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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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Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden gestures during a news conference at the start of NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, July 26, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Fabian Moreau, Montae Nicholson avoid PUP list at start of Redskins training camp

After rehabbing this offseason, the two defensive backs are ready to go in Richmond.

July 26, 2017

This combination of photos provided by Boston University shows sections from a normal brain, top, and from the brain of former University of Texas football player Greg Ploetz, bottom, in stage IV of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. According to a report released on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, by the Journal of the American Medical Association, research on 202 former football players found evidence of a brain disease linked to repeated head blows in nearly all of them, from athletes in the National Football League, college and even high school. (Dr. Ann McKee/BU via AP) ** FILE **

Damage found in almost all donated brains of former NFL players

Almost 90 percent of brains examined from deceased professional football players showed signs of disease, according to a study published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

July 25, 2017

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2016, file photo, Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) celebrates his interception with a &quot;bow and arrow,&quot; gesture during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Landover, Md. The NFL wants to put some flair back into celebrations, allowing players to use the football as a prop, celebrate as a group and roll around on the ground again if they choose. The league, however, will continue to penalize any celebration deemed offensive, including those that embarrass opponents or mimic the use of weapons. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Redskins 53-man roster projection: defense

A few tough calls may be put off due to injuries, and several defensive linemen have solid opportunities to win jobs in camp.

July 24, 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 **

DeAngelo Hall, Houston Bates to open training camp on PUP

The veteran safety and linebacker will be physically unable to perform when training camp starts Thursday according to ESPN's John Keim.

July 24, 2017

Washington Redskins running back Matt Jones (31) takes a handoff from quarterback Kirk Cousins, left, during an NFL football team practice, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Redskins 53-man roster projection: offense

The Redskins could keep four tight ends but might have to sacrifice a bit of offensive line depth.

July 23, 2017

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016 file photo, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) passes the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. Prescott has said all along he felt ready for the NFL from the beginning. And he keeps showing it after injuries to Tony Romo and Kellen Moore suddenly made him the starter. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

NFC East Offseason Review: Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys didn't do anything too crazy this offseason, and they didn't need to.

July 20, 2017

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) signals against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Redskins statement on Kirk Cousins was an odd way of doing business

Why would the team seemingly go after its starting quarterback in public?

July 19, 2017

Washington Redskins Kirk Cousins #8 is seen at the NFC Practice on Wednesday January 25, in Lake Buena Vista, FL. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)

Here’s what we learned from Kirk Cousins’ post-deadline radio interview

Cousins, in an in-depth interview on 106.7 The Fan with Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier, said he wanted more time to see where the team is headed before committing.

July 18, 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)

Kirk Cousins, Redskins miss deadline for long-term deal

For the second year in a row, the deadline has passed and the Redskins and Kirk Cousins could not agree on a long-term deal -- putting the quarterback's future in Washington after this season in doubt.

July 16, 2017

FILE - In this June 14, 2017, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) looks to pass during NFL football practice, in Ashburn, Va. With the deadline for a long-term deal with Kirk Cousins looming, Eric Schaffer, the team's "chief negotiator"is arguably the most important person in the Redskins' front office. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Who else is watching the Redskins and Kirk Cousins at the deadline?

A deal is unlikely, but these interested parties will still be paying attention.

July 16, 2017

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) looks over his shoulder at Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Odell Beckham Jr. and New York Giants offseason review

A more dynamic passing game but worse depth, and what's the deal with the kicker?

July 13, 2017

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) runs a drill during an NFL football team practice, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

If Kirk Cousins played outside linebacker he might have a deal by now

It doesn't always take a deadline to make a deal.

July 12, 2017

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) looks on during an NFL football team practice, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kirk Cousins still unlikely to sign long-term deal

Believe Cousins when he says he cares about more than money, but this is still a money problem. It always has been.

July 11, 2017

Newly announced Washington Redskins Senior Vice President of Player Personnel, Doug Williams, right, speaks during an NFL football news conference, Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kyle Smith, Redskins college scouting director, just wants to work out and scout football players

He's in the right line of work, which happens to be the family business.

July 10, 2017

Washington Redskins running back Matt Jones (31) takes a handoff from quarterback Kirk Cousins, left, during an NFL football team practice, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Matt Jones signs with Drew Rosenhaus after split with former agent

Redskins running back Matt Jones is under new representation. Jones signed with super-agent Drew Rosenhaus and Rosenhaus Sports on Sunday. Jones was previously represented by Hadley Engelhard of Enter-Sports Management.

July 3, 2017

The Washington Redskins' Bashaud Breeland (26), Matthew Ioannidis (98) and Ricky Jean Francois take down Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz in the second half on Sunday. The Redskins kept an opponent from taking the lead late in the fourth quarter or overtime six of seven times this season. (Associated Press)

NFC East Offseason Review: Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles helped their passing offense and may have snagged two players with first-round talent in the draft, but the secondary is still weak.

July 2, 2017

FILE - In this Sept. 18, 2016 file photo, a Washington Redskins helmet is seen on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Landover, Md. The Supreme Court on Monday, June 19, 2017, struck down part of a law that bans offensive trademarks in a ruling that is expected to help the Washington Redskins in their legal fight over the team name. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Groups fighting Redskins over trademarks agree to drop case

All parties agreed that oral arguments were rendered unnecessary by a Supreme Court ruling last week.

June 29, 2017

Washington Redskins guard Shawn Lauvao (77) looks on next to center Spencer Long (61) during an NFL football team practice, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

For Spencer Long, a season at center made ‘light years’ of difference

Long had a lot to learn when he subbed in at center in week three last season, and not a lot of time to learn it.

June 28, 2017

Purdue's Austin Appleby (12) fumbles after being tackled by Virginia Tech's Kendall Fuller (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Healthy Kendall Fuller has impressed Redskins coaches

The former Virginia Tech star rushed back from rehab as a rookie when injuries hit the Redskins secondary.

June 27, 2017

FILE - In this April 13, 2015, file photo, Charlotte Hornets assistant coach Patrick Ewing argues a call during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Charlotte, N.C. A person with direct knowledge of the situation says former Georgetown star Patrick Ewing has been hired to coach the school's basketball team, more than two decades after he led the Hoyas to their only national championship as a player. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the school has not announced the hire. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Georgetown names coaching staff for men’s basketball

Patrick Ewing's coaching staff is taking shape as the Hoyas announced the names of three assistants Monday.

June 26, 2017