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Matthew Paras

mparas@washingtontimes.com

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

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New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs away from Washington Redskins strong safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (20) for a 78-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) **FILE**

Ha Ha Clinton-Dix still ‘finding his way’ weeks after trade

When Washington shipped a fourth-rounder to the Green Bay Packers to acquire Ha Ha Clinton-Dix at the trade deadline in October, the Redskins thought they were adding another quality player to a promising defense. But the unit has struggled since the move.

December 11, 2018
Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden walks on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Jay Gruden under scrutiny amid Redskins skid

With Washington's season spiraling out of control, coach Jay Gruden and his staff now face questions on whether they have lost parts of the locker room amid a four-game losing streak.

December 10, 2018
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) runs from Washington Redskins free safety D.J. Swearinger (36) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

D.J. Swearinger: Don’t blame the players

D.J. Swearinger has never been shy about calling out his teammates. The Redskins safety has done so in the past, questioning their preparation in practice. But when asked about the team's freefall in stopping the run, Swearinger made his thoughts clear after Sunday's 40-16 loss to the New York Giants: Don't blame the players.

December 9, 2018
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) in action during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Redskins can make playoffs, but odds are against them

At 6-6, the Redskins face a tough path to the playoffs. ABC's Five-Thirty-Eight pegs Washington's postseason chances at 26 percent. And historically, teams with a .500 record after 12 games have made the playoffs just 25.9 percent of the time (43 of 166) since the league switched to a 16-game schedule in 1978.

December 6, 2018
FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017 file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) warms up before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif. Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden says the team "talked about and discussed" bringing in Kaepernick for a tryout "but we will probably go in a different direction." Gruden told reporters during a conference call Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018 that would there have been "a greater possibility" of considering Kaepernick if the Redskins were in need of a QB in Week 1 rather than at this stage of the season now. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)

Colin Kaepernick not in Redskins plans

After Colt McCoy broke his leg in Monday's 28-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Redskins were, again, left shopping in the bargain basement of the league's unemployed quarterbacks to find another signal-caller for the second time in less than three weeks.

December 4, 2018