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Matthew Paras

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

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Washington Redskins' Case Keenum in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Eagles booed off the field as Redskins lead at half

Behind Case Keenum's two touchdowns and Dustin Hopkins' two field goals, the Redskins lead 20-7 over the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles were even booed off the field as time expired.

September 8, 2019
Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson warms up before the first half an NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) ** FILE **

Adrian Peterson accepting reduced role in Redskins offense

When Adrian Peterson was with Minnesota Vikings, when he was regarded as the best running back in the NFL, he knew he couldn't take it for granted. He said he had an appreciation for "the grind" as he saw the running backs rotate in and out of the building every year.

September 5, 2019
In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) is shown in action during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz. Fans worry that the summer rite in the NFL, training camp holdouts, won’t affect their team’s chances for a championship. This year’s crop of no-shows includes an All-Pro receiver, the Saints’ Michael Thomas; a standout offensive tackle who might be the key to the Redskins’ offense, Trent Williams; and budding stars DEs Jadeveon Clowney of the Texans, Yannick Ngakoue of the Jaguars, and RB Melvin Gordon of the Chargers. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File) **FILE**

Adrian Peterson: Trent Williams in town

Adrian Peterson said Thursday he recently met with Trent Williams in person and that the left tackle has returned to Virginia amid his holdout from the Washington Redskins.

September 5, 2019
New York Jets' Sojourn Shelton (39) tackles Philadelphia Eagles' Wendell Smallwood (28) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) **FILE**

Redskins downplay significance of adding former Eagles

Wendell Smallwood wasn't the only former Eagle to be picked up by the Redskins recently as Washington also signed defensive tackle Treyvon Hester on Monday -- raising the question of whether the Redskins did so specifically to get some inside information ahead of their matchup. Both players would have insights into the Eagles' on both sides of the ball, so why not use it?

September 4, 2019
Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum (8) plays against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) **FILE**

Case Keenum learns to ‘roll with punches’ through adversity

Case Keenum doesn't wish he was born a few years later, but no one would blame him if he secretly wanted that. Ten years ago at the University of Houston, the quarterback started to post record-setting numbers in box scores, displayed a firm command of the spread system and even worked closely with offensive guru Kliff Kingsbury. All those traits are more than desired in the modern NFL.

September 4, 2019
Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder, left, speaks with Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden, right, before the first half an NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Expectations low for Redskins

As the Redskins begin another season Sunday -- their 21st under owner Dan Snyder -- on the road against the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington faces a plethora of issues. Team president Bruce Allen said this offseason he believed the Redskins were "close" -- leaving some fans asking: "To what?"

September 4, 2019
Washington Redskins tackle Trent Williams (71) stands in the smoke waiting for his introduction before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Trent Williams holdout part of NFL power shift

The action's on the field this Sunday, but there's another battle going on in the NFL, an off-the-field struggle between owners and players that is reshaping a league where management has long had the final say on everything from contracts to socks.

September 4, 2019
Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

How the Redskins are bucking one NFL trend in 2019

Fifteen teams have a new play-callers, per The Ringer, since the start of last season, but the Redskins -- despite finishing 29th in offensive efficiency in 2018 -- aren't among them. That task will remain with coach Jay Gruden, whose job status has never been hotter entering his sixth season.

September 1, 2019
Philadelphia Eagles' Wendell Smallwood (28) rushes past New York Jets' Doug Middleton (36) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Jim McIsaac) ** FILE **

Redskins claim Wendell Smallwood off waivers

Ahead of their season opener in Philadelphia, the Washington Redskins claimed former Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood off waivers, according to multiple reports.

September 1, 2019