Washington Football Team News

Washington Football Team Trade Need: Bears WR Anthony Miller?

It occurs to us that the Washington Football Team, under coach Ron Rivera and staff, have spent the 2021 NFL offseason looking honestly in the mirror and upgrading, piece-by-piece, what the roster needed.

'The Kid's Got It All': Washington Heaps Praise on Rookie LB Jamin Davis

When Jamin Davis was selected with the No. 19 pick last April, the Washington Football Team was heralded for grabbing a player with so much upside.  Little by little, the compliments kept filing in.

Aaron Rodgers Trade To Washington Would Mean Super Bowl Contention, Says Smoot

We have engaged in great debates in this space the merits of the Washington Football Team "going all-in'' on the idea of trading for disgruntled Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Antonio Gibson: I should be able to show a lot of different things in 2021

Washington’s Antonio Gibson hasn’t been playing running back for long, but the transition from wide receiver to the backfield paid dividends in 2020. As a rookie last season, Gibson rushed for 795 yards and 11 touchdowns in 14 games.

Where does Ryan Fitzpatrick rank in PFF's quarterback rankings entering 2021?

Taylor Heinicke Comparisons: Is Washington QB Like Kurt Warner & Tony Romo?

He hasn't yet proven that he's even better than Ryan Fitzpatrick, who is the penciled-in No. 1 QB for the 2021 Washington Football Team. But a pair of Washington watchers have high praise for the potential of backup QB Taylor Heinicke - in part because of his Cinderella story.

WFT's Chase Young Named Top DE Under 25

First-year defenders will take time to adjust to NFL speed and size. For the Washington Football Team, Chase Young is the exception.  Well before ever hearing his name called in the 2020 NFL Draft, the league knew Young was going to to be a nightmare to block for all pass-protectors.

Domestic violence charges against RB Derrius Guice dismissed

Guice and the woman involved in the matter reached a resolution out of court, which helped bring the legal side of things to a close.

Washington RBs coach Randy Jordan wants to see Antonio Gibson catching more passes in 2021

When the Washington Football Team selected running back Antonio Gibson in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft, no one believed he would lead the team in rushing as a rookie.

Former Washington CB Fred Smoot says WFT is 'legit Super Bowl contender' with Aaron Rodgers

Former Washington Football Team cornerback Fred Smoot was always brash and outspoken during his nine-year NFL career. Now in the media with his former team, Smoot is one of the more entertaining personalities who cover the Football Team.

Where is Taylor Heinicke ranked among the NFL's top backup quarterbacks?

One year ago at this time, Taylor Heinicke was working to finish his degree at Old Dominion University. Heinicke had spent the early part of 2020 in the XFL on the St.

ESPN names rookie Benjamin St-Juste as 'surprise standout' from Washington's minicamp

The Washington Football Team came away from the 2021 NFL draft with high marks for several of their picks. First-round linebacker Jamin Davis, second-round offensive tackle Samuel Cosmi, and third-round wide receiver, Dyami Brown, received high praise.

'Red Flag': Where is Washington Football Team Roster Trouble Spot?

The Washington Football Team won the NFC East in 2020 with an oddball situation at at quarterback, with former first-round pick Dwayne Haskins, Ron Rivera guy Kyle Allen, comeback king Alex Smith and young journeyman Taylor Heinicke all taking turns, leading to Heinicke's near-heroic work in the playoff loss to Tampa Bay.

Jonathan Allen: We’re proud of winning the division, but we’re not shooting for 7-9

Heading into the 2021 season, the NFC East is widely thought of as one of the worst divisions in football. Its 2020 winner, Washington, made hosted a playoff game with a 7-9 record.

Bleacher Report suggests one trade Washington should offer before training camp

Training camp is just over one month away for all 32 NFL teams. While transaction wires are quiet at this time of the year, that doesn’t mean deals cannot be made.

‘High-Impact’: Rivera’s Short, Sweet Explanation for Washington Drafting Jamin

Ron Rivera has lived it. As a player and as a head coach in his previous stop, a linebacker - especially a linebacker with a certain trait - can make all the difference to a defense.

U.S. Patent Office rejects 'Washington Football Team' trademark

The Washington Football Team was always meant to be a temporary name after Washington ditched their old nickname. Then it became somewhat popular with fans, leading to some consideration of making it permanent.

Ron Rivera says nothing suggests Ryan Fitzpatrick can’t be starter ‘for a while’

At the age of 38, Ryan Fitzpatrick signed a one-year deal with the Washington Football Team. He is viewed by many observers as a stopgap solution at quarterback for Washington.

Jets closing in on multi-year deal with Morgan Moses?

A month after surprisingly being release by the Washington Football Team, offensive tackle Morgan Moses may be on the verge of finding a new home. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Moses and the New York Jets are closing in on a potential multi-year deal.

Hint on how really open Washington’s QB competition is between Fitzpatrick, Heinicke

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera insists there will be an open competition for starting quarterback during training camp. That’s despite the team signing 36-year old veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick to a one-year deal worth up to $12 million this offseason.