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WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM


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NFL renews its sponsorship deal with Pepsi, but without the Super Bowl halftime show

The NFL and Pepsi officially renewed their 40-year relationship, but Super Bowl halftime rights are going back on the market.

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Virginia attorney general launches investigation into NFL's Washington Commanders following allegations of financial improprieties

The NFL has said it engaged former SEC chair Mary Jo White "to review the most serious matters raised by the committee."

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Eagles, Saints swap several draft picks, including 2023 1st

The Philadelphia Eagles have traded two first-round picks in this month's draft to the New Orleans in a major swap of assets.

AP sources: Cowboys, WR Gallup agree on $62.5M, 5-year deal

Two people with knowledge of the deal say the Dallas Cowboys have agreed on a long-term contract with receiver Michael Gallup a day after trading Amari Cooper to Cleveland.

NFL says it will oversee investigation of Commanders' Snyder

The NFL has moved quickly to take over an investigation into alleged sexual harassment by Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder.

Washington Commanders safety booked on manslaughter charge

Washington Football Team safety Deshazor Everett faces a charge of involuntary manslaughter.

Washington Commanders player Deshazor Everett charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with deadly December crash

The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said Everett was driving at over twice the 45 mph speed limit just before the crash.

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Opinion: Washington Commanders should have picked the Red Hogs name

The Washington Football Team rebranded to the Commanders, but the NFL franchise missed an opportunity to honor its fans and team history.

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Lawmakers pressure NFL to release report on Washington's football team as former employees speak to Congress

One of the former employees who spoke before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform also came forward with a new allegation that she was sexually harassed by team owner Dan Snyder himself, which Snyder denied.

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Ex-Washington football employee brings new harassment claim against owner Dan Snyder

A day after the Washington Football Team unveiled its new name, former employees appeared on Capitol Hill to share stories of workplace harassment, including a new allegation against Snyder himself.

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Indian Country Responds to the New Washington Commanders Name

On Wednesday, Washington’s National Football League (NFL) Team announced its new team name as the Commanders. The announcement was made exclusively on the Today Show, after weeks of speculation. The announcement was met with varying responses from leaders across Indian Country.

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Washington fans react to new team name: ‘Washington Commanders’

The Washington NFL franchise has a new team name: the Washington Commanders.

NFL's Washington Football Team Changes Name To Washington Commanders

The new name was unveiled Wednesday, two seasons after the team dropped its old name over criticism that it was offensive to Native Americans.

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The Washington Football Team's new name is the Washington Commanders

The big announcement ends 18 months of research, focus groups and fan submissions for the organization's new identity and brand.

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Washington Football Team, no more: Say hello to the ‘Washington Commanders’

Goodbye, Washington Football Team — hello, Washington Commanders.

Washington Football Team's new name is the Commanders

The team made the announcement as speculation about the new moniker abounded.

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Washington Football Team officially renamed Washington Commanders, ending a search that took more than one year

he Washington Football team revealed its new name on Wednesday.

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As Washington Football Team rebrands, former identity fuels a collectibles market

The NFL franchise’s new name — and its controversial old one — have created a novel experiment in the sports merchandising and memorabilia markets.

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Here’s why ‘Commanders’ has become the new name frontrunner for the Washington Football Team

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Idaho company registers website that suggests new name for NFL’s Washington Football Team

Reaction to the potential new Washington Football Team name has been mixed.

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Did the Washington Football Team's new name leak a week before its unveiling?

Washington NFL team is scheduled to reveal its new team name on Feb. 2 in an announcement to fans.

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Oversight committee to discuss Washington Football Team

The U.S. House Oversight Committee will hold a roundtable discussion next week with former Washington Football Team employees about workplace misconduct and sexual harassment.

Washington Football Team leads New York Giants at halftime, 6-0

On Sunday, the Washington Football Team headed to the Met Life Stadium to take on the New York Giants in Week 18 of the NFL.

Parsons, Mixon latest stars added to COVID-19 list

Dallas star rookie linebacker Micah Parsons and Cincinnati running back Joe Mixon were the latest big-name players added to the COVID-19 reserve list.

Washington Football Team To Reveal New Name Feb. 2

Team president Jason Wright confirmed that the name will not be Wolves or RedWolves.

