2001 Washington Redskins season
The 2001 season was the Washington Redskins' 70th in the National Football League, their 65th representing Washington, D.C. and the first under head coach Marty Schottenheimer.
Despite an ugly start to the season at 0–5, the Redskins began a 5-game winning streak, and by week 14 were 6–6 and in the midst in the NFC playoff hunt. However, despite outplaying their next two opponents, the Redskins dropped two critical games to the Eagles and Bears, eliminating them from playoff contention, though they would finish the season on a high note at 8–8.
This was also the season the Redskins debut the stitch up authentic name and numbers on the jerseys.Offseason
NFL Draft
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | School |
| 1 | 15 | Rod Gardner | Wide Receiver | Clemson |
| 2 | | Fred Smoot | Cornerback | Mississippi State |
| 4 | | Sage Rosenfels | Quarterback | Iowa State |
| 5 | | Darnerien McCants | Wide Receiver | Delaware State |
| 6 | | Mario Monds | Defensive Tackle | Cincinnati |
Free agents
Personnel
Staff
Roster
Schedule
Standings
