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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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FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2010, file photo, Denver Broncos defenders Champ Bailey (24) celebrates after the Broncos recovered a kickoff that the Tennessee Titans could not hang onto late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, in Nashville, Tenn. The Broncos went on to kick a field goal to secure their win over the Titans 26-20. Bailey will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on Aug. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Champ Bailey Hall-of-Fame career has roots in D.C.

Twenty years ago, long before iPads were readily available and plays could be dialed up at any time, Darrell Green would insert cassette tapes into a VHS player to watch film. Sitting next to him inside the Redskins' practice facility on these occasions was fellow cornerback Champ Bailey.

July 31, 2019
Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. (7), offensive tackle Timon Parris (61), and tight end Jordan Reed (86) stretch during the first day of NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va., Thursday, July 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Jordan Reed ‘feeling good’ thanks to maintenance

To be able to even practice, Jordan Reed needs his feet rubbed down. The Redskins tight end massages the muscles in his surgically-repaired toes so they're warmed up and ready to go over the course of a two-hour training camp session.

July 30, 2019
In this Oct. 17, 2017, file photo, Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams warms up prior to an NFL football game against the San Fransisco 49ers in Landover, Md. Thompson hopes he can play after missing the past six games with a fracture on each side of his rib cage. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally) ** FILE **

Morgan Moses dons No. 71 in honor of missing Williams

No. 71 was back with the Redskins on Sunday, joking with reporters about holding out for a pizza and a Pepsi, and promising the Washington Redskins would be ready for the Philadelphia Eagles in the season opener.

July 28, 2019
Washington Redskins wide receiver Trey Quinn (14) looks for the pass as cornerback Greg Stroman (37) defends during the first day of NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va., Thursday, July 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) **FILE**

Trey Quinn doesn’t ‘like’ Jay Gruden’s praise at training camp

Entering his second year, Quinn's ability to maintain composure is a large reason why coach Jay Gruden has already declared the 23-year-old his starting slot receiver just days into camp. Gruden said Sunday the wideout has the position "locked down," with the few others behind Quinn competing to be his backup.

July 28, 2019
Injured Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith, left, walks to a cart as he talks with former quarterback Joe Theisman, right, as he leaves the practice field during the first day of NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va., Thursday, July 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) ** FILE **

Alex Smith providing ‘calming influence’ on Redskins quarterback room

Alex Smith won't be playing football anytime soon, but the 35-year-old veteran is still finding a way to make an impact on the Redskins' quarterback room. Coach Jay Gruden said Sunday that Smith has been a "calming influence" while the rest of the team's signal-callers compete for the starting job.

July 28, 2019
Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice, left, and defensive back Josh Norman, right, share a laugh during the morning session at NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va., Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) ** FILE **

Derrius Guice looking strong after ‘long year’ of rehab

Guice was a full participant Thursday in Washington's first training camp practice of the year. It marked the first time that Guice had been allowed to participate since suffering his knee injury in a preseason game last August.

July 25, 2019
Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice gains yardage against the New England Patriots during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) ** FILE **

Derrius Guice to be full go in training camp

Redskins running back Derrius Guice won't be limited for the team's first training camp practice Thursday after spending the last 11 months recovering from a torn ACL.

July 24, 2019