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Archuleta Speaks Out

Washington Redskins
12/29/2006 8:50 AM
The Washington Post reports in the defensive huddle at the Washington Redskins' final practice of the season yesterday, S Adam Archuleta thanked his teammates for supporting him during what has been the worst, most trying year of his six-year NFL career. Then he told some at Redskins Park that he intends to leave town shortly after tomorrow night's season finale, perhaps even immediately. Archuleta, 29, who has been benched for the second half of the season despite signing the biggest contract ever for a safety in March, said he is unsure of his future and whether the Redskins will bring him back, but knows that he wants to be part of a winning team. He has kept quiet since being pulled from the starting lineup for good on Oct. 22, but yesterday he spoke publicly for the first time and let it be known he has been hurt by the way the Redskins have treated him. Read more