Washington Football Team at Pittsburgh Steelers 12/7/2020

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (23) after making a catch during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) gets off a pass before he is hit by Pittsburgh Steelers safety Marcus Allen (27) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin stands on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) takes off his helmet on the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) hands off to running back Benny Snell during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland (26) carries the ball past Washington Football Team outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington (13) makes a catch in front of Washington Football Team cornerback Ronald Darby (23) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera, center, walks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera, center left, talks with linebacker Khaleke Hudson (47) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Washington Football Team cornerback Danny Johnson (32) breaks up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud (14) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) catches a pass for a touchdown with Washington Football Team cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) defending during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) celebrates with teammates JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) and Eric Ebron after catching a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (85) leaps over Washington Football Team cornerback Ronald Darby (23) after taking a pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) makes a catch with Washington Football Team cornerback Ronald Darby (23) defending during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) makes a catch with Washington Football Team free safety Deshazor Everett (22) defending during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) begins to celebrate after catching a pass for a touchdown with Washington Football Team cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) defending during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) gets off a pass under pressure from Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers place kicker Matthew Wright (16) celebrates with teammates after making an extra point during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington (13) gets past Washington Football Team free safety Deshazor Everett (22) after taking a pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for a 50-yard touchdown play during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Washington Football Team wide receiver Steven Sims (15) returns a punt during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington (13) celebrates with JuJu Smith-Schuster after scoring on a 50-yard pass play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) prepares to pass under pressure from Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward (97) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt (91) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (23) breaks up a pass intended for Washington Football Team wide receiver Cam Sims (89) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt (91) and Alex Highsmith (56) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Washington Football Team kicker Dustin Hopkins (3) boots a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Robert Spillane (41) walks off the field after being injured on a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Washington Football Team running back Peyton Barber (34) takes a handoff on a 1-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Washington Football Team running back Peyton Barber (34) scores on a 1-yard touchdown run with Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Lavon Hooks (95) defending during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Washington Football Team running back Peyton Barber (34) takes a handoff on a 1-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera, center, celebrates after a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Washington Football Team tight end Logan Thomas (82) comes down with a pass with Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) defending during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland (26) carries the ball with Washington Football Team strong safety Kamren Curl (31) defending during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) looks to pass with Pittsburgh Steelers defensive ends Cameron Heyward (97) and Stephon Tuitt (91) defending during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) comes down with the ball with Washington Football Team cornerback Jimmy Moreland (20) defending during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Washington Football Team wide receiver Cam Sims (89) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Terrell Edmunds (34) during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Washington Football Team tight end Logan Thomas (82) comes down with a pass with Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) defending during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Washington Football Team strong safety Kamren Curl (31) is helped by a team trainer during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (85) comes down with a pass with Washington Football Team cornerback Jimmy Moreland (20) defending during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels (38) slips a tackle-attempt by Washington Football Team inside linebacker Jon Bostic (53) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Matthew Wright (16) makes a 37-yard field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) throws a 15-yard touchdown pass to Logan Thomas during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (23) is helped by team doctors during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Washington Football Team tight end Logan Thomas (82) hauls in a 15-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Alex Smith during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Washington Football Team offensive guard Brandon Scherff (75) is helped from the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) calls a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is hit by Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) after getting off a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Washington Football Team tight end Logan Thomas (82) celebrates with running back Peyton Barber (34) after taking a 15-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Alex Smith during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is forced out of the pocket by Washington Football Team outside linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis (54) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Washington Football Team kicker Dustin Hopkins (3) celebrates after kicking a 45-yard field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. Washington won 23-17. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Washington Football Team kicker Dustin Hopkins (3) makes a 45-yard field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) stands on the sideline during the final minute of the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) celebrates after a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Washington Football Team tight end Logan Thomas (82) celebrates his touchdown, on a 15-yard pass play, with Jeremy Sprinkle during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Washington Football Team kicker Dustin Hopkins (3) makes a 45-yard field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Washington Football Team cornerback Ronald Darby (23) breaks up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera, center, walks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

FILE - Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) plays in an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, in this Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, file photo. Washington has informed Alex Smith the team is releasing the veteran quarterback, according to a person with direct knowledge of the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday, March 5, 2021, because Smith’s release was not yet official. The NFL's Comeback Player of the Year hopes to continue playing next season at age 37. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2020, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive guard David DeCastro (66) plays during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team in Pittsburgh. The Steelers on Thursday, June 24, 2021, released six-time Pro Bowl guard David DeCastro in a surprise move. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2020, file photo, Washington Football Team's Steven Sims (15) returns a punt during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh. The Buffalo Bills signed wide receiver Steven Sims on Wednesday to address an injury- and coronavirus-depleted position. Sims spent his first two NFL seasons in Washington, where he had 61 catches for 575 yards and scored seven touchdowns, including one rushing and another on a kickoff return, in 28 career games. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)