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Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) celebrates running back Adrian Peterson's touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Redskins turn to McCoy as starter, sign Sanchez as backup

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) scrambles past Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Redskins fall to Texans after losing Alex Smith to ankle injury

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith, bottom, reacts after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Theismann ‘turned away’ after seeing Redskins QB Smith hurt

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) scrambles with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Colt McCoy gets a chance to rewrite his own story

By Thom Loverro

Associated Press
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy is the current Heisman favorite. ** FILE **

Redskins players ready for Red River Rivalry in video

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

New England Patriots running back Jeremy Hill (33) gains yardage against the Washington Redskins during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Alex Smith, Tom Brady sit as Patriots beat Redskins in preseason opener

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady watches from the sideline during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Brady, Smith sit as Patriots beat Redskins 26-17

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy runs to the field at the start of NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va., Thursday, July 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Redskins sign backup quarterback Colt McCoy to extension

Associated Press

Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) heads to the locker room after the morning session of an NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va., Friday, July 27, 2018. McCoy signed a contract extension with the team. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Colt McCoy thankful for Redskins extension

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy runs to the field at the start of NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va., Thursday, July 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Colt McCoy agrees to extension with Redskins: report

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Redskins coach Jay Gruden talked up Colt McCoy this week in his autopsy of his team's 7-9 season. When asked how comfortable he would be with the 31-year-old McCoy as the starting quarterback, Gruden answered, "How comfortable? Colt McCoy has done an excellent job here. I've always been comfortable with Colt." (Associated Press)

Colt McCoy might be a wild card if Kirk Cousins doesn’t return

By Thom Loverro

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) is greeted by fans as he leave the field after an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. The Redskins defeated the Raiders 27-10. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Kirk Cousins, awaiting birth of son, uses FaceTime to remotely attend meeting

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Aug. 10, 2017, file photo, Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden, left, speaks with quarterback Colt McCoy in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Baltimore. With apologies to quarterback-turned-wide receiver Terrelle Pryor Sr. and slot man Jamison Crowdwer, the most important member of the Redskins offense could easily become backup quarterback Colt McCoy. The veteran is in his eighth season, and one play away from having the Redskins' fortunes in his hands. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)

McCoy says he’s ready if Redskins call, this year or next

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

A viewer’s guide to the Redskins preseason opener

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

FILE - In this July 29, 2016, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback coach Matt Cavanaugh, left, talks with Redskins quarterbacks Kirk Cousins (8) and Colt McCoy, right, at the NFL football team's training camp in Richmond, Va. The Washington Redskins promoted Cavanaugh to offensive coordinator and Greg Manusky to defensive coordinator. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Colt McCoy, steady at No. 2, still thinks he can be No. 1

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2016, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (16) warms up before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. Quarterback Colt McCoy is the emergency long snapper for the Redskins, who watched the Eagles use three guys at that position in a 27-22 win at Philadelphia last Sunday. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

For Colt McCoy, 2016 represented personal growth but team disappointment

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins running back Matt Jones (31) attempts to stiff arm New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis (24) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Redskins running back depth will be tested should Matt Jones miss significant amount of time

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins cornerback Bashaud Breeland (26) and teammate, Duke Ihenacho, right, run a drill during the afternoon practice at the Washington Redskins NFL football teams training camp in Richmond, Va., Friday, Aug. 5, 2016. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) ** FILE **

Training camp observations: Redskins defense dominates two-minute drill

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (16) passes the ball during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Landover, Md., Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

LOVERRO: Unlike Robert Griffin III, Colt McCoy soldiers on with Redskins

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington had hired general manager Scot McCloughan, known as a personnel-gathering savant who grappled with personal challenges. The team drafted an offensive lineman with its first pick. It was a head-turning, agreeable decision for an organization often more attracted to shine than concrete.
In this photo taken Sept. 13, 2015, Washington Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, in Landover, Md. After seeing their team unravel following a disputed penalty call in a 28-point loss this season, a couple of veterans on the Redskins, safety Dashon Goldson and nose tackle Terrance Pot Roast Knighton thought a players-only meeting would be a good idea. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Scot McCloughan values building from within during free agency

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times