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

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Washington Redskins safety DeAngelo Hall will finish his career with 43 interceptions, which ranks 63rd in NFL history, 11 forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries and 10 defensive touchdowns. Hall only appeared in 22 games since 2014 due to injuries. (ASSOCIATED PRESS) **FILE**

DeAngelo Hall thanks Mike Shanahan, Jay Cutler in retirement presser

The Redskins ultimately didn't draft Hall -- but 14 years later, Hall held his retirement press conference with the team he spent the majority of his career with. The 34-year-old officially announced his retirement Wednesday, months after telling two outlets he was done playing football.

August 1, 2018
Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (86) reaches for a pass during the morning session of NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va., Friday, July 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) **FILE**

Jordan Reed a difference maker in Redskins offense

Reed is a dynamic weapon for the Redskins and his presence alone creates openings for others. With Reed on the field, Washington's passing game has averaged 267 yards per game. That drops to 232 in the games he missed.

July 31, 2018
Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice (29) runs drills during the morning session of NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va., Friday, July 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Derrius Guice still learning how to hold back in practice

Derrius Guice has been soaking up his first NFL training camp. The Redskins rookie running back routinely spends 30-45 minutes after practice, signing autographs. He gets along well with teammates and has even received advice from former Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann.

July 31, 2018
Washington Redskins line backer Ryan Kerrigan signs autographs after the morning session of the Redskins NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va., Thursday, July 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Redskins-Richmond projections were off by millions

Projected income five years in, according to the city's audit, fell short by anywhere from $4.6 million to $6.7 million. And for the next 15 years, the city is also on the hook for $750,000 a year to repay the $10 million loan used to build the facility.

July 31, 2018
New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) reaches for a pass intended Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson (18) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Josh Doctson standing out at Redskins training camp

Four days in, Doctson has repeatedly made the types of plays expected from a No. 1 receiver. The production has had an encouraging start to camp -- potentially a sign the 2016 first-rounder can take a significant step in his third season.

July 29, 2018
Washington Redskins tight end Jordan reed participates in NLF football practice at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. It's only Week 3, and the Redskins are hurting as they prepare to face the Oakland Raiders on Sunday night. With all the injuries, burgundy and gold has been replaced by black and blue. Reed is being bothered by a chest/rib injury. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) **FILE**

Jordan Reed feels ‘100 times better’ after toe surgeries

Jordan Reed didn't feel like himself last season. Appearing in just six games, the Redskins tight end fractured his big toe and the pain kept recurring. The injury hampered his ability to run -- and Reed ended up suffering a season-ending hamstring injury as a result.

July 26, 2018