Redskins hire ex-player Manusky as outside linebackers coach

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Greg Manusky is returning to the Washington Redskins as outside linebackers coach.

Manusky is a former player and, later, linebackers coach for the Redskins, who announced his hiring on Friday.

Manusky was the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts the past four seasons. He also held that title with the San Francisco 49ers from 2007-10 and the San Diego Chargers in 2011.

He was Washington's linebackers coach in 2001.

Manusky played 12 seasons as a linebacker in the NFL, including from 1988-90 with the Redskins.

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