- Mark Maske
- Reporter
Mark Maske covers the NFL for The Washington Post. He covers league-wide issues and trends, with a focus on the Washington Redskins’ opponents in the NFC East. Prior to switching to the league-wide beat in 2004, he was Redskins beat reporter for the Post. He covered baseball before moving to football, following the Baltimore Orioles and the Washington area’s efforts to get a team, and also was the Georgetown basketball beat writer.
- Players union faces tough legal obstacles in proving collusion
- NFL labor peace now seems like a distant memory
- HGH testing in NFL no closer to starting because of search for new candidate to lead study
- Redskins, Cowboys are among defendants in NFLPA’s collusion lawusit
- NFL, referees head to federal mediation in effort to reach new labor deal
- NFL players’ union sues the league, alleging collusion on salaries in 2010
- NFLPA files collusion complaint in Redskins, Cowboys salary cap case
- Pierre Garcon isn’t worried about who’s No. 1
- Roger Goodell defends suspension of Jonathan Vilma, others in Saints’ bounty program
- Arbitrator dismisses Redskins’, Cowboys’ salary cap appeal
- NFL owners to vote on rule changes for injured reserve, trade deadline and leg pads
- Chris Cooley says he’s healthy and ready to contribute
- New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma sues NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for defamation
- NFL rookies signing contracts rapidly under new salary system
- Referees optimistic of completing new NFL labor deal
- Salary cap hearing for Redskins and Cowboys ends
- Salary cap arbitration hearing underway
- Redskins, Cowboys set for hearing Thursday in challenge to salary cap penalties
- NFLPA says Roger Goodell lacks authority to suspend Saints
- Former federal prosecutor Mary Jo White says the NFL case against suspended players is strong
- Everything you were wondering about Robert Griffin III’s contract
- Junior Seau is found dead of gunshot wound in what police say is apparent suicide
- NFL suspends four players for roles in New Orleans Saints bounty scandal
- Redskins draft Josh LeRibeus, guard from Southern Methodist University
- Redskins take SMU guard Josh LeRibeus
- Redskins trade down two spots in third round
- Redskins have to wait for third round to pick again
- NFL draft 2012: Redskins make Robert Griffin III official
- NFL draft 2012: QBs taken first and second overall have mostly been a 50-50 proposition
- Mike Shanahan says Redskins will adjust their offense to take advantage of Robert Griffin’s skills
- Mike Shanahan says Jabar Gaffney could remain with Redskins
- Mike Shanahan excited about prospect of Robert Griffin III
- Kicker Neil Rackers says he’s signed with the Redskins
- NFL won’t take action on Saints eavesdropping allegations until legal process is complete
- Roger Goodell says penalties for Saints players coming “very soon”
- It’s official: Colts will take Andrew Luck
- Redskins are nearly $5 million under the NFL salary cap
- 2012 NFL draft: The intrigue begins with the third pick
- NFL increases offseason roster limit to 90 players
- Report: Saints GM was able to listen to opposing coaches’ conversations
- NFL seeks dismissal of Redskins’ and Cowboys’ salary cap case
- Arbitration hearing scheduled in Redskins, Cowboys salary cap case
- NFL schedule to be unveiled Tuesday
- NFL, union officials meet as announcement on bounty penalties nears
- Redskins make London Fletcher re-signing official
- Redskins reach deal with linebacker London Fletcher [updated]
- Redskins sign free agent safety Tanard Jackson
- NFL teams set to begin offseason workouts under new rules designed to curb injuries
- Andrew Luck, Redskins will get some face time Tuesday and Wednesday
- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell upholds penalties against Saints’ coaches, team in bounty scheme
- Redskins reportedly plan several visits with Robert Griffin III
- Redskins salary cap challenge raises complicated questions for NFL
- Redskins salary cap space: $7.1 million
- NFL bounty scandal: League, players’ union appear to be at odds over investigation
- Sean Payton appeals suspension over bounty scandal
- Roger Goodell will consult with players union this week on bounty sanctions against Saints players
- Cap hit figuring in Redskins’ plans, Shanahan hints
- Franchise QBs “don’t fall off trees” Shanahan says
- NFL bounty investigation has not affected Redskins, Coach Mike Shanahan says
- Fred Davis, Trent Williams must prove themselves to teammates, Mike Shanahan says [updated]
- NFL revamps overtime, turnover review rules
- Mike Shanahan says Redskins are trying to sign London Fletcher
- Redskins wanted Peyton Manning and top college QB
- Redskins likely to hold training camp at Redskins Park
- Mike Shanahan says rookie QB could start season opener
- Mike Shanahan met with Peyton Manning after Redskins completed trade for No. 2 pick in draft
- NFL 2012 season opener: Cowboys vs. Giants
- Sean Payton says he's disappointed in himself
- NFL teams back decision to cut salary cap of Redskins, Cowboys [updated]
- Rex Ryan: Tim Tebow will learn Wildcat
- Peyton Manning, Broncos will seek to replicate Colts’ offensive success
- Saints Coach Sean Payton says he is disappointed in himself for role in bounty scheme
- Roger Goodell says bounty investigation of Redskins is not over
- Roger Goodell says bounty investigation of Redskins is not over
- Fifteen teams get 32 compensatory draft picks
- NFL acknowledges salary cap challenge by Redskins, Cowboys
- Overtime rules may have enough support to pass
- Concussions on NFL kickoffs down 40%[updated]
- Robert Kraft says owners support Roger Goodell’s bounty penalties against the Saints
- NFL meetings begin amid salary cap, bounty furor
- Domonique Foxworth elected president of NFL Players Association
- Redskins challenge salary cap penalty
- NFL owners to meet amid furor of bounty suspensions, salary cap ruling
- Sean Payton says he takes ‘full responsibility’ for New Orleans Saints bounty scandal
- Can New Orleans Saints succeed without Sean Payton?