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The Washington Football Team will have a new name next month

Two fan favorites have been ruled out: Team president Jason Wright says that anything involving "Wolves" or "Red Wolves" isn't possible, because of trademark conflicts.

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Washington to reveal new name on Feb. 2; won't be RedWolves

Washington's NFL team says it will unveil its new name on Feb. 2.

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Eagles put 12 on COVID-19 list with playoff spot in hand

The Philadelphia Eagles have placed defensive tackle Fletcher Cox and tight end Dallas Goedert along with 10 others on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday ahead of Saturday’s regular- season finale against Dallas.

Washington Football Team falls to the Philadelphia Eagles, 20-16

A NFC East battle is underway between the Washington Football Team and the Philadelphia Eagles at the FedEx Field.

Dallas Cowboys’ Dak Prescott just did something no other NFL quarterback has ever done

Prescott becomes the first player in NFL history to throw a touchdown pass to a running back, a wide receiver, a tight end and an offensive lineman in the same game.

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Prescott, Cowboys celebrate with 56-14 rout of Washington

Dak Prescott threw four touchdown passes, DeMarcus Lawrence returned an interception for a score and the Dallas Cowboys routed Washington 56-14.

Washington Football Team trails Dallas at halftime, 42-7

The Cowboys collected 388 yards of total offense in the half.

The Latest: Washington brings benches, just as Cowboys did

Washington is using benches adorned with its logo for the game at the Cowboys after Dallas did the same thing when visiting its NFC East rival two weeks ago.

Washington Football Team safety Deshazor Everett hospitalized after car crash that killed woman

"Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who has been affected by this tragedy," the team said in statement.

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Jalen Hurts has 3 TDs, Eagles come back to beat Washington

Jalen Hurts ran for two touchdowns and threw for another to help the Philadelphia Eagles come back from an early deficit and beat virus-ravaged Washington 27-17 in a critical showdown with NFC playoff implications.

Washington Football Team falls to Philadelphia Eagles, 27-17

The Washington Football Team fell to the Philadelphia Eagles with a score of 27-17.

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NFL will postpone some games over Covid surge, sources say

The expected move by the NFL comes as the NHL has said it will postpone the games of several hockey teams due to a rise in Covid cases.

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Pro sports taking big COVID hit as Omicron variant spreads rapidly

The NFL, NBA and NHL are all affected. More and more players are sidelined after testing positive for the virus and some games are being postponed.

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Dallas Cowboys lead Washington Football Team at the half, 24-0

The Dallas Cowboys and Washington Football Team went head and head in Week 14 of the NFL. The match-up is one of the longest rivalries in the NFL.

Dallas Cowboys bring benches to Washington, rivalry heats up

The visiting sideline at Washington has a familiar home look for the Dallas Cowboys.

The Latest: Walker replaces ineffective Newton for Panthers

Josh Allen has almost single-handedly carried Buffalo to overtime against Tampa Bay.

Late FG lifts Washington Football Team to 17-15 win at Las Vegas

Washington took a 7-0 lead with 9:39 left in the first quarter on a 7-yard touchdown pass from Taylor Heinicke to Logan Thomas.

Washington Football Team leads Las Vegas at halftime, 7-3

Washington took a 7-0 lead with 9:39 left in the first quarter on a 7-yard touchdown pass from Taylor Heinicke to Logan Thomas.

Washington beats Wilson, Seahawks 17-15 for 3rd win in a row

Kendall Fuller intercepted Russell Wilson’s pass on a 2-point conversion attempt, and Washington held on to beat the Seattle Seahawks 17-15 for the team’s third consecutive victory.

Washington Football Team takes down Seattle Seahawks 17-15

Washington Football Team beat the Seattle Seahawks Monday night with a score of 17-15.

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AP source: Broncos agree to $60M extension with Sutton

A person with knowledge of the negotiations confirms to The Associated Press that wide receiver Courtland Sutton and the Denver Broncos have agreed on a four-year extension worth slightly more than $15 million a year.

Heinicke, Washington spoil Newton’s homecoming 27-21

Taylor Heinicke threw for 206 yards and three touchdowns against the league’s top-ranked pass defense, and Washington spoiled Cam Newton’s return to Bank of America Stadium with a 27-21 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

Washington beats Carolina Panthers, 27-21

The Washington Football team is playing against the Carolina Panthers in Sunday’s matchup.

