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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 wide receiver Trey Quinn (14) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) **FILE**

Trey Quinn, Cam Sims undergo ankle surgeries

Redskins wide receivers Trey Quinn and Cam Sims underwent ankle surgery Wednesday and will miss at least the next eight weeks, coach Jay Gruden said Wednesday.

September 12, 2018
FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) makes a call during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz. A franchise known for the "Hogs" offensive line from the Super Bowl era, the Washington Redskins might have another season-altering group in the trenches this season. Washington's "Hogs 2.0" offensive line is a dream to play behind for running back Adrian Peterson and quarterback Alex Smith.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Alex Smith: Redskins receivers are ‘selfless’

At one point in Alex Smith's career, the Redskins quarterback, then in Kansas City, went 18 straight games -- dating from December 2013 to September 2015 -- without throwing a touchdown pass to a wide receiver.

September 12, 2018
Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Russell Okung raises his fist during the playing of the national anthem before the team's NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

10 NFL players protest during national anthem

As the debate over whether the NFL should have a national anthem policy, a small number of players protested during the playing of the "Star-Spangled Banner" in Week 1.

September 10, 2018
Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (25) tries to elude Arizona Cardinals defensive back Antoine Bethea (41),defensive back Jamar Taylor (28) and linebacker Haason Reddick (43) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Jay Gruden: Offense against Cardinals was ‘great starting point’

Chris Thompson ran the ball only five times in Sunday's 24-6 win over the Arizona Cardinals, but the Redskins running back immediately noticed a difference up front. In front of him was an offensive line that mauled, clawed and forced open lanes -- making Thompson's job much easier, in the process.

September 10, 2018
FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck works the sidelines before the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, in Cincinnati. When Andrew Luck gazes over Cincinnatis defense Sunday, hell see some of the leagues top pass rushers.(AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)

Andrew Luck injured shoulder snowboarding in 2016

When the Indianapolis Colts take on the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, quarterback Andrew Luck will play in his first game since the 2016 season. He missed all of last season while recovering from shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum.

September 9, 2018
FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) stands next to Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets, in Landover, Md. The Washington Redskins will be trying to give coach Jay Gruden his first victory in a season opener in five tries when they face the Cardinals in Arizona on Sunday. Sept. 9, 2018. The team Gruden will face is something of a mystery, with a rebuilt offense and redesigned defense under new coach Steve Wilks. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Redskins preach taking care of football to cure opener woes

When Jay Gruden poured through the film of his last four season openers -- all of which were losses -- he didn't like what he saw. As he went through his review, the Redskins coach kept noticing the same types of mistakes.

September 6, 2018