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

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Washington Football Team defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) gestures during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Jonathan Allen, Brandon Scherff named to Pro Bowl

Soon after Jonathan Allen signed a four-year, $72 million contract in the offseason, the Washington defensive tackle called the deal a relief. The 26-year-old said he could now focus on football, to just "got out there and do what I've always done."

December 22, 2021
Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Heinicke, backup Allen fail to clear COVID protocols, Gilbert in line to start Eagles game

Starter Taylor Heinicke and backup Kyle Allen did not clear the NFL's COVID-19 protocols in time for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed. That leaves Garrett Gilbert -- signed off the New England Patriots' practice squad last Friday -- in line to start in a crucial divisional game with playoff positioning on the line.

December 21, 2021
In this Oct. 21, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (86), warm up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, in Landover, Md. Reed is expected to make his season debut for the Redskins on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, after recovering from what’s believed to be his fifth documented concussion in the NFL and seventh dating back to college. Concussions continue to be a concern for Reed, whose value to the Redskins might be as high as any player they have.(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File) **FILE**

‘A booming industry’: Jordan Reed’s eager jump into cannabis

These days, Reed, having retired earlier this year, no longer plays in the NFL. Instead, the 31-year-old is among the many former athletes who have jumped into the multi-billion dollar business of marijuana. As his former team prepares to face the Denver Broncos in Colorado on Sunday, Reed now owns shares in a grow house, a dispensary and a processor in the same state.

December 21, 2021
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces the start of the fourth round of the NFL football draft in Cleveland on May 1, 2021. Former Raiders coach Jon Gruden has sued Goodell and the NFL, alleging that a “malicious and orchestrated campaign” was used to destroy Gruden's career by leaking old offensive emails from Gruden. The suit was filed in district court in Clark County, Nev., on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, exactly a month after Gruden resigned as Raiders coach following the publication of his emails by the Wall Street Journal and New York Times.(AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

As COVID-19 surges in sports, leagues scrambling to combat virus

As COVID cases surge across the country, the sports world has been hard hit with outbreaks. More than 150 players across the NFL, NHL and NBA have tested positive since Monday -- leaving the leagues scrambling to adjust protocols and find ways to curb the rapid spread.

December 15, 2021
Washington Football Team defensive tackle Matt Ioannidis and defensive tackle Jonathan Allen walks the field before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Virus leaves Washington depleted ahead of Eagles showdown

Ron Rivera could only guess how his team's virus outbreak started, but guessing would only do so much. With days until Sunday's pivotal matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington faces this reality: 18 of the team's players are now on the league's COVID-19 list, after another eight were placed on the list Wednesday.

December 15, 2021
Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen (8) during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Kyle Allen, Matt Ioannidis land on COVID-19 reserve list

The Washington Football Team will place quarterback Kyle Allen and defensive tackle Matt Ioannidis on the COVID-19 reserve list Wednesday. Washington now has 12 players on the list -- all of them placed within the last week -- ahead of Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

December 15, 2021
FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, file photo, Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder listens to head coach Ron Rivera during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility, in Ashburn, Va. The NFL has fined the Washington Football Team $10 million and owner Dan Snyder is stepping away from day-to-day operations after an independent investigation into the organization’s workplace misconduct. The team was not stripped of any draft picks as part of the league’s discipline that was announced Thursday, July 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

House committee demands NFL come clean after latest Snyder expose

Two members of Congress called for the NFL to "immediately" turn over all information into the league's investigation into the Washington Football Team's workplace misconduct after a report emerged that owner Dan Snyder actively interfered with investigator Beth Wilkinson's work.

December 14, 2021
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal looks on from the bench in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Beal’s slow start threatens to turn into an inexplicable lost year

This season, the unguardable, unstoppable Beal looks decidedly mortal. The double teams, traps and blitzes that defenses throw at him nightly seem to be taking a toll on the Wizards' leader. His scoring average is down nearly nine points from last season -- dropping to 22.4 from 31.3 per game. That's a startling drop-off for a player who finished second in scoring last year.

December 14, 2021
Washington Football Team defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) warms up before an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021 in Landover. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

Washington’s pushing ‘next man up’ theory to limit

Washington's troubles extend beyond injuries. The team is dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak -- on Monday, defensive tackle Jonathan Allen was one of four players who were placed on the league's COVID-19 reserve list. The other three who joined Allen are linebacker David Mayo, defensive end William Bradley-King and tight end Temarrick Hemingway.

December 13, 2021