STEPHEN WHYNO
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) is tackled by Washington Football Team safety Kamren Curl (31) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Analysis: Washington needs struggling defense to improve

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 17, 2021 04:27 PM EDT
Defense was supposed to be the biggest reason to believe Washington could

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones scrambles with the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, Md. Daniel Jones is looking to stay undefeated in his career against Washington when he leads the New York Giants into the NFC East matchup on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. The sixth pick in 2019 is 4-0 against Washington and 4-19 against the rest of the NFL. (AP Photo/Al Drago, file)
Giants' Jones looks to extend unbeaten streak vs. Washington

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 15, 2021 12:39 PM EDT
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Even if Daniel Jones knows why he has been so successful

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) throws the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Fitzpatrick out, Heinicke to start for Washington vs. Giants

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 13, 2021 01:08 PM EDT
Ryan Fitzpatrick is going on injured reserve with a hip injury, and Washington

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throwing the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Herbert throws for 337 yards, Chargers beat Washington 20-16

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 12, 2021 04:14 PM EDT
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Brandon Staley and Justin Herbert shared a smile and shook

Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (42) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. Fitzpatrick was injured on this play and replaced by Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Fitzpatrick injures hip, Washington turns to Heinicke at QB

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 12, 2021 03:08 PM EDT
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Ryan Fitzpatrick waved to the crowd as he hobbled off the

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, right, is sacked by Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Herbert vs. Young highlights Chargers at Washington opener

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 09, 2021 03:44 PM EDT
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — With Justin Herbert the first of several top quarterbacks

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2020, file photo, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (10) runs to the end zone against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. Washington has been practicing without receiver Curtis Samuel for the balance of training camp and without cornerback William Jackson for the past week. Samuel and Jackson were the team's highest-priced free agent additions.(AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
Washington's Curtis Samuel misses practice with groin injury

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 08, 2021 02:07 PM EDT
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Curtis Samuel's chances of playing in Washington's season

FILE - In this Feb. 22, 2000, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tamarick Vanover, center, is guided towards a waiting car outside the Federal Courthouse in Kansas City, Mo. Former NFL players Clinton Portis, Tamarick Vanover and Robert McCune pleaded guilty for their roles in a nationwide healthcare fraud scheme, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Cliff Schiappa, File)
Ex-NFL players plead guilty to health care fraud scheme

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 07, 2021 05:42 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former NFL players Clinton Portis, Tamarick Vanover and

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2020, file photo, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (10) runs to the end zone against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. Washington has been practicing without receiver Curtis Samuel for the balance of training camp and without cornerback William Jackson for the past week. Samuel and Jackson were the team's highest-priced free agent additions.(AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
Samuel practices for Washington, status vs. Chargers unclear

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 06, 2021 02:05 PM EDT
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Curtis Samuel may or may not be game ready. He certainly

FILE - In this Aug. 28, 2021, file photo, Washington Football Team running back Jaret Patterson warms up prior to a preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Landover, Md. Patterson made the Washington Football Team thanks to an impressive training camp and preseason. Now the 5-foot-8 dynamo is getting praise from Barry Sanders and those who know him best expect Patterson to take the league by storm. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Undersized and overlooked, Patterson makes Washington roster

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 03, 2021 02:06 AM EDT
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Jaret Patterson shed a tear. This was

Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) throws during practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
'FitzMagic' part 9: Fitzpatrick takes reins as Washington QB

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 02, 2021 03:30 PM EDT
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Ryan Fitzpatrick and his magnificent beard plan to lead

Washington Football Team quarterbacks Taylor Heinicke (4) and Ryan Fitzpatrick, right, warm up at the team's NFL football training camp practice in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. Also pictured is head coach Ron Rivera, left. Coming off winning the NFC East at 7-9 in Ron Rivera's first season as coach, Washington still doesn't have a new name but does have increased expectations. After bringing in 38-year-old “FitzMagic” quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick to start, Washington is straddling the line between win now and build for the future, and a difficult schedule will test that balance. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Washington still has no name but bears higher expectations

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 01, 2021 03:56 PM EDT
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Before Washington gets a new name, Ron Rivera's team has

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera looks over the field during practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Ron Rivera continues overnight overhaul of Washington roster

By Stephen Whyno Aug. 31, 2021 03:07 PM EDT
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — When Landon Collins joined Washington in 2019, he told

Baltimore Ravens tight end Eric Tomlinson (85) making a touchdown catch against Washington Football Team cornerback Jimmy Moreland (20) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Ravens lose Dobbins, win NFL-best 20th in a row in preseason

By Stephen Whyno Aug. 28, 2021 09:06 PM EDT
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — J.K. Dobbins going down with an injury overshadowed the

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (27) is taken off the field after suffering an injury in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Ravens RB J.K. Dobbins to have injured left knee examined

By Stephen Whyno Aug. 28, 2021 07:03 PM EDT
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — J.K. Dobbins will undergo tests on his injured left knee

FILE - The Green Bay Packers football team carry coach Vince Lombardi after clinching the NFL West Conference title by beating the New York Giants 20-17 in Milwaukee, Wisc., in this Dec. 3, 1961, file photo. At left is mPaul Hornung (5) and at right is Max McGee (85). The rest of the players are unidentified. The Baltimore Ravens are one victory away from passing Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packers for the longest preseason winning streak in NFL history. Beating Washington on Saturday would make it 20 in a row. The Packers won 19 in a row from 1959-1962. (AP Photo/DVN)
Ravens going for preseason record* for longest win streak

By Stephen Whyno Aug. 27, 2021 04:08 PM EDT
John Harbaugh cared enough about his Baltimore Ravens tying the mark for the

FILE - This is a 2021 photo of William Jackson III of the Washington NFL football team. Washington has been practicing without receiver Curtis Samuel for the balance of training camp and without cornerback William Jackson for the past week. Samuel and Jackson were the team's highest-priced free agent additions. (AP Photo/File)
Rivera hopeful Washington's big-money additions return soon

By Stephen Whyno Aug. 25, 2021 02:07 PM EDT
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington is taking the field late in training camp

FILE - In this March 26, 2021, file photo, San Jose Sharks left wing Evander Kane moves the puck during the team's NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes in Glendale, Ariz.T he NHL says it will investigate an allegation made by Kane’s wife that he bets on his own games and has intentionally tried to lose for gambling profit. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
EXPLAINER: How leagues investigate gambling allegations

By Stephen Whyno Aug. 06, 2021 05:12 AM EDT
Allegations from his estranged wife that Evander Kane bet on hockey games,

A small bird walks along the field at the team's NFL football training camp practice in Ashburn, Va., Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. The bird has been on the field at practice each day this week since training camp resumed in Ashburn, Va., and has caught the eye of the team. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
The perfect tweet: Bird is the word at Washington's camp

By Stephen Whyno Aug. 05, 2021 02:07 PM EDT
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — It was a race to the end zone between Washington's offense

Washington Football Team tight end Sammis Reyes (80) participates in the team's NFL football training camp practice in Ashburn, Va., Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
DoorDash to the NFL: How 2 Washington players made ends meet

By Stephen Whyno Aug. 04, 2021 01:28 PM EDT
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Sammis Reyes got in his car, put on podcasts and tried to