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Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson celebrates being selected by the Detroit Lions as the second pick in the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher )
Breaking down players selected in 1st round of NFL draft

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 28, 2022 08:54 PM EDT

Washington Football Team cornerback Bobby McCain (20) makes his way to the locker room a NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Football Team on Sunday, January 2, 2022 in Landover, Maryland.(Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Washington resets rebuilding expectations with 7-10 season

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 10, 2022 03:40 PM EST

New York Giants head coach Joe Judge signals his team during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Giants and Washington play meaningless finale at MetLife

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 10:10 AM EST

Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott (4) is tackled by Washington Football Team's Daron Payne (94) and Jonathan Allen (93) in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Blowout loss, sideline spat are latest tests for Washington

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 27, 2021 05:59 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' Dallas Goedert, center, runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Washington LB Davis out vs. Cowboys as COVID-19 precaution

Dec. 26, 2021 07:28 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) reacts after breaking up a pass in the end zone against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Playoff-bound Cowboys set for quick Washington rematch

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 01:51 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington could get QB Heinicke or Allen back vs. Cowboys

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 22, 2021 04:34 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1), center, runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Jalen Hurts has 3 TDs, Eagles come back to beat Washington

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 21, 2021 10:18 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys' benches are seen on the sideline prior to the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Dallas Cowboys at Washington Football Team 12/12/2021

Dec. 12, 2021 11:35 AM EST

Washington Football Team's Tress Way (5) embraces kicker Brian Johnson after Johnson made a 48-yard field goal against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington looking for third consecutive win against Cowboys

By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2021 10:10 AM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton kneels in the end zone before an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Washington Football Team at Carolina Panthers 11/21/2021

Nov. 21, 2021 11:33 AM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) celebrates after a Antonio Gibson touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
McCaffrey could present issues for Washington's pass defense

The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 11:58 AM EST

Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) is attended to after a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington confirms Chase Young's injury is season-ending

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 15, 2021 01:20 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) hands the ball off to running back Leonard Fournette (7) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington Football Team 11/14/2021

Nov. 14, 2021 01:21 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
The Latest: Packers blank Seahawks, retake 1st place in NFC

By The Associated Press Nov. 14, 2021 11:16 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
High-scoring Buccaneers' offense takes show to Washington

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 11:35 AM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. The Broncos won 17-10. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Second half of Washington's season a referendum on Heinicke

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 08, 2021 12:01 PM EST

Washington Football Team wide receiver Cam Sims (11) walks off the field with quarterback Taylor Heinicke after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. The Broncos won 17-10. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Rivera: Washington sticking with Heinicke as starting QB

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 01, 2021 04:54 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Allen Lazard catches a pass in front of Washington Football Team's Danny Johnson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Packers' resourcefulness will face huge test at Arizona

By Steve Megargee Oct. 25, 2021 06:05 PM EDT

Washington Football Team's Taylor Heinicke is stopped at the goal line on fourth down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Washington wastes numerous opportunities in loss to Packers

By Steve Megargee Oct. 24, 2021 06:29 PM EDT