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FILE - Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) celebrates with fans after an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Landover, Md., in this Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, file photo. Smith earned AP Comeback Player of the Year honors for getting back on the field last season, two years removed from his gruesome injury that required 17 surgeries to repair. Alex Smith is retiring from the NFL after making an improbable comeback from a broken leg. Smith announced his retirement Monday, April 19, 2021, on Instagram, saying he still has plenty of snaps left him just shy of his 37th birthday but is calling it quits to enjoy time with his family.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Alex Smith on NFC East: ‘Without a doubt, Washington is class of the division’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

In this Oct. 21, 2018, photo, Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder, left, and team president Bruce Allen talk on the field prior to an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins, in Landover, Md. Allen was fired Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, after a tumultuous and loss-filled decade with the NFL team once coached by his father. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally) **FILE**

Ron Rivera sweeps out remnants of Bruce Allen era

By Thom Loverro

Fedex Field scoreboard displays the Washington Football Team name during warmups before the start of a NFL football game between Washington Football Team and Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Landover, Md. Washington has dumped its 86-year-old team name, handed over an investigation into workplace misconduct to the NFL, seen minority owners and Dan Snyder battle it out in court, coach Ron Rivera battle a form of skin cancer and reached the playoffs on the arm of a quarterback who hadn't played in two years because of an injury that looked career-threatening. All in a few months' work for arguably the biggest soap opera in professional sports with a playoff game against Tom Brady up next. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) **FILE**

Ron Rivera has to call the shots for Washington

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Football Team's Chase Young reacts after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Washington’s nucleus, new culture paved way for NFC East title

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton carries the ball against the New York Jets in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

The Latest: Henry runs for 2k, Titans’ doink wins AFC South

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Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) runs off the field after an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. The New York Giants defeated the Washington Redskins 19-10. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington has mixed history of coming through, choking with playoffs at stake

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson watches warmups before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 27. 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Eagles coach Doug Pederson confident he’ll return in 2021

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Josh Reynolds (11) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks free safety D.J. Reed (29) and linebacker K.J. Wright (50) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) **FILE**

On Football: Playoff picture clears up — and muddles, too

By Barry Wilner - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers defensive end Marquis Haynes (98) puts his hand on the ball as Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) passes during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Washington beaten by Panthers, fails to clinch NFC East

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers defensive end Marquis Haynes (98) puts his hand on the ball as Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) passes during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Washington blows chance to clinch NFC East with loss to Panthers

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

The line of scrimmage during the second half of an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Washington signing linebacker Kendricks to bolster defense

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) celebrates his touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Jalen Hurts has invigorated the Philadelphia Eagles

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy gestures as he walks along the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Cowboys miss chance for NFC East lead with another home loss

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Washington Football Team strong safety Landon Collins (26) knocks the ball of the hands of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton (14) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Washington-Cowboys rivalry evolves, loses luster heading into Thanksgiving showdown

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson (37) and cornerback Trevon Diggs (27) fail to stop Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (24) from scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

NFC East remains up for grabs. Here’s how each team can win

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times