Alex Smith retires after comeback from gruesome leg injury
Alex Smith is retiring from the NFL after making an improbable comeback from a broken legAPRIL 19, 2021 • Associated Press
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Signs tender with Washington Allen (ankle) signed his exclusive rights free agent tender with Washington on Thursday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Impact The club extended the tender to Allen on Mar. 10, and the signal-caller's 2021 commitment to Washington becomes official with Thursday's transaction. Newly-signed free agent addition Ryan Fitzpatrick is expected to head up Washington's quarterback room this fall, while Allen ranks third in the pecking order directly behind Taylor Heinicke (shoulder). As the team's starter Weeks 5 through 9 of last season, Allen posted a 1-3 record while throwing four touchdowns and committing a pair of giveaways.
MARCH 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
AP source: Washington signing QB Fitzpatrick, CB Jackson
A person with direct knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press that Washington has agreed to sign veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and cornerback William JacksonMARCH 16, 2021 • Associated Press
Wake Up Washington 3/11: Kyle Allen Back For 2021 Season A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Football Team on Thursday, March 11, 2021.
MARCH 11, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM
Washington Football Team tenders free agents Kyle Allen, Cam Sims The big moves will come next week, but in the meantime, the Washington Football Team has some low-cost maintenance to perform across the ros...
MARCH 11, 2021 • RIGGOSRAG.COM
Given ERFA tender Washington extended Allen (ankle) an exclusive rights free agent tender Wednesday, NFL.com reports.
Impact Allen started four games for the Football Team in 2020 before suffering a season-ending dislocated ankle. He's expected to make a full recovery from the injury by April, and with Alex Smith having been released, Allen and Taylor Heinicke (shoulder) enter Washington's offseason program as the top quarterbacks on the depth chart. Of course, the team could also add more competition in free agency or through April's draft.
MARCH 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On track in rehab Allen (ankle) should be healthy by April, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Allen dislocated and fractured his ankle in Week 9, requiring season-ending surgery. He made four starts (but played only two full games) prior to the injury, completing 69.0 percent of his passes for 7.0 YPA, with four TDs, one interception and one lost fumble. Allen isn't scheduled for free agency until 2022, but his future in Washington appears uncertain, as the team recently signed backup Taylor Heinicke (shoulder) to a two-year extension and now figures to pursue upgrades for the starting spot. It isn't clear how Allen and Alex Smith (calf) fit into Washington's picture for 2021, but both should at least be healthy if they're still around come training camp.
FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
QB Heinicke re-signs with Washington for $8.75M over 2 years
Washington has re-signed quarterback Taylor Heinicke to a two-year, $8.75 million contractFEBRUARY 10, 2021 • Associated Press
Washington Football Team QB Kyle Allen expresses optimism for 2021 It's anyone's guess what the Washington Football Team's quarterback situation will look like in 2021. But the health of one solid backup opt...
FEBRUARY 6, 2021 • RIGGOSRAG.COM
Watson? Newton? Smith? Allen? Washington explores QB options
The biggest offseason task for the Washington Football Team is figuring out the quarterback situationFEBRUARY 4, 2021 • Associated Press
Former Washington QB Haskins signs deal with Steelers
Dwayne Haskins will attempt to kick-start his career with the Pittsburgh SteelersJANUARY 21, 2021 • Associated Press
Washington goes from 'Why not us?' to 'Who's the QB?'
Washington exceeded expectations by going 7-9 and winning the NFC EastJANUARY 11, 2021 • Associated Press
Smith out, Heinicke starts for Washington vs. Tampa Bay
Alex Smith is not in uniform for Washington’s wild-card game against Tampa BayJANUARY 9, 2021 • Associated Press
Mr. Smith goes to Washington, takes another team to playoffs
Alex Smith becoming the starting quarterback turned Washington's season around from 2-7 to NFC East championJANUARY 5, 2021 • Associated Press
Washington gets 2nd chance to win NFC East at Philadelphia
Almost everything has changed since Washington faced the Eagles in the season openerDECEMBER 31, 2020 • Associated Press
Haskins apologizes after photos show mask-less partying
Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins has publicly apologized after photo evidence came to light of him partying with several people unmasked after his game SundayDECEMBER 22, 2020 • Associated Press
Haskins finds groove too late, Washington win streak ends
Dwayne Haskins took too long to find a rhythm in a loss to Seattle that snapped Washington's winning streak at fourDECEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press
Washington QB uncertainty: Haskins practices, not Alex Smith
Alex Smith’s right calf injury has kept him out of practice for WashingtonDECEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press
The Latest: Steelers get AFC berth, Packers clinch NFC North
The Pittsburgh Steelers already have a playoff berth clinched before kicking off against the Buffalo BillsDECEMBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press
Washington win streak directed by Mr. Comeback, Alex Smith
Washington quarterback Alex Smith has been Mr. Comeback this seasonDECEMBER 10, 2020 • Associated Press
Blitz-happy Dolphins will try to slow Mahomes and Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs have the better quarterback, but the Miami Dolphins might have the superior defense, which lends intrigue to Sunday’s game against the reigning Super Bowl ch...DECEMBER 10, 2020 • Associated Press
Chiefs will have best 13-game record ever if they beat Miami
The Chiefs are second in the NFL in point differential going into Sunday's game at Miami and the Dolphins are fourthDECEMBER 10, 2020 • Associated Press
Dolphins begin tough closing stretch Sunday against Chiefs
The Miami Dolphins' home game this week against Kansas City will be a test of their progress from perennial also-ran to playoff contenderDECEMBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press
The quarterback bar has been raised for 2021, and other WFT observations Improved play from Kyle Allen, Alex Smith may not just affect Dwayne Haskins' future, but also whether Smith is a viable QB option in 2021.
NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Shifts to IR Washington placed Allen (ankle) on injured reserve Monday.
Impact Allen sustained a season-ending dislocated/fractured left ankle Week 9, so his placement on IR was all but guaranteed. The 24-year-old signal-caller will require surgery to repair damage to his ankle, and he's reportedly facing roughly a four-month recovery timeframe. For the time being, Alex Smith will command Washington's offense under center while Dwayne Haskins works as his top backup.
NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
