WILLIE PARKER RUMORS

Former Steelers RB Willie Parker Headed To The UFL

Former Steelers running back Willie Parker has announced via his Facebook page this morning that he is headed to play in the UFL this year and that he has not given up hope of returning to the NFL. Parker also thanked all of the fans for their love and support. Parker will play for the Virginia Destroyers. Parker had a brilliant offseason social media campaign on both Twitter and...
Via Steelers Depot  |  August 02, 2011

Redskins respond to Willie Parker

It was about a week ago that Willie Parker summed up the Redskins organization in five damning words: “They don’t care about football.” Parker went on to say too much of the team cares more about “partying and stuff.”  Well, we don’t have much else to post about these days, so let’s hear what the…
Via Pro Football Talk  |  May 10, 2011

Willie Parker: Redskins Are about Partying

Willie Parker’s dropoff in production and relevance has been swift. He was once considered to be one of the fastest running backs in football, and his greatest accomplishment was running for a 75-yard touchdown in the Super Bowl against the Seahawks. Injuries and the strain of hundreds of carries sapped Parker’s speed, and the Steelers [...]
Via Larry Brown Sports  |  May 05, 2011
PARTY HARD

Parker: Skins don't care about football

It's no secret that the Steelers and Redskins run their respective organizations differently, just ask Willie Parker who's seen first hand why Dan Snyder's team always seem to struggle.

Via Pro Football Zone  |  May 04, 2011

Willie Parker on the Redskins: “They don’t care about football”

It’s hard to imagine two organizations more diametrically opposed over the last decade than the Redskins and Steelers.  The differences aren’t just in the front office and ownership. Willie Parker, who had a cup of coffee with Washington last year after six years in Pittsburgh, says the players have a different attitude too. “Being in…
Via Pro Football Talk  |  May 04, 2011

Redskins dump “Slow” Willie Parker

So much for the trio backfield which was combined approaching 100 years of age, the Washington Redskins have jettisoned Willie Parker. Willie Parker, signed as a veteran free agent this past offseason failed to show that he has anything left in the tank. He was competing with Clinton Portis and Larry Johnson for a roster spot and simply could not beat anyone else out for a roster...
Via Redskins Post  |  September 04, 2010
NOT SO FAST

Redskins Cut Willie Parker

When we hear the phrase "open competition", we usually focus on who wins the starting gig.  Willie Parker tried and failed to win the Redskins' starting running back job and now is on the way out of town.

Via Redskins Insider  |  September 04, 2010

Redskins RB Willie Parker To Start Against The Jets

Washington Redskins running back Willie Parker will start Friday night against the New York Jets. Looks like its Parker’s turn in the rotation. Since the Redskins have three pro-bowl caliber backs, head coach Mike Shanahan has taken the running back rotation approach to see who works best with the first team. The Redskins starting running [...]
Via MKRob Sports  |  August 25, 2010

Might we see Willie Parker back with the Pittsburgh Steelers?

The Steelers have brought back a number of former players this season….any chance another one could be on the way? I have mixed feelings but how would you feel if Willie Parker was wearing a Steeler uniform again? He is currently the 4th string RB in Washington and faces the possibility of being released [...]
Via Post Game Heroes  |  August 10, 2010

Washington Redskins Sign “Fast” Willie Parker

According to multiple sources, the Washington Redskins have added their second free agent running back of the off season, agreeing to terms with former Steelers running back Willie Parker. The deal is for one year and can be worth as much as $3.1 million with incentives. After the emergence of Rashard Mendenhall, Parker clearly lost his grip on the staring role in Pittsburgh. According...
Via NFL News & Rumors  |  April 02, 2010
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