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Brandon Meriweather | Defensive Back

Team:	Washington Redskins
Age / DOB:	(29) / 1/14/1984
Ht / Wt:	5'11' / 200
College:	Miami (FL)
Contract:	view contract details [x] 3/15/2012: Signed a two-year, $6 million contract. The deal contains $3.5 million guaranteed, including a $2 million signing bonus. Meriweather is eligible for $50,000 offseason workout bonuses in each year. 2013: $1.2 million, 2014-2015: $3 million (Voidable Years), 2016: Free Agent
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Redskins SS Brandon Meriweather (ACL surgery) reiterated Tuesday that he is on schedule to be healthy by training camp.

Meriweather injured his right knee numerous times in 2012, spraining multiple ligaments in the joint during preseason action, aggravating it twice, and then tearing the ACL in Week 11. The Redskins' free safety job is wide open for competition, but they are counting on Meriweather to be the strong safety starter. Apr 30 - 12:28 PM

Source: Washington Post

Meriweather says he's on track for camp
Apr 30 - 12:28 PM
Brandon Meriweather accepts pay cut
Mar 13 - 11:51 PM
Meriweather could be ready for training camp
Jan 26 - 7:17 PM
Redskins SS Meriweather suffers torn ACL
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 03:06:00 PM

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Brandon Meriweather - DB - Redskins

Redskins SS Brandon Meriweather agreed to slice his base salary from $2.45 million to $1.2 million.

It's believed to be a legit pay cut because Meriweather did not get the difference back in a signing bonus. Meriweather had little leverage after appearing in just one game last year before tearing his right ACL in mid-November. Now 29 years old, it's been several seasons since Meriweather was an effective safety.

Source: CSN Washington

Mar 13 - 11:51 PM

Brandon Meriweather - DB - Redskins

The Redskins expect SS Brandon Meriweather (ACL surgery) to be ready for the start of training camp.

Meriweather missed the first nine games with a sprained left knee and was placed on injured reserve in Week 11 with a torn right ACL. He'll enter 2013 under contract for $2.45 million, but hasn't played a full season since 2010 and remains a red-flag injury risk. The Redskins also expect to have Brian Orakpo (chest) and DE Adam Carriker (quad) available at some point in training camp.

Source: Pro Football Weekly

Jan 26 - 7:17 PM

Brandon Meriweather - DB - Redskins

Redskins placed SS Brandon Meriweather on injured reserve with a torn right ACL, ending his season.

Another week, another defensive starter lost for the Redskins, though Meriweather will finish 2012 with just one appearance to his name. He missed the first nine games of the season with a sprained left knee. Under contract for $2.45 million next season, Meriweather will be in a race against time to be ready for camp. It's doubtful he'll be counted on as a starter. The former Pro Bowler turns 29 in January.

Source: John Keim on Twitter

Mon, Nov 19, 2012 03:06:00 PM

Brandon Meriweather - DB - Redskins

Redskins SS Brandon Meriweather (knee) says he could have returned to Sunday's loss to the Eagles.

Meriweather claimed the Redskins were playing it safe with his right knee sprain since they play at Dallas on Thanksgiving. But it's easy to be skeptical since the ex-Patriot missed the first nine games of the year with a left knee sprain. Consider him questionable.

Source: Washington Post

Sun, Nov 18, 2012 08:36:00 PM

Brandon Meriweather - DB - Redskins

Redskins SS Brandon Meriweather limped off with an apparent right knee injury in Sunday's game versus the Eagles.

He just can't stay healthy. It was Meriweather's left knee that kept him out of the lineup until Sunday's game. DeJon Gomes has come on as his replacement.

Sun, Nov 18, 2012 02:53:00 PM

Brandon Meriweather - DB - Redskins

Redskins SS Brandon Meriweather (knee, questionable) is expected to make his 2012 debut on Sunday against the Eagles.

Reed Doughty has been getting the call at strong safety since Week 4, but Meriweather is expected to step in and start in his Washington debut. The six-year veteran tweaked his knee in the preseason then was involved in a pregame warm-ups collision prior to Week 4 where he suffered a setback. Meriweather will look to help shore up the league's third-worst pass defense.

Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

Sun, Nov 18, 2012 10:06:00 AM

Brandon Meriweather - DB - Redskins

Redskins SS Brandon Meriweather (knee) practiced Monday, and expects to make his 2012 debut against the Eagles.

Meriweather tweaked his knee in the preseason before suffering a setback in Week 4. Although he'll provide a boost for the Redskins' bottom-three pass defense, he'll hardly be a godsend. The Redskins are unlikely to escape the bottom-five in enemy passing yards per game.

Source: Chris Russell on Twitter

Mon, Nov 12, 2012 02:53:00 PM

Brandon Meriweather - DB - Redskins

Redskins SS Brandon Meriweather (knee) has been ruled out for Week 9.

Meriweather has yet to see the field in 2012. With him sidelined, the Redskins have used a rotation between Reed Doughty and Jordan Pugh opposite FS Madieu Williams.

Source: CSN Washington

Sat, Nov 3, 2012 12:30:00 PM

Brandon Meriweather - DB - Redskins

Redskins SS Brandon Meriweather (knee) has resumed practicing, but isn't expected to play in Week 8.

Meriweather is targeting a Week 9 return, but beat writer Chris Russell believes after the Redskins' Week 10 bye is more realistic. Washington's secondary needs all the help it can get, so Meriweather's return will be a nice boost, whenever it is.

Source: Chris Russell on Twitter

Wed, Oct 24, 2012 07:27:00 PM

Brandon Meriweather - DB - Redskins

Redskins SS Brandon Meriweather (knee) will be sidelined at least four weeks.

Meriweather's ailment was originally diagnosed as an MCL/PCL injury, and it's clear he's dealing with some sort of tear. It's possible he won't return until after Washington's Week 10 bye. Reed Doughty has entered the starting lineup in Meriweather's absence.

Source: Rich Campbell on Twitter

Mon, Oct 8, 2012 03:16:00 PM

Brandon Meriweather - DB - Redskins

Redskins SS Brandon Meriweather will be out "at least a week" with a left MCL/PCL injury.

It's not a "minor setback" as originally reported, though Meriweather's season doesn't appear to be in any danger. Meriweather has now dinged his left knee three times since camp. Coach Mike Shanahan said he'll be evaluated on a week-to-week basis. Reed Doughty started in Meriweather's place following his pre-game collision Sunday, and will likely be in the lineup against the Falcons. Injuries are decimating an already thin Redskins defense.

Source: Rich Campbell on Twitter

Mon, Oct 1, 2012 03:06:00 PM

Brandon Meriweather - DB - Redskins

A source tells ESPN 980 that Brandon Meriweather's latest knee injury is a "minor setback."

Meriweather was going to make his season debut against the Bucs Sunday until a nasty pregame collision with WR Aldrick Robinson. The good news is that he said a Monday MRI came back "better than I thought." The Redskins desperately need a boost in the secondary.

Source: ESPN 980 on Twitter

Mon, Oct 1, 2012 12:25:00 PM

Brandon Meriweather - DB - Redskins

Redskins SS Brandon Meriweather was a late scratch in Week 4 after a pregame collision with teammate Aldrick Robinson.

Robinson also was scratched. Meriweather was fully expected to make his season debut in this one, but his left knee unfortunately struck Robinson's head while the wideout was bending down to pick up a football. Reed Doughty, not struggling DeJon Gomes, started in Meriweather's place.

Source: Washington Post

Sun, Sep 30, 2012 05:38:00 PM

Brandon Meriweather - DB - Redskins

Redskins SS Brandon Meriweather (knee) is expected to make his regular season debut on Sunday against the Bucs.

Meriweather missed the final two preseason games and the regular season's first three weeks with a sprained left MCL. It's a welcome addition to a Redskins secondary that has been torched by the pass, ranking No. 31 in the league and allowing a league-high 10 passing scores. DeJon Gomes has filled in with 16 tackles and an interception.

