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The Washington Football Team recently made a historic move by hiring the NFL’s first Black president in Jason Wright. He also became the league’s youngest team president at the age of 38. However, the former running back wasn’t exempted from being bombarded by the team’s fans on social media. Almost immediately following the announcement, Wright […]

Alex Smith has begun practicing with the Washington Football Team for the first time since the 2018 season. After experiencing a grueling process to return to football, Smith sent out an inspirational message on his personal road to recovery. During a video that was posted on the team’s official website, Smith spoke about the journey […]

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith’s comeback story serves as an inspiration to many football fans across the world. He reached another step closer to making it back to the gridiron after he was recently activated off the PUP list. However, Smith does not yet have full control over his right foot, which is why […]

The Washington Football Team is more than ready to open a new chapter in the team’s history books. The franchise unveiled former running back Jason Wright to be its newest president, becoming the first Black team president in NFL history. He will also be the league’s youngest president at the age of 38. “This team, […]

When Alex Smith suffered compound fractures in his leg during the 2018 season, his chances to play in the NFL again appeared bleak. After activating Smith from the team’s PUP list on Sunday, Washington’s Twitter account released a video of Smith’s long-awaited return. Today was a good day 👏 pic.twitter.com/2MD4C4UJpI — Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August […]

Alex Smith has miraculously been activated from the PUP list by the Washington Football Team and there’s still strides to go before he’s playing in a football game. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Washington plans on taking an extremely cautious approach with Smith moving forward. From Inside Training Camp: Wherever it goes from […]

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith continues to defy the odds. The 14-year veteran could be taking another step forward in his recovery process soon. According to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Washington Football Team could activate Smith from the PUP list as soon as Sunday. A move to activate Alex Smith from the […]

The Washington Football Team has had a tumultuous offseason off of the field and that’s led to some of the team’s partners to question the future of the franchise. Due to the event that have taken place this offseason, some minority owners of the team want Dan Snyder to sell the team, according to the […]

Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins struggled during his rookie season, but one of his long-time teammates has seen notable improvement in the young signal-caller. “I’ve been around Dwayne since he’s come to Ohio State, so I’ve known him for a while and he’s going to be the first to tell you that he’s not […]

The Washington Football Team publicly committed to turning the page and making changes to a rotting team culture which is backed by several allegations and incidents. However, the organization seemed to be straying away from their promise as they went on to bring in another previously problematic player after releasing one. On August 7, Washington […]

The Washington Football Team is looking to usher in a new era in the franchise’s rich history. Several months have passed since the team began its search for a new moniker to take on. With the many options surfacing on social media, the club may have already narrowed down its potential choices to choose from. […]

A little quarterback competition may be brewing in Washington with the looming return of veteran gunslinger Alex Smith. Sophomore Dwayne Haskins welcomes the challenge and acknowledges that Smith’s presence will only help him to get better. “I’m excited for Alex,” Haskins said, via Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post. “I hope he gets back to […]

The offseason woes seem to be endless for the already-troubled Washington Football Team. The most recent one involved team owner Daniel Snyder and former executive assistant Mary-Ellen Blair, who worked in the front office from 2013-2017. Via John Keim of ESPN.com, a Monday filing in federal court contains the assertion that Blair received money to […]

While it is a positive sight to see, many fans are still doubting the durability and effectiveness of the Washington Football Team’s returning playmaker in Alex Smith. However, new head coach Ron Rivera was quick to assure that Smith will be in the mix of things for the starting quarterback role if he continues to […]

The Washington Football Team has already committed to champion a reverse of the team’s culture after a series of tumultuous incidents. With yet another roadblock encountered, the club was quick to act on it as former running back Derrius Guice was released by the team on August 7, 2020. He was recently arrested and charged […]

The Washington Football Team can’t seem to get much right this offseason and that remains true for the team’s official Twitter account. While the team attempts to reinvent themselves moving forward, Washington failed at their rebranding with a Twitter hashtag. On Sunday, Washington’s official Twitter account shared that “#1932” would be the team’s new hashtag. […]

Reuben Foster’s first season with the Washington Football Team never got off of the ground due to an unfortunate injury. But it appears he’ll be back with the team soon as he’s been cleared to return after being activated from the PUP list, per Washington’s official Twitter account. We’ve activated Reuben Foster off PUP. — […]

Washington Football Team running back Derrius Guice was recently arrested and charged with counts of strangulation, assault, battery, and destruction of property. These acts stemmed from three separate domestic violence incidents that had taken place at his residence earlier this year. Guice’s attorney spoke on behalf of the player and publicly released the party’s statements: […]

The Washington Football Team is releasing third-year running back Derrius Guice following the LSU product’s recent arrest and domestic violence charge, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Guice, 23, turned himself in to Loudoun County authorities on Friday in Virginia. He was charged with multiple counts of assault and battery along with felony strangulation, the […]

