WP: Springs Remains Cornerstone On Defense

[MTK]

There were times during the offseason when Shawn Springs doubted he would be playing for the Washington Redskins, as his name was mentioned in trade rumors and he reached a stalemate on negotiations for a reworked contract. There were concerns that he was injury-prone or aging, but, as the Redskins enter the playoffs, Springs is again the team's top cornerback.

Link: washingtonpost.com