- Senate subcommittee to hold hearing on bounties
- Jury still out on impact of Saints’ suspensions
- DeMaurice Smith re-elected as executive director of NFLPA [updated]
- NFL bounty scandal: Teams must certify in writing they have no bounty programs
- NFL hits Saints with harsh penalties for bounty system; Redskins cleared for now
- NFL owners to consider overtime, instant replay changes
- NFL bounties: League finds no evidence Redskins had system similar to Saints [updated]
- NFL bounty penalties: Sean Payton, Gregg Williams, Mickey Loomis suspended
- Peyton Manning, Broncos get to work
- Peyton Manning and Denver Broncos reach deal on $96 million contract
- Cornerback Aaron Ross agrees with Jaguars after visiting Redskins
- Peyton Manning heads to Denver Broncos, while Tim Tebow may be traded
- Peyton Manning goes to Denver Broncos
- Redskins considering filing for arbitration in salary cap case [UPDATED]
- Tackle Eric Winston signs with Chiefs as free agent
- Redskins land veteran free agent cornerback Cedric Griffin
- Redskins restructure center Will Montgomery’s contract to gain cap space
- Fred Davis signs one-year contract with Redskins
- Eddie Royal agrees to deal with Chargers after courtship with Redskins
- Redskins reach deal with free agent safety Brandon Meriweather
- Cowboys unlikely to challenge cap hit; Redskins would have to fight decision alone
- Mario Williams, Bills agree to record deal for defensive player
- Washington Redskins move on to other needs in free agency
- Garcon says Redskins “beat everyone to the punch”
- Redskins headed in the right direction on receivers, but not there yet, analysts say
- Kyle Orton signs with Dallas Cowboys
- Vincent Jackson signs with Buccaneers for five years
- Redskins’ salary cap actions angered NFL
- Redskins reach deals with two wide receivers, re-sign DE Adam Carriker
- Redskins sign 49ers WR Josh Morgan [updated]
- Pierre Garcon announces deal with Redskins; team also in pursuit of Josh Morgan [UPDATED]
- Redskins must absorb at least half of NFL-mandated salary cap cut this year [updated]
- Randy Moss agrees to deal with 49ers
- Free agency is crucial for Redskins in light of $36 million salary cap penalty, and with top two draft picks spent
- Redskins to lose $36 million in cap space over two years [updated]
- Saints owner Tom Benson, coach Sean Payton meet with NFL officials
- Redskins’ trade sparks debate about the worth of a top NFL quarterback
- Redskins’ trade with Rams elicits memories of Giants’ draft day deal for Eli Manning
- Redskins trade with the Rams: Reaction from around the NFL
- Redskins left to consider options as Peyton Manning visits other teams
- Paul Tagliabue honored for promoting diversity
- Report: Peyton Manning to visit Denver, Miami, Arizona
- Redskins face “significant” obstacles in pursuit of Peyton Manning
- Redskins face obstacles in landing Peyton Manning
- Peyton Manning: The wooing begins
- NFL players union to review Saints bounty case
- Peyton Manning: ‘I don’t want to retire’
- Peyton Manning: Redskins poised for a hard sell to superstar QB [updated]
- Peyton Manning, Colts set to part ways
- Saints’ Coach Sean Payton and General Manager Mickey Loomis acknowledge responsibility for bounty scandal
- Vincent Jackson not given franchise tag by Chargers, opening door for Redskins to pursue
- Gregg Williams meets with NFL on bounty payments, as Greg Blache says Joe Gibbs was unaware of Redskins’ program
- Gregg Williams meets with NFL on bounty accusations
- Severe, sweeping penalties under consideration in Saints bounty case
- NFL to investigate Redskins over bounty allegations under Gregg Williams
- NFL will investigate claims that Redskins had a bounty program for big hits under defensive coordinator Gregg Williams
- Washington Redskins offered bounties for big hits under former assistant coach Gregg Williams
- Washington Redskins, New Orleans Saints had bounty systems that paid for big hits [updated]
- Would Peyton Manning, Redskins be a good fit?
