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Washington Redskins defensive end Jason Hatcher (97) reacts after making a tackle against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015. (Chris Keane/AP Images for Panini)

Jay Gruden hopeful veteran defensive end Jason Hatcher will return in 2016

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins linebacker Keenan Robinson leaves the field after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Inside linebacker Keenan Robinson unlikely to return to Redskins next season

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Clay Matthews (52) closes in on the sack of Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Jay Gruden on Kirk Cousins: ‘We’re excited about … him being our quarterback’

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) and Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (86) celebrate Reed's touchdown during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers in Landover, Md., Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

SNYDER: Washington’s ride ends, but its journey is just beginning

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes the ball during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers in Landover, Md., Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

LOVERRO: Redskins’ Kirk Cousins has found the best may be yet to come

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins running back Matt Jones (31) carries the ball past Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Sean Lee (50) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Monday, Dec. 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Matt Jones questionable against Packers, Jay Gruden ‘not encouraged’

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

LEADING THE CHARGE: Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins, once Robert Griffin III's longtime backup, took the reins as starter in August and will lead the team on Sunday into the playoffs for the first time in three years. (Associated Press)

Confidence, Washington Redskins’ faith fueled Kirk Cousins’ surge

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins, once Robert Griffin III's longtime backup, took the reins as starter in August and will lead the team on Sunday into the playoffs for the first time in three years. (Associated Press)

Confidence, Redskins’ faith fueled Cousins’ surge

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford (33) runs the ball against Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar (47) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Injured cornerback Quinton Dunbar “pointing in right direction” to face Packers

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015 file photo, Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis, center, stands on the sideline along quarterback AJ McCarron (5) and offensive coordinator Hue Jackson, right, in the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Cincinnati. The Bengals play the Baltimore Raves on Sunday, Jan. 3. (AP Photo/Frank Victores, File)

Bengals’ Lewis, 2 former coordinators have teams in playoffs

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

Washington Redskins' Kyshoen Jarrett (30) is assisted off the field by team staff after suffering an unknown injury in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth) **FILE**

Kyshoen Jarrett out for Washington Redskins playoff game

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

FILE - In this photo taken Aug. 29, 2015, file photo Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins throws to a receiver in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Baltimore. Early on in training camp, new Washington Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan was asked what would constitute a successful season for a franchise coming off a 4-12 record and six last-place finishes in the past seven years. The most obvious change from 2014 to 2015 is that Robert Griffin III is no longer the starting quarterback as Washington prepares to host the Miami Dolphins in Week 1. Instead, the 2012 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year has been supplanted by Cousins, a fourth-round pick in the same draft that RG3 went No. 2 overall. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Kirk Cousins, Jordan Reed approaching single-season records

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins' Alex Smith (83) and Spencer Long, carrying Colt McCoy (16), celebrate a long pass caught by Rashad Ross for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

With little on line, Redskins coast into playoffs following win over Cowboys

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Nov. 29,2015 file photo, Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden points toward the field as he protests a call during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md. With six last-place finishes in the past seven years, the Washington Redskins have not mattered all that much in the latter stages of recent seasons. Just look at them now. They're actually relevant. Yes, despite all of their flaws, and despite their sub-.500 record, the Redskins stand atop the NFC East with five games to go, even with the New York Giants at 5-6. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

LOVERRO: Redskins’ Jay Gruden has clearly earned the trust of his players

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden, right, watches quarterback Kirk Cousins warm up before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

For Jay Gruden, Redskins’ NFC East title offers chance to reflect upon previous year

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins' DeSean Jackson lines up during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Pregame Primer: Redskins’ sights set on clinching NFC East title vs. Eagles

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden answers questions during the post game press conference after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015. The Redskins defeated the New Orleans Saints 47-14. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

As Redskins’ winning continues, coach Jay Gruden finds comfort with less pressure

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Kirk Cousins warms up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Kirk Cousins: Play-calling in Redskins’ victory over Bills ‘was outstanding’

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins inside linebacker Will Compton (51) stops New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Will Compton has MRI exam on neck, results negative

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

In this Dec. 20, 2015, photo, Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden pulls on his cap during a post-game news conference after the NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015. The Washington Redskins defeated the Buffalo Bills 35-25. Forget about complicated playoff permutations. It's suddenly all become so simple for the Washington Redskins: Win their game against the Philadelphia Eagles next weekend, and coach Gruden's club will clinch the NFC East title.(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

1 and done: Redskins can clinch NFC East by beating Eagles

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press