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  • Mon., May. 20, 2013 5:30PM - 6:00PM EDT Redskins Nation COMCAST SPORTSNET

    Redskins Nation is a half-hour show devoted to giving fans unfiltered access to the day's events at Redskins Park. Hosted by Larry Michael, the show features Redskins players, coaches and sit-down interviews with team officials. (Show re-airs at 11:30 p.m/7:30 a.m. daily)
  • Tue., May. 21, 2013 5:30PM - 6:00PM EDT Redskins Nation COMCAST SPORTSNET

    Redskins Nation is a half-hour show devoted to giving fans unfiltered access to the day's events at Redskins Park. Hosted by Larry Michael, the show features Redskins players, coaches and sit-down interviews with team officials. (Show re-airs at 11:30 p.m/7:30 a.m. daily)
  • Wed., May. 22, 2013 5:30PM - 6:00PM EDT Redskins Nation COMCAST SPORTSNET

    Redskins Nation is a half-hour show devoted to giving fans unfiltered access to the day's events at Redskins Park. Hosted by Larry Michael, the show features Redskins players, coaches and sit-down interviews with team officials. (Show re-airs at 11:30 p.m/7:30 a.m. daily)
  • Thu., May. 23, 2013 4:00PM - 5:00PM EDT This Week @ The Park

    This Week @ The Park features a lively panel discussion on all things Redskins. Opinions, interviews, the Top 5 topics, highlights, and more...LIVE from Redskins Park each week!

  • Thu., May. 23, 2013 5:30PM - 6:00PM EDT Redskins Nation COMCAST SPORTSNET

    Redskins Nation is a half-hour show devoted to giving fans unfiltered access to the day's events at Redskins Park. Hosted by Larry Michael, the show features Redskins players, coaches and sit-down interviews with team officials. (Show re-airs at 11:30 p.m/7:30 a.m. daily)
  • Fri., May. 24, 2013 5:30PM - 6:00PM EDT Redskins Nation COMCAST SPORTSNET

    Redskins Nation is a half-hour show devoted to giving fans unfiltered access to the day's events at Redskins Park. Hosted by Larry Michael, the show features Redskins players, coaches and sit-down interviews with team officials. (Show re-airs at 11:30 p.m/7:30 a.m. daily)
  • Sat., May. 25, 2013 5:00PM - 10:00PM EDT 'No Shoes Nation' Tour with Kenny Chesney & Eric Church

    Kenny Chesney, a four-time CMA ‘Entertainer of the Year’ winner, and Eric Church, the 2012 CMA ‘Album of the Year’ winner, will unite for the ‘No Shoes Nation’ Tour which will stop at FedExField on Saturday, May 25, 2013.

    Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com/FedExField.

  • Mon., May. 27, 2013 5:30PM - 6:00PM EDT Redskins Nation COMCAST SPORTSNET

    Redskins Nation is a half-hour show devoted to giving fans unfiltered access to the day's events at Redskins Park. Hosted by Larry Michael, the show features Redskins players, coaches and sit-down interviews with team officials. (Show re-airs at 11:30 p.m/7:30 a.m. daily)
  • Tue., May. 28, 2013 5:30PM - 6:00PM EDT Redskins Nation COMCAST SPORTSNET

    Redskins Nation is a half-hour show devoted to giving fans unfiltered access to the day's events at Redskins Park. Hosted by Larry Michael, the show features Redskins players, coaches and sit-down interviews with team officials. (Show re-airs at 11:30 p.m/7:30 a.m. daily)
  • Wed., May. 29, 2013 5:30PM - 6:00PM EDT Redskins Nation COMCAST SPORTSNET

    Redskins Nation is a half-hour show devoted to giving fans unfiltered access to the day's events at Redskins Park. Hosted by Larry Michael, the show features Redskins players, coaches and sit-down interviews with team officials. (Show re-airs at 11:30 p.m/7:30 a.m. daily)

Players

Byron Westbrook
DB #34
Height:
5-10
Weight:
201
Age:
28
College:
Salisbury State
Hometown:
Washington, DC, USA
Experience:
3

Transactions

  • Entered the NFL with the Washington Redskins as a college free agent on May 15, 2007.
  • Was released by the Redskins on September 1, 2007, but signed to the team’s practice squad on September 3, 2007.
  • Signed by the Redskins on January 15, 2008.
  • Released by the Redskins on August 31, 2008, but signed to the team’s practice squad on September 1, 2008.
  • Signed with the Redskins as a free agent on February 11, 2009.

