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Matthew Paras was a digital sports writer for the Washington Times.

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Washington Redskins Senior Vice President of Player Personnel Doug Williams watches during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp at the Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Friday, May 11, 2018. Williams' connection to Grambling and other Historically Black Colleges and Universities could be a boon for the Redskins in finding another source of talent. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Doug Williams: ‘Open the valve’ for black coaches

Doug Williams used to hear a common refrain whenever the NFL's lack of minority head coaches came up. The justification -- or excuse -- given was that there wasn't anyone "in the pipeline" qualified to oversee a team.

June 18, 2020
FILE - In this file photo dated Thursday, Feb.9, 2017, The Michelin Guide 2017 is pictured in Paris, France. The Michelin guide said in a statement Tuesday Jan. 30, 2018, it has allowed chef Sebastien Bras to withdraw his Le Suquet three-star restaurant in southern France, from its 2018 edition because of the huge pressure involved. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, FILE)

Confessions of a sportswriter: ‘Top Chef’ made lockdown bearable

Reporters aren't supposed to cheer for any of the teams or people they cover. That's part of the gig. But there's no objectivity when it comes to Bravo's "Top Chef." The cooking competition show is one reason this writer is still sane in a world with no live sports.

June 17, 2020
In this Dec. 22, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) stands for the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. NFL players who want to kneel during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racism have far more support than Colin Kaepernick did four years ago. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File) ** FILE **

Redskins to observe Juneteenth

The Washington Redskins are giving employees the day off Friday to observe Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the end of slavery.

June 17, 2020
Ohio State defensive lineman Chase Young watches a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Chase Young featured in Madden 21 trailer

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson may be this year's cover athlete for "Madden 21," but a member of the Washington Redskins was prominently featured in the trailer for EA Sports' popular football game.

June 16, 2020
Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018 in Landover, Md. The Falcons defeated the Redskins 38-14. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally) ** FILE **

Ryan Kerrigan eyeing bounce-back season

When Ryan Kerrigan watches footage of his games from 2019, the Redskins edge rusher sees the mistakes. There were too many instances in which Kerrigan failed to use proper technique, too many poor angles when rushing the quarterback, he said.

June 15, 2020
Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins speaks with members of the media at the NFL football team's practice facility in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. The Eagles ended their season with a 17-9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ** FILE **

CNN hires Malcolm Jenkins as contributor

CNN has hired New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins as a contributor to discuss racial injustice and police brutality through the lens of an athlete.

June 15, 2020
Newly announced Washington Redskins Senior Vice President of Player Personnel, Doug Williams, speaks during an NFL football press conference, Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Doug Williams biopic to be developed: report

Get ready to see Doug Williams' story on the big screen. Deadline reported Thursday that the former Redskins quarterback will be the focus of a new sports biopic from Will Packer Productions, the producers of "Night School" and "Girls Trip."

June 11, 2020
Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Ryan Kerrigan wants to stay with Redskins for ‘long haul’

Kerrigan's long-term future with Washington has become a question as the franchise has spent its last two first-round picks on pass rushers. The presence of Chase Young, the second overall in 2020, and Montez Sweat, the 26th overall pick in 2019, make it unclear if the Redskins are willing to commit to Kerrigan beyond this year.

June 11, 2020
Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins, left, sits with the Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs, Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)

Dwayne Haskins wants to be face of the Redskins

Dwayne Haskins didn't set out to lose this much weight. The Redskins quarterback weighs 218 pounds these days -- down 20 pounds from when he was first drafted in 2019 and 10 pounds from the beginning of the offseason.

June 11, 2020