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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

Articles by Nora Princiotti

Arizona Cardinals center Scott Peters, front, throws a weighted ball as teammate Mike Gandy looks on during their NFL football training camp Saturday, July 26, 2008, in Flagstaff, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Can martial arts save the Redskins (and football) from concussions?

An injury during his playing career led Scott Peters to jiu jitsu and, maybe, an answer to the NFL's concussion problem.

June 26, 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)

If it ain’t broke, how do you coach it? Redskins QB coach is finding out

With an established quarterback in Kirk Cousins, quarterbacks coach Kevin O'Connell has a different task in Washington than he did in other coaching stints with the Browns or 49ers.

June 25, 2017

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr passes during NFL football practice on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at its NFL football training facility in Alameda, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Derek Carr’s deal may not impact Kirk Cousins’ negotiations the way you think

While Derek Carr is now the highest-paid player in NFL history, his deal doesn't necessarily set the high-water mark for what Kirk Cousins can ask for.

June 22, 2017

NFL key dates to remember

The league sent out a memo Tuesday containing a few important calendar reminders.

June 21, 2017

Arizona Cardinals defensive back D.J. Swearinger (36) celebrates his defensive stop after Seattle Seahawks running back C.J. Prosise (22) falls short of a first down during the second half of a football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

D.J. Swearinger found his match with Redskins

Swearinger felt that he'd been labeled a "character-issue guy" in the past, but Washington didn't hesitate.

June 20, 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)

Redskins front office addressing needs, starting with their own

The Redskins had one of the smallest scouting staffs in the NFL last year.

June 19, 2017

Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall, right, talks with teammate Junior Galette during the teams NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Jason Hirschfeld)

Junior Galette upbeat coming back from second Achilles injury

Galette says he's learned he's only human.

June 15, 2017

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

Kirk Cousins welcomes summer break before football and fatherhood

Cousins felt burnt out at times last season so, a la Aaron Rodgers, he plans to R-E-L-A-X.

June 14, 2017

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

Kirk Cousins knows who the decision-makers are in Washington

The spotlight has been on new VP of Football Operations Eric Schaffer lately, but Cousins knows where the buck stops.

June 14, 2017

Washington Redskins President Bruce Allen, right, speaks during an NFL football press conference where it was announced that Doug Williams, left, was named Senior Vice President of Player Personnel, Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Doug Williams named Redskins’ senior vice president in front office shuffle

Restructuring their front office following the firing of Scot McCloughan, the Redskins promoted Doug Williams to senior vice president of personnel.

June 13, 2017

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) warms up during NFL football team practice, Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Eric Schaffer keeps lead role in negotiations with Kirk Cousins

The Redskins reshuffled their front office Tuesday, but the same names are still handling their most important personnel matter for the time being.

June 13, 2017

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

Doug Williams named Redskins’ senior vice president of player personnel in front office shuffle

Restructuring their front office following the firing of Scot McCloughan, the Redskins promoted Doug Williams to senior vice president of personnel.

June 13, 2017

Redskins to make front office announcement Tuesday morning

Washington is reorganizing its personnel department in the wake of the Scot McCloughan firing in March.

June 12, 2017

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) and Washington Redskins cornerback Bashaud Breeland (26) both reach for an overthrown Eli Manning pass during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Outspoken Bashaud Breeland entering pivotal season

The Redskins cornerback appears to be heading into the last year of his rookie deal without an extension.

June 12, 2017

Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson, 18, works out during NFL football rookie minicamp Saturday, May 14, 2016, in Ashburn, Va. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Josh Doctson’s role is taking shape, even as Redskins remain cautious

Jay Gruden said Wednesday that the Redskins see Doctson mainly as a Z receiver in their system.

June 8, 2017

Washington Redskins running back Matt Jones (31) rushes the ball in the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Matt Jones, Trent Williams, Jordan Reed remain absent from optional workouts

Williams and Reed are expected to rejoin the team next week for mandatory minicamp, but Jones may stay away.

June 7, 2017

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws the ball during practice at the team's NFL football training facility at Redskins Park, Wednesday, May 24, 2017 in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Jay Gruden staying out of negotiations with Kirk Cousins: “Hopefully something gets done”

Gruden responded Wednesday to an ESPN report stating talks between the Redskins and their quarterback had improved in tone.

June 7, 2017

Washington Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder, right, shakes off Houston Texans cornerback Jumal Rolle during a joint NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va., Friday, Aug. 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Jason Hirschfeld)

Redskins will not hold joint practices during training camp

Jay Gruden hoped that Washington could find a partner, but the preseason schedule likely made that difficult.

June 7, 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)

Josh Norman, Redskins corners to shadow top wideouts

The Redskins were reluctant to let Norman travel last season but will not hesitate to do so this year.

June 6, 2017

Tulane linebacker Nico Marley, left, and Edward Williams, right, sack Houston quarterback Greg Ward, during the first half of an NCAA football game at TDECU Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Cody Duty)

Nico Marley wants football to add to grandfather Bob Marley’s legacy

The 5-foot-8, 200 pound linebacker already surprised Jay Gruden in a tryout at rookie minicamp.

June 5, 2017