They improved on their 7–9 record from 1988 to 10–6 in 1989, finishing third in the NFC East.
However, they failed to qualify for the playoffs for a second consecutive season.
Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams Reserve 47 active, 14 inactive, 2 practice squad
Rookies in italics In a week 14 victory against the San Diego Chargers, Joe Gibbs achieved career victory no.
100 Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.