The Washington Redskins' Defense Also Had a Bounty System Under Gregg Williams
The Washington Redskins had a bounty system for big hits on opponents under former defensive coordinator Gregg Williams that was similar to the one revealed by an NFL investigation of the New Orleans Saints, four players who played under Williams said Friday.
Three of the players described a coach who doled out thousands of dollars to Redskins defenders who measured up to Williams’s scoring system for rugged play, including “kill shots” that knocked opposing teams’ stars out of a game.
“You got compensated more for a kill shot than you did other hits,” said one former player, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Defensive lineman, Philip Daniels was the only player to speak to the Washington Post on the record. Daniels said that the most anyone was paid was $8,000 and that “Sean Taylor made a lot.” More to come, I’m sure.
Previously: New Orleans Saints’ Defense Had A Bounty Program Under Gregg Williams