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FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Washington Football Team offensive guard Brandon Scherff (75) blocks during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Landover, Md. On Monday, March 8, 2021, Washington announced they've placed the franchise tag on guard Brandon Scherff for a second consecutive year. Scherff is coming off his first All-Pro season. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr., File)
Washington franchise tags All-Pro guard Scherff for 2nd time

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 08, 2021 09:43 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 quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) his chased down by Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Anthony Nelson (98) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Heinicke impresses, but Washington comes up short vs. Bucs

By Howard Fendrich Jan. 10, 2021 12:42 AM 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

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)
Foot injury forces Patriots' Gilmore out of loss to Dolphins

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 05:57 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks running back Carlos Hyde (30) runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Seahawks hold on to beat Washington, clinch playoff spot

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 20, 2020 04:19 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

Trainers check New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) after an injury during the second half of NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Colts have left tackle Castonzo, LB Okereke vs. Raiders

By The Associated Press Dec. 13, 2020 12:23 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) hits a field goal from the hold of Jordan Berry (4) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Steelers missing K Boswell against Washington

Dec. 07, 2020 03:59 PM EST

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) runs a route as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Rashard Robinson (28) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. When Washington takes its 4-7 record and playoff chances in the miserable NFC East to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers (11-0) and their stingy defense Monday, McLaurin, a third-round draft pick out of Ohio State, will represent the visitor's most dependable and dynamic pass-catcher. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)
Chase-down tackle, blocks just part of the job for McLaurin

By Howard Fendrich Dec. 03, 2020 04:53 PM EST

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson sprints to the end zone for a touchdown after getting past Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith (54) and Aldon Smith (58) in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Washington has 2-game streak but Steelers up next (probably)

By Howard Fendrich Nov. 30, 2020 07:52 PM EST

Washington LT Cornelius Lucas out again for Dallas game

Nov. 26, 2020 03:29 PM EST
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Washington left tackle Cornelius Lucas is missing his second straight game with an ankle injury in a Thanksgiving visit to Dallas. ...

Cowboys, Washington set for 10th Thanksgiving meeting

By The Associated Press Nov. 25, 2020 11:58 AM EST
WASHINGTON (3-7) at DALLAS (3-7) Thursday, 4:30 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE — Pick-em RECORD VS....

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

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) touches Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins's sweater, right, as they talk on the field during pregame warm-ups before the start of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Cincinnati Bengals at Washington Football Team 11/22/2020

Nov. 22, 2020 11:58 AM EST

Top pick Burrow, Bengals visit No. 2 pick Young, Washington

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 10:10 AM EST
CINCINNATI (2-6-1) at WASHINGTON (2-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS OPENING LINE — Even RECORD VS....

In this photo provided by Inova Health System, Washington Football Team NFL football head coach Ron Rivera leaves the Inova Schar Cancer Institute in Fairfax, Va., following his final treatment for a form of skin cancer, on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. Rivera gets to rest up with the bye week before hosting the New York Giants on Nov. 8. (Inova Health System via AP)
Rivera Strong: Washington in hunt, rallying around its coach

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 29, 2020 03:09 PM EDT

Washington Football Team offensive guard Brandon Scherff (75) lies on the turf after an injury against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. Washington will be without its best offensive lineman for at least a couple of weeks after guard Brandon Scherff injured his right knee and missed the second half of a 30-15 loss at Arizona. AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Missing injured Scherff is just one problem for Washington

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 21, 2020 04:13 PM EDT

Underachieving Cowboys still have sliver of hope vs Redskins

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2019 04:19 PM EST
WASHINGTON (3-12) at DALLAS (7-8) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Cowboys by 14 RECORD...