Monday huddle: Win feels like a loss for Washington after Chase Young’s injury

Huddle up! Here’s a look back at this weekend on the gridiron, with three key takeaways from the state’s football scene.

Young, Watt leave with injuries, Mayfield limps off field

Reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year Chase Young suffered a potentially serious right knee injury, putting a damper on Washington’s big win against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Brady picked off twice in 1st; Bucs lose to Washington 29-19

Tom Brady threw two interceptions in the first quarter as part of an implosion by the reigning Super Bowl champions, helping Washington upset the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29-19 despite losing Chase Young to injury.

Washington beats Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 29-19

After some extra rest during bye week, Washington is taking on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Denver Broncos beat Washington, 17-10

On Sunday, the Washington Football Team took on the Denver Broncos in Week 8 of the 2021 NFL season.

NFL not planning to issue report on Washington Football Team, Goodell says

Roger Goodell said the league wanted to protect the roughly 150 former employees who spoke to outside counsel.

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NFL not planning to issue report on Washington Football Team

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is not going to issue a report on its 10-month investigation into allegations the Washington Football Team engaged in harassment and abuse.

Packers place Adams on COVID-19 list; Barry tests positive

The Green Bay Packers likely will have to face the unbeaten Arizona Cardinals without 2020 All-Pro receiver Davante Adams and defensive coordinator Joe Barry.

Green Bay Packers beat Washington, 24-10

The matchup between Washington and Green Back Packers kicked off on Sunday.

Congress seeks information from NFL on WFT investigation

A Congressional committee is seeking documents and information from the NFL regarding the investigation into the Washington Football Team and how the league handled it.

Mahomes, Chiefs bounce back to beat Washington 31-13

Patrick Mahomes threw for 397 yards and engineered three second-half touchdown drives to compensate for a pair of interceptions, leading the Kansas City Chiefs to a 31-13 comeback victory at Washington that got them back to.

Washington leads Kansas City Chiefs at halftime, 13-10

Week’s 6 football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Washington Football Team kicked off on Sunday.

Former Washington Football Team employees call on NFL sponsors to pressure league to release investigation findings

Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden quit this week over a series of offensive emails that were uncovered during the league's investigation of alleged misconduct by officials of the Washington Football Team.

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Washington Football Team announces Sean Taylor jersey retirement

The Washington Football Team plans to retire late safety Sean Taylor’s number before its upcoming game against Kansas City.

With Jon Gruden gone, cheerleaders and players want the NFL to release more data

"It is further evidence that the league is just corrupt on a larger scale than we can even begin to imagine," said Melanie Coburn, a former cheerleader for the Washington Football Team.

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Disgusted Cheerleaders Demand NFL Release Report on Washington Football Team’s ‘Boys Club’

Scott Taetsch/GettyNational Football League cheerleaders are calling on the NFL to release its full report into workplace culture after allegations surfaced that coaches had secretly distributed nude photos of them by email.The emails, first reported by the New York Times Monday, were allegedly sent by then-ESPN commentator Jon Gruden to then Washington Football Team General Manager Bruce Allen (who had hired Gruden’s brother, Jay, to coach the team, then called the Redskins) and several other m

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Fallout continues from Gruden resignation over emails

The NFL is not planning to make public any of the hundreds of thousands of emails it obtained as part of an investigation of the Washington Football Team, some of which led to the resignation of Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden.

Washington trails New Orleans Saints, 20 - 13

Jameis Winston connected with Marquez Callaway on a 49-yard Hail Mary touchdown at the end of the first half to give New Orleans a 20-13 lead on Washington. There were 8 seconds on the clock when Winston snapped the ball, and he lofted it into a crowd in the end zone.

Washington Football Team coach Ron Rivera on his battle with cancer

Ron Rivera has led the franchise from scandal to the playoffs, all while undergoing chemo and proton therapy for lymph node cancer.

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NFLPA asks league about search of Washington facility

The NFL Players Association says it has sent a formal request to the league for information about Washington's practice facility being searched by federal authorities last week.

Feds Searched Washington Football Facility, Trainer on Leave

Ryan Vermillion, the WFT's director of sports medicine and head athletic trainer, is on leave, the team said in a brief statement Monday.

