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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 Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Browns fans hold a sign following the national anthem before an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Cleveland Browns in Indianapolis. What began more than a year ago with a lone NFL quarterback protesting police brutality against minorities by kneeling silently during the national anthem before games has grown into a roar with hundreds of players sitting, kneeling, locking arms or remaining in locker rooms, their reasons for demonstrating as varied as their methods. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Colin Kaepernick just one of many NFL woes

Last year, the league's television ratings fell another 9.7 percent -- having fallen eight percent in 2016. The two-year dip comes at a time when the NFL is juggling negotiations for a new national anthem policy, a collusion case from the league's biggest unemployed star, a public-relations battle with President Trump and an ever-growing concern about the safety of the game.

September 5, 2018
FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) scrambles during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Landover, Md. The 125th meeting in the history of the franchises will feature veteran quarterbacks making their debut with a new team, Smith for Washington and Sam Bradford for Arizona. Smith, acquired in a trade with Kansas City, has not lost an opener since 2014 but does not overemphasize the game just because it is the first one. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE***

Alex Smith ‘couldn’t be more motivated than I already am’

Two teams have had Alex Smith, only to ultimately conclude they were better with someone else at quarterback. Now as Smith is on the verge of starting his 14th season with his third team, what will stop the Redskins from doing the same?

September 4, 2018
Redskins defensive guard Jonathan Allen (93) is up against Daron Payne (95) during the NFL football team's full practice session at the Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, May 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Jonathan Allen, Daron Payne ready to lift up the defensive line

When the Redskins open the season Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, they'll do so with a remade defensive line. After drafting Jonathan Allen with their first-round pick in 2017, Washington selected Daron Payne with the 13th overall pick this year, and Tim Settle in the fifth round.

September 3, 2018
Washington Redskins linebacker Martrell Spaight sits on the sideline in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Redskins 53-man roster: Rob Kelley survives

The Redskins trimmed their roster from 90 men to 53 by Saturday's 4 p.m. deadline -- and running backs Rob Kelley and Samaje Perine both survived the cutdown.

September 1, 2018
Washington Redskins running back Rob Kelley, center, rushes the ball in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Rob Kelley, Samaje Perine strong in Redskins preseason finale

Redskins running back Rob Kelley ran like his job depended on it. Samaje Perine and Kapri Bibbs did, too. The Redskins running backs were the story in Thursday's 30-20 loss against the Baltimore Ravens as Washington concluded its preseason -- and all three made their case for spots on the 53-man roster.

August 30, 2018
FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) hands the ball off to running back Adrian Peterson during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Landover, Md. The Redskins acquired Smith, a winner wherever he's played, after last season. Peterson has a shot to be a featured back once again. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) **FILE**

Projecting the Redskins’ final 53-man roster

Coach Jay Gruden doesn't want the Redskins' 53-man roster to be predetermined. Washington will go into Thursday's final preseason game against Baltimore with Gruden letting his players "battle it out to the bitter end."

August 28, 2018