1970 Washington Redskins season
| 1970 Washington Redskins season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Edward Bennett Williams |
| President | Edward Bennett Williams |
| General manager | Tim Temerario (de facto) |
| Head coach | Vince Lombardi (offseason) Bill Austin (interim) |
| Home stadium | RFK Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 6–8 |
| Division place | 4th NFC East |
| Playoffs | Did not qualify |
The 1970 Washington Redskins season was the franchise's 39th season in the National Football League (NFL) and their 34th in Washington, D.C. Vince Lombardi, who was hired the previous season, was diagnosed with terminal cancer in late June and died on September 3. In July, offensive line coach Bill Austin was named interim head coach.
The Redskins finished at 6–8 in 1970, fourth in the NFC East, but with a five-game losing streak in the second half of the season. The last loss was a 34–0 shutout at rival Dallas on December 6, and Washington fell to a 4–8 record and four games behind the Cowboys.
It was the 25th consecutive season that the Redskins did not advance to the playoffs. Austin's contract was not renewed after the season.