He started all 12 games that season and was named Second-team All-MAC and a Football Writers Association of America Freshman All-American.

[8] He was reunited with head coach Mike Shanahan, whom he played for in his rookie season with the Broncos.

In the 2011 season, Lichtensteiger would be put on injured reserve after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in Week 6 against the Philadelphia Eagles.

[13][14] After missing the entire preseason, he was able to play and start in the season opener win against the New Orleans Saints.

On December 18, the Redskins named him the winner of the 2012 Ed Block Courage Award for how well he recovered from his ACL tear in the previous season.

[15] Set to become a free agent for the 2013 season, Lichtensteiger agreed to a five-year deal with the Redskins on March 9, 2013.

[16][17] After the Redskins released Will Montgomery on March 14, 2014, they announced plans to shift Lichtensteiger from guard to center for the 2014 season.

[18][19] On November 10, 2015, the Redskins put Lichtensteiger on injured reserve with a designation to return after he suffered a pitched nerve in his neck.