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Washington Nationals shortstop C.J. Abrams (5) hitting a single during the sixth inning of an MLB game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., September 12, 2025. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)

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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller (23) throwing a pitch during the second inning of an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., September 12, 2025. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)

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** FILE ** Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams, most valuable player of Super Bowl XXII, cheers his team on during third quarter of game with Denver Broncos in San Diego, Ca., in this Jan. 31, 1988 file photo. When Doug Williams became the first black quarterback to start a Super Bowl 19 years ago, he was the object of what is considered No. 1 on the list of all-time wacky Super Bowl questions: "How long have you been a black quarterback?" Race again will be the focus next week, when Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith become the first two black coaches in the game. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

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Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler (30) picks up 12 yards on a second quarter reception against the New York Giants at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, September 7, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) races past New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns (0) for a five-yard gain during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, September 7, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins receiver Santana Moss is added to the franchise’s ring of honor during a halftime of the Commanders’ season opener against the New York Giants at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, September 7, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Maryland football coach Mike Locksley is pictured on the sidelines during the Terrapins game against Florida Atlantic, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (All-Pro Reels)

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I hear no violence in Chicago. (Illustration by Gary Varvel for Creators Syndicate)

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Washington Commanders running back Jacory Crosby-Merritt (22) gains 11 yards during a second quarter run against the New York Giants at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, September 7, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders defensive end Dorance Armstrong (92) pressures New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) into an incomplete pass at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, September 7, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Actor Jon Bernthal dons a Sean Taylor throwback jersey as he watches the Washington Commanders during pregame warmups before their season opener against the New York Giants at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, September 7, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders defensive end Dorance Armstrong (92) chases down New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) from behind at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, September 7, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders guard Nick Allegretti (67) accidentally crashes into quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) during the second half against the New York Giants at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, September 7, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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New York Giants quarterbacks Jameis Winston (19) and Jaxson Dart (6) place their hands over their hearts during the playing of the national anthem before facing the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, September 7, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)