- Redskins may pursue free agents Vincent Jackson, Pierre Garcon and Marques Colston in the hunt for an impact WR
- NFL season will open on a Wednesday
- Eli Manning, Tom Coughlin and the New York Giants savor unlikely championship run
- Tom Coughlin’s job security is a little better than it was after second loss to the Redskins
- Super Bowl 2012: Giants beat Patriots 21-17 in a heartstopping repeat of 2008 title game
- Super Bowl 2012 injury report: Giants’ Mark Herzlich is inactive; Patriots’ Rob Gronkowski, Chad Ochocinco are active
- Super Bowl XLVI: Via Twitter, Underwood wishes Pats good luck
- Commissioner Roger Goodell says NFL might eliminate Pro Bowl
- Former Redskin Dick Stanfel falls short of election to Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Pro Football Hall of Fame elects six members for 2012; Aaron Rodgers, Terrell Suggs named NFL players of year
- Super Bowl 2012: Patriots, Giants return with rosters retooled around coaches, quarterbacks
- Super Bowl 2012: Patriots’ Stephen Gostkowski, Giants’ Lawrence Tynes give teams a leg up
- Super Bowl 2012: Giants, Pats on the defensive
- Super Bowl 2012: Gronkowski listed as questionable
- Super Bowl 2012: Roger Goodell reveals Thursday night expansion
- Hall of Fame, NFL award announcements to be unveiled Saturday evening
- Super Bowl 2012: Belichick, Coughlin meet again
- Super Bowl 2012: Outcome could hinge on Giants' pass rushers vs. Patriots' blockers
- Super Bowl 2012: Players union, NFL still talking about HGH blood tests
- NFL commits $200 million toward new 49ers stadium
- Super Bowl 2012: Patriots and Giants owners Robert Kraft and John Mara were key to ending the NFL lockout
- Super Bowl 2012: Giants’ Mark Herzlich hopes to inspire anyone diagnosed with cancer
- Super Bowl 2012: For once, Chad Ochocinco lets others do the talking
- Super Bowl 2012: Running game is an afterthought as Giants, Patriots prepare for Super Bowl
- Little change this week for a Patriots’ coaching staff in flux
- Officiating honor students get Super Bowl assignment
- Super Bowl 2012: Patriots’ Wes Welker, Giants’ Victor Cruz were undrafted free agents
- Lucas Oil Stadium capacity expanded to 68,000 for Super Bowl
- Super Bowl 2012: Patriots' Julian Edelman will be busy Sunday
- Super Bowl 2012: Patriots’ Rob Gronkowski sheds walking boot
- Super Bowl 2012: Giants' Tom Coughlin is still the "other" coach in second matchup with Bill Belichick
- Too early to make a call on Peyton Manning
- Super Bowl 2012: Patriots are first to arrive in Indianapolis
- Super Bowl 2012: New England Patriots have chance to rank with NFL’s all-time dynasties
- Super Bowl 2012: Giants, Patriots prepare for rematch of memorable championship game
- NFL playoffs 2012: Patriots defeat Ravens 23-20, advance to Super Bowl
- Ravens vs. Patriots: Joe Flacco keeps winning, despite skeptics of his game
- NFL Playoffs: Ravens vs. Patriots, Giants vs. 49ers in conference championships
- Baltimore Ravens look to former Maryland wide receiver Torrey Smith for big plays
- NFL playoffs 2012: Defenses make their case as some of the high-powered offenses go home
- NFL playoffs 2012: Baltimore Ravens outlast Houston Texans, 20-13
- Goodell: NFL hopes to implement blood testing next season
- Giants look to put heat on Rodgers, Packers with pass rush
- NFL Playoffs 2012: Divisional round schedule, previews
- NFL playoffs 2012: Green Bay Packers still favored, but they have weaknesses too
- NFL playoffs 2012: New York Giants crush Atlanta Falcons, 24-2
- NFL playoffs: First round has produced four of past six Super Bowl winners
- NFL Playoffs 2012: Wild-card weekend schedule, previews
- NFL playoffs: Packers, Patriots and Saints will test ‘defense wins Super Bowls’ approach this postseason
- Giants beat Cowboys to win NFC East behind Eli Manning’s three touchdowns
- NFL playoff picture: Giants win NFC East; Ravens claim AFC North and a first-round bye; Broncos reach postseason
- NFL playoff picture: NFC East, postseason spot for Tim Tebow, records up for grabs in Week 17
- Firing and hiring season for NFL coaches nears as regular season winds down
- NFC East boils down to winner-take-all game between Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants
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