Clifford Franklin "Gip" Battles, star halfback on the Boston Braves of the NFL will be one of the candidates to face exams for a Rhodes scholarship. He is pictured Dec. 10, 1932. (AP Photo)

Boston Redskins tackle Albert Glen "Turk" Edwards (17) poses during a photo session at the Redskins training camp at Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill., Aug. 10, 1933. (AP Photo/Pro Football Hall of Fame)

Washington Redskins quarterback Sammy Baugh (33) is brought down after a gain through the Chicago Bears line during the National Football League Championship game against the Chicago Bears on a frozen Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill., on Dec. 12, 1937. The Redskins won, 28-21. (AP Photo)

Washington Redskins quarterback Sammy Baugh (33) poses for a photo during training camp at Ballston Park in Virginia, Aug. 8, 1938. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

1938 - Redskins tackle Albert Glen "Turk" Edwards (17) poses during a photo session during training camp at Ballston Stadium in Arlington, Va., Aug. 7, 1938.   (AP Photo/Pro Football Hall of Fame)

Ken Strong (30), kicking the 2nd of 3 field goals which scored for the New York Giants in their game against the Washington Redskins at the Polo Grounds in New York City, Dec. 3, 1939. The Giants Won 9-7. The ball is in the air just above Frank Filchock (30) of Redskins. The victory gave the Giants the Eastern Division Championship of the National Football League for the 2nd consecutive year. Redskins shown are Jim Barber (15) and Steve Slivinski (16). Giants are Tuffy Leemans (4), John "Bull" Karcis (11); Ed Widseth (50) and Nello "Flash" Falaschi (28). (AP Photo)

1941 - Hall of Fame quarterback Sammy Baugh of the Washington Redskins throws a pass in a game, circa 1940s. (Pro Football Hall of Fame via AP Images)

1942 -The Washington Redskins pose for a photo in the locker room after defeating the Chicago Bears in the 1942 NFL Championship Game in Washington, D.C., Dec. 13, 1942.  (AP Photo/Pro Football Hall of Fame)

From left: Turk Edwards, line coach, Sammy Baugh, passing star and coach Dutch Bergman of the Washington Redskins, discuss plans which they hope will cause the Chicago Bears plenty of trouble, Dec. 24, 1943, in Lafayette, Ind., in the NFL championship game of Dec. 26. (AP Photo/Robert Bell)

1950 - Quarterback Sammy Baugh of the Washington Redskins with the Redskins equipment man Kelly Miller in a 1950 photo.  Sammy Baugh - Washington Redskins - File Photos  (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

Bill Dudley, Washington Redskins halfback, appears to be blocked but carried on for a 12-yard gain in the first quarter on this right end play in Pittsburgh, Nov. 18, 1951. Dudley was a thorn in the side of the Pittsburgh Steelers all afternoon as he kicked three field goals to help the Redskins defeat the Steelers, 22-7. (AP Photo/Walter Stein)

1952 - Lt. Eddie LeBaron, former College of the Pacific little All American just returned from Marine duty in Korea, talks with Charley Justice (22) as he began workouts July 25, 1952, with the Washington Redskins in Los Angeles. LeBaron, scheduled for discharge soon and stationed near Los Angeles, has permission to workout with the team and play in the forthcoming Washington-Los Angeles Rams charity game. Justice, a former North Carolina star, played with the team part of last season. (AP Photo/Ellis R. Bosworth)

Tommy James (42) of the Cleveland?s browns takes off for a 10 yard gain after intercepting Eddie LeBaron long pass to Hugh Taylor Redskins left end. In the second Browns players moving up to block for James are Ken Gorgal (15) and Bill Willis (60). Redskins players Leon Heath (32) and Bill Dudley (35) move in to stop James in their game Nov. 1, 1953. (AP Photo)

Pittsburgh Steelers halfback Johnny Lattner (41) falls into the end zone as guard John Schweder (66) throws a block during an NFL game against the Washington Redskins in Pittsburgh, Oct. 2, 1954. The Steelers defeated the Redskins 37-7. (AP Photo/Pro Football Hall of Fame)

