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Washington Redskins football helmets are seen during an NFL football team practice, Wednesday, May 23, 2018, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Redskins are fifth-most valuable NFL team in latest Forbes rankings

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2018, file photo, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Breshad Perriman prepares to catch a pass in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Baltimore. After losing two wide receivers to long-term injuries, the Washington Redskins saw a glaring need and signed Michael Floyd and Breshad Perriman this week in the hopes of giving quarterback Alex Smith and the offense more options. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Wide Open: Redskins hoping to get more out of receivers

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018 file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch, front, takes part in drills as quarterback Chad Kelly waits his turn during NFL football training camp in Englewood, Colo. Chad Kelly might have a tenuous hold on the No. 2 quarterback job in Denver, and not because Paxton Lynch is making a push to regain the gig he lost this summer.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) **FILE**

Redskins bring in Paxton Lynch, Breshad Perriman for workouts

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins defensive tackle Matthew Ioannidis (98) sacks Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Luck methodical when it matters, Colts beat Redskins 21-9

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Spectators watch the first half of an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. The half-century home sellout streak is over for the Washington Redskins. The announced attendance of 57,013 for Washington’s 21-9 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday was about 25,000 short of the 82,000 capacity listed in the team's 2018 media guide. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally) ** FILE **

LOVERRO: Sellout streak falls along with Redskins

By Thom Loverro

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith throws during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets. Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Redskins ‘comfortable’ if sellout streak ends

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden speaks as he is interviewed by the Associated Press after an NFL football team practice, Wednesday, June 13, 2018, in Ashburn, Va. The Gruden brothers are set to do something only one other family has done in NFL history. With Jon Gruden leaving the TV booth to return to the sideline for a second stint as coach of the Oakland Raiders and Jay Gruden entering his fifth year with the Washington Redskins, the Grudens will join the Harbaughs as the only sets of siblings to simultaneously hold jobs as NFL head coaches. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Redskins flash dominance, now need consistency

By Thom Loverro

Washington Redskins cornerback Fabian Moreau (31) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) ** FILE **

Redskins make big jump in ESPN, USA Today power rankings

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) scores a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals linebacker Deone Bucannon (20) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Halftime: Redskins 21, Cardinals 0

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) runs the football during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Redskins enjoy strong Alex Smith, Adrian Peterson debuts to beat Cardinals

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins running back Samaje Perine rushes the ball in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Samaje Perine, Maurice Harris top inactives for Redskins-Cardinals

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (25) is hit by Arizona Cardinals defensive back Budda Baker (36) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) ** FILE **

Adrian Peterson, Chris Thompson dominate as Redskins’ new duo

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) scrambles during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Landover, Md. The 125th meeting in the history of the franchises will feature veteran quarterbacks making their debut with a new team, Smith for Washington and Sam Bradford for Arizona. Smith, acquired in a trade with Kansas City, has not lost an opener since 2014 but does not overemphasize the game just because it is the first one. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE***

Alex Smith named Redskins offensive captain

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) warms up before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Media predictions for Redskins’ season a mixed bag

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2018, file photo, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) talks with running back David Johnson (31) during an NFL football practice, in Glendale, Ariz. The Washington Redskins will be trying to give coach Jay Gruden his first victory in a season opener in five tries when they face the Cardinals in Arizona on Sunday. Sept. 9, 2018. The team Gruden will face is something of a mystery, with a rebuilt offense and redesigned defense under new coach Steve Wilks.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Redskins face unknowns in opener against rebuilt Arizona

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Washington Redskins linebackers Ryan Anderson (52) and Shaun Dion Hamilton (51) tackle Baltimore Ravens running back Kenneth Dixon who was rushing the ball in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

LOVERRO: These ‘stealth’ Redskins aren’t on the NFL radar

By Thom Loverro

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Zac Prescott (4) is hit helmet-to-helmet by Washington Redskins inside linebacker Zach Brown (53) during an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

NFL helmet manufacturers hope to reduce concussions, save game

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Browns fans hold a sign following the national anthem before an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Cleveland Browns in Indianapolis. What began more than a year ago with a lone NFL quarterback protesting police brutality against minorities by kneeling silently during the national anthem before games has grown into a roar with hundreds of players sitting, kneeling, locking arms or remaining in locker rooms, their reasons for demonstrating as varied as their methods. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Colin Kaepernick just one of many NFL woes

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) scrambles during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, in Landover, Md. Alex Smith is everything Kirk Cousins couldn't be enough of for the Washington Redskins. He's an established, veteran NFL quarterback who signed on long term and is already being called by teammates the kind of leader they needed. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Mr. Smith goes to Washington as Redskins’ undisputed leader

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

File-This Aug. 24, 2018, file photo shows Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) handing the ball off to running back Adrian Peterson (26) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Landover, Md. Smith and Peterson sat a few feet away from each other as fresh-faced college players at the Heisman Trophy ceremony in New York in late 2005 and never imaged this would happen. Twelve NFL seasons later for Smith and 11 for Peterson and they’re now in the same backfield together with the Washington Redskins. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Redskins offense needs to gel with new faces in important places

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times