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Matthew Paras

mparas@washingtontimes.com

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

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) gets around Washington Redskins inside linebacker Zach Brown (53) for a reception during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken) **FILE**

Redskins release Zach Brown, Stacy McGee

The Washington Redskins began to trim salary Wednesday -- releasing linebacker Zach Brown and defensive lineman Stacy McGee in order to free up salary cap space, according to multiple reports.

March 13, 2019
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) ** FILE **

Giants trade Odell Beckham to Browns

In a blockbuster trade, the New York Giants traded star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Tuesday to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a first-round pick, a third-round pick and safety Jabril Peppers, according to multiple reports.

March 12, 2019
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook brings the ball up court in the first half during an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz Monday, March 11, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Utah Jazz issue lifetime ban to fan amid racial comment allegations

The Utah Jazz have banned a fan for life after a heated confrontation with Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook -- in which the NBA star threatened the man and his wife after, what Westbrooks says were, "completely disrespectful" and "racial" comments from the fan.

March 12, 2019
FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2017, file photo, Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker C.J. Mosley talks with reporters following an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in Pittsburgh. Coming off a long weekend following their first loss of the season, the Ravens implemented a contingency plan for moving forward without three-time Pro Bowl linebacker C.J. Mosley.Mosley bruised his left knee Thursday night, Sept. 13, 2018. in a 34-23 defeat at Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Don Wright) ** FILE **

Redskins miss out on C.J. Mosley, linebacker signs with Jets instead

While the Washington Redskins were happy to sign safety Landon Collins, they missed out on another free agent target. Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker agreed Tuesday to a massive five-year, $85 million deal with the New York Jets, according to multiple reports.

March 12, 2019
New York Giants' Landon Collins (21) returns an interception for a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) **FILE**

Landon Collins marks major splash for Redskins

Hours after the league's negotiating window opened Monday, the Redskins agreed to sign Pro Bowl safety Landon Collins to a six-year, $84 million deal with $45 million guaranteed -- making him, at least for now, the highest-paid safety in football.

March 11, 2019
FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2018, file photo, New York Giants' Landon Collins kneels in the end zone during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants apparently have decided not to put a franchise tag on three-time Pro Bowl safety. The Giants’ leading tackler in each of his four seasons with the team, Collins on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, thanked the organization for four great years in a tweet and said he was looking forward to the next chapter of his football career. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) ** FILE **

Redskins to sign Landon Collins to massive deal

The Washington Redskins have made their first major move in free agency. The Redskins are signing safety Landon Collins to a six-year, $84 million deal with $45 million guaranteed, according to multiple reports. Collins, 25, will now face his former team, the New York Giants, twice per year in the NFC East.

March 11, 2019
Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) watches from the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) **FILE**

Chicago Bears interested in Adrian Peterson: report

The Washington Redskins have said they would like to re-sign Adrian Peterson. But a deal hasn't happened as the NFL's negotiating window is set to open Monday at noon -- paving the way for another team to possibly land Peterson.

March 11, 2019
FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum calls out to teammates during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Denver. A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that the Broncos have agreed to trade Keenum to the Washington Redskins. Speaking on condition of anonymity because the deal cannot be announced until the start of the new league year March 13, the person confirmed that the teams will also swap 2020 draft picks, with Denver receiving a sixth-rounder and Washington a seventh-rounder. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Case Keenum trade brings pros and cons to Redskins

The Case Keenum trade is already polarizing to the Redskins fan base. Washington didn't exactly inspire anyone when they agreed Thursday to acquire the 31-year-old from the Denver Broncos. But like with any deal, there are pros and cons.

March 7, 2019
FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2018, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum (4) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Denver. The Broncos quarterback is off to a rocky start in the shadows of John Elway, Peyton Manning and the Rocky Mountains. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Case Keenum traded to Redskins

Washington has acquired quarterback Case Keenum and a 2020 seventh-round pick from the Denver Broncos for a 2020 sixth-round pick, according to the NFL Network.

March 7, 2019
Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum (4) passes against the Oakland Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Monday, Dec. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/John Hefti) **FILE**

Redskins, Broncos agree to Case Keenum trade

The Washington Redskins' quarterback picture is now less muddled. Washington agreed to acquire quarterback Case Keenum and a 2020 seventh-round pick from the Denver Broncos for a 2020 sixth-round pick to Denver Broncos, according to multiple reports.

March 7, 2019