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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Isaiah Ford, left, celebrates with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick after defeating the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Ryan Fitzpatrick excited for Washington: ‘I have to prove myself again.’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) waits for the snap during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla., in this Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, file photo. Ryan Fitzpatrick has agreed to sign a one-year deal with Washington, according to a person with direct knowledge of the move. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, March 16, 2021, because the deal cannot be official until the new league year starts Wednesday. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File) **FILE**

Ryan Fitzpatrick not the first choice, but he makes sense

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) warms up before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Miami Dolphins need a good game Sunday to ensure they get to keep playing, and that's especially true for Tua Tagovailoa. Coach Brian Flores has benched Tagovailoa twice in the fourth quarter, including last week at Las Vegas, when backup quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick helped Miami overcome a pair of deficits in the final 10 minutes. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Ryan Fitzpatrick to join Washington on one-year deal

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to pass against the Las Vegas Raiders during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. The Miami Dolphins need a good game Sunday to ensure they get to keep playing, and that's especially true for Tua Tagovailoa. Coach Brian Flores has benched Tagovailoa twice in the fourth quarter, including last week at Las Vegas, when backup quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick helped Miami overcome a pair of deficits in the final 10 minutes. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Dolphins QB Tagovailoa will start at Bills - will he finish?

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Arden Key (99) commits a roughing the passer penalty on Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Ryan Fitzpatrick shows off his magic in Dolphins comeback win

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Dolphins stun Raiders 26-25 to move step closer to playoffs

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, center, celebrates a touchdown with Adam Shaheen, right, during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

2 QBs and stingy defense have Dolphins in playoff contention

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, center, celebrates a touchdown with Adam Shaheen, right, during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

Fitzpatrick, Dolphins keep Jets winless with 20-3 victory

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) watches the final minutes from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Tagovailoa benched in 1st pro loss but move isn’t permanent

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Rocky start to Dolphins’ QB transition to Tua Tagovailoa

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

AP source: Tagovailoa replaces Fitzpatrick as Miami starter

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) stretches, trying to score a touchdown past Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (98) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Claypool came up short but the Steelers scored on the next play, winning 38-7. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Steelers continue domination of Browns in Pittsburgh 38-7

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, left, gestures next to wide receiver Adam Shasheen on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Tua gets off the bench, but only for Dolphins celebration

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

NFL Today, Week 5

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Fitzpatrick’s 3 TD passes lead Dolphins past 49ers 43-17

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2020, file photo, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa does drills during practice at the NFL football team's training facility in Davie, Fla. When asked Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, about the Dolphins' quarterback situation, coach Brian Flores paused for eight seconds he answered. That was plenty of time to stir up even more speculation regarding when top draft pick Tagovailoa might make his NFL debut. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Tua time? Even at 1-3, Dolphins’ Flores says not so fast

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

FILE - Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick scrambles to pass against the New England Patriots in the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. The Miami Dolphins’ self-professed placeholder at quarterback played like one in the season opener, amplifying questions about the team’s timetable for turning to rookie Tua Tagovailoa. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

QB Fitzpatrick was far from Dolphins’ only problem in opener

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws a pass during an NFL football training camp practice, Thursday Aug. 27, 2020 in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool)

QB position in spotlight for Dolphins-Patriots season opener

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores smiles during a news conference following an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Miami Gardens, Fla. At least four Miami Dolphins rookies are expected to see significant action in Sunday’s, Sept. 12, 2020, opener. Flores allowed himself a slight smile when asked Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, how comfortable he was starting rookies in the season's first game.(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

No Tua, but Dolphins will rely heavily on rookies in opener

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 18, 2020, file photo, Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) talks to several wide receivers during NFL football training camp in Davie, Fla. Fitzpatrick, a 16-year veteran and the Dolphins' most valuable player last year, describes himself as a “placeholder” at quarterback. In the meantime, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is winning praise for his personality, at least. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach, File)

Dolphins’ Fitzpatrick learns of mom’s death before scrimmage

Associated Press