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

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FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2019, file photo, then-New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown looks on before the start of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Antonio Brown has apologized to the Patriots and team owner Robert Kraft for any negative attention he brought to the team during his brief stint in New England. The four-time All-Pro receiver posted his apology on Instagram Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP, File)

Patriots discussing Antonio Brown reunion: report

The New England Patriots have discussed potentially bringing back wide receiver Antonio Brown after the team released him months earlier, according to a new report from Boston radio station WEEI.

November 21, 2019
Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) looks to pass the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

Dwayne Haskins found himself ‘pressing’ against Jets

There are throws Dwayne Haskins would have liked back against the New York Jets. Specifically, the Redskins quarterback said Wednesday he found himself pressing at times when he watched the film of the team's 34-17 loss.

November 20, 2019
Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal plays against the Minnesota Timberwolves in an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov 15, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Wizards rank among league’s best offensive teams

The Washington Wizards may not be able to stop anybody on defense. They may not win many games this season. Washington could even be years away from competing. But through the team's 11 first games, the Wizards have one of the league's best offenses -- a fact hardly anyone expected.

November 19, 2019
FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) is sacked by Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, right, during an NFL football game in Landover, Md. The Falcons placed a franchise tag on Jarrett before the NFL deadline on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally) ** FILE **

Alex Smith’s progress documented in new video

Monday marked officially one year since Redskins quarterback Alex Smith broke his tibia and fibula in a loss to Houston Texans. The injury required 17 surgeries and may result in Smith never playing professional football again.

November 18, 2019
Denver Broncos defensive back Su'a Cravens on the field before an NFL football preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) ** FILE **

Su’a Cravens safe after alarming social media posts

Late Sunday, Cravens posted a number of messages that caused people to worry, including one that said, "If these are my last days, I want to say I love you and I always will. God I leave the rest up to you" and another that said "Goodbye" and included a heart emoji.

November 18, 2019
Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice (29) runs past New York Jets cornerback Arthur Maulet (23) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Derrius Guice ends Redskins’ touchdown drought

Speaking to reporters at his locker after the Redskins' 34-17 loss Sunday to the New York Jets, Derrius Guice said the defeat spoiled getting his first career NFL touchdown.

November 17, 2019
Washington Redskins interim head coach Bill Callahan on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Redskins reach new lows in loss to Jets

With only a few minutes left in Sunday's blowout Washington Redskins loss to the New York Jets, the few thousand fans still watching began yelling a message to owner Dan Snyder.

November 17, 2019
New York Jets tight end Ryan Griffin (84) runs towards the end zone for a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Redskins have no answer for Jets in embarrassing loss

There were plenty of moments throughout Sunday's 34-17 loss to the New York Jets that perfectly captured how far the Washington Redskins have fallen as a franchise, how disastrous their season has unfolded.

November 17, 2019