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Football Team | Jennifer King promoted Tue Jan 26, 08:22 AM
Washington Football team assistant Jennifer King was named assistant running backs coach Tuesday, Jan. 26, which made her the first full-time African-American female positional coach in league history.
Link to story Football Team | Kyle Allen out of boot Mon Jan 25, 09:21 PM
Washington Football Team QB Kyle Allen (ankle) is no longer wearing a walking boot on his surgically repaired ankle.
| Footballguys view: Allen is set to be an ERFA in 2021, which means he'll return to Washington. Who he's going to have in the quarterback room next season remains unknown. |
Kyle Allen player page
Football Team | J.D. McKissic busy in pass game Sat Jan 23, 10:41 PM
Washington Football Team RB J.D. McKissic's 589 receiving yards and 80 receptions trailed only New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara among running backs in 2020.
| Footballguys view: McKissic was signed to a two-year deal, so he'll be back with Antonio Gibson next year and should be drafted in every PPR league. |
J.D. McKissic player page
Football Team | Brandon Scherff wants to return Fri Jan 22, 08:37 PM
Washington Football Team impending free-agent OG Brandon Scherff said he absolutely wants to re-sign with Washington this offseason.
Link to story Football Team | Marty Hurney named EVP of WAS Fri Jan 22, 09:32 AM
Former Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney was named Executive Vice President of Football/Player Personnel for the Washington Football team Friday, Jan. 22.
| Footballguys view: Hurney was in line for the GM job but gets this high-ranking title, behind new Washington GM Martin Mayhew. Both men will work with head coach Ron Rivera to strengthen the core of the Football Team. |
Football Team | Martin Mayhew to WAS GM Fri Jan 22, 08:39 AM
San Francisco 49ers vice president of player personnel Martin Mayhew was named the general manager of the Washington Football Team Friday, Jan. 22.
| Footballguys view: Mayhew used to be the GM of the Lions, but that was some time ago. He's most recently helped the 49ers turn things around under GM John Lynch. Mayhew will work closely with head coach Ron Rivera to get the Football Team a stronger core to build on. |
Football Team | Jennifer King's role expanding Thu Jan 21, 11:21 PM
Washington Football Team assistant coach Jennifer King is expected to be named a full-time assistant in 2021, according to league sources.
Link to story Football Team | Marty Hurney the WAS GM Tue Jan 19, 08:14 AM
Former Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney is finalizing a deal to become the Washington Football Team's general manager Tuesday, Jan. 19.
| Footballguys view: Washington wanted to find a GM who could work with Ron Rivera, so why not get the guy who worked with him closely with the Panthers. Hurney is not an exciting hire and he's made several questionable decisions when it came to building up the Panthers roster. |
Football Team | Three players set free Mon Jan 18, 08:41 PM
Washington Football Team practice squad CB Aaron Colvin, WR Dontrelle Inman and OT Timon Parris had their contracts expire Monday, Jan. 18.
Link to storyDontrelle Inman player page
Aaron Colvin player page
Football Team | Marty Hurney meeting with Washington Mon Jan 18, 05:04 PM
Former Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney is interviewing with the Washington Football Team for their general manager vacancy Monday, Jan. 18. According to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, Hurney is believed to be the top candidate for the job.
Link to story Football Team | No talks between Washington, Ryan Kerrigan Fri Jan 15, 09:39 PM
Washington Football Team impending free-agent DE Ryan Kerrigan said there has not been any contract talks between him and Washington at this point.
Link to storyRyan Kerrigan player page
Football Team | Michael Warren back with Washington Fri Jan 15, 07:57 PM
Free-agent RB Michael Warren signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Washington Football Team on Friday, Jan. 15.
Link to story Football Team | Washington to talk with Eric Stokes Fri Jan 15, 06:40 PM
Washington Football Team director of pro scouting Eric Stokes is expected to interview for the team's general manager vacancy in the near future, according to Jason La Canfora of 105.7 The Fan.
Link to story Football Team | Ryan Cowden intriguing to Washington Thu Jan 14, 06:22 PM
Tennessee Titans vice president of player personnel Ryan Cowden recently received a request from the Washington Football Team to interview for their general manager vacancy.
