Williams, 31, said the growth started nearly six years ago and he was told by the Redskins it was nothing serious.
Travis Durkee
The rookie has completed 54.5% of his passes for 140 yards with four interceptions and no touchdowns in two appearances.
Chelsea Howard
Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect the latest developments around the league as Week 9 of the 2019 season arrives.
Vinnie Iyer
Haskins filled in for Case Keenum in the second half of Thursday's game against the Vikings, completing just 3 of 5 passes for 33 yards.
Washington Redskins star Adrian Peterson moved up the all-time rushing list and into sixth position on Thursday.
Alexis Mansanarez
There have been miraculous games at U.S. Bank Stadium, but dub "Thursday Night Football" as a revenge game for the ages.
Keenum was replaced by 2019 first-round draft pick Dwayne Haskins.
Peterson injured his ankle in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the 49ers after fumbling.
Alex Smith was back on the practice field Tuesday, 11 months after his gruesome leg injury.
Kirstie Chiappelli
Now that Jay Gruden is gone, Redskins owner Daniel Snyder has a number of strong candidates to consider as the franchise's next head coach. Here are the eight best options.
After suffering a fifth successive defeat to start the 2019 season, Washington has reportedly ended Gruden's tenure.
Nicholas McGee
Tom Brady threw for 348 yards and three touchdowns with one interception in a victory against the Washington Redskins.
Each NFL team has played at least 35 games since Colin Kaepernick's last appearance, and 80 different quarterbacks have been starters.
Liam Blackburn
AB is free to sign with a new team after being cut by the Raiders, so where will he go? Here are the possible teams that could sign him.
"I think it's important to let these guys go out and play and continue to compete," Gruden said Tuesday. "We'll continue to let them play."
E.Jay Zarett
Jimmy Sexton is reportedly headed to Atlanta to try to "lock down a deal this week."
Teams that have inquired about dealing for Williams have so far “been rebuffed,” according to ESPN.
The 24-year-old scored the final points of the Browns' victory over Washington after convincing Cleveland he deserved a tryout.
Jamila St. Ann
Now we know why Dwayne Haskins is third on Washington's quarterback depth chart.
“The truth behind Adrian Peterson’s current financial situation is more than is being reported at this time,” Chase Carlson said Tuesday.
The Redskins safety recently talked about the new Madden 20 video game and casually referred to the Giants as "the other team I was on."
"My heart is in Philly - that's where I want to end my career," Darren Sproles said after returning to the Eagles on a one-year deal.
Ameer Tyree
Guice didn't take a single regular season snap in 2018-19, as he tore his ACL in the first quarter of Washington's first preseason game.
NFL training camp start dates vary from team to team in 2019. Find out when training camp starts for your team this year.
Tadd Haislop
Here is a breakdown of the Washington Redskins' projected depth chart for 2019, including who will win the QB battle in training camp.
Smith shared details about his recovery, and said "the plan" is to return to the field.
"I'd be silly not to (consider him). He's put enough out there on tape to say he deserves a shot, without a doubt," Gruden said.
Foster reportedly was sobbing and had an air cast placed around his left leg Monday morning.
Gabrielle McMillen
McCoy is expected to compete for the starting job with Case Keenum and Dwayne Haskins once he's rehabilitated.
"That’s being ready to play," Keenum said. "That’s being ready to put our offense specifically in the best position to move the ball."
Final results won't be known for a few years, but there is enough information already to make an early assessment of every team's selections.
Derek Carr, Patrick Peterson, Josh Rosen and several other big names could be on the block at the 2019 NFL Draft. These teams make the most sense as trading partners.
The 5-10 quarterback has skyrocketed in mock drafts since leading Oklahoma to the College Football Playoff semifinals.
"I am grateful to the Washington Redskins and the NFL for giving me this second chance," Foster said in a statement.
The Redskins already traded for veteran quarterback Case Keenum last month to fill the void Alex Smith left when he suffered a leg injury.
Flowers was selected by New York with the ninth overall pick in the 2015 draft but he failed to live up to expectations.
Multiple big-name free agents reportedly agreed to contracts on Monday. Here is a list of the biggest moves.
Landon Collins' six-year mega-contract reportedly includes $45million guaranteed that will be paid out over the first three years.