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Washington beats Atlanta Falcons, 34-30

On Sunday, Washington kicked off its fourth game of the NFL season against the Atlanta Falcons.

Monday huddle: Hokies a bit lackluster, despite a win over Richmond

Huddle up! Here’s a look back at this weekend on the gridiron, with three key takeaways from the state’s football scene.

Washington falls to Buffalo Bills, 43-21

In Week 3′s Buffalo-Washington matchup, Washington fell to the Buffalo Bills, 43-21.

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Why Ben Simmons has zero leverage with the 76ers

Mackenzie Salmon and Andy Nesbitt react to the biggest NBA news of the week and debate if Ben Simmons has any chance of actually getting out of Philadelphia.

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Hopkins converts 2nd chance, Washington beats Giants 30-29

Dustin Hopkins made a 43-yard field goal on an untimed down, and Washington defeated the New York Giants 30-29.

Giants’ Jones looks to extend unbeaten streak vs. Washington

Daniel Jones is looking to stay undefeated in his career against Washington when he leads the New York Giants into the NFC East matchup on Thursday night.

MONDAY HUDDLE: Washington Football Team’s quarterback dilemma won’t go away any time soon

Huddle up! Here’s a look back at the first full week of the football season, with three key takeaways from the state’s football scene.

Washington falls to Los Angeles Chargers, 20-16

In a close game, the Washington Football Team fell to the Los Angeles Chargers, 20-16.

Sweating Is Healthy, but Are You Sweating Too Much?

MDs explain why you sweat like crazy—and what you can do about it.

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Confederate statue taken down in Virginia

An enormous statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee has been hoisted off the giant pedestal where it towered over Virginia’s capital city. (Sept. 8)

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NFL says it would welcome vaccine mandate for players following small Covid outbreak

NFL officials also said they want to test fully vaccinated players every seven days, up from every 14 days.

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Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith describes his NFL comeback

60 Minutes speaks with Washington QB Alex Smith on his first season back on the NFL gridiron.

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The Washington Football Team Has Banned Native American Headdresses From Its Stadium

Ahead of its 2021 season, "Native American Inspired" headdresses and face paint will no longer be allowed inside the Washington Football Team's home stadium.

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Cleveland Indians baseball team changes name to the Guardians

The Major League Baseball team in Cleveland is changing its name to Guardians, the franchise announced Friday, dropping the controversial "Indians," by which it had been known for more than a century. The name Guardians is a reference to well-known Art Deco statues located on the Lorain-Carnegie Bridge, which spans the Cuyahoga River and connects downtown Cleveland to the city's trendy Ohio City neighborhood. Those statues are known as the "Guardians of Traffic." The franchise, which announced the name change in a tweet Friday morning, had long faced pressure from activists locally and nationally to ditch the name "Indians," which critics said was racist. The NFL's Washington Football Team last year dropped its former name, which was decried as demeaning to Native Americans, as corporate backlash intensified.

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Washington Football Team eliminates fan-favorite 'Warriors' as potential new team name

Washington Football Team eliminates fan-favorite 'Warriors' as potential new team name

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NFL fines Washington Football Team $10 million after investigation finds "highly unprofessional" workplace

Owner Dan Snyder is stepping away from day-to-day operations for several months in wake of the investigation.

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The Washington Football Team Has Been Fined $10 Million For Workplace Misconduct

The NFL fined the team after an independent investigation of accusations of sexual harassment and bullying in a "highly unprofessional" environment.

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NFL's Washington Football Team names Tanya Snyder as co-CEO

Dan and Tanya Snyder purchased complete control of the NFL team after buying out minority owners for more than $800 million.

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Covid-19 live updates Japanese doctors call for Olympics cancellation amid covid-19 surge

Tokyo hospitals ‘have their hands full and have almost no spare capacity,' said an association of about 6,000 doctors.

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Washington Football Team all-time sacks leader Ryan Kerrigan signs with rival Eagles

After signing with the Eagles, Ryan Kerrigan will get to face his former teammates with the Washington Football Team twice per year.

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Opinion: New Nielsen poll offers hope that we'll 'see the end of Native mascots'

A new Nielsen poll shows younger people are understanding the use of Natives as mascots is wrong. It's a positive sign their use could soon end.

