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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 wide receiver Ryan Grant runs with 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)

Redskins wide receiver depth could create difficult decisions

Jay Gruden is glad he doesn't have to pick which five receivers to dress for a game tomorrow.

June 5, 2017

Washington Redskins' Rob Kelley runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Rob Kelley embracing competition at running back for Redskins

Jay Gruden joked that, just a year ago, incumbent starter Rob Kelley was the Redskins "ninth-string" running back.

June 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)

Zach Brown made a Pro Bowl, so now he wants defensive MVP

The Redskins' new inside linebacker is pleased he's still playing in a 3-4 defense, less so that he's still doing it on a one-year deal.

June 1, 2017

Robert Kelley, left, Matt Jones, center, and Ty Nsekhe celebrate Jones' touchdown in October. Kelley eventually replaced Jones as the Redskins' lead back and could handle the position next season, too. / AP photo

Matt Jones misses second week of Redskins OTAs

Jones, left tackle Trent Williams and tight end Jordan Reed were the notable absences yet again.

May 31, 2017

Washington Redskins free safety Will Blackmon (41) works during practice at the team's NFL football training facility at Redskins Park, Wednesday, May 24, 2017 in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Greg Manusky, defensive assistants put stamp on Redskins unit

For the first time with Jay Gruden as head coach the Redskins went heavy on defense this offseason. Now, Gruden has faith in his assistant coaches to get the most out of those players.

May 31, 2017

Maryland guard Melo Trimble (2) shoots against Michigan State guards Matt McQuaid (20), Cassius Winston (5) and Miles Bridges in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2017, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 63-60. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Melo Trimble gets a workout with the Wizards

The 6-3 point guard was one of six players who worked out at Verizon Center Tuesday ahead of the NBA draft in June.

May 30, 2017

Washington Redskins linebacker Trent Murphy walks on the field during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Sunday, July 27, 2014 in Roanoke, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trent Murphy: Finding out about performance-enhancing substances suspension was ‘gut-wrenching’

The Redskins could look to Preston Smith, Ryan Anderson and Junior Galette to fill in for one of their best pass rushers.

May 30, 2017

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)

Kirk Cousins to Terrelle Pryor Sr. will take adjusting, but both speak same language

Cousins hasn't had a lot of 6-4 megaliths to throw to in the past, and now he has one who's a former quarterback.

May 29, 2017

Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Josh Norman, secondary eye big plays in new scheme

Norman said he expects to play more off the line of scrimmage in 2017 while Washington gets more aggressive up front.

May 28, 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)

After long recovery, Josh Doctson hoping perplexing Achilles’ injuries are behind him

The No. 22 pick in the 2016 draft never got a true diagnosis on the discomfort that kept him out of all but two games his rookie season.

May 25, 2017

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

Kirk Cousins is taking a wait-and-see approach to his contract negotiations with Redskins

Cousins, speaking with reporters following the team's first OTA session open to the media, said that the July 15 deadline will be "telling."

May 24, 2017

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (25) is pushed out of bounds by Detroit Lions defensive end Devin Taylor (98) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Chris Thompson seeking larger role with Redskins in 2017

Thompson had a career year in 2016 and carved out a solid role as a third-down running back, but thinks he can do more now that he's fully healthy.

May 23, 2017

FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2016, file photo, Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis tosses the football through the goal posts to celebrate scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles 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. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

The Vernon Davis rule? NFL relaxes celebration penalty guidelines for 2017

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell wrote a letter Tuesday telling fans that the league will ease its rules governing on-field celebrations.

May 23, 2017

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Kirk Cousins’ contract negotiations being driven by July deadline

Redskins President Bruce Allen said Monday that, though discussions are ongoing, it could be some time before any deal gets done.

May 22, 2017

Washington Redskins President and General Manager Bruce Allen, speaks to reporters during an NFL football news conference at the Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Redskins getting close to hiring new front office personnel

The Redskins have interviewed more than a dozen candidates and will make up to three hires.

May 22, 2017

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden looks on during an NFL football rookie minicamp, Saturday, May 13, 2017, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

What to watch for at Redskins OTAs this week

With the Redskins beginning OTAs on Tuesday, here are three things to watch for.

May 21, 2017

This is a 2014 photo of Ryan Kerrigan of the Washington Redskins NFL football team. This image reflects the Washington Redskins active roster as of Monday, June 16, 2014 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)

Ryan Kerrigan, Redskins tee off at Leukemia and Lymphoma Society tournament

Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan traded the gridiron for the golf course Monday to host an annual tournament to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

May 19, 2017

Washington Redskin linebacker Mike Wakefield (45) practices tackling Lynden Trail (48) under the watchful eye of outside linebackers coach Greg Manusky during training camp in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Greg Manusky wants Redskins linemen to ‘beat the crap out of people’

Most new defensive coordinators say they want to bring more pressure, but the Redskins may actually have given Manusky the tools to do it.

May 17, 2017

NFC quarterback Kirk Cousins (8), of the Washington Redskins warm up before the first half of the NFL Pro Bowl football game Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Jay Gruden not concerned with Kirk Cousins’ contract two months before deadline

One way or another, the Redskins coach said he knows he'll have Kirk Cousins for 2017, and that's good enough for him.

May 17, 2017

New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Junior Galette warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Junior Galette could be healthy for Redskins training camp; DeAngelo Hall making progress

Jay Gruden said that Junior Galette could be ready to join the team for training camp in July, but Hall has more work to do.

May 17, 2017