Sports | NFL Gibbs Blindsides 'Skins, Resigns Hall of Famer unexpectedly retires again after team's unlikely playoff run By Kevin Spak Posted Jan 8, 2008 11:25 AM CST Copied Washington Redskins footbal coach Joe Gibbs walks off the field following their team practice at Redskins Park, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) (Associated Press) Joe Gibbs is retiring again, stepping down as both coach and president of the Washington Redskins, the team he’s spent a total of 16 years leading, the Washington Post reports. Gibbs will stay with the team somehow, perhaps as a consultant to owner Dan Snyder. No announcement of a replacement followed Gibbs' surprise decision. Gibbs has often said he’d like to spend more time with his family, particularly his grandson, who has leukemia. But he has a year left on his contract, making the sudden announcement a shock for the team. “I think this year really took a toll on him and the whole staff,” said backup QB Mark Brunell. Read These Next Trumps ends trade talks with Canada. Actor Sam Rockwell gets residuals from movie he wasn't in. Mid The Bezos-Sanchez wedding: guest list, cost, the dress, and more. Report an error