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Anthony Gulizia

Anthony Gulizia is a sports writer at The Washington Times. Before joining in September 2015, he previously covered the New England Patriots and various sports at The Boston Globe. A graduate of Northeastern University, he also worked as an editor at Comcast SportsNet New England. Anthony can be reached at agulizia@washingtontimes.com.

Articles by Anthony Gulizia

Redskins ‘heard doubters,’ but remained focused to clinch NFC East title

The Redskins beat the Eagles, 38-24, to secure the division title and a ticket to the playoffs. The win served as validation for a team determined to move on from one that won seven games in the past two seasons.

December 27, 2015

Matt Jones inactive; Josh LeRibeus and Morgan Moses active against Eagles

The Redskins' running back is out with a hip injury that kept him limited in practice all week. LeRibeus and Moses, who were both listed as questionable with ankle injuries, are active, as well as free safety Dashon Goldson.

December 26, 2015

Pregame Primer: Redskins’ sights set on clinching NFC East title vs. Eagles

With a win against the Eagles on Saturday night, the Redskins can clinch the NFC East and a spot in the playoffs before the final week of the season, something they haven't done since 1999. "If we take care of business, it's over," DeAngelo Hall said.

December 26, 2015

Redskins rookie Preston Smith growing into a reliable pass rusher one step at a time

Smith, drafted in the second round out of Mississippi State in May, has been a rotational player for the Redskins this season, but coaches are starting to see the instinctive plays from him that they liked in college.

December 23, 2015

As Redskins’ winning continues, coach Jay Gruden finds comfort with less pressure

Gruden has been fairly personable during his two seasons as the Redskins' coach, but the team's late playoff push has allowed him a greater chance to relax and reflect in recent days.

December 23, 2015

Trent Williams: Making fourth consecutive Pro Bowl “extremely gratifying”

The Redskins' veteran left tackle was selected to his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl on Tuesday. It was also the second consecutive season Williams was the team's only selection. "It was an honor," Williams said.

December 23, 2015

Dashon Goldson misses practice with multiple injuries, is “a little beat up”

Goldson has been very reliable this season, playing 98 percent of defensive snaps. He missed practice on Wednesday because of a fractured rib and other injuries.

December 23, 2015

Redskins’ Trent Williams selected to play in Pro Bowl for fourth consecutive season

The left tackle was the only Redskins player selected to participate in the game, which will be held in Honolulu on Jan. 31 and will again feature the unconferenced format.

December 22, 2015

DeSean Jackson finally finding comfort with Kirk Cousins in Redskins’ offense

Jackson caught six passes for 153 yards, including a 77-yard touchdown reception, in the Redskins' 35-25 victory over the Bills on Sunday. That production is the result of a greater familiarity with Cousins.

December 22, 2015

Center Kory Lichtensteiger set to return to practice this week

Lichtensteiger was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return on Nov. 10. He is not eligible to return unless the Redskins make the playoffs, which is now possible with a win this weekend against the Eagles.

December 22, 2015

Kirk Cousins: Play-calling in Redskins’ victory over Bills ‘was outstanding’

The Redskins were able to mix in a fair balance of running and passing plays in the victory over the Bills on Sunday, marking the second consecutive week in which the circumstances of the game let them do that.

December 21, 2015

Will Compton has MRI exam on neck, results negative

Compton sustained a stinger in the Redskins' 35-25 win against the Bills on Sunday, but an MRI exam revealed no damage in his neck. Free safety Dashon Goldson sustained a rib fracture, which could keep him out of practice.

December 21, 2015

Snap counts: Tight end Alex Smith able to contribute on short notice

The Redskins signed Smith last Tuesday after Derek Carrier sustained a season-ending knee injury, but he was able to step in quickly and contribute. It helped that he was familiar with Jay Gruden's system after playing for him with the Bengals.

December 21, 2015

Three takeaways from Redskins’ win: Plenty of discipline against Bills

One of the major keys for the Redskins in this final stretch has been an emphasis on playing smart, disciplined football. They did that in a 35-25 victory against the Bills, taking just five penalties for six yards.

December 20, 2015

Redskins have positioned themselves to take NFC East with win against Bills

After beating the Bills on Sunday, the Redskins can lock up the division with a win against the Eagles next Saturday in Philadelphia. While there was excitement, it was measured. "This win means nothing without next week," left tackle Trent Williams said.

December 20, 2015