1956 -Washington Redskins running back Dick James (47) goes airborne for a photographer in Washington, D.C., 1956. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

Washington Redskins Hall of Fame defensive back Don Shula circa 1957. (Pro Football Hall of Fame via AP Images)

Don Bosseler, halfback for the Washington Redskins, totes ball during practice session of the Washington team at Occidental College July 29, 1958. (AP Photo)

1959 - Washington Redskins fullback Don Bosseler (31) carries the football for some tough yardage during the Redskins 21-0 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Nov. 22, 1959 at City Stadium in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)

ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND, AUG. 10-11 - FILE - In this Juy 1961 file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Ralph Guglielmi hands off to Dick James at the NFL football team's training camp at Occidental College in Los Angeles. Tom Osborne is at left, and Don Besseler is next to him. Teams holding training camp away from home date to the early days of the NFL in the 1920s. The Redskins spent 23 years on the West Coast starting in 1939, including the final 16 at Occidental College. (AP Photo/File)

1962 - Bobby Mitchell, flanker back for the Washington Redskins, makes a leaping catch on the goal line of a 38 yard pass from quarterback Norman Snead in the October 14, 1962 game in St. Louis against the Cardinals.  Mitchell tumbled into the end zone on the play for a touchdown.  Norman Beal is the Cardinal defender.  The National Football League contest ended in a 17-17 tie.  (AP Photo)

Cleveland Browns fullback Jim Brown (32) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Washington Redskins circa 1963. (Tony Tomsic via AP)

1964 - Washington Redskins rookie halfback Charley Taylor (42) carries the football during the Redskins 28-16 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on November 22, 1964 at DC Stadium in Washington, D.C.  Taylor was named NFL Rookie of the Year, then later converted to   (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

St. Louis end Jackie Smith gathers in a 19-yard pass from quarterback Buddy Humphrey in the first quarter of the Cardinal-Washington Redskins game in St. Louis on Oct. 24, 1965. Paul Krause (26) moves in on the play for the Redskins, who won their first game of the National Football League season, 24-20. (AP Photo)

Washington Redskins quarterback Sonny Jurgensen (9) circa 1966. (Tony Tomsic via AP)

1967 - Washington Redskins wide receiver John Love (27) during the Redskins 28-28 tie with the Los Angeles Rams on October 22, 1967 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California.  Washington Redskins vs Los Angeles Rams - October 22, 1967  (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

 1967 - Washington Redskins  linebacker Chris Hanburger (55) on the sidelines during the Redskins 28 to 28 tie with the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 22, 1967 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen (9) of the Washington Redskins throws a pass during the Redskins 28-28 tie with the Los Angeles Rams on October 22, 1967 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California.   (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

Washington Redskins center Len Hauss (56) watches from the sideline during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles, Oct. 22, 1967. The Redskins and Rams played to a 28-28 tie.  (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

Washington Redskins halfback Gerry Allen (20) is stopped by Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame linebacker Dave Robinson and Hall of Fame safety Willie Wood (24) during an NFL game in Washington, Nov. 24, 1968. The Packers defeated the Redskins 27-7. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)

1969 - Washington Redskins quarterback Sonny Jurgensen (9) is seen in action circa 1969. (Tony Tomsic via AP)

1970 - Washington Redskins cornerback Pat Fischer (37) is seen in action circa 1970. (Tony Tomsic via AP)

1970 - Lem Barney of the Detroit Lions grabs Larry Brown of the Washington Redskins by the leg to bring him down after an 11-yard gain in the fourth period of NFL play in Washington, Oct. 11, 1970.  Washington upset the Lions, 31-10.  (AP Photo)

1971 - Washington Redskins defensive tackle Manny Sistrunk (64) during the Redskins 38-24 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on December 13, 1971 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California.  Washington Redskins vs Los Angeles Rams - December 13, 1971  (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

1971 - Washington Redskins tackle Jim Snowden (74) runs onto the field during player introductions just before the Redskins 38-24 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on December 13, 1971 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California.  Washington Redskins vs Los Angeles Rams - December 13, 1971  (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

