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Nora Princiotti

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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 Oct. 2, 2016, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (11) is tackled by Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md. The Redskins signed quarterback-turned-receiver Terrelle Pryor to help fill the void left by the departures of DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon. After a battle with Redskins cornerback Josh Norman last season, Pryor gets to show what he can do. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Terrelle Pryor Sr. excited to team up with Josh Norman in Redskins practices

Terrelle Pryor Sr. and his new teammate Josh Norman have sparred on the field in the past, but they have plenty in common.

March 14, 2017

In this photo taken Jan. 1, 2017, Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md. Cousins' agent says the Washington Redskins' quarterback has signed his contract for the exclusive franchise tag. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kirk Cousins, Washington Redskins quarterback, says he didn’t ‘demand’ a trade

In an interview with ESPN's Adam Schefter, Kirk Cousins said that he called Dan Snyder to ask if he might be traded, but made no demands of the Redskins owner.

March 14, 2017

FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2016, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Terrelle Pryor runs the ball during the team's NFL football game against the New York Jets in Cleveland. A person familiar with the talks says the Browns will meet with wide Pryors agents in Indianapolis to try to work out a contract. The Browns decided not to put a franchise tag on the wide receiver Wednesday, but the sides will resume talks during the NFL combine, said the person who spoke Wednesday, March 1, to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the meetings. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

Terrelle Pryor’s one-year deal is a bet on himself, Redskins

Terrelle Pryor Sr. signed a one-year deal with the Redskins and is hoping he'll play his way into a bigger contract later.

March 13, 2017

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III is shown during a press conference following an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in Pittsburgh. A person familiar with the decision says the Cleveland Browns are releasing quarterback Robert Griffin III after one injury-marred season. Griffin is being let go one day before he would have been due a $750,000 roster bonus, said the person who spoke Friday, March 10, 2017, to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the move. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)

Robert Griffin III released for second year in a row

The Browns released quarterback Robert Griffin III Friday, leaving the second overall pick in 2012 searching for a new team for the second year straight.

March 13, 2017

Washington Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan, left, talks with team president Bruce Allen during an NFL football organized team activity at Redskins Park, on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Mike Mayock, internal candidates in running to replace McCloughan

The Redskins need a new general manager, and NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock has been one of the top names floating around since the team fired former GM Scot McCloughan Thursday.

March 12, 2017

FILE - In this April 25, 2016, file photo, Washington Redskins' general manager Scot McCloughan speaks during a news conference at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va. McCloughan is not attending the NFL combine in Indianapolis. Team spokesman Tony Wyllie confirmed McCloughan's absence in an email to The Associated Press Thursday, March 2, 2017, saying McCloughan "is taking care of some family matters." (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Scot McCloughan out, Redskins announce

Scot McCloughan is out, according to a statement Thursday from team president Bruce Allen.

March 9, 2017

From left, Washington Redskins' Ryan Grant, DeSean Jackson, Pierre Garcon, and Roy Helu sit on the bench late in the second half of an NFL football game loss to the against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals defeated the Redskins 30-20. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

With Garcon and Jackson gone, Redskins face dwindling wide receiver market

The Redskins lost two 1,000-yard wide receivers to free agency Thursday and, with many of the top options off the market, will have to be creative in replacing them.

March 9, 2017

In this Sept. 11, 2016, file photo, Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Terrell McClain (97) celebrates tackling New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings as Eli Manning (10) watches during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)

Redskins make moves at defensive line, safety as free agency begins

The Redskins made a few moves on defense Thursday, adding two defensive linemen and a safety on the first day free agents could be signed.

March 9, 2017

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md. The NFL salary cap for the upcoming season will be $167 million per team, up more than $12 million over last year. This is the fourth consecutive year the cap has risen at least $10 million. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Can Kirk Cousins get Dan Snyder to trade him?

Why hasn't Kirk Cousins signed his franchise tender yet? According to a report, he wants to be traded.

March 9, 2017

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)

Report: Kirk Cousins requested to be traded

According to ESPN's Chris Mortensen, quarterback Kirk Cousins asked Redskins owner Dan Snyder to trade him elsewhere, but Snyder told him not to bank on it.

March 9, 2017

Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) chases an overthrown ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

DeSean Jackson expected to sign with Buccaneers

Wide receiver DeSean Jackson has all-but inked a deal to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next season, leaving the Redskins to replace one of the NFL's best deep threat receivers.

March 9, 2017

Stanford defensive end Solomon Thomas runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

The strange, silly and strenuous process of the NFL Scouting Combine

At the annual NFL Scouting Combine, 300-plus of the best college prospects in the nation go through four-day tryouts. Their experiences range from comical to downright bizarre, but most are happy just to get their shot.

March 8, 2017

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2014, file photo, Dallas Cowboys' Tony Romo celebrates a touchdown run by DeMarco Murray during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, in Arlington, Texas. A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that the Dallas Cowboys will release quarterback Tony Romo when the NFL year opens on Thursday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't announced a decision on Romo, who will get a chance to pursue a starting job elsewhere.(AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)

Report: Tony Romo to be released by Cowboys

Tony Romo is getting released, Brian Hoyer and Pierre Garcon are reuniting with Kyle Shanahan, and more free agency news.

March 8, 2017

Philadelphia Eagles' Zach Ertz (86) is tackled by Washington Redskins' DeAngelo Hall (23) and Will Compton (51) in the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Redskins extend Will Compton, Chris Thompson restricted free agent tenders

The Redskins extended restricted free agent tenders to running back Chris Thompson and inside linebacker Will Compton Wednesday, allowing the team the ability to match any offer extended to either player by another team.

March 8, 2017

FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2016, file photo, Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis scores a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Landover, Md. The Redskins have re-signed tight end Vernon Davis.According to Davis’ Snapchat, it’s a three-year deal. The team announced the contract early Wednesday morning, March 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Vernon Davis signs three-year deal to stay with Redskins

The Redskins made a deal to keep the veteran tight end in Washington days before he was set to hit the open market as a free agent.

March 8, 2017

Washington wide receiver John Ross is seen after a drill at the 2017 NFL football scouting combine Saturday, March 4, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)

Redskins met with top safeties, defensive ends, backs at combine

Interviews at the NFL Scouting Combine are a bit like a first date: there's interest, but no one's picking out a ring. Here's a roundup of several players who met with Washington at the league's most important scouting event.

March 7, 2017

Scot McCloughan, general manager of the Washington Redskins, talks to reporrters during NCAA college football practice for the Senior Bowl, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Report: Scot McCloughan not at Redskins Park as free agent negotiations begin

The Washington Post reported that Redskins GM Scot McCloughan was not at Redskins Park on Tuesday when the window for teams to negotiate with free agents began.

March 7, 2017

Michigan linebacker Jabrill Peppers runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine Monday, March 6, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Jabrill Peppers: ‘I’m a safety’

Peppers, an exceptional athlete projected as a late first-round pick in the upcoming draft, is caught in the margins where the NFL's traditional linguistics no longer align precisely with the game itself.

March 6, 2017

Washington Redskins defensive end Trent Murphy (93) speaks with teammate Washington Redskins punter Tress Way (5) before the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Trent Murphy facing drug policy suspension

Redskins linebacker Trent Murphy could miss the first four games of the 2017 season due to a suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy, the Washington Post reported Sunday evening.

March 5, 2017

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden watches play against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Jay Gruden signs extension in middle of Redskins’ offseason turmoil

Gruden's 50th birthday hit Saturday night with a special present: two extra years for the coach who was entering the fourth year of his five-year deal.

March 5, 2017