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NFL draft tracker 2021: Updates on every pick from Rounds 4, 5, 6 and 7 on Saturday

As the 2021 NFL draft enters the home stretch, USA TODAY Sports will have live updates on every pick from Rounds 4-7 on Saturday.

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NFL draft order for 2021: Where every team will make picks over seven rounds, 259 picks

Here is the round-by-round order for the 2021 NFL draft, which is scheduled to be held in Cleveland from April 29-May 1.

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Washington Football Team owner Dan Snyder to buy all minority shares for $875 million, report says

WFT owner Dan Snyder, center, before a game between the Washington Football Team and the New York Giants at FedEx Field in Landover, MD on November 8, 2020. Washington Football Team owner Dan Snyder is close to buying the minority shares of his club for more than $800 million, The New York Times reported Wednesday. Snyder will seek approval from National Football League owners to take on $450 million in debt to buy the remaining 40.5% of the club's shares for $875 million, the Times said. Owners of the minority shares include FedEx CEO Frederick Smith, who pushed for the team to drop its former name last year. The team is under an independent investigation by attorney Beth Wilkinson after a report last summer in The Washington Post alleged sexual harassment and mistreatment of female employees.

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Washington Football Team's cheerleading program put on pause, report says

As the National Football League nears the wrap-up of a probe of allegations of sexual harassment and mistreatment of female employees by the Washington Football Team, the team's cheerleading program has been put on pause, CBS Washington, D.C. affiliate WUSA-TV reports. Keene's removal wasn't a result of that investigation, the sources told the station. The Washington Football Team cheerleaders preform on the second level in a socially isolated way during the New York Giants game versus the Washington Football Team on November 8, 2020, at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesTeam officials said they're re-envisioning the cheerleading program and are hiring a consultant to help. The NFL took over the team's internal investigation into the allegations in September.

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Washington Football Team Coach Jennifer King, former Raiders CEO Amy Trask on changing the game

Washington Football Team Coach Jennifer King, former Raiders CEO Amy Trask on changing the game On Sunday, Sarah Thomas will become the first woman to ever officiate at a Super Bowl. Also making history, two female coaches for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Maral Javadifar and Lori Locust — will be on the field for the big game against the Kansas City Chiefs. "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Dana Jacobson spoke with two other female trailblazers who have transformed America's most popular sport.

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Washington Football Team's Jennifer King becomes first full-time Black female assistant coach in NFL history

Jennifer King has become the NFL's first full-time Black female assistant coach after the Washington Football Team promoted her, the team announced Tuesday. King is now the team's assistant running backs coach after serving as a full-year coaching intern in 2020. pic.twitter.com/cnOvuxILQH — Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) January 26, 2021King also had a message for young women who are looking to one day become coaches in the NFL. Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera called King a "hard worker" and "quality person." "Coach King is well deserving of the promotion to assistant running backs coach," he said in a statement.

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ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes

ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 MinutesHow Washington is bolstering security for the inauguration; Then, former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund's account of the Capitol assault; And, Washington Football Team QB Alex Smith's comeback from nearly losing his leg.

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Washington Quarterback Alex Smith: The 60 Minutes Interview

Washington Quarterback Alex Smith: The 60 Minutes Interview Washington Football Team Quarterback Alex Smith was fighting for his leg and his life in November 2018 after he suffered a gruesome on field injury. Following thousands of hours of rehab and help from the U.S. Military, he defied expectations to make a return to the NFL, in one of the greatest sports comebacks ever. Norah O'Donnell reports.

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Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith describes his NFL comeback

After seventeen surgeries and nearly two years away from the game, quarterback Alex Smith overcame a nearly-career-ending leg injury to rejoin the Washington Football Team this season. 60 Minutes also talked with Smith's wife, Elizabeth, on Smith's recovery process and decision to go back out onto the field once he was medically cleared. Alex Smith's road back to professional football was long and uncertain. Alex Smith's wife, Elizabeth, was one such person. "It took a lot of time… but in the end, I realized that it was worth it to Alex," Elizabeth Smith explained.

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1/17/2021: Against All Enemies, The Threat, The Comeback

1/17/2021: Against All Enemies, The Threat, The Comeback How Washington is bolstering security for the inauguration; Then, former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund's account of the Capitol assault; And, Washington Football Team QB Alex Smith's comeback from nearly losing his leg

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