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FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, file photo, Washington Redskins free safety D.J. Swearinger (36) motivates his team in the huddle before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Landover, Md. What's the difference in the Redskins' defense that was ranked 28th in the NFL the past two seasons? New players. Better players. Safety D.J. Swearinger and linebacker Zach Brown are among the newcomers reshaping the Redskins' defense far earlier than expected.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

D.J. Swearinger sounds off on Kendall Fuller trade

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

In this Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Kansas City, Mo. Two people with direct knowledge of the trade say the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to deal quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because it can’t be completed until the start of the new league year in March. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) ** FILE **

Chiefs had multiple offers for Alex Smith

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) throws during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) **FILE**

Alex Smith trade brings plenty of risk for Redskins

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Kansas City, Mo. Two people with direct knowledge of the trade say the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to deal quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because it can’t be completed until the start of the new league year in March. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Alex Smith instead of Cousins? Could work

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2017, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Chiefs and Tennessee Titans meet in a wild-card playoff game in Kansas City on Saturday, Jan . 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Alex Smith gets deal Redskins wouldn’t give Cousins

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) celebrates his game ending interception of a pass intended for New York Giants wide receiver Travis Rudolph during the second half of an NFL football game against in Landover, Md., Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017. The Redskins defeated the Giants 20-10. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kendall Fuller finds out he’s traded on Twitter

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 23, 2017, file photo, Washington Redskins helmets rest on the field as players warm up prior to an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. The AP reported on Oct. 27, 2017, that a story claiming the Redskins were forced to spend the night in the visiting team locker room at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field after their losing to the Eagles is false. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Chief Wahoo’s departure puts Redskins in spotlight

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins inside linebacker Mason Foster carries the ball for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) **FILE**

Redskins re-sign linebacker Mason Foster

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Washington Redskins inside linebacker Mason Foster walks off the field after their win against the Los Angeles Rams after an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Redskins re-sign Mason Foster to two-year deal

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Scot McCloughan, right, speaks during an NFL football press conference where he was introduced as the Washington Redskins new general manager, Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, in Ashburn, Va. At left is Washington Redskins president Bruce Allen. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Bruce Allen needs to be fired if Cousins walks

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2016 file photo, the sun sets behind FedEx Field before an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the Green Bay Packers in Landover, Md. Three politicians in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia are teaming up across partisan lines to try and prevent their governments from waging a bidding war with public money to build a new stadium for the Washington Redskins. The liberal Democrat in Maryland, conservative Republican in Virginia and left-leaning independent District of Columbia Council member have introduced legislation to set up an interstate compact barring any public spending on incentives for a new stadium. The current lease at FedEx Field in suburban Maryland ends in 2027 and the team is exploring new potential locations. (AP Photo/J. David Ake) ** FILE **

Bipartisan effort would ban bidding war for Redskins stadium

By ALAN SUDERMAN - Associated Press

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

NFL’s final four have each dug deep at QB

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) during the second half an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Among the losers, some Redskins worth honoring

By Thom Loverro

Washington Redskins running back Samaje Perine (32) carries the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against Arizona Cardinals in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Redskins’ future starter at running back might not be on roster

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks to the media following an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Bill Belichick in N.Y. would be nightmare for Redskins

By Thom Loverro

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec 24, 2017. The Redskins defeated the Broncos 27-11. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Kirk Cousins says part of him would like to ‘get settled’ on next contract

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Cousins ready for waiting game with Redskins this offseason

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Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Kirk Cousins on if he wants to be with Redskins: The short answer is yes

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) prepares to take the snap during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Redskins offensive line could see shift next season

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