Matthew Paras

Jay Gruden: ‘I’m itching to do something’

The Washington Redskins have a new coach. Their former one is still looking for work.

January 1, 2020

Kevin O’Connell to interview with Ron Rivera for Redskins offensive coordinator

Redskins offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell will interview with new Washington coach Ron Rivera to determine if he'll stay on staff in the same role, according to a report.

January 1, 2020

Redskins set to introduce Ron Rivera at press conference

The Washington Redskins officially announced the Ron Rivera's hiring to become their next coach Wednesday and will introduce him at a press conference Thursday at 2 p.m.

January 1, 2020

Jack Del Rio candidate for Redskins defensive coordinator under Ron Rivera

Former Oakland Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio is the "leading candidate" to become the Redskins' next defensive coordinator and join Ron Rivera's staff, ESPN reported Tuesday.

December 31, 2019

Ron Rivera agrees to coach Redskins: report

Rivera, 57, agreed to a five-year deal and will become the 30th coach of the franchise. The agreement comes just a day after Rivera and his wife visited Washington to meet with owner Dan Snyder. An official announcement is expected Wednesday.

December 31, 2019

Ron Rivera expected to bring culture change if hired as Redskins coach

As head coaching candidate Ron Rivera visited Washington on Monday, players weighed in on the old-school NFL veteran -- speaking highly of the former Carolina Panthers coach who is now seen as the front-runner for the job in Ashburn.

December 30, 2019

NFL’s Black Monday centers around NFC East

The Washington Redskins aren't the only team searching for a coach. The NFL's annual Black Monday resulted in the New York Giants firing Pat Shurmur after two seasons. The Cleveland Browns, on the other hand, didn't even wait until Monday to fire coach Freddie Kitchens, letting him go on Sunday.

December 30, 2019

Bruce Allen firing by Redskins comes after 10 years of disappointment on and off field

Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder fired longtime confidant and team president Bruce Allen on Monday after a decade of "winning off the field" while losing on it, as the franchise looks for a fresh start with former Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera.

December 30, 2019

Alex Smith breaks silence, shoots down interest in front-office role

On Monday, with the season over, Alex Smith finally broke his silence, shooting down any interest in doing anything but trying to return from the horrific leg injury he suffered 13 months ago.

December 30, 2019

Ron Rivera expected to take Redskins job: 5 things to know about team’s new coach

The Washington Redskins are expected to hire Ron Rivera to become their next coach, according to multiple reports. With Rivera interviewing for the position on Monday, here's what you need to know about him:

December 30, 2019

Redskins fire Bruce Allen; team president no longer with the organization

The Washington Redskins fired team president Bruce Allen on Monday, putting an end to a 10-year tenure that featured years of losing, consistent turmoil and an era in which the team's fans grew increasingly uninterested and apathetic.

December 30, 2019

Redskins face large decisions after loss to Cowboys

Sunday's contest, in many ways, took a back seat to the decisions the Redskins are expected to announce over the next 24 hours. Team president Bruce Allen, who has long drawn the ire of fans, will reportedly be stripped of his control over Washington's football operations. Interim coach Bill Callahan will almost certainly be fired.

December 29, 2019

Cowboys finding rhythm as Redskins trail at halftime

In their final game of the year, the Redskins trail 20-10 at halftime against the Dallas Cowboys.

December 29, 2019

Bruce Allen expected to be removed from Redskins football operations: Report

Bruce Allen will no longer be in charge of football operations for the Washington Redskins on Monday, according to a new report.

December 28, 2019

Tress Way agrees to multi-year extension with Washington Redskins

The Washington Redskins agreed to a four-year, $15 million extension with punter Tress Way, making the Pro Bowler one of the highest-paid players at his position in the league.

December 27, 2019

U-turns rare in NFL, but they happen

After Sunday's season finale against the Dallas Cowboys, the franchise faces a significant roster overhaul this offseason. Add in what is likely to be new coaching staff -- and possibly a new front office -- and it would seem the Redskins are years away from relevancy. But this is the NFL, where a flailing team that makes the right moves can -- occasionally, amazingly -- engineer a complete U-turn.

December 26, 2019