Matthew Paras

Mike McCarthy tests positive for COVID-19 as Cowboys dealing with outbreak

Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is out for Thursday's game against the New Orleans Saints after he tested positive for COVID-19, according to multiple reports.

November 29, 2021

Kirk Cousins lines up under right guard on pivotal fourth down

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins committed a strange error Sunday.

November 29, 2021

DeAndre Carter leads Pro Bowl voting for return specialists

Washington wide receiver DeAndre Carter leads the NFL in Pro Bowl voting for kick return specialists after the first batch of votes were publicly released Wednesday -- a reflection of the strong year the 28-year-old has had for the Burgundy and Gold on special teams.

November 24, 2021

‘Grind it out’: Washington’s newfound success comes with rise in time of possession

As Washington rides a two-game winning streak ahead of Monday's matchup with the Seattle Seahawks, the Burgundy and Gold's newfound success can be attributed partly to drives like the one used to finish off the Buccaneers. Over the last few weeks, Washington has controlled time of possession -- including in the team's most recent win over the Carolina Panthers.

November 24, 2021

As COVID-19 affects teams, frustration over NFL skeptics heats up

As an unvaccinated player, Amari Cooper must miss at least 10 days following a positive test because of NFL protocols -- which differentiate the procedures for when vaccinated and unvaccinated players can return. And since the Cowboys are on a short week, the three-time Pro Bowler had no shot at playing on the holiday classic under the league's guidelines.

November 23, 2021

Squeezing Hachimura, who’s closer to season debut, into Wizards’ rotation will be challenge

Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. said there's still no timetable for when Rui Hachimura might make his season debut. But the conversations among Unseld's staff on how to incorporate Hachimura have already started, the coach said. After all, the Wizards (11-6) have a deeper team than past years -- and Unseld will have to sort through a logjam at the forward position when Hachimura is cleared.

November 23, 2021

NFL parity opens door for Washington

Good luck to anyone having to determine the NFL's power rankings on a week-to-week basis these days.

November 22, 2021

Dallas showdown puts focus on Washington’s attendance woes

Washington, once one of the premier franchises in the NFL -- a team so popular that just getting the opportunity to purchase season tickets meant years on a waitlist -- is last in the league in home attendance this season. Ron Rivera wants to change that, starting this Sunday.

November 22, 2021

McLaurin can’t stop making contested catches. Just ask the Panthers.

Terry McLaurin paused to think. The Washington wide receiver was asked which was tougher: the 39-yard reception with a defender draped all over him, or the 12-yard touchdown catch that also featured a defender right on top of him.

November 21, 2021

‘Saved our season’: Win over Panthers prompts comparisons to last year

This weekend was sold as a homecoming for Ron Rivera, the former Panthers coach who, in a special twist, got to face quarterback Cam Newton. But Washington's latest win proved to be about much more than a Rivera-Newton showdown. Rather, the victory was an indication that this season might not be lost just yet for the Burgundy and Gold.

November 21, 2021

Heinicke tops Newton as Washington squeezes past Carolina

Heinicke, a former Panthers backup, led Washington to a 27-21 victory over Carolina in arguably his best performance for the Burgundy and Gold. Heinicke threw for 206 yards and three touchdowns as Washington improved to 4-6 on the season.

November 21, 2021

Curtis Samuel out against Panthers

Wide receiver Curtis Samuel was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers when the team's inactives were released 90 minutes before kickoff.

November 21, 2021

‘Harder than I realized:’ How Cam Newton reshaped the way Ron Rivera coached quarterbacks

As a young head coach, Ron Rivera had every intention of utilizing what he'd learned from his own mentors about grooming rookie quarterbacks. Cam Newton pretty much changed all that.

November 18, 2021

Life after Rivera: Aggressive Panthers’ rebuild a stark contrast with Washington

Sunday's game against the Panthers will be a reunion for Rivera and many others who are now with the Burgundy and Gold. Washington has more than 30 coaches, executives and players who hold Carolina ties -- including Rivera, executive Marty Hurney, offensive coordinator Scott Turner and quarterback Taylor Heinicke. But the faces they'll recognize on the opposing sideline won't be as many as one might expect.

November 17, 2021

Wizards extend general manager Sheppard

The Washington Wizards gave general manager Tommy Sheppard a contract extension and promoted him to team president Wednesday amid the franchise's best start in 47 years. Sheppard will also retain his title of general manager as part of the deal.

November 17, 2021

Savvy coaching, stingy defense spur Wizards’ best start in 47 years

The improved record and defense speak to the depth the Wizards have this year. But just as responsible for Washington's strong start is Wes Unseld Jr. -- the first-year coach who has crafted Washington's successful defensive schemes and been able to adapt to players coming in and out of the lineup.

November 16, 2021

Washington Football Team sees television ratings increase in 2021

The Washington Football Team may have the worst attendance in the NFL, but it appears people are still tuning into games from home.

November 16, 2021

Washington looks to maintain pass rush without Young

Washington finally had the breakout performance that players and coaches insisted was coming when the team toppled the defending Super Bowl champions. But it came at a cost: Defensive end Chase Young indeed suffered a season-ending knee injury against Tampa Bay, coach Ron Rivera said Monday.

November 15, 2021

Report: Dwayne Haskins ‘checking his phone’ during warmups

Dwayne Haskins' preparation -- or lack thereof -- still seems to be a focal point now that he's with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

November 15, 2021

DK Metcalf tried to reenter game after ejection

Seattle Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf was ejected in Sunday's 17-0 loss to the Green Bay Packers, but he tried to reenter the game in the fourth quarter.

November 15, 2021