8-8 (.500)
Stadium
Attendance
416,678 total
52,085 per game
52,085 per game
1981 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
5
132
Gary Sayre G
RetroSeasons
RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Coverage includes the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, as well as vintage media from defunct teams and leagues.
Washington Redskins
1981 Season Recap
The 1981 Washington Redskins, coached by Joe Gibbs, missed the playoffs after finishing the NFL regular season in 4th place in the NFC East with a 8-8 record.