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FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2020, file photo, Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland. Haskins has been fined by the team for breaking COVID-19 protocols, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press. ESPN reported Haskins was fined $4,833 for making a reservation for a family friend at the team hotel last weekend when Washington visited the New York Giants. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
AP Source: Washington QB Haskins fined for breaking protocol

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 23, 2020 04:55 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) yells at members of his offensive line as they walk off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Old man quarterbacks Brady and Rodgers face off Sunday

By Barry Wilner Oct. 15, 2020 05:31 PM EDT

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

NFL Today, Week 5

By The Associated Press Oct. 11, 2020 09:21 PM EDT
SCOREBOARD Monday, Oct. 12 Los Angeles Chargers (1-3) at New Orleans (2-2), Monday 8:15 p.m. EDT, ESPN. ...

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, right, is receives medical assistance from first responders and team medical personnel after Prescott suffered a lower right leg injury running the ball against the New York Giants in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Dallas' Prescott leaves against Giants with ankle injury

By The Associated Press Oct. 11, 2020 08:03 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams' Jared Goff (16) hands off to Darrell Henderson (27) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Smith returns as Goff-led Rams beat Washington to get to 4-1

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 11, 2020 05:06 PM EDT

Washington Football Team's Alex Smith is sacked by Los Angeles Rams' Troy Reeder during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Thiesmann impressed by Smith's remarkable comeback

By Stephen Whyno And Howard Fendrich Oct. 11, 2020 04:20 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton (14) throws a pass in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
The Latest: Tough day for last year's Super Bowl teams

By The Associated Press Oct. 11, 2020 01:20 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams' Austin Corbett pauses before an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Los Angeles Rams at Washington Football Team 10/11/2020

Oct. 11, 2020 12:58 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones (11) is hit by Green Bay Packers' Darnell Savage (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Tom Lynn)
Falcons WR Julio Jones out again with hamstring injury

By The Associated Press Oct. 11, 2020 12:29 PM EDT

Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen (8) warms up 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/Steve Helber)
Washington benches QB Haskins, switches to Allen vs. Rams

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 07, 2020 10:04 AM EDT

Tyron Smith, Kareem Hunt active for Browns-Cowboys

Oct. 04, 2020 12:28 PM EDT
Dallas left tackle Tyron Smith is active against Cleveland after missing two games with a neck issue, and Browns running back Kareem Hunt is active after being...

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes the catch aganst Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Lions WR Golladay makes 2020 debut; Bucs' Godwin also active

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2020 12:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2020, file photo, New York Jets running back Frank Gore runs with the ball during a practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J. Gore took his first NFL snaps as a pro with the San Francisco 49ers in 2005 in what seems like a lifetime ago for the NFL’s third-leading rusher. It all comes full circle for the 37-year-old Gore on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, when his Jets host the team with which he began his career 16 years ago. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Full circle for Jets' Gore with facing familiar foe in 49ers

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 18, 2020 05:05 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 17, 2020 02:10 PM EDT
Sept. 20 1913 — Twenty-year-old amateur Francis Ouimet beats Britain’s Harry Vardon and Ted Ray in an 18-hole playoff to win the U.S. Open....

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

No. 3 draft pick Jeff Okudah among Sunday's inactive players

By The Associated Press Sep. 13, 2020 12:54 PM EDT
The Detroit Lions are without rookie cornerback Jeff Okudah, the third overall pick in the NFL draft, for their opener against the Chicago Bears. ...

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 Jacksonville Jaguars are going with another college journeyman and sixth-round draft pick as their backup quarterback. General manager Dave Caldwell and coach Doug Marrone kept rookie Jake Luton to play behind Gardner Minshew as they finalized their 53-man roster Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. They cut veteran Mike Glennon and waived Josh Dobbs. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Teams sending QBs packing in final cuts despite pandemic

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2020 05:20 PM EDT

The Washington team gathers, including quarterback Alex Smith (11), for an NFL football practice at FedEx Field, Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Smith makes Washington roster 22 months since breaking leg

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 05, 2020 04:52 PM EDT

Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. (7) looks to pass with defensive end Montez Sweat (90) nearby during an NFL football practice at FedEx Field, Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Haskins will be Washington's Week 1 starting quarterback

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 02, 2020 05:42 PM EDT