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FILE - Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) looks to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Landover, Md., in this , Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, file photo. Washington re-signed quarterback Taylor Heinicke to an $8.75 million, two-year contract, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
QB Heinicke re-signs with Washington for $8.75M over 2 years

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 10, 2021 10:48 AM EST

FILE - New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) looks to throw the ball against the Miami Dolphins during an NFL football game in Miami Gardens, Fla., in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo. Washington’s biggest offseason need is to figure out its quarterback situation. Trade for DeShaun Watson? Sign Cam Newton? Roll with Alex Smith and Kyle Allen? Coach Ron Rivera says “nothing is off the table.” (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
Watson? Newton? Smith? Allen? Washington explores QB options

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 03, 2021 07:20 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2020, file photo, Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins runs onto the field as the team is introduced before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Landover, Md. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed the former Washington quarterback to a futures contract on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, giving the 23-year-old a second chance after the flamed out in the nation's capital in less than two seasons. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr., File)
Former Washington QB Haskins signs deal with Steelers

By Will Graves Jan. 21, 2021 05:32 PM EST

Washington Football Team's Antonio Gibson rushes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Washington goes from 'Why not us?' to 'Who's the QB?'

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 11, 2021 04:18 PM EST

Washington Football Team's Alex Smith plays during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. Alex Smith is the biggest reason Washington became the first team in the Super Bowl era to start 2-7 and make the playoffs. The 36-year-old’s journey back from a broken leg and 17 surgeries was a long one, but the difference with him at quarterback has been simple: Smith doesn’t make major mistakes, manages the game and is the cool hand coach Ron Rivera wanted in control of his young team. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)
Smith out, Heinicke starts for Washington vs. Tampa Bay

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 09, 2021 05:50 PM EST

Washington Football Team's Alex Smith plays during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Mr. Smith goes to Washington, takes another team to playoffs

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 05, 2021 03:57 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

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) runs the ball for a first down in the first half of an NFL football game agains the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 27. 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Washington gets 2nd chance to win NFC East at Philadelphia

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 31, 2020 04:30 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins warming up before the start of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Haskins apologizes after photos show mask-less partying

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 22, 2020 11:45 AM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) as he prepares to throw the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Haskins finds groove too late, Washington win streak ends

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 20, 2020 05:32 PM EST

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) attempts to stop Miami Dolphins wide receiver Mack Hollins (86), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins 12/20/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 01:50 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) walks to the field for the start of the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins replaced Smith for the start of the second half. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington QB uncertainty: Haskins practices, not Alex Smith

By Howard Fendrich Dec. 16, 2020 03:32 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) walks off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
The Latest: Steelers get AFC berth, Packers clinch NFC North

By The Associated Press Dec. 13, 2020 12:17 PM EST

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 win streak directed by Mr. Comeback, Alex Smith

By Howard Fendrich Dec. 10, 2020 06:27 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs in the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. The focus is on the matchup between Patrick Mahomes and Tua Tagovailoa, even though there’s no debate about which quarterback is better. The Miami Dolphins might have the superior defense, however, which lends intrigue to Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Blitz-happy Dolphins will try to slow Mahomes and Chiefs

By Steven Wine Dec. 10, 2020 02:32 PM EST

Chiefs will have best 13-game record ever if they beat Miami

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2020 12:16 PM EST
KANSAS CITY (11-1) at MIAMI (8-4) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS OPENING LINE — Chiefs by 7 RECORD VS....

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki (88) grabs a pass for a touchdown as Cincinnati Bengals cornerback LeShaun Sims (38) defends, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Dolphins begin tough closing stretch Sunday against Chiefs

By Steven Wine Dec. 07, 2020 03:29 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Steelers' Roethlisberger active after virus-related absence

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2020 12:09 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) defensive end Michael Brockers (90) and nose tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day (69) prepare for an NFL game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Rams 28-17. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Seahawks-Rams in tough NFC West tops NFL's 10th week

By Barry Wilner Nov. 12, 2020 11:20 PM EST

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