Montae Nicholson
Washington goes into 2020 lacking depth, expectations

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 12:58 PM EDT
WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM (3-13) New faces: Coach Ron Rivera, EDGE Chase Young, CBs Kendall Fuller and Ronald Darby, QB Kyle Allen, RB J.D....

No-name Washington enters camp with low expectations

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 02:38 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (3-13) CAMPSITE: Ashburn, Virginia LAST YEAR: Five consecutive losses cost coach Jay Gruden his job and put...

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, then-Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) stands on the sideline during the singing of the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Jacksonville, Fla. New Redskins coach Ron Rivera used the first few weeks of NFL free agency to begin changing the culture around the organization. Rivera reunited with linebacker Thomas Davis to give the locker room an example of how to play and behave and signed safety Sean Davis, cornerback Ronald Darby, running back J.D. McKissic and tight end Logan Thomas as players with something to prove. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Rivera aims to start changing culture around Redskins

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 11, 2020 01:51 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen (7) passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. A person with knowledge of the move tells the Associated Press the Washington Redskins have acquired quarterback Kyle Allen, Monday, March 23, 2020, in a trade with the Carolina Panthers. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, FIle)
Redskins get Allen from Panthers, trade Dunbar to Seahawks

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 23, 2020 03:27 PM EDT

Washington Redskins head coach Ron Rivera speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Redskins signing Davis as part of Rivera's roster makeover

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 18, 2020 05:43 PM EDT

New York Giants defensive end B.J. Hill (95) and linebacker Markus Golden (44) sack Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Jones throws for 5 TDs, Giants beat Redskins in overtime

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 22, 2019 04:53 PM EST

Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins works out prior to an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New York Giants at Washington Redskins 12/22/2019

Dec. 22, 2019 11:52 AM EST

Al Polinksi makes his way to Lambeau Field before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Washington Redskins Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Washington Redskins at Green Bay Packers 12/8/2019

Dec. 08, 2019 10:49 AM EST

Workers remove a rain cover from the playing field prior to an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Washington Redskins in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Washington Redskins at Carolina Panthers 12/1/2019

Dec. 01, 2019 11:12 AM EST

In this Oct. 14, 2018, photo, Washington Redskins strong safety Montae Nicholson (35) celebrates the Redskins victory after an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, in Landover, Md. Authorities say an autopsy is pending for a woman who died after being brought to a Virginia hospital by Nicholson. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Carolina Panthers at Washington Redskins 10/14/2018

Nov. 26, 2019 05:58 AM EST

In this Oct. 14, 2018, photo, Washington Redskins strong safety Montae Nicholson (35) celebrates the Redskins victory after an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, in Landover, Md. Authorities say an autopsy is pending for a woman who died after being brought to a Virginia hospital by Nicholson. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Autopsy pending for woman brought to ER by Redskins player

Nov. 26, 2019 05:40 AM EST

Washington Redskins defensive back Deshazor Everett heads to the field to work out prior to an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Detroit Lions at Washington Redskins 11/24/2019

Nov. 24, 2019 12:52 PM EST

Redskins’ Nicholson says decision to play vs. Jets was his

Nov. 21, 2019 04:10 PM EST
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington Redskins safety Montae Nicholson says it was his decision to play last week, days after the death of a woman he dropped off at a...

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2019, file photo, some fans watch during the second half of an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New York Jets, in Landover, Md. There were more than 20,000 empty seats for the Redskins’ last home game, and when many of them have been filled this season, it’s with fans of the visiting team. It could be even emptier Sunday when the 1-9 Redskins host the 3-6-1 Detroit Lions. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
‘Nobody cares anymore:’ Lions-Redskins could be peak apathy

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 21, 2019 01:58 PM EST

Washington Redskins linebackers coach Rob Ryan on the side lines before the start of NFL football game between the New York Jets and Washington Redskins, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
New York Jets at Washington Redskins 11/17/2019

Nov. 17, 2019 11:42 AM EST

Redskins cooperating with investigation regarding Nicholson

Nov. 14, 2019 10:27 PM EST
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Redskins say they are aware of an investigation involving safety Montae Nicholson and are cooperating with authorities. ...

Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins answers questions during after an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Redskins unsure about quarterback situation amid 1-8 start

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 04, 2019 01:15 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Packers get WR Davante Adams back vs. Chargers

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2019 12:35 PM EST

Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum (8) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Linval Joseph during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Cook, Vikings wear down Redskins 19-9 for 4th straight win

By Dave Campbell Oct. 24, 2019 11:09 PM EDT

Peterson active vs. Vikings despite ankle injury

Oct. 24, 2019 07:37 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson will suit up against his original team in Minnesota, despite an ankle injury that had him...