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RG3 Officially A Washington Redskin

By: Matt Bush // July 18, 2012
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Robert Griffin III made a name for himself as the QB for Baylor, but faces an arguably larger challenge righting the Redskins' ship.
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Robert Griffin III made a name for himself as the QB for Baylor, but faces an arguably larger challenge righting the Redskins' ship.

Robert Griffin III can officially call himself a Washington Redskin now.

Griffin, or RG3 as he is affectionately dubbed, has agreed to terms on a contract with the Redskins, which means he can now join the team's rookie camp, which his agent says Griffin will do today. 

Last year's Heisman Trophy winner out of Baylor University was the second pick in this year's NFL draft. Griffin's contract runs four years and is worth about $21 million, roughly two-thirds of which would be the signing bonus. The deal includes a club option for a fifth year.  

Even though he missed the beginning of the Redskins's rookie camp, Griffin wasn't considered a holdout, because training camp doesn't officially begin until July 26, a week from tomorrow.

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