Alex Smith's future is in doubt after complications following leg surgery, but the Washington Redskins are hopeful he can play again.
Three years into retirement, Matt Hasselbeck says a playoff-contending team reached out to see if he was able to play this season.
Jordan Heck
Gruden, who just finished his fifth season in Washington, was informed he will be back as coach for 2019.
After the game, Lewan gave his explanation for the heated exchange that involved Norman getting off the bench and throwing his helmet.
The Titans' quarterback exited Saturday's game against the Redskins late in the second quarter after taking a hit from Jonathan Allen.
Needing a win, the Baltimore Ravens delivered against the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL.
The NFL released the rosters for the 2019 Pro Bowl in Orlando, Fla. on Tuesday.
Odell Beckham Jr. will be absent against the Washington Redskins while he deals with a bruised quadriceps.
Several reports came out Thursday regarding Alex Smith's leg injury, with the family asking for privacy.
Jay Gruden and the Redskins held internal talks about signing Colin Kaepernick, but the QB's style is too different from their offense.
Golden Tate impressed as the Philadelphia Eagles boosted their postseason hopes on Monday.
The Redskins insist "nothing is promised" to Reuben Foster after signing him following his release from the 49ers.
Thomas Lott
Cooper had a huge game against the Redskins, catching eight passes for 180 yards and two touchdowns.
Arthur Weinstein
Williams briefly left Thursday's game against the Cowboys and later returned to action. But, he was taken to the hospital after the contest.
Thanksgiving Day saw wins for the Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints in the NFL.
Four years after being charged with felony child abuse, Peterson said in a recent interview he still uses a belt to discipline his son.
The Dallas Cowboys have a long history of playing on Thanksgiving. Here's how it all started, with a full list of games played since the tradition began in 1966.
Shanna McCarriston
Michael Gallup is set to play for the Dallas Cowboys just days after the death of his brother.
The Cowboys have won their past two games, and Ezekiel Elliott says he's been feeling a little lighter lately.
Alex Smith suffered a broken tibia and fibula in Sunday's defeat to the Houston Texans.
Rodgers said he can't guarantee his injury won't get worse, hinting that some time away from the field may be on the horizon.
The deal includes $30 million in guaranteed money and can extend to $45 million with incentives, the report says.
After signing a one-year deal with Washington just over two weeks ago, Adrian Peterson moved to the top of the depth chart, starting Sunday.
Baker Mayfield showed he could find open receivers Thursday in the Browns' preseason finale.
Alec Brzezinski
Adrian Peterson rushes for 56 yards on 11 carries Friday against the Broncos in debut with the Redskins.
Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden is in awe of Adrian Peterson's athleticism, saying "He's a physical freak."
Some of the NFL's high-profile rookies were in action Thursday, and Sam Darnold led the way.
Brady's current contract runs through the 2019 season and the incentives are expected to be worth $5 million.
NFL players will operate under a new national anthem policy in 2018.
In recent months, cheerleaders across the NFL have come forward with complaints about workplace discrimination, and now a group of Redskins cheerleaders are opening up about some disturbing experiences that happened in 2013 while doing a calendar photo shoot in Costa Rica.
Given Washington's salary cap space for 2018 NFL free agency, the Redskins need to focus on their offensive team needs in order to get a good return on their Alex Smith investment.
This year marks Joe Jacoby's last chance to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. SN spoke with the Redskins great about that prospect and more, including his epic battles with Lawrence Taylor.
Sean Deveney
A look at how current Redskins players reacted to Tuesday's reported blockbuster trade.
Gabe Fernandez
Alex Smith reportedly will unseat Kirk Cousins as Washington's starter in 2018.
Tom Gatto
Kirk Cousins' days in Washington have long been numbered. Now his exit has begun. It's Alex Smith's turn to feel the dysfunction.
David Steele
Celebrity sports fans: They're just like us! Dale Earnhardt Jr. shares his thoughts on the Alex Smith trade.
Once again, Kirk Cousins is a highly coveted commodity in free agency. Here's a ranking of the QB's best fits.
The final NFL Sunday of the year is packed with afternoon games, many of which have playoff implications.
Skylar Rolstad
The NFL Week 16 slate includes two Saturday and two Monday matchups. This is a crucial week for playoff contenders.
Sporting News provided live updates throughout the Cowboys' 38-14 win over the Redskins on Thursday night.
