Taylor Heinicke

The Washington Football Team signed Ryan Fitzpatrick this offseason, but coach Ron Rivera is planning a competition this summer, giving Taylor Heinicke and Kyle Allen a shot at the starting job.

For the first time in a while, Adam Rank is excited about the Washington Football Team. Is a second straight playoff berth in the offing? Let's explore the state of the franchise.

Amid QBs Justin Fields and Mac Jones falling out of the top 10, Washington HC Ron Rivera said there were discussions about potentially trading up in the draft. But the club didn't want to part with the assets it would have taken to make such a move. 

Washington HC Ron Rivera said Ryan Fitzpatrick will arrive as the team's No. 1 QB, but that won't preclude him from competition. It also won't necessarily prevent the Football Team from adding another quarterback via the draft or free agency.

Ron Rivers say Washington isn't going to expedite its extended plans just to find a way through some figurative title window. This regime is in it for the long haul.

Though he recently signed an extension with Washington, quarterback Taylor Heinicke is hoping the squad will bring back veteran QB Alex Smith. 

Alex Smith wants to continue his NFL career, but, based on comments he made in a recent interview, it sounds more and more like that might happen outside of Washington.

NFL.com editors evaluated every quarterback who started a game (including the playoffs) during the 2020 NFL season to create a complete ranking from 1 to 59. Did winning Super Bowl LV give Tom Brady enough juice to knock MVP Aaron Rodgers from the top spot?

Taylor Heinicke is staying in Washington. Heinicke, who started Washington's playoff game this past season, agreed to a two-year, $8.75 million extension Wednesday.

Alex Smith is a shoo-in to be the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year after his incredible return to the field in 2020. But Washington coach Ron Rivera gave a lukewarm response when asked if Smith would be on the roster in 2021.

Josh Allen and so many other quarterbacks in this season's playoffs have proven once again that mental toughness remains the most important trait for an NFL signal-caller. A chip on the shoulder doesn't hurt, either, writes Jeffri Chadiha.

Washington Football Team coach Ron Rivera wishes he would've took a better look at all their quarterbacks during training camp and gave them more opportunities. 

Injuries and news we're monitoring around the league on this Super Wild Card Weekend Sunday.

The Buccaneers can take great pride in claiming the franchise's first playoff win since their Super Bowl season in 2002. What they can't do is deny that they have ample work ahead of them if they want another victory this year, Jeffri Chadiha writes.

Taylor Heinicke gave a valiant effort on Saturday night in a 31-23 wild-card loss to Tampa Bay, completing 26-of-44 passes for 306 yards, one touchdown and one interception, and engineering a surprisingly efficient Washington offense in the second half of what finished as a one-score game.

Washington has made a decision on who will start in Saturday's wild-card matchup against the Buccaneers. Quarterback Taylor Heinicke is getting the nod as Alex Smith (calf) is inactive, the team announced. 

The Super Wild Card Weekend's Saturday tripleheader concludes with an NFC showdown between quarterback Tom Brady and the No. 5 seed Tampa Bay Buccaneers and DE Chase Young and the host No. 4 seed Washington Football Team. 

Alex Smith is officially questionable for Saturday's night's playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Washington coach Ron Rivera said that they will look at rotating quarterbacks if Alex Smith's calf injury becomes significant to his ability to play.

Rams quarterback John Wolford will play in his first regular-season NFL game on Sunday, with a playoff berth on the line. Charley Casserly scouts him and four other notable players who could be set for bigger roles in Week 17.

In the wake of his release, Dwayne Haskins is undoubtedly responsible for much of his demise, but Judy Battista says the Washington culture that drafted him 15th overall shares in the big-picture blame.

Who deserves Coach of the Year? Is the MVP race over? What on earth has happened to the No. 15 overall pick from the 2019 NFL Draft? Adam Schein spotlights the winners and losers from Week 16.

The Washington Football Team can clinch a playoff spot with a win in Week 17 and coach Ron Rivera is optimistic that Alex Smith will be back.

Not seeing many prospects for his NFL future in 2020, Taylor Heinicke went back to school to finish his engineering degree at ODU. Then, with injuries piling up in Washington, he got a call to be the team's quarantine QB in case of emergency. 

After Washington fell to the Panthers and the Cowboys eliminated the Eagles, the race for the NFC East crown will be decided in Week 17 -- with three teams still alive and the eventual winner guaranteed to finish with a losing record. Jim Trotter assesses the chaos in the division.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo gauges Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke's chances of winning Washington's QB competition.

The 'Good Morning Football' crew discuss the biggest questions in the NFC East going into the 2021 season.

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera addressed the media about their QB situation for the 2021 NFL season.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says that quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick 'in the driver's seat' to be the Washington Football Team's starting quarterback in 2021.

The "Good Morning Football" crew discusses their biggest takeaways from Washington's current QB situation.

Washington Football Team QB Taylor Heinicke joins "NFL Now" to reflect on the 2020 season, his playoff match vs. Tom Brady and outlook for the 2021 season.

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke shares it is going to be a competition for the starting QB position.

Every player with a Pro Football Focus grade of at least 90 during Super Wild Card Weekend of the 2020 NFL Playoffs

Watch some of Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke's best plays in his first playoff start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Super Wild Card Weekend.

Watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington Football Team highlights during Super Wild Card Weekend of the 2020 season.

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke drops clutch TD dime to toe-tapping wide receiver Steven Sims.

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke rips seam throw to wide receiver Cam Sims for strong 23-yard grab.

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke's unreal touchdown dive draws rookie defensive end Chase Young off the sideline to come celebrate.

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke takes off on nimble 13-yard scramble.

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke finds tight end Logan Thomas off play action for 29 yards.

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke shows great poise, timing on third-down dime to wide receiver Steven Sims.

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke's scrambling strike to tight end Logan Thomas nets 24 yards.

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke finds wide receiver Cam Sims downfield for 36 yards on third down.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Washington Football Team has officially listed quarterback Alex Smith as questionable for Super Wild Card Weekend.

Washington Football Team play-by-play announcer Bram Weinstein joins NFL NOW to discuss Washington's quarterback status going into Week 17.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports Washington Foootball team quarterback Taylor Heinicke getting first-team reps, quarterback Alex Smith on sideline at practice.

NFL Network's DeAngelo Hall and Shaun O'Hara pick their NFC East winner.

Check out the Top 5 longest throws (by air distance) from Week 16, according to Next Gen Stats.

Watch the highlights from the Week 16 matchup between the Carolina Panthers and the Washington Football Team.

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke completes 29-yard touchdown pass to running back J.D. McKissic.