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

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FILE - In this May 22, 2019, file photo, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks to the media during the NFL football owners meeting in Key Biscayne, Fla. The NFL would love the main focus of 2019 to be on the celebrations of its 100th season. After an egregious missed penalty (or two) that basically kept the Saints from making the Super Bowl and helped the Rams get there instead, there was little chance attention could be diverted from the guys with the whistles and their impact on games. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) ** FILE **

NFL pushes for 17-game schedule: reports

The NFL has abandoned its idea of an 18-game slate and instead is proposing a 17-game schedule to the NFL Players' Association, according to multiple reports.

September 26, 2019
Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum (8) tries to avoid a sack from Chicago Bears defensive tackle Nick Williams (97) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md. The Bears won 31-15. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) **FILE**

Case Keenum returns to practice from foot injury

Case Keenum returned to practice Thursday, a day after sitting out with a foot injury. Coach Jay Gruden will provide an update later in the afternoon whether the 31-year-old was either a limited or a full participant, but the news is an encouraging sign the quarterback will be able to play in Sunday's game against the New York Giants.

September 26, 2019
Washington Redskins strong safety Landon Collins looks on from the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Landon Collins to turn aggression toward Giants

There was a reason Landon Collins idolized Sean Taylor growing up over other great safeties of that era, like an Ed Reed or a Troy Polamalu. It was what drove Collins to watch hours of the former Redskins safety on YouTube, what led him to declare to his father that Taylor was the player he wanted to model his game after.

September 26, 2019
FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 file photo, Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (86) carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Landover, Md. Tight end Jordan Reed and defensive lineman Matt Ioannidis are among the injured Washington Redskins players who are expected to miss their upcoming game at the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Jordan Reed seeing multiple specialists for concussion

Over the weekend, ESPN reported the Redskins fear Reed's injury could be career-threatening, given his history. But coach Jay Gruden said Monday he is not worried about the possibility of Reed having to retire.

September 25, 2019
Washington Redskins wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates his touchdown with Paul Richardson (10) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) ** FILE **

Terry McLaurin setting NFL records to begin career

Terry McLaurin remains a bright spot for the Washington Redskins. Despite Monday's 31-15 loss to the Chicago Bears, the rookie wide receiver continued to shine -- setting an NFL record in the process

September 24, 2019
Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden pauses while speaking after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md. The Bears won 31-15. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Jay Gruden not entertaining switch to Dwayne Haskins

Asked if there was a chance of making a switch at quarterback for next week's game against the New York Giants, coach Jay Gruden said he was not entertaining moving on from quarterback Case Keenum.

September 24, 2019
Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum (8) is pursued by Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack (52) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Redskins in turmoil after ‘Monday Night Football’ beatdown from Bears

On a night when hardly anything went right, the Redskins were humiliated Monday in a 31-15 loss to the Chicago Bears. Their quarterback, who had been relatively solid through two games, threw three interceptions and lost two fumbles. Their defense, who entered the week among the worst in the NFL, gave up another 298 yards. Combined, the Redskins are now 0-3 -- and the franchise now enters a short week facing all sorts of turmoil.

September 23, 2019
Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Preston Smith celebrates after the Denver Broncos turned over the ball on downs near the end of the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Preston Smith, former Redskins linebacker, off to fast start for Packers

Linebacker Preston Smith has been a revelation for the Packers since signing a four-year, $52 million deal in free agency, recording 4 1/2 sacks in his first three games. The 26-year-old, who spent four seasons with the Redskins, also has an interception and a forced fumble.

September 23, 2019