The Facts: The team announced the signing of Medlock, whom the Kansas City Chiefs selected in the fifth-round of the 2007 draft. Kansas City released Medlock after the 2007 season opener.

Diehards Line:The Redskins were expected to bring in place kickers to challenge Graham Gano in training camp and Medlock will be among those given a chance. The former UCLA All-American spent the 2008 offseason and training camp with the St. Louis Rams. Medlock, 26, made 40 of 46 field-goal attempts, including a long of 52 yards, last season for the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL.