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FILE - These are 2020 file photos showing District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser, left, and Washington Redskins NFL football team owner Dan Snyder, right. The recent national conversation about racism has renewed calls for the Washington Redskins to change their name. D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser called the name an "obstacle" to the team building its stadium and headquarters in the District, but owner Dan Snyder over the years has shown no indications he'd consider it. (AP Photo/File)
Debate on racism renews calls for Redskins to change name

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 17, 2020 05:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) stands for the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. NFL players who want to kneel during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racism have far more support than Colin Kaepernick did four years ago. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
Despite far more support, kneeling might not be widespread

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 11, 2020 05:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams is shown on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in Tampa, Fla. After sitting out last season in a dispute in Washington, seven-time Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams is excited to start over in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Trent Williams feels rejuvenated by trade to 49ers

By Josh Dubow Apr. 30, 2020 05:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 1, 2016, file photo, Baltimore Ravens guard Marshal Yanda, right, talks with quarterback Joe Flacco during practice at the NFL football teams training camp in Baltimore. Yanda was selected to the 2010s NFL All-Decade Team announced Monday, April 6, 2020, by the NFL and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
8 unanimous picks for All-Decade Team include Brady, Watt

By Barry Wilner Apr. 06, 2020 12:42 PM EDT

FLE - In this Feb. 7, 2016, file photo, Denver Broncos' Peyton Manning, left, is sacked by Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Next Monday, April 6, 2020, the Hall of Fame and the NFL will announce the roster for the 2010-19 All-Decade team. Kuechly is a possible pick at linebacker. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
All-Decade Team a dicey proposition, other than a few stars

By Barry Wilner Mar. 30, 2020 03:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2013, file photo, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson evades a Pittsburgh Steeler defender to score on a 70-yard touchdown run during the first half of their NFL football game at Wembley Stadium, London. Next Monday, April 6, 2020, the Hall of Fame and the NFL will announce the roster for the 2010-19 All-Decade team. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)
Steelers-Vikings in London, England 9/29/2013

Mar. 30, 2020 03:32 PM EDT

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates with fans after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Texans won 22-19 in overtime.(AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Determining All-Decade team for 2010s no easy chore

By Barry Wilner Feb. 25, 2020 01:44 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead (6) injures his ribs on a touchdown saving tackle of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Marcus Sherels (35) during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Minneapolis, Minn. Morstead is one of just two current Saints players who played in the NFC title game against the Vikings in January 2010. The other is quarterback Drew Brees. (Matthew Hinton/The Advocate via AP, File)
Saints recall tension, tears in Vikings' last playoff visit

By Brett Martel Jan. 04, 2020 01:01 PM EST

Washington Redskins head coach Ron Rivera speaks during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Redskins' Snyder promises new culture with Rivera as coach

By Rich Dubroff Jan. 02, 2020 05:45 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett walks the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Garrett future murky as Cowboys beat Redskins, miss playoffs

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 29, 2019 07:50 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is pressured by Washington Redskins linebacker Cole Holcomb (55) during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys 12/29/2019

Dec. 29, 2019 04:40 PM EST

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...

Baltimore Raven quarterback Lamar Jackson hands off to running back Mark Ingram during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Brown at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. (Warren Dillaway/The Star-Beacon via AP)
Six teams still battling for all-important first-round bye

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 26, 2019 01:26 AM EST

NFL Today, Week 16

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 09:32 PM EST
SCOREBOARD Monday, Dec. 23 Green Bay at Minnesota, 8:15 p.m. Aaron Rodgers and the Packers (11-3) can clinch the NFC...

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

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) walks off the field following an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Giants-Redskins Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2019 03:03 PM EST

Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) speaking during a news conference following an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Landover, Md. Eagles won 37-27.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Haskins, McLaurin and Sims give Redskins some future hope

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 16, 2019 03:34 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston signals during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
NFL Today, Week 15

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 10:52 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (26) hands the ball to fans after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Redskins in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Wentz, Eagles keep NFC East hopes alive by beating Redskins

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 15, 2019 04:28 PM EST