Todd Dybas

Alfred Morris finds the satisfaction the Redskins defense still seeks

When he stuck his right foot in the ground late in the fourth quarter, Morris was taking the final steps to cap another harrowing week for the Redskins' defense. He veered right, then ahead for a 5-yard touchdown. Morris celebrated with his familiar post-touchdown home run swing.

September 18, 2016

Josh Doctson can’t replicate big practice touchdown play against Cowboys

The Redskins' attempts to replicate a practice video leaping catch of Doctson on Sunday in their loss to the Dallas Cowboys were fruitless. Three times Washington tried to throw a fade pass to Doctson. Not once did it work.

September 18, 2016

Redskins defense can’t stop rookie quarterback

After the opener last week, there was merit in the explanations citing the greatness of Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and receiver Antonio Brown. But, 27 points allowed to a team that scored 19 at home the week before?

September 18, 2016

Joe Barry, Redskins defensive coordinator, gives rationale for covering Antonio Brown

Barry's explanation for keeping Josh Norman on his side while fellow cornerback Bashaud Breeland allowed two well-contested touchdowns against Brown. The decision was one of the most chewed upon postgame topics this week.

September 15, 2016

Tanner Roark efficient again for Nationals in beating the Mets

It's Roark who leads the National League in starts of seven innings or more without allowing a run, a total which he added to Wednesday afternoon by stuffing the New York Mets 1-0 for the third time this season.

September 14, 2016

Judge to rule on whether to dismiss Ryan Zimmerman’s defamation lawsuit against Al Jazeera America

The hearing lasted more than two hours and ended with judge Ketanji Brown Jackson stating she will issue a written ruling on the defense's motions to dismiss the suits from Zimmerman and Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard

September 13, 2016

Josh Norman stays on his side, rarely covers Antonio Brown

Maybe, next time, the Redskins will choose to put all-pro cornerback Josh Norman on a receiver that is taking apart Norman's young, talented counterpart, Bashaud Breeland. They didn't in the opener, and paid for it.

September 13, 2016

Ryan Zimmerman’s defamation suit against Al Jazeera America goes to court

After nine months of paperwork jousting, Ryan Zimmerman's defamation suit against Al Jazeera America, its parent company and multiple people involved with "The Dark Side" documentary, will move into a courtroom Tuesday.

September 12, 2016

Redskins fall to Steelers 38-16

The Steelers and Ben Roethlisberger picked apart an overmatched Redskins defense in Monday night's season opener, rolling over Washington 38-16 at FedEx Field.

September 12, 2016

Robert Griffin III’s mistakes in Browns debut outweigh flashes of his old promise

The Browns are beginning a process that appears to trail Griffin: stretches filled with injuries, inconsistency and inaccuracy, as much as he publicly tries to kick it away.

September 11, 2016

Stephen Strasburg says pain has subsided, but he was ‘alarmed’ on mound

The Washington Nationals starter received a platelet-rich-plasma injection Friday. He's not sure if he will be back in time to pitch again this season.

September 10, 2016

Stephen Strasburg ligament OK

From the owner's box to the top of the right field stands, a collective "phew" was dispatched. For now. Strasburg has a flexor mass strain, something that is its own complication and does not rule out further issues.

September 8, 2016

Washington Nationals Stephen Strasburg Injury

Good news for Nats fans: No torn ligaments for Stephen Strasburg.

September 8, 2016

Josh Norman: What will he do with power and platform

Josh Norman has hungered for power and platform since high school in Carolina. Now he's got both, what will he do with them?

September 7, 2016

Redskins hope low-drama offseason pays off with winning on field

An off-season with no quarterback controversy? No fights? No drama? The Redskins practiced, played and talked about football, bolstering their chances to do something that the franchise has not pulled off since the 1982-83 seasons: Win back-to-back division championships.

September 7, 2016