Ron Clements
The Cowboys' offense was better in the second half against Washington, than in all three games Ezekiel Elliott had missed. Hello, Dak Prescott and Alfred Morris.
Cowboys vs. Redskins on "Thursday Night Football" is available to live stream through Amazon. Here is all the info you need to watch the game.
The Redskins rookie makes a name for himself (and a bad name, at that) with a special teams mental error in his NFL debut.
Check out all the highlights and stats from the Redskins' win over the Giants on Thanksgiving night.
The NFL Thanksgiving game schedule in 2017 is loaded with games featuring playoff implications: Lions vs. Vikings, Cowboys vs. Chargers and Redskins vs. Giants.
The Saints' upcoming schedule will test them, but they've passed every one over the last eight weeks, and none were tougher than Sunday's against Washington.
Sunday was the first of several weeks Dallas would be without Ezekiel Elliott. But Washington couldn't capitalize, and that's par for the course.
Maurice Harris made an incredible touchdown catch to give the Redskins an early lead over the Vikings on Sunday.
In a viral video, Kirk Cousins was seen dumping the ball to his running back so he would take the monster hit.
Highlights from the Monday Night Football matchup between Redskins and Eagles. Carson Wentz threw for four touchdowns to lead Philadelphia to a 34-24 win.
Hailey Hernandez
The way Carson Wentz played Monday night, the sky might be the limit for the Eagles. Before and after star left tackle Jason Peters went down, Wentz kept them up.
Forget the standings. San Francisco, which easily could be 5-1 rather than 0-6, is showing clear signs of life for the long term under its new general manager and coach.
The 49ers are still expected to chase Kirk Cousins next offseason, but C.J. Beathard's debut against Cousins' current team threw a surprise wrench into those plans.
49ers WR Pierre Garcon trucked over Redskins safety Montae Nicholson, leading to a scary helmet-to-helmet collision.
Ezekiel Elliott's six-game suspension by the NFL won't necessarily decide Dallas' fate in 2017, even if Elliott doesn't serve it. The Cowboys have too many other issues on and off the field.
Alex Marvez
Sporting News provided live updates throughout Monday night’s game between Washington and Kansas City.
The Professor's tenure at ESPN is coming to an end.
Michael McCarthy
Instead of turning their focus to the playoffs, some of the Giants receivers wanted to ring in the new year in style 1,000 miles away.
Joe Rodgers
The Packers and Patriots enter the playoffs riding six-game win streaks while the Steelers have won seven straight.
The Buccaneers have to beat the Panthers and hope a lot of things go their way in order to make the playoffs.
The playoff positions of the Cowboys, Giants and Steelers are solidified, so there are questions about how much their key starters will play Sunday.
Marcus Dinitto
As some NFL teams are preparing for the playoffs, other clubs such as the Jets, Rams and Vikings are a mess with one week remaining.
The Packers and Lions will be playing for the NFC North championship in primetime.
The Raiders and Seahawks both saw star players go down with broken legs. The Titans lost quarterback Marcus Mariota to the same injury.
Kirk Cousins will be down a key receiver as Washington tries to keep its playoff hopes alive in Week 16.
Marc Lancaster
Thursday's Giants-Eagles game kicks off a Week 16 slate chock-full of playoff implications.
The Panthers' star linebacker has not played since suffering a concussion in a November game against the Saints.
Thanks to a pair of improbable wins, the Titans and Texans are 8-6, but the Colts are right behind them after Sunday's win in Minnesota.
Luke Kuechly was cleared from the NFL’s concussion protocol Saturday, nearly a month after he was carted off in tears.
The Seahawks can clinch the NFC West with a win Thursday over a dysfunctional Rams team that has lost eight of nine and four straight.
This will be the first time the two have face off against each other since Norman parted ways with the Panthers.
The parents of the Panthers quarterback told a Charlotte TV station Newton's longtime girlfriend is pregnant with the couple's second child.
The biggest news of the day was the decision of the Rams to fire Jeff Fisher, who is not the scapegoat for the team's 4-9 record.
The Raiders, Patriots and Seahawks can clinch playoff spots this weekend — with some help.
Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles has thrown 11 pick-sixes, but won just 10 games. He said this season has been a nightmare.
