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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

Chicago Bears' Mitchell Trubisky thorws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Rodgers leads Pack to top of NFC after draft disappointment

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 07, 2021 07:15 PM EST

FILE - At left is a 2020 file photo showing Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young. At right is a 2021 file photo showing Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. Tom Brady plays his first NFL playoff game not in a New England Patriots uniform when he and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit defensive rookie of the year frontrunner Chase Young and NFC East champion Washington in the wild card round. Young said after clinching a spot that he wanted Brady, and now he’ll get that chance. (AP Photo/File)
Brady vs. Young showdown highlights Buccaneers at Washington

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 07, 2021 01:35 PM EST

Washington Football Team's Kamren Curl (31) reacts with Jon Bostic (53) after intercepting a Philadelphia Eagles' pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Chase Young-led defense won NFC East for Washington

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 04, 2021 04:08 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

The line of scrimmage during the second half of an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Washington signing linebacker Kendricks to bolster defense

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 21, 2020 03:37 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) manages to elude the tackle of Washington Football Team defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
With Young on young D, Rivera's Washington in 1st, relevant

By Howard Fendrich Dec. 14, 2020 03:31 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 Football Team quarterback Alex Smith warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Washington Football Team at Dallas Cowboys 11/26/2020

Nov. 26, 2020 04:08 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith, left, walks past teammate quarterback Kyle Allen, center, during warmups before the start of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
New York Giants at Washington Football Team 11/8/2020

Nov. 08, 2020 12:00 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson (37) and cornerback Trevon Diggs (27) fail to stop Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (24) from scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Gibson, running game look like key to Washington offense

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 26, 2020 03:35 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams' Cam Akers tries to get past Washington Football Team's Landon Collins during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Who's at QB? Doesn't matter if Washington defense struggles

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 12, 2020 02:45 PM EDT

A Breast Cancer Awareness sign is seen before the first half of an NFL football game between the Washington Football Team and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Baltimore Ravens at Washington Football Team 10/4/2020

Oct. 04, 2020 12:04 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (29) is stopped by Washington Football Team linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Washington Football Team at Arizona Cardinals 9/20/2020

Sep. 20, 2020 04:38 PM EDT

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera, walking on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington defense showed in Week 1 win it could be a force

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 14, 2020 06:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Pederson enters his fifth season with a Super Bowl victory, two NFC East crowns and three straight playoff appearances on his resume. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
NFC East has a new look but success may be slow to achieve

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 30, 2020 02:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) is sacked by Washington Redskins defensive end Jonathan Allen (93) during the first half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis. The Washington Redskins have exercised the fifth-year option on defensive lineman Jonathan Allen's rookie contract. The team announced the expected move Monday, April 27, 2020, in the aftermath of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
Redskins exercise 5th-year option on Allen's rookie contract

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 27, 2020 04:05 PM EDT

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Antonio Gandy-Golden is selected by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round in the NFL football draft Saturday, April 25, 2020. (NFL via AP)
Redskins add Young, trade Williams, pick successor at draft

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 25, 2020 07:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) scores on a pass reception against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The Denver Broncos selected Jeudy in the first round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
NFL Draft: Player profiles for first-round selections

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 23, 2020 10:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Ohio State defensive end Chase Young follows a play during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson in Glendale, Ariz. The Washington Redskins selected Young with the second pick in the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
'Best player in this draft:' Redskins pick Young 2nd overall

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 23, 2020 08:40 PM EDT