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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

Chargers' Slater, Washington's Young get rematch in Week 1

By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 01:52 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (7-9) at WASHINGTON (7-9) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE: Chargers by 1, according to...

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

Washington has cap space to spend, needs a QB and much more

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 06:06 PM EST
WASHINGTON (7-10) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: QB Alex Smith, CB Ronald Darby, EDGE Ryan Kerrigan, TE Jeremy Sprinkle, LB Kevin Pierre-Louis,...

From l-r., Dale Shaw, Bart Longson, Derick Bowers, Steve Novak, Chad Hill, Bruce Stritesky and Terrence Miles pose for their Officials Portrait before the start of the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Washington Football team, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington Football Team 1/9/2021

Jan. 09, 2021 08:08 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts warms up before an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Washington Football Team at Philadelphia Eagles 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 07:06 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) is tackled by Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) and linebacker Julian Stanford (50) near the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Landover, Md. Carolina won 20-13 (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
With Haskins gone, Smith or Heinicke to start for Washington

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 28, 2020 01:06 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback P.J. Walker (6) warms up before the start of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Carolina Panthers at Washington Football Team 12/27/2020

Dec. 27, 2020 02:40 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson adjusting his facemask before the start of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Seattle Seahawks at Washington Football Team 12/20/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 11:30 AM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) warms up prior to an NFL football game against San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington Football Team at San Francisco 49ers 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 04:12 PM EST

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)
Alex Smith, defense help Washington defeat Steelers 23-17

By Howard Fendrich Dec. 07, 2020 10:29 PM EST

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 at Pittsburgh Steelers 12/7/2020

Dec. 07, 2020 05:14 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) passing during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Landover. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Alex Smith shows why he's Washington's starting quarterback

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 23, 2020 02:52 PM EST

Lions host Washington in matchup of struggling teams

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 12:49 PM EST
WASHINGTON (2-6) at DETROIT (3-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Lions by 4 RECORD VS....

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith, left, walks past teammate quarterback Kyle Allen, center, during warmups before the start of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Washington's Smith set for 1st NFL start since November 2018

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 11, 2020 05:39 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers' Jordan Berry (4) holds as place kicker Chris Boswell (9) attempts a field goal under pressure from Dallas Cowboys cornerback C.J. Goodwin (29) in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. The Cowboys blocked the field goal attempt. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
NFL Today, Week 9

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2020 09:12 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) runs to avoid being tackled by New York Giants cornerback Isaac Yiadom (27) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Jones, Giants hold on to beat Washington for 2nd victory

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 08, 2020 04:12 PM EST

Players warm-up on the field before the start of the first half of an NFL football game between Dallas Cowboys and Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Al Drago)
Dallas Cowboys at Washington Football Team 10/25/2020

Oct. 25, 2020 12:20 PM EDT

New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) and Blake Martinez (54) rush Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen (8) during a point after try in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The point after try was unsuccessful. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Risky gamble by Ron Rivera fails in final :36; no regrets

By Tom Canavan Oct. 18, 2020 07:22 PM EDT

Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen (8) loses control of the ball and watches New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) recover it during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. Crowder scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Giants and Judge finally win, beat Washington on fumble TD

By Tom Canavan Oct. 18, 2020 07:16 PM EDT