Matthew Paras

Chase Young, Brandon Scherff named to Pro Bowl

On Monday, Chase Young earned an honor that is sure to be the first of many throughout his career: Young was named to the Pro Bowl -- leading all defensive ends in the NFC in fan votes.

Ron Rivera not focused on ‘getting revenge’ against Panthers

Despite Washington's 20-15 loss Sunday to the Seattle Seahawks, the team has a chance to clinch the NFC East with a win over the Panthers -- and if the New York Giants lose to the Baltimore Ravens, a matchup that takes place at the same time (1 p.m.).

Rui Hachimura to miss three weeks with eye injury

Wizards forward Rui Hachimura will miss the next three weeks with an eye injury, Washington announced Monday.

Marty Hurney’s firing drums up Washington rumors

The Carolina Panthers fired general manager Marty Hurney on Monday. Now, the Hurney to Washington rumors have already started.

Giants’ loss to Browns puts Washington in control of NFC East

The New York Giants had an opportunity to take back control of the NFC East in Sunday's primetime showdown with the Cleveland Browns

Washington’s defense strong, but not enough against Seattle

Despite the praise and another solid performance from the defense as a whole, the unit was unable to overcome a slow start that proved costly in the loss. Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson went without being sacked and the Seahawks rushed for 181 yards on 26 carries as Washington's four-game winning streak was snapped.

Dwayne Haskins’ redemption falls short in Washington loss to Seahawks

Antonio Gibson out against Seahawks, three quarterbacks active for Washington

Antonio Gibson returned to practice Friday, but was listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks. The third-rounder, who got hurt in Washington's over the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this month, was limited to individual drills on Friday.

Dan Snyder in talks to buy out minority partners amid legal battle: report

Washington owner Dan Snyder is reportedly in talks to buy out his three minority partners as the two parties are entangled in a heated legal battle.

Alex Smith out for Sunday

Washington ruled out quarterback Alex Smith for Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks. Dwayne Haskins will start in Smith's place.

Wizards still working through kinks in preseason loss to Pistons

The Wizards' offensive problems could easily be explained by noting Washington was without three of its top offensive playmakers: Russell Westbrook and Davis Bertans sat for rest, while Rui Hachimura missed the game with pink eye. But here are three takeaways from the Wizards' preseason home opener

Deshazor Everett lands on injured reserve with chest injury

The Washington Football Team placed safety Deshazor Everett on injured reserve Thursday after the starter underwent season-ending surgery.

Quinton Dunbar’s trade looks wise in retrospect

Washington's decision to move on from Dunbar, coming off a breakout season, was widely panned at the time. Back then, coach Ron Rivera justified the trade by explaining that the team wasn't prepared to give Dunbar an extension right away and obliged Dunbar's trade request rather than have the situation worsen. Rivera frequently referenced that, in his first year with Washington, he needed players to buy in -- and would get rid of the ones who didn't.

John Thompson’s autobiography reveals new details of meeting with Rayful Edmond

In his new autobiography -- published Tuesday, months after his death -- former Georgetown coach John Thompson Jr. divulged new details into his famous meeting with drug kingpin Rayful Edmond III.

Jason Garrett tests positive for COVID-19

New York Giants offensive coordinator and former Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett tested positive for COVID-19, keeping him out of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns.

Alex Smith could play against Seahawks without practice

Washington quarterback Alex Smith did not practice Wednesday, nursing a right calf strain. But coach Ron Rivera left open the possibility of the 36-year-old still playing in Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks -- even if Smith is unable to practice all week.

Terry McLaurin, DK Metcalf cream of the crop from packed 2019 draft class

D.K. Metcalf and Terry McLaurin, who meet Sunday for the first time as opponents, each rank in the top 10 of receiving yards this season (Metcalf second, McLaurin 10th) and have been two of the more productive players since arriving to the NFL in 2019.

Max Scherzer, Nationals to discuss contract extension ‘after the new year’

The Washington Nationals and Max Scherzer have yet to seriously discuss a possible contract extension as the three-time Cy Young winner enters the last year of his contract.

Kamren Curl’s emergence creates questions over Landon Collins’ future with Washington

Seventh-rounder Kamren Curl's emergence has been so eye-opening that it's fair to wonder this: What will happen when Collins, Washington's highest-paid defensive player, is healthy again? Is Collins suddenly expendable?

Washington ‘optimistic’ Alex Smith can play against Seahawks: report

Alex Smith exited Washington's 23-15 win over the San Francisco 49ers over the weekend in the first half with a calf strain. Coach Ron Rivera said Smith could have come back in an emergency, though added the injury was affecting his ability to throw.