Source: Washington Post

Sat, Sep 29, 2012 04:20:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
Pos	Role	Name
QB	1	Robert Griffin III Sidelined Robert Griffin III's (ACL, LCL surgery) father says his son has been throwing footballs since April and insists RG3's recovery remains "on cue." "Robert is doing extremely well as far as the timetable," said RG2. "He's been doing a lot overtime, he never stops. He was throwing some prior to the draft. Everything seems to be on cue. Everybody in the organization is targeting that season opener." RG3 tore his right ACL at Baylor four years ago. "He might be a little ahead of himself in terms of doing what he did then compared to now," RG2 said. "He's smarter, stronger, wiser." May 17
	2	Kirk Cousins
	3	Rex Grossman
	4	Pat White
RB	1	Alfred Morris
	2	Evan Royster
	3	Roy Helu Sidelined Roy Helu (toe surgery) recently suffered a setback, but is "nearly 100 percent." It's unclear how that works, but coach Mike Shanahan wasn't concerned at his Wednesday presser. It's just another reminder of Helu's fragility. Helu will battle Evan Royster for third-down duties in camp. Apr 24
	4	Chris Thompson Sidelined Redskins agreed to terms with No. 154 overall pick RB Chris Thompson on a four-year contract. Recovering from an October ACL tear, Thompson is questionable for the beginning of training camp. Thompson is a thimble of a football player at 5-foot-7, 192 pounds, but coach Mike Shanahan believes he would have been a first- or second-round pick if not for his injury. That's because of his electric speed. Thompson could eventually make noise as a scat/third-down back, but will most likely be "redshirted" this season. May 15
	5	Jawan Jamison
GLB	1	Alfred Morris
	2	Evan Royster
3RB	1	Alfred Morris
	2	Evan Royster
FB	1	Darrel Young
	2	Dorson Boyce I.L. Redskins FB Dorson Boyce (shoulder) could be cleared for contact this week. Boyce tore his labrum in the preseason finale last year. The 24-year-old rushed ten times for 44 yards in exhibition action last season. He could compete for a special teams role or a spot on the practice squad. Apr 20
	3	Eric Kettani
WR1	1	Pierre Garcon Sidelined Pierre Garcon (foot) isn't sure if he'll be 100 percent healthy for 2013. "I’ll be healthy enough to play," Garcon said Thursday on NFL Network. "I can’t say I’ll be 100 percent, but I’ll be back out there helping the team in any way possible." Garcon isn't sure if he'll go full steam during OTAs. Garcon played through the injury in 2012, but it's a concern he's already resigned to the possibility of playing at less than 100 percent for the second consecutive season. Garcon could eventually require surgery, but has thus far avoided it because there's no guarantee it will correct the issue. Apr 12
	2	Santana Moss
	3	Aldrick Robinson
	4	Skye Dawson
	5	Chip Reeves
WR2	1	Josh Morgan Sidelined Josh Morgan had ligaments in each of his hands repaired after the season. Tack this issue on top of ongoing concerns surrounding Morgan's right leg issues. After appearing to lack burst last season, he had surgery to remove a plate and seven screws from his right ankle in January. Morgan may not be ready for OTAs. Feb 27
	2	Leonard Hankerson
	3	Dezmon Briscoe
	4	Nick Williams
	5	Lance Lewis
WR3	1	Santana Moss
TE	1	Fred Davis Sidelined Speaking in a Wednesday presser, Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said Fred Davis (Achilles) has made "strides," but the team won't know how far he's progressed before OTAs. Davis is six months removed from the Achilles' tear, and expects to be fully cleared by June. Despite Davis' bullish outlook, he's a strong candidate to begin camp on active/PUP, with a stint on reserve/PUP possible to begin the year. Apr 24
	2	Logan Paulsen
	3	Jordan Reed Sidelined Redskins third-round TE Jordan Reed did not participate in rookie minicamp due to a bone bruise in his knee and a pulled quad. Reed, the 85th pick in the draft, pulled a quad, which resulted in knee soreness. The Redskins are "hopeful" he'll be able to get back to action in a "couple weeks." Washington starts OTAs on May 20, and Reed should be on the field. May 5
	4	Niles Paul
	5	Deangelo Peterson
K	1	Kai Forbath

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