Josh Norman said it was "probably" the most angry he's seen Jay Gruden.
Quarterbacks were in the giving spirit on Sunday, with 24 interceptions thrown and five fumbles lost by NFL signal callers.
The Cardinals receiver continues to move his way up the NFL's all-time receptions list.
If the Cowboys can win at Minnesota on Thursday, they can be the first team this season to clinch a playoff berth.
Kirk Cousins will likely be paid handsomely when his new contract is drawn up in the offseason, according to three NFL GMs.
The Thanksgiving game was the most-watched regular-season NFL game in Fox Sports history.
Bob Hille
The two were going back and forth for much of the game, and the animosity continued after the final play.
The Redskins' top pass-catcher fell hard on his left shoulder in the second quarter. He was "questionable" to return, the team said. He returned in the second half.
Brandon Schlager
The Hall of Fame wide receiver thinks his former teams needs a loss to "re-identify, refocus."
For the first time since 1935, each game played on Thanksgiving Day will feature teams with records of .500 or better.
NFL games scheduled to be played on Thanksgiving in 2016 include Lions-Vikings, Cowboys-Redskins and Steelers-Colts.
Riding high off a three-touchdown performance Monday night, the rookie got a little carried away talking about the key NFC East tilt.
Kirk Cousins screamed into his GM's ear Sunday night, and he had to explain himself.
Steve Smith may be destined for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but that doesn't mean the veteran receiver has the respect of his opponents.
Coach Mike McCarthy and a few Green Bay players bluntly admitted how bad they've been.
"How do you like me now?" That's the info Kirk Cousins wants from Scot McCloughan.
NFL kickers combined to miss 12 extra points Sunday, including a pair of misses by Giants kicker Robbie Gould and Cincinnati's Mike Nugent.
For the Saints and Panthers, who are both coming off gut-wrenching losses Sunday, this week’s game offers a chance to erase a bad taste.
Josh Norman dropped a "Lord of the Rings" reference when describing Aaron Rodgers.
The Packers need help at running back and hope they found it in the former Seahawks running back.
Randall Cobb thinks the Packers need to come together.
Josh Norman is hoping he won't get fined for what he said this week about the NFL's leadership.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones won't give up on one of his troubled players while the Browns are hoping to welcome back their original 2016 QB.
Week 10 of the NFL season delivered as nine of Sunday's games were decided by a score.
The NFC South was 1-3 on Sunday while the North teams were 0-3 as the Detroit Lions were on their bye.
DeSean Jackson suffered a shoulder injury two weeks ago, and the Redskins don't know when he'll be back.
Against an opponent the Browns know very well, they could get their first win. Do you really want to miss that?
The Washington cornerback may have learned a valuable lesson Monday. Choose your words carefully.
Williams has missed three games over the last five seasons. He's going to sit out the next four.
Does the NFL have an officiating problem? The overwhelming response from coaches and players is yes.
Kickers came under fire again Sunday after some big misses, while the Bengals and Redskins traveled to London for a tie.
Several of the league's top quarterbacks led their respective teams to big victories on Sunday.
English sports fans likely weren't too irritated when Sunday's NFL game in London between the Redskins and Bengals ended in a tie.
A near-record number of games through the first seven weeks have been decided by seven points or fewer.
Following their respective Week 7 games, several NFL players and coaches took some time for self-reflection.
Of the 13 games played Sunday, 10 of them had multiple turnovers in what was the sloppiest day of the season thus far.
Redskins cornerback Josh Norman has been diagnosed with a concussion after hitting the ground hard defending a pass against the Lions.
Josh Norman isn't allowed to do his bow-and-arrow celebration anymore, so he may try something new.
Emmanuel Sanders thought he was going to be in on a prank of a random focus group. But he had it all wrong.
Josh Norman will continue to push the NFL and challenge the league's hypocrisy.
Jordan Reed has suffered five concussions throughout his college football and NFL careers.
London’s Twickenham Stadium will host an NFL game for the first time with the Giants and Rams facing off at the famed rugby venue.
One coach ripped his team for how they finished the game, while two others are calling for instant relay for pass interference. The best quotes from NFL Week 6.
Don't make Josh Norman pee in a cup right after a game, and he'll be fine.
Barbre, whose grandfather is Native American, refers to Washington's team as the "Pigskins."
Since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, only 12 teams that began the season 1-4 went on to make the playoffs.
The talented tight end is dealing with yet another concussion in a short period.
Often NFL players are called heroes or their play is referred to as heroic. But one NFL player said he was inspired by a super hero Sunday.
Pierre Garcon and Ricky Jean Francois flew to Haiti on Monday to deliver supplies to folks affected by Hurricane Matthew.
Marty Mornhinweg takes over for the Ravens.
The Vikings remain unbeaten. Tom Brady returned. Dak Prescott shined again. Carson Wentz and the Eagles saw their perfect streaks snapped.
Sunday wasn't going great for former Carolina Panthers players in Baltimore.
Who could have predicted the two teams that played in January’s NFC championship game would both be 1-3 after four games?
Josh Norman's bow-and-arrow celebration is his second fine this season.
The Browns vs. Redskins game featured a very questionable fumble recovery ruling.
We look at the headlines from Week 4 of the NFL season, which was defined by close finishes and more injuries.
Even the Patriots and Broncos were not immune to misfortune Sunday, a rough day for each of last year's NFL semifinalists in different ways.
The NFL slapped Redskins cornerback Josh Norman with a $48,620 fine for an illegal hit on Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard.
Terrelle Pryor has been the best player on the Browns' offense.
The Eagles are one of five unbeaten NFL teams through three weeks, and the hype around rookie quarterback Carson Wentz continues to grow.
Here's a look at some of the local headlines from around the NFL this weekend.
Three weeks into the season, both the Panthers and Cardinals are 1-2 while the Vikings, Eagles, Ravens, Patriots and Broncos are 3-0.
DeSeanJackson injured his left knee and ankle on the same play late in the first half.
Officials will have a keen eye locked in on Beckham and Norman this Sunday.
The corner and receiver are sure to put on a show Sunday.
Coaches and players aren't going to panic with 14 games remaining on the schedule. They will complain about officials, though.
The Redskins spent much of Monday talking around rumored complaints about their franchise-tagged quarterback.
Ezekiel Elliott was benched after fumbling twice in the Cowboys victory over the Redskins, but team officials don't think he has a problem.
The Redskins players aren't happy with Kirk Cousins' play through the first two weeks.
After a Sunday slate in which the injury bug hit the NFL hard, we round up some of headlines from Week 2.
Not only did the Patriots lose Jimmy Garoppolo with a shoulder injury, several top running backs also suffered injuries on Sunday.
The outspoken Redskins cornerback was upset that he had to take a drug test after Sunday's loss against the Cowboys.
Dak Prescott was supposed to watch and learn this year, but has been forced into a starting role. He's doing just fine.
The Steelers' standout wide receiver, who was flagged 15 yards on the celebration, said the amounts were "nothing to a boss."
The NFL’s second “Color Rush” season begins Thursday night with the New York Jets taking on the Buffalo Bills.
The Cowboys' rookie quarterback did not throw a touchdown pass in his NFL debut.
NFL players have followed 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's lead and decided not to stand during the playing of the national anthem. That rankles the Cowboys' owner/GM.
Marcus Peters talks about his show of solidarity with Colin Kaepernick; plus, sarcasm by Bill Belichick and straight talk by Cardinals GM Steve Keim.
Monday night's game between the Steelers and Redskins was billed as a matchup between Antonio Brown and Josh Norman. That didn't quite happen.
After a wild opening weekend, we look at some of the headlines from around the NFL.
Oakland's victory in New Orleans was just one of 10 games that came down to the wire on the NFL's first Sunday.
Beginning with Thursday's Super Bowl rematch, there are plenty of storylines to watch, including milestones within reach and predictions.
David DeCastro went to his first Pro Bowl last season. The Pittsburgh Steelers rewarded him Thursday with a brand-new contract.
The 2016 NFL seasons gets started Thursday night in Denver with the defending Super Bowl champion Broncos welcoming the team they beat.
One of Sunday's best matchups features reigning receptions leader Antonio Brown against newly signed Redskins cornerback Josh Norman.
ESPN's new "Monday Night Football" play-by-play man will use "Redskins" as infrequently as possible.
The Browns have decided to cut ties with Justin Gilbert, the No. 8 overall pick in 2014, trading the cornerback to the Steelers.
