Matthew Paras

Colt McCoy to start at quarterback for Washington Redskins vs. New England Patriots

The Washington Redskins have made a quarterback decision. Colt McCoy will start Sunday against the New England Patriots at FedEx Field.

Stefon Diggs on if he wants trade: ‘Truth to all rumors’

After missing practice Wednesday, Vikings wideout Stefon Diggs did not deny he wants a trade when asked Thursday in a press conference with reporters.

‘Like having surgery:’ Tom Brady has past of picking apart Redskins

London Fletcher looked up at the video board in disbelief. He saw the score and time. Patriots 31, Redskins 0. And it was only midway through the third quarter. He muttered to no one in particular, 'Man, you've got to be kidding me.'

Vernon Davis in concussion protocol

Redskins tight end Vernon Davis suffered a concussion in Sunday's loss to the New York Giants and is in concussion protocol, coach Jay Gruden said Wednesday.

Jay Gruden taking jabs at critics amid quarterback uncertainty

Listen closely to Jay Gruden, and you can hear the contempt in his answers. All week, the Redskins coach has faced criticism for his handling of Dwayne Haskins. On Wednesday, he started to fire back.

A league of parity? NFL’s 2019 sees extremes from good teams to poor

The NFL has been long-dubbed as a league of parity. But when the Redskins take on the defending champions Sunday, New England will be favored by 15 1/2 points -- making the Redskins the latest double-digit underdog this season.

Case Keenum in walking boot ahead of Patriots matchup

Redskins quarterback Case Keenum did not practice Wednesday with a foot injury and was in a walking boot as Dwayne Haskins and Colt McCoy threw passes during individual drills.

Elena Delle Donne hurts back in Mystics loss to Sun

Without their leading scorer, the Mystics fell 99-87 on Tuesday to the No.2 seed Connecticut Sun. The best-of-five series is now tied at one apiece and shifts to Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday for Game 3.

Bill Belichick views Redskins quarterbacks as ‘big challenge’

Patriots coach Bill Belichick said Tuesday his team is preparing for all three Redskins quarterbacks.

Nationals offer Anthony Rendon seven-year, $210 million deal: Report

Anthony Rendon is set to become a free agent after the season, but the Washington Nationals are making an effort to keep their third baseman.

Louis Riddick rips Jay Gruden: Dwayne Haskins ‘set up for failure’

ESPN analyst and former front office executive Louis Riddick took Jay Gruden to task Monday, blasting the Washington Redskins coach for his handling of rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins.

Jay Gruden backing Greg Manusky as defensive coordinator

Despite an 0-4 record, coach Jay Gruden backed his defensive coordinator Greg Manusky when asked Monday why the linebacker-turned-coach is still the right man for the job.

Redskins keep quarterback decision under wraps before Patriots game

Redskins coach Jay Gruden said Monday he wants to see how his quarterbacks do in practice this week, adding he needs to get injury updates on Keenum and Colt McCoy before determining a starter.

Vontaze Burfict facing season-long suspension for helmet hit: Report

Oakland Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict was suspended for the rest of the season for a helmet-to-helmet hit against the Indianapolis Colts' Jack Doyle.

Redskins open as 15-point underdogs vs. Patriots

According to Michael Phillips of the Richmond-Times Dispatch, the spread is the most points the Redskins have ever given up at home.

Case Keenum surprised with benching vs. Giants

Case Keenum was largely effective for the second straight week. To open the game, he badly missed a wide-open Trey Quinn down the field. He then threw an interception on third down.

Redskins’ third-down defense still costing them games

Far too often, the Redskins couldn't get off the field -- a common theme for a team that has the league's worst third-down defense.

Jay Gruden not yet willing to commit to Dwayne Haskins

Despite turning to Haskins, Gruden did not commit to starting the Ohio State product next week against the New England Patriots. He told reporters he would re-evaluate the situation on Monday. Beyond Haskins and Keenum, Washington could also look to veteran Colt McCoy, who practiced this week for the first time since he suffered a setback with his leg injury in mid-August.

Dwayne Haskins not enough as Redskins look lifeless vs. Giants

In Sunday's 24-3 loss to the New York Giants, Dwayne Haskins' season debut wasn't enough to rally the Redskins to a victory, nor will it quiet the speculation regarding coach Jay Gruden's job. Washington mustered only three points against a defense that had given up the second-most yards prior to the game.

Dwayne Haskins era underway as Redskins trail Giants at halftime