Herb Miller
Washington Football Team's Alex Smith plays during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. Alex Smith is the biggest reason Washington became the first team in the Super Bowl era to start 2-7 and make the playoffs. The 36-year-old’s journey back from a broken leg and 17 surgeries was a long one, but the difference with him at quarterback has been simple: Smith doesn’t make major mistakes, manages the game and is the cool hand coach Ron Rivera wanted in control of his young team. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)
Smith out, Heinicke starts for Washington vs. Tampa Bay

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 09, 2021 05:50 PM EST

Buccaneers place WR Evans, S Whitehead on injured reserve

Dec. 18, 2019 02:03 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pro Bowl receiver Mike Evans and safety Jordan Whitehead will miss the remainder of the season because of hamstring...

Chiefs' Thomas suspended by NFL; 2 trades made on cut day

By Dave Skretta Aug. 31, 2019 06:12 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs wide receiver De'Anthony Thomas was suspended for the season opener for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy Saturday, part of a...

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson (25) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54) and defensive end Arik Armstead (91), during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs still have positions to settle in preseason finale

By Dave Skretta Aug. 27, 2019 03:22 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
San Francisco 49ers at Kansas City Chiefs 8/24/2019

Aug. 24, 2019 07:44 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Matthew Wright wears a "DD" sticker on the back of his helmet before a preseason NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Pittsburgh. The team will wear the stickers to honor receivers coach Darryl Drake who died last week. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Kansas City Chiefs at Pittsburgh Steelers 8/17/2019

Aug. 17, 2019 06:33 PM EDT

Chiefs backup quarterback EJ Manuel retires from NFL

May. 13, 2019 06:49 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback EJ Manuel, who was signed this offseason to compete for a backup job, has decided to retire after four seasons with...