 

Transactions

  • Entered the NFL with the Washington Redskins as a college free agent on May 15, 2007.
  • Was released by the Redskins on September 1, 2007, but signed to the team’s practice squad on September 3, 2007.
  • Signed by the Redskins on January 15, 2008.
  • Released by the Redskins on August 31, 2008, but signed to the team’s practice squad on September 1, 2008.
  • Signed with the Redskins as a free agent on February 11, 2009.

 

PRO

  • Has played in 15 career regular season games with one start.
  • Spent the 2007 and 2008 seasons on the Redskins’ practice squad.
  • Has four career tackles (two solo) on defense.
  • Has recorded 15 special teams tackles.

 

2009 (Redskins)

  • Played in 15 games with one start (vs. New Orleans, 12/6); declared inactive at Atlanta (11/8) with a knee injury.
  • Made his NFL debut at New York Giants (9/13) and played primarily on special teams.
  • Made his first career start as an extra defensive back vs. New Orleans (12/6).
  • Finished the season with four tackles (two solo) on defense.
  • Ranked fifth on the team with 15 special teams tackles.

 

2008 (Redskins)

  • Spent the entire regular season on the Redskins practice squad.

 

2007 (Redskins)

  • Originally entered the NFL as a college free agent with Washington on May 15, 2007.
  • Was released by the Redskins (9/1), but signed to Washington’s practice squad (9/3).
  • Spent the entire regular season and one postseason game on Washington’s practice squad.

 

College

  • Named first-team All-Atlantic Central Football Conference at cornerback three times.
  • Played in 11 games at both cornerback and free safety as a senior.
  • Had 33 tackles (27 solo), 3.5 tackles for loss and five interceptions; returned a kickoff for a touchdown (83 yards) and was named co-ACFC Special Teams Player of the Week.
  • Returned 22 kickoffs for 506 yards (23.0 avg.) and one touchdown.
  • Played in 11 games as a junior. Totaled 49 tackles (35 solo), four tackles for loss and five interceptions.
  • Returned 30 kickoffs for 845 yards (28.2 avg.). Earned second-team all-conference honors as a return specialist.
  • Racked up 56 tackles (32 solo), four tackles for loss, eight interceptions and one fumble recovery as a sophomore. Named a first-team all-conference selection as a return specialist.
  • Returned an interception for a touchdown (80 yards) against Buffalo State.
  • Returned 20 punts for 288 yards (14.4 avg.) and two touchdowns.
  • Named an AFCA All-American as a junior and senior and a D3Football.com All-American as a junior and senior.

 

Personal

  • Attended DeMatha Catholic High School in Maryland.
  • His brother, Brian, was a Pro Bowl running back for the Philadelphia Eagles.
  • Is an avid fan of the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs.

 

Defensive
YearTeamGTotalSoloAstSckSFTYPDefIntTDsYdsAvgLng
TOTAL 46 46 40 6 0.0 -- 4 -- -- -- -- --
2011 WAS 15 20 16 4 0.0 -- 3 -- -- -- -- --
2010 WAS 16 14 13 1 0.0 -- 0 -- -- -- -- --
2009 WAS 15 12 11 1 0.0 -- 1 -- -- -- -- --
Fumbles
YearTeamGFUMLostFFOWN FROPP FROWN YDSOPP YDSTDOOBSftyTB
TOTAL 46 1 1 1 -- 1 -- 0 -- 0 0 0
2011 WAS 15 -- -- 1 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
2010 WAS 16 -- -- 0 -- 1 -- 0 -- -- -- --
2009 WAS 15 1 1 0 -- -- -- -- -- 0 0 0
Punt Return
YearTeamGRetRetYAvgLngTD20+40+FCFUM
TOTAL 46 1 0 -- 0 0 0 0 0 1
2011 WAS 15 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
2010 WAS 16 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
2009 WAS 15 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Kick Return
YearTeamGRetYdsAvgLngTD20+40+FCFUM
TOTAL 46 2 6 -- 6 0 0 0 0 0
2011 WAS 15 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
2010 WAS 16 2 6 3.0 6 0 0 0 0 0
2009 WAS 15 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

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