The 1993 Washington Redskins began with the team trying to improve on their 9-7 record from 1992. Head coach Joe Gibbs retired following the 1992 season and the Redskins promoted his defensive coordinator, Richie Petitbon, to be the head coach. The Redskins' aging core struggled, and the team dropped to a 4-12 record and missed the playoffs. Petitbon was fired following the season.