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

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Redskins quarterback Alex Smith goes through physical therapy for his broken leg during ESPN's "Project 11," a documentary that provides a behind-the-scenes look at Smith's gruesome 2018 injury. (Photo courtesy of ESPN)

Alex Smith behind the scenes look at injury

The fight to save Smith's leg and his life is at the heart of "Project 11," the one-hour program from ESPN's E60 that details the Redskins quarterback's gruesome 2018 injury and all the complications that came with it. The special debuts Friday at 7:30 p.m.

April 30, 2020
In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Chase Young, seated in center, talks on his cellphone during the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. Young was drafted second by the Washington Redskins. (NFL via AP)

Redskins draftees find ways to celebrate even in scaled-back environments

Just on his dad's side alone, Keith Ismael has so many family members that the new Redskins center couldn't even begin to put an exact number on it. There were hundreds, the fifth-rounder guessed -- all scattered across multiple cities. Seattle. Portland. Las Vegas. Even on islands like American Samoa.

April 27, 2020
FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Washington Redskins head coach Ron Rivera speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. This is supposed to be the Redskins' Chase Young draft. The chance to select the Ohio State pass-rusher with the second overall pick is a possible silver lining of a 3-13 season. Young is considered the top defensive player available after putting up 46 tackles and 16 1/2 sacks last year. New Redskins coach Ron Rivera cautioned to wait to see what happens with the No. 1 pick first. He has also taken calls from other teams about trading down. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Ron Rivera crafts Redskins in his image through draft

Ron Rivera found the moment to whisk Chase Young away for a quiet chat. It was at the NFL scouting combine, and the Redskins coach pulled the highly sought-after defensive lineman aside for a brief one-on-one.

April 26, 2020
Michigan linebacker Khaleke Hudson (7) celebrates a fumble recovery by defensive back Ambry Thomas (1) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Iowa in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Ding) ** FILE **

Redskins draft Keith Ismael, Khaleke Hudson to boost depth

The Washington Redskins made two selections for depth in the fifth round of the NFL draft Saturday -- taking San Diego State center Keith Ismael with the 156th pick to boost their interior offensive line and Michigan linebacker Khaleke Hudson with the 162 pick.

April 25, 2020
Washington Redskins tackle Trent Williams (71) watches the action from the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally) ** FILE **

Redskins trade Trent Williams to 49ers

The Washington Redskins traded star left tackle Trent Williams to the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday in exchange for a 2020 fifth-round pick and 2021 third-round pick, ending a year-long dispute that resulted in the seven-time Pro Bowler missing all of 2019 due to a dispute with the team's front office and medical staff.

April 25, 2020