Redskins to host joint training camp with the Jets

May 1, 2018

by Steve Thomas

The Redskins announced today that the team will host three days of joint practices during training camp with the New York Jets at the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center in Richmond, Virginia, during this year’s training camp from Sunday, August 12, through Tuesday, August 14.

Redskins Head Coach Jay Gruden praised the move, stating, “I’m extremely excited to welcome the Jets to Richmond for three days of practice.”  He also mentioned the benefits derived from these sessions, saying, “[i]n the past, joint practices have given our coaching staff a great opportunity to evaluate our players in competitive situations against other teams, and we look forward to having that opportunity again this year by hosting the Jets.”

Jets head coach Todd Bowles, who was a Redskins defensive back from 1986 to 1993, also spoke about his team’s upcoming visit, stating “[w]e’d like to thank the Redskins for having us. Hopefully, we can help each other prepare for the upcoming regular season.”

These practices are the third time the team has hosted another team for joint practices in the last five years.  The New England Patriots visited in 2014, and the Houston Texans visited in 2015.  The Texans practices were covered by the HBO Series “Hard Knocks”, which infamously broadcast a fight between Redskins and Texans players during one of those sessions.

Further details, including specific times, will be released at a later date.

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