But Orchard’s best performance with the Redskins came against the Panthers, ironically new Redskins head coach Ron Rivera’s final game with Carolina. The linebacker finished with a sack, two tackles for loss and recovered a fumble on the final play of the game to seal the victory for the Redskins. So, it made sense why he was quite emotional postgame.
Darby understands why he was forced to sign another one-year deal. He knows he has to put a full season together of good football — while staying healthy — in order for a team to commit to him on a long-term basis.