| 2004 Washington Redskins season | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Owner | Daniel Snyder |
| President | Joe Gibbs |
| General manager | Vinny Cerrato |
| Head coach | Joe Gibbs |
| Offensive coordinator | Joe Bugel |
| Defensive coordinator | Gregg Williams |
| Home field | FedExField |
| Results | |
| Record | 6–10 |
| Division place | 4th NFC East |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | LB Marcus Washington |
| AP All-Pros | CB Shawn Springs (2nd team) |
The 2004 season was the Washington Redskins' 73rd in the National Football League (NFL). Although they improved on their 5–11 record from 2003 to 6–10, they finished bottom of their division and missed the playoffs for the fifth straight year. The season saw Joe Gibbs come out of retirement to return as head coach. The team acquired running back Clinton Portis in a trade that sent Champ Bailey to the Denver Broncos in the 2004 offseason. Week 8 marked the first time since 1932 that the U.S. presidential election went against the Redskins Rule.