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Matthew Paras

mparas@washingtontimes.com

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

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Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) **FILE**

Redskins facing far different Eagles team in rematch

Of the four NFC East teams, the Eagles' expectations were higher than most. Dubbed Super Bowl contenders in the preseason, the Eagles have looked far from the team experts predicted and instead are trying to avoid finishing below .500.

December 11, 2019
Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice (29) in action against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (Chris Keane/AP Images for Panini) ** FILE **

Redskins place Derrius Guice on injured reserve

The Redskins placed the running back on injured reserve Tuesday with a knee injury. MRI results showed Guice suffered a sprained MCL in his left knee during Sunday's 20-15 loss against the Green Bay Packers.

December 10, 2019
In this Oct. 14, 2019, file photo, Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the fifth inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals in Washington. The top picks from the 2011 and 2009 drafts are both available this offseason. Gerrit Cole gets the nod over Strasburg because he is two years younger. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

Stephen Strasburg to re-sign with Nationals

The Nationals agreed to terms with their World Series MVP on Monday, according to multiple reports. Strasburg will re-sign with the Nationals on a seven-year $245 million deal after opting out of his contract earlier this offseason.

December 9, 2019
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

Pain in Green Bay: Redskins outmanned by Packers

The Redskins just didn't have enough to upset the Packers. As they have all season, Washington started slow, with three consecutive three-and-outs to begin the game while the defense surrendered two touchdowns.

December 9, 2019
Washington Redskins head coach Bill Callahan shakes hands with Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur after an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 20-15. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

Bill Callahan defends decision to play Dwayne Haskins

Redskins interim coach Bill Callahan faced criticism Sunday for letting Haskins stay in, with critics on social media citing the team's poor record and past history with Robert Griffin III as reasons to pull the rookie quarterback.

December 8, 2019
Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen, right, reacts following the final play of the game against the Washington Redskins as Redskins linebacker Chris Odom looks on following an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Chris Odom inactive for Redskins against Packers

After helping make a game-saving stop last week in Carolina, linebacker Chris Odom will be inactive for the Washington Redskins for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers.

December 8, 2019
Free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick participates in a workout for NFL football scouts and media, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Riverdale, Ga. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Colin Kaepernick’s workout leads to job for Redskins receiver

Three weeks ago, on a Tuesday, Jordan Veasy saw the news break, and that's when an idea soon popped into his head. The then-unsigned wide receiver's workout with the Indianapolis Colts did not go as planned, but when he learned later that day that the NFL wanted Colin Kaepernick to work out, the 24-year-old sensed an opportunity.

December 4, 2019