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FILE - Washington Football Team's Montez Sweat (90) walks off the field before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J., in this Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, file photo. Sweat says he isn't a fan of the organization attempting to convince players to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Sweat says he “probably won’t get vaccinated” until he has more facts. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Sweat against Washington persuading players to get vaccine

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 09, 2021 12:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) prepares to throw against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game in Philadelphia. Retired Washington quarterback Smith has won the George Halas Award presented by the Pro Football Writers of America. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz, FIle)
Retired Washington QB Alex Smith wins Halas adversity award

By The Associated Press Jun. 07, 2021 06:37 PM EDT

Washington Football Team to open camp in Richmond, Virginia

Jun. 04, 2021 08:42 AM EDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Washington Football Team will return to Richmond, Virginia, for the start of training camp this summer. The club...

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Washington Football Team's Morgan Moses (76) blocks against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. A person with direct knowledge of the move said Washington is releasing longtime starting right tackle Morgan Moses and reserve Geron Christian. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, May 20, 2021, because the team had not announced the transactions. They're expected to be made official soon. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz, File)
Washington cuts longtime starting right tackle Morgan Moses

By Stephen Whyno May. 20, 2021 04:33 PM EDT

Images of Kentucky linebacker Jamin Davis are shown on stage after he was chosen by the Washington Football Team with the 19th pick in the first round of the NFL football draft Thursday April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
No quarterback, but Washington quietly fills holes at draft

By Stephen Whyno May. 01, 2021 08:59 PM EDT

A Washington Football Team fan reacts after Washington picked Minnesota cornerback Benjamin St. Juste, during the third round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Washington picks Cosmi, St-Juste, Brown on Day 2 of draft

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 30, 2021 08:51 PM EDT

FILE - Kentucky linebacker Jamin Davis (44) rushes UT Martin quarterback John Bachus III (18) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., in this Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, file photo. Davis is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, FIle)
Washington fills need by drafting LB Jamin Davis at No. 19

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 29, 2021 10:59 PM EDT

FILE - Northwestern offensive lineman Rashawn Slater participates in the school's Pro Day football workout for NFL scouts in Evanston, Ill., in this Tuesday, March 9, 2021, file photo. Slater is as possible first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Mock Draft: As usual, it's all about the quarterbacks

By Barry Wilner Apr. 26, 2021 12:28 PM EDT

FILE - North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance throws at the school's football NFL Pro Day in Fargo, N.D., in this Friday, March, 12, 2021, file photo. Lance will likely be one of the first two players drafted from non-Football Bowl Subdivision programs next week. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)
Washington again goes into draft in market for QB of future

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 23, 2021 03:04 PM EDT

Offensive tackle, linebacker among Washington's draft needs

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:26 PM EDT
19. WASHINGTON (7-10) LAST SEASON: Washington took advantage of a weak NFC East to win the division in coach Ron Rivera's first season...

FILE - Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Landover, Md., in this Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, file photo. Alex Smith is retiring from the NFL after making an improbable comeback from a broken leg. Smith announced his retirement Monday, April 19, 2021, on Instagram, saying he still has plenty of snaps left him just shy of his 37th birthday but is calling it quits to enjoy time with his family. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Alex Smith retires after comeback from gruesome leg injury

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 19, 2021 12:17 PM EDT

Washington signs wide receiver Adam Humphries to 1-year deal

Mar. 25, 2021 07:14 PM EDT
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington signed Adam Humphries to a one-year contract Thursday, a month after the oft-injured wide receiver was released by Tennessee. ...

FILE - San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, file photo. The San Francisco 49ers locked up their biggest potential free agent for the long term by agreeing to give star left tackle Trent Williams the richest contract ever for an offensive lineman. Williams' agents at Elite Loyalty Sports say the deal agreed to early Wednesday morning, March 17, 2021, will pay Williams $138.1 million over the next six years, surpassing the $138 million deal David Bakhtiari got from during last season. (AP Photo/Jennifer Stewart, File)
49ers hand Trent Williams richest contract ever at OL

By Josh Dubow Mar. 17, 2021 09:57 AM EDT

FILE - Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson (22) plays against the Dallas Cowboys in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, in this Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, file photo. Washington has agreed to sign cornerback William Jackson. Jackson's contract with Washington is worth $42 million over three years with $26 million guaranteed, a person with knowledge of the signing tells The Associated Press. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday, March 17, 2021, because the team does not release contract terms. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
AP source: Washington agrees to sign receiver Curtis Samuel

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 17, 2021 09:26 AM EDT

FILE - Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) waits for the snap during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla., in this Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, file photo. Ryan Fitzpatrick has agreed to sign a one-year deal with Washington, according to a person with direct knowledge of the move. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, March 16, 2021, because the deal cannot be official until the new league year starts Wednesday. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
AP source: Washington signing QB Fitzpatrick, CB Jackson

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 16, 2021 09:54 AM EDT

Washington has cap space to spend, needs a QB and much more

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 06:06 PM EST
WASHINGTON (7-10) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: QB Alex Smith, CB Ronald Darby, EDGE Ryan Kerrigan, TE Jeremy Sprinkle, LB Kevin Pierre-Louis,...

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

FILE - Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) plays in an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, in this Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, file photo. Washington has informed Alex Smith the team is releasing the veteran quarterback, according to a person with direct knowledge of the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday, March 5, 2021, because Smith’s release was not yet official. The NFL's Comeback Player of the Year hopes to continue playing next season at age 37. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Washington releases Comeback Player of the Year Alex Smith

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 05, 2021 10:09 AM EST

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 - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches the team warm up for an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y. The likelihood of Daboll staying in Buffalo for at least more season have increased after he was passed over in filling the Los Angeles Chargers coaching job, two people with direct knowledge of Daboll's plans told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
The Latest: Packers' Aaron Rodgers wins 3rd MVP Award

By The Associated Press Feb. 06, 2021 08:07 PM EST