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1989 Washington Redskins season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Washington Redskins |
| year | 1989 |
| record | 10–6 |
| division_place | 3rd NFC East |
| coach | Joe Gibbs |
| general manager | Charley Casserly |
| president | John Kent Cooke |
| owner | Jack Kent Cooke |
| off_coach | Joe Bugel |
| def_coach | Richie Petitbon |
| stadium | RFK Stadium |
| playoffs | Did not qualify |
| pro_bowlers | DE Charles Mann |
| QB Mark Rypien | |
| shortnavlink | Redskins seasons |
QB Mark Rypien
The ** Washington Redskins season** was the franchise's 58th season in the National Football League (NFL) and their 53rd in Washington, D.C. They improved on their 7–9 record from 1988 to 10–6 in 1989, finishing third in the NFC East. However, they failed to qualify for the playoffs for a second consecutive season.
Offseason
Main article: 1989 NFL draft
| Round | Selection | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 66 | Tracy Rocker | Defensive tackle | Auburn |
| 4 | 110 | Erik Affholter | Wide receiver | USC |
| 5 | 129 | Tim Smiley | Defensive back | Arkansas State |
| 5 | 139 | Lybrant Robinson | Defensive end | Delaware State |
| 6 | 149 | A.J. Johnson | Defensive back | Southwest Texas State |
| 7 | 179 | Kevin Hendrix | Linebacker | South Carolina |
| 9 | 233 | Charles Darrington | Tight end | Kentucky |
| 10 | 263 | Mark Schlereth | Guard | Idaho |
| 12 | 316 | Jimmie Johnson | Tight end | Howard |
| 12 | 317 | Joe Mickles | Running back | Mississippi |
Roster
- Joe Howard WR (IR) [[File:Injury icon.svg|7px]]
- Dexter Manley DE (Susp.) [[File:Injury icon.svg|7px]]
47 active, 14 inactive, 2 practice squad
Regular season
In a week 14 victory against the San Diego Chargers, Joe Gibbs achieved career victory no. 100
Schedule
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| New York Giants | L 24–27 | 0–1 | RFK Stadium | 54,160 | Recap | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 17 | Philadelphia Eagles | L 37–42 | 0–2 | RFK Stadium | 53,493 | Recap | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 24 | at Dallas Cowboys | W 30–7 | 1–2 | Texas Stadium | 63,200 | Recap | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 1 | at New Orleans Saints | W 16–14 | 2–2 | Louisiana Superdome | 64,358 | Recap | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 8 | Phoenix Cardinals | W 30–28 | 3–2 | RFK Stadium | 53,335 | Recap | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 15 | at New York Giants | L 17–20 | 3–3 | Giants Stadium | 76,245 | Recap | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 22 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 32–28 | 4–3 | RFK Stadium | 53,862 | Recap | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 29 | at Los Angeles Raiders | L 24–37 | 4–4 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 52,781 | Recap | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 5 | Dallas Cowboys | L 3–13 | 4–5 | RFK Stadium | 53,187 | Recap | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 12 | at Philadelphia Eagles | W 10–3 | 5–5 | Veterans Stadium | 65,443 | Recap | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Denver Broncos | L 10–14 | 5–6 | RFK Stadium | 52,975 | Recap | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 26 | Chicago Bears | W 38–14 | 6–6 | RFK Stadium | 50,044 | Recap | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 3 | at Phoenix Cardinals | W 29–10 | 7–6 | Sun Devil Stadium | 38,870 | Recap | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 10 | San Diego Chargers | W 26–21 | 8–6 | RFK Stadium | 47,693 | Recap | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 17 | at Atlanta Falcons | W 31–30 | 9–6 | Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium | 37,501 | Recap | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at Seattle Seahawks | W 29–0 | 10–6 | Kingdome | 60,294 | Recap |
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Standings
Awards and honors
- Charles Mann, Pro Bowl selection
References
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