Link to story Football Team | Nick Polk in running for Washington GM job Thu Jan 14, 05:39 PM
Atlanta Falcons director of football operations Nick X. Polk received a request from the Washington Football Team to interview for their general manager vacancy on Thursday, Jan. 14.
| Footballguys view: Polk has worked diligently for over a decade in his current role with the Falcons. He helped former General Manager Thomas Dimitroff on contract negotiations and salary cap management in Atlanta. |
Football Team | Washington reaches out to JoJo Wooden Thu Jan 14, 05:32 PM
Los Angeles Chargers director of player personnel JoJo Wooden received a request from the Washington Football Team to interview for their general manager vacancy on Thursday, Jan. 14.
| Footballguys view: Washington is trying to find a GM who will fit with head coach Ron Rivera. Wooden spent 16 years with the Jets before joining the Chargers in 2013. He oversees the Chargers pro and college scouting departments. |
Football Team | Justin Phillips gets future deal with Washington Wed Jan 13, 07:10 PM
Free-agent LB Justin Phillips (Raiders) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Washington Football Team Wednesday, Jan. 13.
Link to story Football Team | Washington inks three to futures deals Tue Jan 12, 03:48 PM
Free-agent DB DeMarkus Acy, DB Torry McTyer and DE Daniel Wise were signed to Reserve/Future contracts by the Washington Football Team on Tuesday, Jan. 12.
Link to storyTorry McTyer player page
Football Team | Washington inks 13 to futures deals Mon Jan 11, 03:39 PM
Free-agent DTs David Bada and Devaroe Lawrence, WRs Jeff Badet, Tony Brown and Trevor Davis, RBs RB Javon Leake and Jonathan Williams, TE Dylan Cantrell and Tyrone Swoopes, DB Jordan Brown, DE Jalen Jelks, OT Rick Leonard and PK Kaare Vedvik were signed to Reserve/Future contracts by the Washington Football Team on Monday, Jan. 11.
Link to storyTrevor Davis player page
Tyrone Swoopes player page
Dylan Cantrell player page
Kaare Vedvik player page
Football Team | Shaun Dion Hamilton cut Mon Jan 11, 03:33 PM
Washington Football Team LB Shaun Dion Hamilton was waived Monday, Jan. 11.
Link to storyShaun Dion Hamilton player page
Football Team | Alex Smith uncertain about future Sun Jan 10, 01:38 PM
Washington Football Team QB Alex Smith said he will take a few weeks to decide if he wants to play next season.
| Footballguys view: Smith was able to fight back from one of the most horrific leg injuries in league history. He ended up playing in eight games in 2020, passing for 1,582 yards, six touchdowns and eight interceptions. Smith proved he could still be a starter in this league and has all the respect in the world for the way he had to battle back from an injury most others would have not. We'll see if he wants to play next season, likely as a backup. He's signed through the 2022 season, and would need to restructure if he stays with Washington. |
Alex Smith player page
Football Team | Ryan Kerrigan wants to start Sun Jan 10, 01:32 PM
Washington Football Team impending free-agent DE Ryan Kerrigan said he wants to be a starter next season and will be open minded during free agency.
Link to storyRyan Kerrigan player page
Football Team | No surgery for Antonio Gibson Sun Jan 10, 01:26 PM
Washington Football Team RB Antonio Gibson (toe) said he will not need to undergo surgery on his injured toe this offseason.
| Footballguys view: Good news for the young back here. Gibson played well during his rookie season, but the toe injury did slow him down towards the end of the year. He had more receptions than rushes in college, but Gibson has flourished with more carries in his first pro season. He looks like a RB2 with upside for Fantasy GMs and at full strength Gibson brings a dynamic skill set to the field where he can produce as a runner or receiver out of the backfield. |
Football Team | Update in Taylor Heinicke's injury Sun Jan 10, 12:22 PM
Updating a previous report, Washington Football Team QB Taylor Heinicke (shoulder) suffered an AC joint during the Wild Card playoff game. X-rays on his shoulder were negative.
| Footballguys view: Heinicke completed 26-of-44 passes for 304 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in Washington's Wild Card loss to the Buccaneers. He played well in the postseason and some team will have interest in bringing him on board as a reserve quarterback. Washington should be at the top of the list for the free agent. No matter what they do at the starting position, Heinicke proved that he could be a trusted backup/spot starter. |
Taylor Heinicke player page
Football Team | Chase Young had sprained ankle Sun Jan 10, 08:54 AM
Washington Football Team DE Chase Young (ankle) sustained a mild ankle sprain in the Wild Card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Jan. 9, according to a source.
Link to story Football Team | Washington's season comes to a close Sat Jan 9, 11:40 PM
Washington Football Team QB Taylor Heinicke completed 26-of-42 for 306 yards, one touchdown and an interception in the Wild Card Round vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday, Jan. 9. He added 46 rushing yards and a score. RB Antonio Gibson ran 14 times for 31 yards, adding four yards on two catches. RB J.D. McKissic finished with five rushing yards and a touchdown on two carries, plus two catches for eight yards. WR Cam Sims led the team with seven catches for 104 yards, and WR Terry McLaurin ended his season with a six-catch, 75-yard effort. TE Logan Thomas produced 74 yards on five grabs, and WR Steven Sims Jr. scored a touchdown on a three-catch, 33-yard performance.
