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July 1, 2021

Washington Football Team hammered with $10 million fine following sexual misconduct investigation

Last year, as many as 40 women who worked for the Washington Football Team came forward and described the organization's workplace as toxic and demeaning toward female employees, The Washington Post reported.

June 11, 2021

Bucs' Bruce Arians says there's no need for COVID vaccine expert to talk to team: 'I'm the specialist'

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians doesn’t need a coronavirus vaccine expert to come and speak to his players, telling reporters on Thursday, "I’m the specialist." 

June 10, 2021

Panthers' Sam Darnold hasn't committed to getting COVID-19 vaccine, wants to 'evaluate' all the factors

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold hasn’t committed to getting the COVID-19 vaccine just yet despite the league’s push to get more players vaccinated, saying he needs to "evaluate" what’s best for him.

June 9, 2021

NFL great Joe Theismann calls Aaron Rodgers 'underappreciated' amid Packers drama

Legendary NFL quarterback Joe Theisman isn’t at all surprised by the "feud" that erupted between Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, and he believes it all comes down to one pivotal moment. 

June 9, 2021

Montez Sweat against Washington persuading players to get vaccine

Washington pass rusher Montez Sweat said Wednesday he doesn't support the team's attempt to persuade players to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

June 1, 2021

CFL's Edmonton franchise changes name due to racial insensitivity

The Washington Football Team surprisingly isn’t the first football franchise to adopt a new nickname.

May 13, 2021

Washington Football Team 2021 schedule: Opponents, dates, times & more

Washington could be one of the best teams in the NFL if the offense comes around in 2021.

April 21, 2021

Ryan Fitzpatrick recalls awkward text to Alex Smith after 2018 leg injury: 'Felt like the biggest a--hole'

Veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick has yet to live down a cringy moment from 2018 when he sent what he calls “the single worst text” to former Washington quarterback Alex Smith after he sustained a serious leg injury that nearly cost him his life. 

April 20, 2021

WaPo sports writer: Keep 'Football Team' in place of Redskins; Warriors, Red Tails are also problematic

A Washington Post sports columnist said the Washington Football Team should keep its current generic name, ruling out multiple replacements as racially problematic.

April 19, 2021

Alex Smith announces retirement after 16-year NFL career

Longtime quarterback Alex Smith announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday.