Sept. 21, 1982
Strike: NFL players walk out in a strike that would last until Nov. 17. In all, eight games are missed, seven cancelled.
Sept. 12, 1982
New Beginning: Mark Moseley gets the Redskins off to a strong start with a 26-yard field goal in overtime to lift the Redskins to a 37-34 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Moseley had moments earlier kicked a 48-yarder to send the game into overtime.
Dec. 20, 1981
Strong Finish: After an 0-5 start, the Redskins under Joe Gibbs win eight of their final 11 games with a 30-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams.
Jan. 13, 1981
Gibbs Hired: Joe Gibbs, offensive coordinator of the San Diego Chargers, becomes the 20th head coach in team history.