Link to storyLogan Thomas player page
Taylor Heinicke player page
J.D. McKissic player page
Cam Sims player page
Terry McLaurin player page
Football Team | Taylor Heinicke briefly exits Sat Jan 9, 11:00 PM
Washington Football Team QB Taylor Heinicke (shoulder) returned to the Saturday, Jan. 9, Wild-card Weekend game vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after being deemed 'questionable' in the fourth quarter. He didn't miss a drive.
Link to storyTaylor Heinicke player page
Football Team | Terry McLaurin active Sat Jan 9, 07:28 PM
Washington Football Team WR Terry McLaurin (ankle) is officially active for the Wild Card playoff game.
Link to storyTerry McLaurin player page
Football Team | Antonio Gibson will be in uniform Sat Jan 9, 07:22 PM
Washington Football Team RB Antonio Gibson (toe) is officially active for the Wild Card playoff game.
Link to story Football Team | Wild Card Weekend Washington Football Team inactives Sat Jan 9, 07:10 PM
The Washington Football Team have declared QB Alex Smith, OL David Steinmetz, RB Lamar Miller, WR Antonio Gandy-Golden, LB Thomas Davis and LB Jordan Kunaszyk inactive for Wild Card Weekend.
Link to storyThomas Davis player page
Alex Smith player page
Lamar Miller player page
Football Team | Alex Smith to miss playoff game Sat Jan 9, 04:49 PM
Washington Football Team QB Alex Smith (calf) will not play in the Wild Card playoff game. QB Taylor Heinicke will be the starting quarterback for Washington.
| Footballguys view: QB Taylor Heinicke will start the Wild Card playoff game versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Smith not deemed ready to play. The Buccaneers defense is going to try to make it a long day for the young quarterback. |
Alex Smith player page
Taylor Heinicke player page
Football Team | Alex Smith trending in the wrong direction Sat Jan 9, 11:13 AM
Washington Football Team QB Alex Smith (calf) is having his calf evaluated Saturday, Jan. 9, but his condition appears to be trending in the wrong direction.
| Footballguys view: QB Taylor Heinicke would start the Wild Card playoff game versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers if Smith is not deemed ready to play. |
Alex Smith player page
Taylor Heinicke player page
Football Team | Alex Smith still dealing with soreness Fri Jan 8, 09:37 PM
Washington Football Team QB Alex Smith (calf) is still dealing with soreness in his calf and has not been able to loosen it up, according to sources. QB Taylor Heinicke received most of the starter snaps during practice and will start in the Wild Card playoff game if Smith is not ready.
Link to storyAlex Smith player page
Football Team | Dontrelle Inman called up Fri Jan 8, 03:50 PM
Washington Football Team WR Dontrelle Inman was elevated from the practice squad Friday, Jan. 8.
Link to storyDontrelle Inman player page
Football Team | Terry McLaurin listed as questionable Thu Jan 7, 10:30 PM
Washington Football Team WR Terry McLaurin (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 7, and is listed as questionable for the Wild Card playoff game.
Link to storyTerry McLaurin player page
Football Team | Antonio Gibson questionable Thu Jan 7, 10:27 PM
Washington Football Team RB Antonio Gibson (toe) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 7, and is listed as questionable for the Wild Card playoff game.
Link to story Football Team | Alex Smith's status in question Thu Jan 7, 10:16 PM
Washington Football Team QB Alex Smith (calf) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 7, and is listed as questionable for the Wild Card playoff game.
Link to storyAlex Smith player page
Football Team | Washington's Week 18 injury report Thu Jan 7, 04:36 PM
Washington Football Team LB Thomas Davis (knee) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for the NFC Wild Card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. RB Antonio Gibson (toe), WR Terry McLaurin (ankle), QB Alex Smith (calf) and LB Kevin Pierre-Louis (ankle) were limited in practice Thursday, Jan. 7, and are listed as questionable. DT Jonathan Allen (non-injury), OG Brandon Scherff (shoulder) and CB Kendall Fuller (knee) practiced in full Thursday and were removed from the injury report.
Link to storyThomas Davis player page
Alex Smith player page
Kevin Pierre-Louis player page
Jonathan Allen player page
Kendall Fuller player page
Terry McLaurin player page
Football Team | Taylor Heinicke to start Saturday? Thu Jan 7, 03:12 PM
Washington Football Team QB Taylor Heinicke took the majority of first-team reps at quarterback Thursday, Jan. 7, according to head coach Ron Rivera.
| Footballguys view: Heinicke didn't look bad in Week 16, and he gives the team a more athletic option than Alex Smith. With Smith banged up, Washington may feel that Heinicke gives them the best chance to win in the Wild Card Round. |
Taylor Heinicke player page
Football Team | Javon Leake back with Washington Wed Jan 6, 06:36 PM
Free-agent RB Javon Leake (Washington) was signed to the practice squad of the Washington Football Team Wednesday, Jan. 6.
