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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

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

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

FILE - In this Aug. 18, 2020, file photo, Carolina Panthers running back Reggie Bonnafon carries the ball during NFL football camp in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers waived Bonnafon as part of several moves to get down to 53 players on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. Bonnafon ran for 116 yards with a touchdown in 16 games last year and played a major role on special teams. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Panthers cut RB Bonnafon to get down to 53-player limit

By Steve Reed Sep. 05, 2020 03:07 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, avoids being sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Clowney inactive for Seattle against Eagles

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2019 12:34 PM EST

49ers rule out Kittle; Sanders active against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2019 12:14 PM EST
The San Francisco 49ers will be without star tight end George Kittle for a second straight week because of injuries to his ankle and knee, while receiver...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Colts QB Brian Hoyer makes 1st start in more than 2 years

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2019 12:49 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

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey covers a Tennessee Titans player during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars have no idea what's next for disgruntled cornerback Jalen Ramsey. If the past is any indication, it's sure to include something out of the ordinary.(AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
Jalen Ramsey inactive for 1st time in career for Jaguars

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2019 12:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, July 26, 2019, file photo, Washington Redskins running backs Derrius Guice (29) and Adrian Peterson (26) run drills during the NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va. Adrian Peterson told Derrius Guice to grab some ice cubes and wrap them around his surgically repaired left knee. Guice chuckled a bit. “You're really old school,” Guice said. “We got all this Cryotherapy and stuff, and you're talking about bags of ice.” Old school, meet new school in the Redskins backfield headlined by a 34-year-old climbing the all-time rushing list and a 22-year-old itching to make his NFL debut 13 months after a torn ACL. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Adrian Peterson a healthy scratch in Skins' opener

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2019 12:16 PM EDT