The Washington Football Team has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons recently and that may continue. While the franchise continues to discuss the possible routes to change the team name, owner Dan Snyder is suing an Indian media company to court, alleging defamation. According to the New York Times, Snyder is going […]

The Washington Football Team has just unveiled their new helmets, giving their fans a fresh new reason to be excited about the upcoming season. This, of course, is part of the rebranding efforts the franchise has been pursuing over the past few weeks due to incessant public demand to scrap their former moniker. Though the […]

One of the NFL’s most compelling comeback stories is potentially nearing its completion. A devastating injury once derailed Washington quarterback Alex Smith’s football career which also almost cost him his legs. 21 months later, he is about to complete his comeback and return to playing competitive football. Washington head coach Ron Rivera bared his insights […]

Alex Smith is attempting to make a miraculous comeback to the NFL. He appears to be making progress with the Washington Football Team, formerly known as the Redskins. According to a source who spoke to JP Finlay of NBC Sports, Smith ‘looked good’ during on-field workouts. “Speaking with sources close to the Washington Football Team, […]

The Washington Football Team, formerly known as the Washington Redskins, has had some terrible trades in recent history. People love to point out the failure of the Donovan McNabb trade, and how Clinton Portis was a great running back but absolutely not worth losing Hall of Fame cornerback Champ Bailey. And of course, the Robert […]

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has forced the NFL to skip minicamp, OTAs, and preseason games heading into the 2020 season. This development was anything but good news to late-round draft picks and undrafted players who are trying to make a team’s final roster. If it will be of benefit to anyone, it just might be […]

Everyone is clearly rooting for Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith. After suffering a gruesome leg injury back in 2018, the signal-caller is now inching closer and closer to an on-field comeback. Smith returns as a seasoned veteran with 16 years under his belt. But according to Washington quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese, he’s still as […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 88 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 88 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 88 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan continue their 2020 NFL preview series, picking […]

The Washington Football Team has new merchandise to go along with their new (temporary) name. While a lot of people were not exactly thrilled with this new merchandise, there may be a reason for them to get excited with the team moving on from the Redskins moniker. According to Bryan DeArdo of CBSSports.com, Washington might […]

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera and the rest of the team are trying look on the bright side. Despite all the challenges the organization recently faced, the long-time NFL coach remains optimistic for the future of the club. As reported by NBC Sports Washington: “To me, the only advantage that we have is […]

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith has already recovered from his devastating leg injury. As it stands, his intention is to play in the upcoming season. However, Smith’s return to action will only happen once he passes the physicals required for a returning injured player. Coach Ron Rivera discusses the opportunity for Alex Smith if […]

The Washington Football Team has been in the headlines for all of the wrong reasons recently. Head coach Ron Rivera doesn’t want the franchise’s past mistakes to define  the future of the organization. While speaking to the media, Rivera made a firm plea for the local press to help Washington move forward. “So to me […]

For a change, positive news finally came to the Washington franchise after being wrapped in a state of turmoil for a while. After suffering a major leg injury, quarterback Alex Smith defied the odds and is now planning to return to the gridiron in the upcoming season. NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport […]

The Washington football team has new jerseys following the changing of their name. Although they have not found a permanent moniker, they’ve gone ahead and altered the previous name and logo off of their latest threads. The new uniforms were revealed on Twitter, and the general consensus was pretty good. It seems like fans were […]

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith has almost completed his miraculous comeback, but there’s still one more hurdle he has to jump. According to a report, Smith still has to pass a physical conducted by team doctors. Moreover, the said test is expected to happen on the 27th. Per Ben Standig of The Athletic: On […]

The Washington football team, formerly the Redskins, has recently hired multiple members to executive jobs, but they could have committed some violations along the way. Shortly after hiring both Terry Bateman and Julie Donaldson to high-ranking executive positions, the NFL is investigating Washington’s compliance with the Rooney Rule. According to the Washington Post’s Mark Maske, […]

The Washington Football Team was considered one of the favorites to sign quarterback Cam Newton for quite some time. However, that never happened, and instead Newton signed with the New England Patriots. With new head coach Ron Rivera bringing in so many other names from the Carolina Panthers, many thought it was just a matter […]

On Thursday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Washington football team would temporarily be re-named…the Washington Football Team—at least for the time being. In the mean time, the team will largely retain its burgundy and gold color scheme while removing all old logos and references to the former name. The interim name change went into […]

Chase Young is expected to be a stalwart for the Washington football team for years to come and he’s officially under contract now. While he prepares for his first year in the NFL, Young has signed his rookie deal with Washington. With the No. 2 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Washington selected Young to […]

The Washington franchise has had some absolutely legendary players. However, just like every other NFL team, they are not always remembered for their time with the organization. Yes, Washington has had legends. Art Monk is one of the greatest wide receivers of all-time. Sean Taylor will always be remembered as a safety everyone loved and […]