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ESPN reported that despite encouraging progress, Smith's NFL future is still at stake after a spiral leg fracture became infected after multiple surgeries. The 34-year-old initially underwent surgery on November 19 after suffering a compound fracture in the Redskins' loss to the Houston Texans. Continue to Article

December 16, 2018 11:22:am EST

A timeline of the Mason Foster controversy: Tracing the situation from the leaks to his apology originally appeared on nbcsportswashington.com The focus before Week 15 should've been on the Redskins' slim playoff chances and how they could keep those chances alive by beating Jacksonville. But instead, much of the talk at Redskins Park revolved around Mason Foster and some leaked Instagram messages in which Foster's account slammed the team, the fans and also used a handful of slurs. Here's a full timeline of the controversy, starting from the initial leaks and running up through Foster's Friday apology. Continue to Article

December 14, 2018 2:15:pm EST

The Washington Redskins might need to take a look at some of their medical practices. For the second time this month, a story broke that one of their key players dealt with infection after leg surgery. Quarterback Alex Smith needed multiple procedures due to infections from surgery for a broken leg. Continue to Article

December 13, 2018 12:09:pm EST

Where is the humanity? Chris Thompson opens up on the negative side of social media originally appeared on nbcsportswashington.com There are a ton of positives, from specific examples like what Derrius Guice has been able to do with Redskins supporters since being drafted or more general things like getting the chance to see what your favorite 'Skin is up to on an off day, that have resulted from the growing relationship between players and fans through social media. But with that increased connection comes increased volatility. Continue to Article

December 12, 2018 5:43:pm EST

Defensive backs Josh Norman and D.J. Swearinger were outspoken after the latest loss, linebacker Mason Foster vented his frustration in a private social media message that came to light and it's becoming clear there's a disconnect between players and coaches. While the 2017 season could be written off for injuries, everyone from team President Bruce Allen to coach Jay Gruden and defensive coordinator Greg Manusky could be in danger of losing his job. If anyone's going to have to take the fall, it's going to have to be all of us - everyone in this building,'' tight end Vernon Davis said Wednesday. Continue to Article

December 12, 2018 4:47:pm EST