| 1949 Washington Redskins season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | George Preston Marshall |
| General manager | Dick McCann |
| Head coach | Herman Ball John Whelchel |
| Home field | Griffith Stadium |
| Local radio | WWDC |
| Results | |
| Record | 4–7–1 |
| Division place | 4th NFL Eastern |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
The 1949 Washington Redskins season was the franchise's 18th season in the National Football League The team failed to improve on their 7–5 record from 1948 and finished 4-7-1.