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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Brandon Zylstra (16) is surround by teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Washington beaten by Panthers, fails to clinch NFC East

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 27, 2020 07:11 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 file photo, Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley watches his players before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla. Brandon Staley has only been the Los Angeles Rams' defensive coordinator for 13 games, and everybody already knows he could be on his way up. The 37-year-old Staley's name is prominent in NFL circles this month as the league's less successful teams plot their next head coaching hire.(AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
Rams rookie coordinator Staley is hot NFL coaching candidate

By Greg Beacham Dec. 16, 2020 09:01 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) scrambles away from Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Minshew Mania returns, could be limited shows remaining

By Mark Long Dec. 16, 2020 04:57 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)
Washington's Smith set for 1st NFL start since November 2018

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 11, 2020 05:39 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton throws a pass at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Jaguars (1-6) believe Luton will make a smooth transition into the starting lineup despite not playing in nearly a year. He missed out on preseason games and was the team’s third-string quarterback for the first seven games, inactive behind starter Gardner Minshew and backup Mike Glennon. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Jags rookie QB Luton armed and ready for NFL debut vs Texans

By Mark Long Nov. 04, 2020 06:05 PM EST

Washington Football Team's Kyle Allen is taken to the locker room after being injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Haskins misses Washington practice, Allen to start at Giants

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 14, 2020 01:22 PM EDT

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas (20) after a catch during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Another defensive debacle vs another winless team for Jags

By Mark Long Oct. 12, 2020 12:53 PM EDT

Burrow, Bengals seek first win against visiting Jaguars

By The Associated Press Oct. 01, 2020 01:19 PM EDT
JAGUARS (1-2) at BENGALS (0-2-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE - Bengals by 3 RECORD VS....

Miami Dolphins safety Eric Rowe (21) tackles Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Tyler Eifert (88) after a reception during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Eifert doesn't want to be distraction in return to Cincy

By Mark Long Sep. 30, 2020 04:51 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark (17) signals a first down after a reception against Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
High-scoring Jaguars are efficient, creative, entertaining

By Mark Long Sep. 21, 2020 12:04 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone, left, talks with cornerback Tre Herndon during timeout in the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jaguars showcase revamped roster, reformed culture in opener

By Mark Long Sep. 14, 2020 12:48 PM EDT

Illinois State running back James Robinson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, on Feb. 28, 2020. Relative unknown James Robinson has a chance to make NFL history Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Quiet, confident Robinson could make NFL history with Jags

By Mark Long Sep. 12, 2020 02:47 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone directs his players against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars have a chance to surprise, possibly even shock, much of the NFL. Just not themselves. After dumping three potential starters last week and assembling one of the youngest rosters in the league, the Jaguars are mostly a league-wide afterthought.(AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Overlooked? Underrated? Marrone thinks Jags 'can be special'

By Mark Long Sep. 09, 2020 04:39 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars starting quarterback Gardner Minshew II, left, hands the ball off to running back Leonard Fournette during NFL football training camp, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
NFL stunner: Jags waive Fournette after failing to trade him

By Mark Long Aug. 31, 2020 08:38 AM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) throws a pass during an NFL football workout, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jags turn to 'mad scientists' Gruden, McAdoo to help Minshew

By Mark Long Aug. 27, 2020 04:42 PM EDT

Jaguars hope Minshew thrives in Gruden's West Coast offense

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 12:51 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (6-10) New faces: LB Joe Schobert, TE Tyler Eifert, RB James Robinson, RB Chris Thompson, DE Cassius Marsh, CB CJ...

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) rushes for yardage against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, in Jacksonville, Fla. Fournette used to be considered a building block in Jacksonville. Then he ended up on the trading block. Now, the bruising running back is entering the final year of his rookie contract and facing an uncertain future with the franchise. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Once Jags' centerpiece, Fournette now at career crossroads

By Mark Long Aug. 11, 2020 12:05 PM EDT

FILE - Washington Redskins linebacker Reuben Foster stretches during a practice at the team's NFL football practice facility, in a Reuben Foster Monday, May 20, 2019 file photo, in Ashburn, Va.The Washington Football Team activated linebacker Reuben Foster off the physically unable to perform list Sunday, Aug.9, 2020. The team made the move days ahead of the start of on-field training camp workouts. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Washington activates linebacker Reuben Foster off PUP list

By Stephen Whyno Aug. 09, 2020 12:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Denver. John Elway says expectations for Lock this season are "definitely tempered" by the effects of the coronavirus that scuttled the regular offseason and all preseason games(AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Drew Lock: strange offseason hasn't curbed his expectations

By Arnie Stapleton Jul. 31, 2020 06:11 PM EDT

No-name Washington enters camp with low expectations

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 02:38 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (3-13) CAMPSITE: Ashburn, Virginia LAST YEAR: Five consecutive losses cost coach Jay Gruden his job and put...