Jaret Patterson
New York Giants quarterback Jake Fromm (17) passes against the Washington Football Team during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Washington Football Team at New York Giants 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 01:23 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) makes a pass during the first half of a NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Football Team on Sunday, January 2, 2022 in Landover, Maryland.(Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Giants and Washington not fighting for playoffs this year

By Tom Canavan Jan. 06, 2022 06:47 PM EST

New York Giants head coach Joe Judge signals his team during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Giants and Washington play meaningless finale at MetLife

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 10:10 AM EST

Rivera names Heinicke starting QB for finale vs. Giants

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 03, 2022 04:30 PM EST
Taylor Heinicke is expected to get a 15th consecutive start at quarterback for Washington in the team's season finale at the New York Giants. A week...

Benches for the Philadelphia Eagles are seen on the sidelines before the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Football Team 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 11:37 AM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) warms up before the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Washington Football Team at Dallas Cowboys 12/26/2021

Dec. 26, 2021 07:49 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker (28) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Cowboys play Washington again with eye toward playoffs

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 23, 2021 07:14 PM EST

Peyton Manning speaks after being inducted into the Denver Broncos Ring of Honor prior to an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Washington Football Team at Denver Broncos 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 03:29 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills' Sean McDermott looks at the scoreboard during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. The Steelers won 23-16. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Rivera, McDermott put ties aside as Washington faces Bills

By John Wawrow Sep. 23, 2021 04:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 28, 2021, file photo, Washington Football Team running back Jaret Patterson warms up prior to a preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Landover, Md. Patterson made the Washington Football Team thanks to an impressive training camp and preseason. Now the 5-foot-8 dynamo is getting praise from Barry Sanders and those who know him best expect Patterson to take the league by storm. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Undersized and overlooked, Patterson makes Washington roster

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 03, 2021 02:06 AM EDT

Washington Football Team quarterbacks Taylor Heinicke (4) and Ryan Fitzpatrick, right, warm up at the team's NFL football training camp practice in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. Also pictured is head coach Ron Rivera, left. Coming off winning the NFC East at 7-9 in Ron Rivera's first season as coach, Washington still doesn't have a new name but does have increased expectations. After bringing in 38-year-old “FitzMagic” quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick to start, Washington is straddling the line between win now and build for the future, and a difficult schedule will test that balance. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Washington still has no name but bears higher expectations

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 01, 2021 03:56 PM EDT

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera looks over the field during practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Ron Rivera continues overnight overhaul of Washington roster

By Stephen Whyno Aug. 31, 2021 03:07 PM EDT

Washington Football Team running back Jaret Patters (35) gets away from Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Amani Bledsoe (93) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Rookie Patterson scores TD, Washington beats Bengals 17-13

By Bobby Bancroft Aug. 20, 2021 11:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers running back Branden Oliver runs with the ball during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Carson, Calif. Oliver hasn't ruled out attempting a career comeback three years after various injuries derailed his NFL career. "I haven't fully retired yet. So I'm still waiting on the call," said Oliver, who spent four seasons with the San Diego-then-Los Angeles Chargers after completing his college career in Buffalo where he set the school record with 4,049 yards rushing. "And just watching him (Jaret Patterson) play has been motivating." (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill. File)
Miami Dolphins at Los Angeles Chargers 9/17/2017

Dec. 10, 2020 09:04 AM EST