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Redskins Lay Off Employees No coaches let go

Updated 8:00 AM EDT, Fri, Jan 9, 2009

Jim Zorn talks to Clinton Portis after defeating the Seattle Seahawks 20-17 on Nov. 23, 2008.
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Jim Zorn talks to Clinton Portis after defeating the Seattle Seahawks 20-17 on Nov. 23, 2008.

 

The slumping economy has forced the Washington Redskins to lay off a number of employees.

Officials said a small percentage of the team's workforce was laid off or accepted buyout offers.

The team will not confirm an exact number, but the Washington Post reported that the Redskins laid off at least 20 employees at Redskins Park and an undetermined number at FedEx Field.

The team said the job cuts will not affect football operations or the fan experience.

No coaches, trainers or scouts were let go, the Post reported.

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  • Rick G Friday, May 22 at 10:06 AM FLAG COMMENT I am in the last year of a 3 year contract; I will NOT renew next year; When I asked for an extension to pay this year due to the economy, the team started dunning me by phone and sending letters threatening to sue me. Unbelievable. I have been a Skins fan all of my life; I will be selling my tickets this year, and won't be buying them next year.
  • skinsfan4life Thursday, Jan 15 at 2:12 PM FLAG COMMENT Amen brother. Can we email this to Redskins Park - Attn: Big Joker and Lil' Joker
  • Dan D. Wednesday, Jan 14 at 12:10 PM FLAG COMMENT The redskins are an absolute joke. Will they ever make the playoffs again? The success of any business starts at the top and as long as they have danny & vinny running the place it will be loser city. I used to never miss a game, now I do not care whether I miss a game or not. I have season tickets and I only went to see the 1st half of the new orleans game. They are a complete joke! One of the worst franchises in ... MORE >
  • skinfan4life Monday, Jan 12 at 11:37 AM FLAG COMMENT For the past 15 years, we have had different players, coaches and coordinators. All have done nothing to solve the skins inability to compete on a professional level. What is the only consistant factor.....Snyder and Cerrato. The two of you are absolutely incapable of putting aside your own egos for the betterment of the team. YOU DISGUST ME! Fortunately for you, you are surrounded by those who share your views and opinio ... MORE >
  • Stavros Saturday, Jan 10 at 2:40 PM FLAG COMMENT I say fire the idiot Snyder who is only a millionaire because his family friend Mort Zuckerman loaned him millions and put in "its" place the beautifull Sooin!!!

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