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Nora Princiotti is a sports writer for The Washington Times covering the Washington Redskins and the NFL. A New Englander at heart, Nora graduated cum laude from George Washington University in 2016 where she was a two-time sports editor of the school paper, The GW Hatchet, and won multiple awards from the Associated Press Sports Editors and Associated College Press. She previously interned at The Boston Globe, then spent a year there doubling as a beat writer covering the New England Patriots' run to Super Bowl 51. She can be reached at: nprinciotti@washingtontimes.com

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This screen shot shows movies and television programs available for free to Amazon Prime members. Amazon changed the dynamics in 2011 when it started offering movies and TV shows to Prime members for free. Unlike Netflix, Amazon offers only part of its collection for free. (AP Photo/Amazon.com)

Amazon will stream NFL’s Thursday Night Football games

The NFL continued its attempt to reach cord-cutters with the deal, which will allow Amazon to provide a live-stream of Thursday night games to its Prime customers.

April 5, 2017

Washington Redskins safety Su'a Cravens, center, runs with the ball during the team's NFL football rookie minicamp Saturday, May 14, 2016, in Ashburn, Va. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Jay Gruden knows his safeties have energy. What else?

The Redskins safety group upgraded with free agent signing D.J. Swearinger and Su'a Cravens' transition from linebacker. Still, it's a relatively inexperienced group that leaves a lot of questions unanswered.

April 4, 2017

FILE - In this April 19, 2015, file photo, Tony Romo walks on stage at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium, in Arlington, Texas. A person with knowledge of the decision says Romo is retiring rather than trying to chase a Super Bowl with another team after losing his starting job with the Dallas Cowboys. The all-time passing leader for the storied franchise is headed to the broadcast booth after considering those offers. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, April 4, 2017, because Romo's decision hasn't been announced. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Tony Romo set to join CBS broadcast team: Report

According to SportsBusiness Daily's John Ourand, Tony Romo has reached a verbal agreement with the network to replace Phil Simms as the color man for the No. 1 broadcast team alongside Jim Nantz.

April 4, 2017

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2008, file photo, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo walks down the tunnel to the playing field at Texas Stadium before an NFL football game, in Irving, Texas. A person with knowledge of the decision says Romo is retiring rather than trying to chase a Super Bowl with another team after losing his starting job with the Cowboys. The all-time passing leader for the storied franchise is headed to the broadcast booth after considering those offers. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, April 4, 2017, because Romo's decision hasn't been announced. (AP Photo/File)

Tony Romo retires from Cowboys, begins broadcasting career

The veteran quarterback is expected to be released by the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

April 4, 2017

NFC strong safety Landon Collins (21), of the New York Giants is tackled by AFC linebacker Zach Brown (53), of the Buffalo Bills, during the first half of the NFL Pro Bowl football game Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M Ebenhack)

Redskins agree to terms with Pro Bowl linebacker Zach Brown

Washington snagged one of the top remaining free agents Monday, adding a talented inside linebacker coming off his best season in the NFL.

April 3, 2017

U.S. Navy Capt. Jeffrey Draeger, hands the ball to Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) during ceremonial game ball delivery at the opening day baseball game between the Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins in Washington, Monday, April 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Dusty Baker and the Nationals enjoyed a beautiful opening day at the ballpark

The Nationals have a long season ahead of them, and they know it. But on Opening Day, with the weather cooperating and the whole town out to see them, everyone chose to just enjoy the moment.

April 3, 2017

In this photo taken Jan. 1, 2017, Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden speaks during a news conference in Landover, Md. The Washington Redskins have signed Gruden to a multi-year contract extension. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Redskins’ takeaways from the NFL owners meetings

The team may not hire a GM, draft priorities and more observations from Phoenix.

April 2, 2017

In this March 11, 2017, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker (12) talks to reporters in the dugout before playing New York Mets in a spring training baseball game, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Dusty Baker still finalizing Nationals roster, three days before opening day

The Washington Nationals begin the 2017 season in three days, and manager Dusty Baker has a few more things to work out than he did last year, his first with the team.

March 31, 2017

A tarp covers the field as it is announced the Washington Nationals-Boston Red Sox exhibition baseball game was canceled at Nationals Park, Friday, March 31, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals Friday exhibition game rained out

Washington's scheduled tilt against the Red Sox will not be rescheduled, but the teams will play an exhibition game Saturday at the Naval Academy.

March 31, 2017

FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016 file photo, Washington Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder (80) attempts to escape a tackle by Dallas Cowboys' Sean Lee (50) during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. This has not been the most watchable of NFL seasons, although the action and entertainment value has picked up in the second half of the schedule. What has emerged is the rise of four teams who are downright fun to watch: the Falcons, Titans, Redskins and Raiders. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)

Redskins have receivers of all shapes and sizes, if they can get used to them

Jay Gruden will have plenty of options to work with at wide receiver next season, even though the team's top-two wideouts from last season left as free agents.

March 29, 2017

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) **FILE**

Jay Gruden on 2017 Redskins: ‘I’m excited, so let’s go’

He'll miss Scot McCloughan, but Jay Gruden was wholly optimistic on Tuesday afternoon about the Redskins' plans for 2017.

March 28, 2017

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots' Shea McClellin (58) leaps over the line of scrimmage in an attempt to block a kick during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game in Houston. NFL owners will consider proposals next week to cut regular-season overtime from 15 minutes to 10; eliminate players leaping over the line on kick plays; and expansion of coaches' challenges and what can be reviewed by officials. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

NFL bans leaping over line, extends touchback rule among other rules changes

The NFL approved several rules proposals Tuesday at its annual meetings in Arizona, setting up new changes for the 2017 season.

March 28, 2017

FILE - In this Dec. 4, 2016, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick warms up before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears. Spike Lee said on Instagram Sunday, March 19, 2017, that it was "fishy" that Kaepernick, now a free agent, hadn't been signed." (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File) **FILE**

Ravens coach John Harbaugh surprised Colin Kaepernick hasn’t been signed

The Ravens head coach, who faced Kaepernick in the Super Bowl in 2013, said he still thinks Kaepernick will find a starting job at some point next season.

March 28, 2017

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017 file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md. In a move that seemed the most likely at this point in the odd dance between Kirk Cousins and the Washington Redskins, the team placed the exclusive franchise tag on the starting quarterback on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Bruce Allen, laughing at trade rumors, says long-term deal with Kirk Cousins is still the plan

Redskins President Bruce Allen said Sunday that the team has no intention of trading quarterback Kirk Cousins and hopes to reach a long-term deal soon.

March 27, 2017

Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis, right, emerges from the NFL football annual meetings with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, after owners approved the move of the Raiders to Las Vegas, Monday, March 27, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

NFL owners approve Raiders’ relocation to Las Vegas

The NFL approved the Raiders relocation to Las Vegas with a 31-1 vote Monday morning at the league's annual meetings in Arizona.

March 27, 2017

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2014 file photo, Washington Redskins President and General Manager Bruce Allen speaks to reporters during an NFL football news conference at the Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va. Allen says the Washington Redskins will not reconsider whether to change the team's nickname if it becomes a political barrier to building a new stadium. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Bruce Allen says Scot McCloughan’s firing was meant to bring Redskins ‘clarity’

Speaking Sunday from the NFL's annual owners meetings in Phoenix, Redskins President Bruce Allen addressed former General Manger Scot McCloughan's dismissal for the first time.

March 26, 2017

St. Louis Rams' Brian Quick reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Redskins agree to terms with WR Brian Quick

The Redskins have agreed to terms with Brian Quick, adding another big body to the team's wide receiver group.

March 24, 2017

FILE - In this Nov. 12, 2015, file photo, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins, left, is defended by New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis during the first half of an NFL football game, in East Rutherford, N.J. The NFL isn't colorblind to the concerns of its TV audience regarding the &quot;Color Rush&quot; alternate uniforms the Bills and Jets will wear Thursday night, Sept. 14, 2016. That's a switch from last year, when Buffalo wore all red and the Jets all green during their prime-time game on Nov. 12. The combinations led to colorblind viewers complaining they couldn't determine which team was which. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Redskins sick of ‘garish’ Thursday Night Football uniforms

Washington submitted a proposed bylaws amendment to the NFL, and it's reasoning was short and sweet.

March 23, 2017

Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) carries the ball on a kickoff return under pressure from Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Kyle Wilber (51) during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Monday, Dec. 7, 2015. Jackson later fumbled the play on the play. The Cowboys defeated the Redskins 19-16. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Redskins propose two rules changes for 2017

The Redskins submitted two rules-change proposals in advance of the NFL's annual meetings - one that would add a twist to kickoffs.

March 23, 2017

Dean Blandino, left, NFL vice president of officiating, speaks next to Rick Smith, Houston Texans general manager, at the NFL's spring meetings in San Francisco, Tuesday, May 19, 2015. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

NFL owners to vote on rules regarding player safety, pace of play

The NFL's Competition Committee said Thursday that the proposals it will submit to the league's 32 ownership groups next week are designed to improve player safety and speed up games.

March 23, 2017