 tackles for a loss, 12 passes defended, seven forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in 90 games (74 starts)
Earned Associated Press All-Pro team honors in 2007 and 2008
Was named a starter for the AFC in two consecutive Pro Bowls (2007 and 2008)
Totaled a career-best 8.5 sacks in 2008
2008 Season (TEN):
Named an AFC starter in the 2008 Pro Bowl
Played in 14 games, with 14 starts, during the regular season
Finished seventh in the AFC and led the team with a career-high 8.5 sacks
Finished second on the team with 22 quarterback pressures
Led or tied the team in sacks six times (vs. Jacksonville, 9/7; vs. Houston, 9/21; vs. Minnesota, 9/28; at Kansas City, 10/19; at Jacksonville, 11/16; and vs. New York Jets, 11/23)
Led or tied the team in quarterback pressures seven times (vs. Jacksonville, 9/7; at Kansas City, 10/19; vs. Indianapolis, 10/27; vs. Green Bay, 11/2; vs. New York Jets, 11/23; at Detroit, 11/27; and at Houston, 12/14)
Tied for the team lead in tackles and passes defended against Minnesota (9/28)
2007 Season (TEN):
Played in 13 games, with 12 starts, during the regular season
Set career highs with six sacks (tied for third on the team) and had 69 tackles, 23 QB pressures (third on team), six tackles for a loss and three passes defended
Led AFC defensive tackles (tied for fifth in NFL) in sacks
Named starter in first Pro Bowl and earned first-team All-Pro honors from the Associated Press, Sports Illustrated and PFW/PFWA
Totaled six tackles, one sack, three QB pressures and one passe defended against Indianapolis (9/16)
Provided highlight reel play against Atlanta (10/7) as leaped over offensive line between guard and center, timing play just after the snap, and brought down QB Byron Leftwich as he was pitching the ball; the play helped preserve a 20-13 victory
Totaled seven tackles against Oakland (10/28) and helped thwart a late rally with a sack of QB Daunte Culpepper
Set a career high with three sacks and led defense with eight tackles against Carolina (11/4)
2006 Season (TEN):
Played in 11 games, with 10 starts, at right defensive tackle
Totaled 59 tackles, two sacks, 13 QB pressures and three tackles for a loss
Missed five games after being placed on reserve/suspended list on Oct. 2
Recorded season-high 10 tackles, one tackle for a loss and two QB pressures in season opener against New York Jets (9/10)
2005 Season (TEN):
Played in 14 games, with 14 starts, and posted 85 tackles and three sacks
Contributed 11 quarterback pressures, nine tackles for a loss and one forced fumble
Was inactive for two games (vs. Indianapolis, 10/2; at Houston, 10/9) with a knee injury
Helped hold Baltimore Ravens (9/19) to a franchise low 14 rushing yards
2004 Season (TEN):
Played in 10 games, with 10 starts
Posted 62 tackles, 11 tackles for a loss, two forced fumbles, one sack and 13 QB pressures
Sidelined for six games due to a right elbow dislocation
Totaled six tackles, one sack, one tackle for a loss, and a forced fumble against Cincinnati (10/31); hit Carson Palmer’s arm as he was attempting to pass, and the ball was intercepted by Andre Dyson; sacked Palmer in closing minutes and forced a fumble to secure the 27-20 victory
2003 Season (TEN):
Played in 12 games, with 11 starts
Totaled 49 tackles, 2.5 sacks, four tackles for a loss, three pass deflections and two fumble recoveries
Was declared inactive for three games due to a dislocated left elbow
2002 Season (TEN):
Saw action in every game, registering starts in final three games against New England (12/16) and road games at Jacksonville (12/22) and Houston (12/29)
Finished rookie campaign with 55 tackles, one sack, three pass deflections, 23 QB pressures and seven stops behind the line of scrimmage
Made first NFL start against New England on Monday Night Football (12/16), registering two tackles and three QB pressures in a 24-7 win.
Made first appearance in NFL game in season opener against Philadelphia (9/8), posting four tackles in a 27-24 win
Three-year letterman at Tennessee who compiled 66 tackles, five sacks, 31 quarterback pressures, 20 stops behind line of scrimmage and nine pass deflections during career.
Named Second All-Team Southeastern Conference after junior season, starting 10 of 12 games, recording 36 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 12 stops behind the line of scrimmage, 20 quarterback pressures and seven pass deflections
Named Sporting News Freshman All-American and Knoxville News-Sentinel Freshman All-Southeastern Conference selection
Has two sons, Ahsharri and Albert IV, and one daughter, Alanie
Earned Super-Prep All-America and listed on ESPN’s top 100 players in nation as senior at Hartsville (S.C.) HS. Rated as best defensive tackle by National Recruiting Advisor. Completed season with 110 tackles, 51 quarterback pressures and six sacks. Named to all-star team for North Carolina-South Carolina Shrine Bowl
Also led team to state championship in Class 4A as junior
Credits University of Tennessee assistant Dan Brooks as the one coach who deserves most credit for his success in his football career because of his tough discipline and reinforcements of the fundamentals of the game
