WP: Springs Remains Cornerstone On Defense
 

There were times during the offseason when Shawn Springs doubted he would be playing for the Washington Redskins, as his name was mentioned in trade rumors and he reached a stalemate on negotiations for a reworked contract. There were concerns that he was injury-prone or aging, but, as the Redskins enter the playoffs, Springs is again the team's top cornerback.

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