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Chris Chester | Guard

Team: Washington Redskins
Age / DOB:  (30) / 1/12/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 315
College: Oklahoma
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The Redskins plan to start Chris Chester at right guard.
Chester couldn't hold down a starting job in Baltimore due to ineffectiveness, but the Redskins gave him $20 million. The 'Skins have one of the worst offensive lines in football and are planning to stage a full-blow competition between Rex Grossman and John Beck at quarterback. They are the leaders in the clubhouse for Stanford QB Andrew Luck. Fri, Jul 29, 2011 11:58:00 AM
Source: Rich Campbell on Twitter

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Chris Chester - G - Redskins

Redskins agreed to terms on a five-year, $20 million contract with G/C Chris Chester.

As they always do, the Redskins are overpaying for mediocre talent. Chester has struggled and eventually been benched anytime the Ravens tried to give him a long-term starting role. But the 'Skins are in desperate need of warm bodies on the offensive line and Chester fits the bill. He has connections to Redskins offensive line coach Chris Foerster, who spent three years with the Ravens between 2005-07.
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Thu, Jul 28, 2011 04:07:00 PM
Chris Chester - G - Redskins

The Baltimore Sun expects the Ravens to let free agent G/C Chris Chester test the open market.

The Sun has reported that Chester is unhappy with his use in Baltimore, so it sounds like he'll be doing a lot more than testing the market. A backup-level talent, Chester has primarily played guard the past three seasons, but is a competent center. His versatility should be an asset as he peddles his wares.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:53:00 AM
Chris Chester - G - Redskins

The Baltimore Sun believes free agent G/C Chris Chester hasn't been happy with the way the Ravens have used him.

The 2006 second-rounder has been shuffled around because he's never played well enough to be given a long-term starting role. The Ravens want him to add strength if he's going to succeed Matt Birk at center. The Redskins should have little trouble recruiting Chester if a starting job is promised.
Related: Redskins
Source: Baltimore Sun
Wed, Jul 13, 2011 09:02:00 AM
Chris Chester - G - Redskins

The Ravens want to bring back free agent G/C Chris Chester as a reserve.

Chester was a primary culprit in the Ravens' run-blocking woes as the starting right guard last year. With Marshal Yanda ticketed for a move back inside, Chester would head back to the bench as insurance for center Matt Birk, who struggled with injuries late last season.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Sun, Jun 12, 2011 08:26:00 PM
Chris Chester - G - Redskins

Ravens extended restricted free agent tenders to C/RG Chris Chester and RG/RT Marshal Yanda.

Chester got the original pick tender. He's a league-average starter and was originally a second-round pick, so that was the only way to go. Yanda's tender level is unknown, but it's safe to assume it was high. Behind Haloti Ngata, extending Yanda's contract is one of Baltimore's top priorities.
Related: Marshal Yanda
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Wed, Mar 2, 2011 04:17:00 PM
Chris Chester - G - Redskins

Chris Chester returned the starting right guard job in Week 15, sending Oniel Cousins back to the bench.

The Ravens tried Cousins at tackle and Marshal Yanda at right guard in Week 14, only to ditch the experiment after one week. Chester's return coincided with Ray Rice's breakout game against the Saints, so the tinkering will likely come to an end.
Related: Oniel Cousins
Source: Baltimore Sun
Fri, Dec 24, 2010 10:28:00 AM
Chris Chester - G - Redskins

Ravens coach John Harbaugh said RG Chris Chester (cellulitis) could return to practice this week.

Chester missed his second straight game this past week with a bacterial leg infection. With such an unpredictable ailment, you never know long it might keep him out, but it sounds like he has a shot to return in Week 13. It would be great timing, as LT Michael Oher is banged up and the Steelers are coming to town.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Tue, Nov 30, 2010 09:08:00 AM
Chris Chester - G - Redskins

Ravens declared RG Chris Chester, WR Marcus Smith, TE Ed Dickson, DL Brandon McKinney, DL Lamar Divens, LB Dannell Ellerbe, CB Fabian Washington, and S Tom Zbikowski inactive for Week 12 against the Buccaneers.

Tony Moll will fill in at right guard for a second straight week. Ray Rice remains an elite fantasy play against a weak Bucs run defense.
Sun, Nov 28, 2010 03:08:00 PM
Chris Chester - G - Redskins

Ravens RG Chris Chester (cellulitis) has not been ruled out for Week 12.

Said head coach John Harbaugh, "I'm certain he (Chester) could go in and play without practicing this week." Though Chester is seemingly healthy enough to take the field, the team would be hard pressed to rush him back after Tony Moll filled in admirably in Week 11. Ray Rice's matchup remains the same regardless if Chester or Moll starts.
Related: Ray Rice
Source: Baltimore Sun
Sat, Nov 27, 2010 09:02:00 AM
Chris Chester - G - Redskins

Ravens RG Chris Chester could miss Weeks 12 and 13 with what coach John Harbaugh described Sunday as "cellulitis."

Cellulitis occurs beneath skin tissue and can spread into the blood stream, so the Ravens are going to be cautious with their starting right guard. "So he’s probably going to be a week or two until it can calm down," Harbaugh said. "We’ll just have to see how he is. The fever is going down. They went back a second time and cleaned it out because his fever spiked."
Source: Baltimore Sun
Sun, Nov 21, 2010 05:34:00 PM
Chris Chester - G - Redskins

Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County Times reports that RG Chris Chester (skin infection) will remain bed-ridden for "at least another day or two" and will "definitely" not play in Week 11.

As expected, Tony Moll will start in his place. Chester had been running a high fever since Thursday, dealing with an infection from a cut sustained earlier this week. Ray Rice's fantasy matchup is unlikely to suffer.
Related: Tony Moll
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Sat, Nov 20, 2010 04:15:00 PM
Chris Chester - G - Redskins

Ravens beat writer Jamison Hensley does not sound optimistic about RG Chris Chester's (questionable, skin infection) chances of playing in Week 11.

Tony Moll would start in place of Chester. He won't be a significant downgrade in the run blocking game, and Ray Rice will continue to be an elite start against Carolina.
Related: Ray Rice, Tony Moll
Source: Jamison Hensley on Twitter
Sat, Nov 20, 2010 12:53:00 PM
Chris Chester - G - Redskins

Ravens coach John Harbaugh revealed that RG Chris Chester was recently hospitalized with a skin infection.

"We think he'll be there for Sunday, but you never know with those things," Harbaugh said. Harbaugh didn't say if it was a staph infection. The Ravens are likely to gash the Panthers on the ground regardless of Chester's status. Chester, in fact, is one of Baltimore's poorest run blockers up front.
Source: National Football Post
Fri, Nov 19, 2010 02:16:00 PM
Chris Chester - G - Redskins

Ravens re-signed restricted free agent C/G Chris Chester to a one-year contract.

Unless he draws trade interest from zone-blocking teams during next week's draft, Chester will return to his rule as interior swing man and tight end in jumbo packages.
Tue, Apr 13, 2010 07:00:00 PM

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