Link to story Football Team | Wednesday practice report for Washington Wed Jan 6, 02:51 PM
Washington Football Team LB Thomas Davis (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 6. LB Kevin Pierre-Louis (ankle), OG Brandon Scherff (shoulder) and CB Kendall Fuller (knee) were limited during practice.
Link to storyThomas Davis player page
Kevin Pierre-Louis player page
Kendall Fuller player page
Football Team | Terry McLaurin a limited participant Wed Jan 6, 02:49 PM
Washington Football Team WR Terry McLaurin (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 6.
Link to storyTerry McLaurin player page
Football Team | Limited practice for Antonio Gibson Wed Jan 6, 02:45 PM
Washington Football Team RB Antonio Gibson (toe) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 6.
Link to story Football Team | Alex Smith listed as limited Wed Jan 6, 02:43 PM
Washington Football Team QB Alex Smith (calf) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 6.
| Footballguys view: Smith should be the starter in the Wild Card Round, although it has been suggested that the team will use two quarterbacks if the situation arises. That means Taylor Heinicke might get some reps here and there. Stay tuned. |
Alex Smith player page
Football Team | Washington picks four for protection Tue Jan 5, 07:11 PM
Washington Football Team DB Aaron Colvin, DT Devaroe Lawrence, OT Rick Leonard and PK Kaare Vedvik were chosen as protected practice squad players for the Wild Card round Tuesday, Jan. 5.
Link to storyAaron Colvin player page
Kaare Vedvik player page
Football Team | DNP for Terry McLaurin on Tuesday Tue Jan 5, 05:18 PM
Washington Football Team WR Terry McLaurin (ankle) did not participate in the team's walk-through Tuesday, Jan. 5.
| Footballguys view: McLaurin was able to play in Week 17, so the team will take it easy on him during the week of practice. He should be ready for the Wild Card Round and we'll know more about his status later in the week. |
Terry McLaurin player page
Football Team | Antonio Gibson sits out Tuesday Tue Jan 5, 05:06 PM
Washington Football Team RB Antonio Gibson (toe) did not participate in the team's walk-through Tuesday, Jan. 5.
| Footballguys view: Toe injuries linger and Gibson didn't look like himself in Week 17. Washington will be wise and limit him during the week of practice. Gibson has a tough matchup against the Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round. |
Football Team | Washington's Tuesday practice report Tue Jan 5, 04:26 PM
Washington Football Team DT Jonathan Allen (non-injury), LB Thomas Davis (knee), RB Antonio Gibson (toe), WR Terry McLaurin (ankle) and QB Alex Smith (calf) did not participate in practice Tuesday, Jan. 5. LB Kevin Pierre-Louis (ankle) and OG Brandon Scherff (shoulder) were limited. Washington held a walk-through Tuesday, so the report is an estimation.
Link to storyThomas Davis player page
Alex Smith player page
Kevin Pierre-Louis player page
Jonathan Allen player page
Terry McLaurin player page
Football Team | Washington may play two QBs vs. Tampa Bay Tue Jan 5, 02:08 PM
Washington Football Team QBs Alex Smith and Taylor Heinicke could rotate in some form or fashion in the NFC Wild Card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this weekend, according to head coach Ron Rivera.
| Footballguys view: Heinicke was thrust into action in Week 16 and looked good in relief of Dwayne Haskins. Smith started and played in Week 17 going for two touchdowns and two interceptions. Going with two quarterbacks would be an interesting strategy, especially against a ferocious front seven like the Buccaneers have. |
Alex Smith player page
Taylor Heinicke player page
Football Team | Washington sews up the NFC East title Sun Jan 3, 11:25 PM
Washington Football Team QB Alex Smith completed 22-of-32 passes for 162 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in a 20-14 win against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17, helping to secure the NFC East Division title and a home playoff game next week. RB Antonio Gibson rushed for a game-high 75 yards on 19 carries while adding a six-yard grab, WR Cam Sims had five receptions for a team-high 43 yards and WR Steven Sims Jr. had a catch for six yards and a run for 18 yards. WR Terry McLaurin also had seven receptions for 40 yards and a touchdown, while TE Logan Thomas joined him with a touchdown while finishing with three grabs for 37 yards. LB Jon Bostic ended up with seven total stops, a sack, a tackle for loss and two quarterback losses.
Link to storyAlex Smith player page
Logan Thomas player page
Cam Sims player page
Terry McLaurin player page
