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

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FILE - In this Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown carries his helmet during an NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots released Brown on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) ** FILE **

Antonio Brown released by New England Patriots

The New England Patriots released wide receiver Antonio Brown on Friday, 11 days into his tenure with the team and hours after a woman accused him of what she says were intimidating text messages.

September 20, 2019
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky signals during an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Bears’ struggling offense provides chance for Redskins’ defense to find footing

In theory, Trubisky is coming to town at exactly the right time for the Redskins. He is not Carson Wentz nor Dak Prescott, and the talent drop-off should help Washington prove its defense isn't as awful as it looked in the first two games. But if the Redskins are eager to play Trubisky, they aren't showing it.

September 19, 2019
Washington Redskins strong safety Landon Collins (20) is greeter by teammates Washington Redskins inside linebacker Jon Bostic (53) and strong safety Montae Nicholson (35) before the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Landon Collins blasts ‘liar’ Giants GM Dave Gettleman

Landon Collins ripped Giants general manager Dave Gettleman in a new article, calling him a "liar." The Redskins safety eft the Giants in free agency and signed a six-year, $84 million deal with Washington.

September 19, 2019
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Demarcus Lawrence (90) and outside linebackers Sean Lee (50) and Leighton Vander Esch (55) chase Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally) **FILE**

Redskins look to get running game on track vs. Bears

Like the defense, the Redskins' running game hasn't lived up to expectations. Washington's main back, Derrius Guice, is out at least eight weeks with a torn meniscus and backup Adrian Peterson didn't have the same success on Sunday compared to his effort last year when the 34-year-old emerged as the team's leading rusher.

September 18, 2019
Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum pauses while speaking during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Landover, Md. The Redskins face injury and defensive questions after falling to 0-2 with a loss to the Dallas Cowboys and the Chicago Bears coming to town for "Monday Night Football." (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Case Keenum trying to get eyes in ‘right place’ after missing receivers

On a pivotal third down in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys, the Redskins quarterback threw a quick pass that was incomplete -- but failed to notice Richardson uncovered deep in the middle of the field. The play would have been a touchdown if completed, something Keenum knew. "I totally missed him," Keenum said after the game.

September 18, 2019
Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins warming up on the field before the start of an NFL football game against Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Daniel Jones era gets underway with Dwayne Haskins still waiting

With Jones set to start Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Duke product will become the third rookie quarterback to start under center in 2019 -- joining Arizona's Kyler Murray and Jacksonville's Gardner Minshew. Haskins, though, will continue to have to wait his turn.

September 17, 2019
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) breaks away from Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) to run downfield in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Landover, Md. Also on the field is Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (13). (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Defense thought to be Redskins strength rocked

After the Redskins' 31-21 loss Sunday to the Dallas Cowboys, Jay Gruden had no explanation for why the defense that was supposed to be the team's strength continues to look like a liability.

September 15, 2019