Kerrigan totaled two tackles (one solo) and was credited with half a sack in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Dolphins.

Kerrigan's relatively quiet day can likely be blamed on the rust he accumulated while being held out the entire preseason for precautionary reasons after offseason knee surgery. With Sunday's start, the ultra-durable fifth-year pro preserved his streak of never having missed a game in his career. Although he may take a few games to round into shape, Kerrigan is still expected to build on the 13.5 sack breakout campaign he put together in 2014.

Kerrigan is likely to see his first preseason action Saturday, the Washington Post reports.

Kerrigan is recovering from offseason knee surgery but has been practicing most of training camp. The team has been cautious during the preseason to prevent any lingering issues during the regular season.

Kerrigan and the Redskins have reached a five-year contract extension worth $11.5 million per year, NFL.com reports.

Kerrigan, who was drafted 16th overall by the Redskins in 2011, has been a force at linebacker and the team has put their faith in him for the future. The contract extension comes after an impressive 2014 campaign in which he racked up 64 tackles, a career-high 13.5 sacks, and five forced fumbles (tied for league lead). Kerrigan's value is also boosted by the fact that he has never missed a game in his four-year professional career.

Kerrigan and the Redskins are discussion a long-term contract extension, NFL.com reports.

Kerrigan enjoyed a career-high 13.5 sacks to go with 64 tackles last season, while he also ranked second among 3-4 outside linebackers with 51 quarterback hurries. At 26 years old, the former first round pick has never missed a game during his four-year career, totaling at least 7.5 sacks each season. With former teammate Brian Orakpo no longer with the Redskins, Kerrigan could become the center piece of Washington's linebacking corp for years to come.

kerrigan recorded a sack and two tackles Sunday. He now has 12.5 sacks on the season.

Kerrigan has recorded five sacks over the last four games.

Kerrigan (wrist) recorded two sacks Sunday and now has 11.5 on the season.

Kerrigan has four sacks over the last three games.

Kerrigan (wrist) returned to Sunday's game against the Colts.

Kerrigan left earlier with a wrist injury, but looks to be healthy enough to see a few more snaps. The IDP star currently has the only Washington sack on the day.

Kerrigan is questionable to return to Sunday's game due to a wrist injury, ESPN's John Keim reports.

Kerrigan had statistically been Washington's best defender prior to exiting, recording five solo tackles and a sack. The Redskins may look to Everette Brown as one potential candidate to replace him.

Kerrigan recorded six tackles and a sack Monday night.

Kerrigan now has 7.5 sacks on the season. He is expected to see more double teams with Brian Orakpo (torn pectoral) out for the season.

Kerrigan tied a Redskins' team record with four sacks Sunday against the Jaguars.

Kerrigan's four tackles Sunday were all sacks, topping his previous single-game career-high of three quarterback takedowns. On a day when Jaguars' signal-caller Chad Henne was sacked an abysmal 10 times, Kerrigan nearly accounted for half of that whopping tally all by himself.

Redskins OLB Ryan Kerrigan said he wants to be with the team for years to come.

Kerrigan has two years left on his deal after the Redskins exercised his 2015 option for $7.038 million. But he says "hopefully after that," he'll be in D.C. "even longer." Kerrigan has 24.5 sacks through three seasons, never finishing a season with fewer than 7.5 or more than 8.5. As long as he keeps producing at a steady clip, Kerrigan should have no trouble netting a healthy payday.

Redskins exercised OLB Ryan Kerrigan's fifth-year club option for 2015.

As expected. The Redskins now have Kerrigan under team control for a little under $9 million over the next two seasons. That's huge for Washington, as Brian Orakpo is playing on the franchise tag and the team has no pass-rush depth behind he and Kerrigan. Kerrigan has 24.5 sacks through his first three seasons and tied for the fifth-most QB hurries among 3-4 outside 'backers in 2013.

CBS' Jason La Canfora reports the Redskins are expected to exercise OLB Ryan Kerrigan's fifth-year team option for 2015.

The No. 16 overall pick of the 2011 draft, Kerrigan managed 8.5 sacks and four forced fumbles last season despite playing through a knee injury. Kerrigan is not a star, but is worthy of having his option picked up. He's never missed a game in his three-year career.

Redskins OLB Ryan Kerrigan said his left knee is near 100 percent.

Kerrigan underwent a scope after the season to repair a torn lateral meniscus he sustained way back in Week 3. He's been running, jumping and cutting. Kerrigan joins Brian Orakpo and Jason Hatcher as pass rushers in a scheme new head coach Jay Gruden insists will get after opposing quarterbacks more this year.

Redskins OLB Ryan Kerrigan underwent arthroscopic knee surgery Thursday.

Kerrigan is already off crutches and will only be sidelined 2-4 weeks. He's in no danger of missing the Redskins' offseason program and is entering a contract year in 2014.

Redskins OLB Ryan Kerrigan will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery next week.

Redskins OLB Ryan Kerrigan has been cleared of a possible concussion, and will be active for Week 2.

Coach Mike Shanahan said Kerrigan could have practiced on Tuesday. Kerrigan racked up eight tackles, a sack and forced fumble before departing Monday night's loss late in the fourth quarter. The Redskins travel to Green Bay on Sunday.

Redskins OLB Ryan Kerrigan left Monday night's opener against the Eagles with a possible concussion.

Kerrigan left late in the fourth quarter. He had a solid night, racking up eight tackles, one sack, two tackles for loss, and a batted pass that resulted in a fumble that was returned for a touchdown on the opening drive.

According to Pro Football Focus, Ryan Kerrigan led all 3-4 outside linebackers in quarterback hurries with 50 last season

Kerrigan terrorized opposing quarterbacks even though his pass-rushing partner, Brian Orakpo, played in just two games. He racked up 8.5 sacks, 54 tackles, one interception, two forced fumbles and eight pass breakups. Kerrigan should see more single blocks this year.

Redskins OLB Ryan Kerrigan recorded two sacks, two forced fumbles and five tackles in last Sunday's loss to the Dolphins.

The Redskins are a mess on offense, but they have two major defensive building blocks in Kerrigan and Brian Orakpo. Kerrigan, the No. 16 overall pick, played all 67 snaps Sunday and was in the backfield all day. He's up to five sacks, four forced fumbles and one interception on the season.