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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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FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2015, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel speaks with media members following the team's 30-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, in Seattle. Manziel has been suspended for the first four games of next season for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy.The suspension announced Thursday, June 30, 2016, is not related to the NFL's domestic violence policy, but the free agent quarterback would be subject to it if he signs with another team. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)

Saints coach Sean Payton met with Johnny Manziel prior to Super Bowl: Report

NFL Network reported Thursday that the Saints head coach had breakfast with the troubled quarterback during Super Bowl week.

March 23, 2017

Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) celebrates his interception with a "bow and arrow," and was penalized for the celebration during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

NFL creating educational video to teach players how to celebrate

The NFL is creating an video intended to provide players with acceptable ways to celebrate during games, but not all the players think they need a master class on how to be appropriately spontaneous.

March 23, 2017

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) scores a goal past Calgary Flames goalie Brian Elliott (1) defended by center Mikael Backlund (11), of Sweden, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 21, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

T.J. Oshie, not Alex Ovechkin, could lead the Capitals in scoring this season

With four goals in the last two games, right winger T.J. Oshie has passed linemate Alex Ovechkin on the Capitals scoring leaderboard.

March 22, 2017

Calgary Flames goalie Brian Elliott (1) lets in a goal scored by Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin in front of left wing Marcus Johansson (90) and Calgary Flames defenseman Michael Stone (26) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 21, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Kevin Shattenkirk will have to keep waiting for his first goal as a Capital

Kevin Shattenkirk was originally credited with a goal in the second period of the Capitals win Tuesday night but, upon the NHL's official review, the goal has been awarded to Nicklas Backstrom.

March 22, 2017

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) celebrates his goal with left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) as Calgary Flames defenseman T.J. Brodie (7) skates by during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 21, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

T.J. Oshie scores goal No. 30 as Capitals beat Flames at home

With a goal in the second period, T.J. Oshie hit the 30-goal mark for the first time in his career and helped the Capitals to a 4-2 win.

March 21, 2017

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2015, file photo, referee Ed Hochuli (85) talks with umpire Clay Martin during an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the New Orleans Saints in Charlotte, N.C. Three games into the NFL season, yellow flags are flying. And if it seems as if it’s been popping up so far this season more than ever, well, it has. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)

NFL owners to discuss hiring full-time referees, rules changes at league meetings

The owners of the NFL's 32 teams meet next week in Arizona, where they'll discuss hiring up to 17 full-time referees for next season, among other changes.

March 21, 2017

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014 file photo, official Clete Blakeman calls a penalty during the first half of an NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons in Tampa, Fla. The NFL announced Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016 that eighth-year referee Clete Blakeman will work his first Super Bowl on Feb. 7 when the Carolina Panthers play the Denver Broncos at Santa Clara, California. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Full-time referees, ban on field goal leaps on the docket for NFL meetings

The NFL's competition committee will make several recommendations to team owners at the annual league meetings next week.

March 21, 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)

Su’a Cravens says story mentioning he skipped treatment is ‘bs’

Second-year safety/linebacker Su'a Cravens took issue with a story claiming he didn't show up for treatment at one point last season.

March 21, 2017

In this photo taken Jan. 3, 2016, Washington Redskins tackle Ty Nsekhe (79) blocks Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory (94) during an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. Not too long ago, Nsekhe was making $150 a week playing arena football and running on hope. Now he’s the starting left tackle for the Washington Redskins, an opportunity afforded to him by Pro Bowler Trent Williams’ suspension and years of patience. Nsekhe has four games to prove what he believed all along and tried to show during workout after workout: that he belongs in the NFL.(AP Photo/Roger Steinman) **FILE**

Ty Nsekhe, offensive tackle, re-signed by Redskins

The Redskins announced Monday that they re-signed offensive tackle Ty Nsekhe, who was an exclusive-rights free agent.

March 20, 2017

Texas A&M edge rusher Myles Garrett is a potential No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft (Associated Press).

NFL mock draft given the old college try

With just over a month before the NFL draft, here are our selections for how the first round will play out. It will definitely all work out exactly like this.

March 20, 2017

Washington Redskins defensive end Ricky Jean Francois celebrates in the final moments of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Landover, Md. Washington won 27-20. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Ricky Jean-Francois has options after Redskins release

Ricky Jean-Francois, the defensive lineman cut by the Redskins last week, has reportedly visited with the Bears and posted an image of the Seahawks logo on his Twitter feed.

March 20, 2017

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots' Tom Brady holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy beside coach Bill Belichick, right, after the Patriots defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime at the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game in Houston. A new book and a movie are in the works about Brady and the suspension he overcame to earn an unprecedented fifth Super Bowl ring. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Tom Brady’s missing Super Bowl jersey found by FBI

According to the NFL, law enforcement officials found the jersey worn by Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady in Super Bowl LI in the possession of a credentialed member of the international media.

March 20, 2017

Washington Capitals defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) celebrates his goal as he skates to the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Tuesday, March 14, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nate Schmidt stepped up during Shattenkirk suspension

Capitals defenseman Nate Schmidt nearly played himself back into the regular lineup but, with Kevin Shattenkirk's suspension over, will go back to being a healthy scratch.

March 16, 2017

Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall (23) looks over his shoulder as he crews on his mouth guard during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally) ** FILE **

Redskins DC says team wants DeAngelo Hall back for 2017

In an interview on ESPN 980 Thursday morning, new Redskins defensive coordinator Greg Manusky said the team wants to bring back veteran safety DeAngelo Hall for 2017.

March 16, 2017

Florida State running back Dalvin Cook makes a catch as he runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Latest ESPN mock draft predicts RB Dalvin Cook to Redskins

The Redskins don't need more running backs, but ESPN's Todd McShay projects in his latest mock draft that Dalvin Cook could be too good to pass up.

March 16, 2017

Washington Redskins defensive end Ricky Jean Francois (99) looks up at the scoreboard during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Landover, Md., Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Redskins release Ricky Jean-Francois

The Redskins released veteran defensive end Ricky Jean Francois Wednesday.

March 15, 2017

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) comes off the field after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in Landover, Md. The Redskins won 31-20. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Kirk Cousins unlikely to be traded to Cleveland

Pro Football Talk reported Tuesday the Browns were looking at jumping into the competition for Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins -- but there is little to no chance that's going to happen.

March 15, 2017

Washington Redskins offensive line coach Bill Callahan, center, works with players during NFL football minicamp at Redskins Park, Wednesday, June 17, 2015, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Redskins finalize 2017 coaching staff

The Redskins finalized the 2017 coaching staff Wednesday.

March 15, 2017

Kansas City Chiefs nose tackle Dontari Poe (92) sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) in the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. The Chiefs won 24-20. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Dontari Poe, Johnathan Hankins still available

While most high-profile NFL free agents have been plucked off the market, two top-tier defensive tackles remain. Either one could help the Redskins, but the team hasn't appeared interested.

March 15, 2017

Minnesota Wild center Eric Staal (12) gets stuck between Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) and defenseman Dmitry Orlov (9), of Russia, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 14, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Even in win, Capitals taking too many penalties

The league's top team has gone through a bumpy stretch in part because of committing too many penalties. It was a problem again Tuesday in a 4-2 win against the Minnesota Wild.

March 15, 2017