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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

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt (91) and outside linebacker Bud Dupree (48) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Steelers continue domination of Browns in Pittsburgh 38-7

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2020 05:10 PM EDT

New York Giants' Graham Gano (5) kicks a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Washington Football Team at New York Giants 10/18/2020

Oct. 18, 2020 01:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 26, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese, right, talks with quarterback Baker Mayfield at the NFL football team's training camp facility, in Berea, Ohio. The Washington Redskins have hired Ken Zampese as their quarterbacks coach on Ron Rivera's new-look staff. The team revealed Rivera's full staff on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
Zampese joins Redskins as QBs coach on Rivera's staff

Jan. 15, 2020 02:37 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is pressured by Washington Redskins linebacker Cole Holcomb (55) during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys 12/29/2019

Dec. 29, 2019 04:40 PM EST