Washington Redskins linebacker Chris Hanburger (55) eludes Green Bay Packers running back McArthur Lane (36) on a 15-yard interception return during the 1972 NFC Divisional Playoff Game in Washington, D.C., Dec. 24, 1972. The Redskins defeated the Packers 16- 3. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)

Hall of Fame wide receiver Charley Taylor of the Washington Redskins in 1973.   (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

1973 - Washington Redskins quarterback Billy Kilmer (17) sets up to throw a pass during Super bowl VII Jan. 14, 1973, at the Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles.The Miami Dolphins defeated the Washington Redskins by the score of 14–7.(Tony Tomsic via AP)

Washington Redskins quarterback Billy Kilmer (17) throws a pass during an 1974 NFC Divisional NFL playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams on December 22, 1974. The Rams defeated the Redskins 19-10. (Peter Read Miller via AP)

Larry Brown, 43, of the Washington Redskins, runs over Don Coleman, 55, of New Orleans, in the season's opening game in Washington on Sunday, Sept. 22, 1975. Brown, who missed the entire preseason while recovering from a knee injury, showed some of his old form in helping the Redskins beat the Saints, 41-3. (AP Photo)

Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann (7) looks to throw a pass during an NFL game against the Chicago Bears Oct. 3, 1976, at Soldier Field in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Redskins 33-7. (Tony Tomsic via AP)

Washington Redskins Chris Hanburger (43) during a game from his 1977 season with the Washington Redskins. Chris Hanburger played for 14 season, all with the Washington Redskins, was a 9-time Pro Bowler and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011.(David Durochik via AP)

Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann (7) passes during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in 1978. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Washington Redskins' full back John Riggins (44) is slowed down near the Dallas goal line by Cowboys cornerback Benny Barnes, left, and linebacker Bob Breunig (53) during the frist quarter of game at Irving Texas Stadium, Dec. 16, 1979. (AP Photo)

Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann (7) sets up to pass during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders on Sept. 21, 1980. The Raiders defeated the Redskins 24-21. (Peter Read Miller via AP)

Washington Redskins Art Monk (81) during a game against the New York Giants on November 15, 1981 at the Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Redskins beat the Giants 30-27. Art Monk played for 14 years with 3 different teams, was a 3-times Pro Bowler and was inducted to Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008.(AP Photo/David Durochik)

Wide receiver Charlie Brown of the Washington Redskins celebrates a fourth quarter touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1982 in Pasadena, California. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

1983 - Washington Redskins wide receivers, known as the "Fun Bunch," leap in the end zone to celebrate Alvin Garrett's touchdown catch in a 27 - 17 win over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII in Pasadena, California January 30, 1983.  (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann (7) calls signals during a Sept. 2, 1984 NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Washington. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Fullback Roger Craig (33) of the San Francisco 49ers loses the ball as he is hit by linebacker Mel Kaufman (55) of the Washington Redskins during first half action at R.F.K. Stadium in Washington, D.C., Dec. 1, 1985. The Redskins recovered the fumbled ball. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)

Kelvin Bryant's, 24, hauls in a 12 yard touchdown pass from Redskins quarterback Jack Schroeder as Gray Clark, 84, of the Redskins and LeRoy Irvin, 47, of the Rams looks on during the first quarter Sunday, Dec. 28, 1986 in Washington. (AP Photo/Scott Stewart)

Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams (17) sets to hand ball off in 1987. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Chicago Bears linebacker Wilber Marshall (58) dives while trying to tackle Washington Redskins wide receiver Gary Clark (36) during the NFL NFC Divisional playoff football game against the Washington Redskins on Jan. 10, 1988 in Chicago. The Redskins won the game 21-17. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins Dexter Manley sacks Philadelphia Eagles Randall Cunningham for a loss of five yards in first quarter NFL action in their game at Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium, Nov. 13, 1989. Cunningham fumbled the ball and the Redskins recovered en route to a 10-3 win. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)

Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (11) throws a pass on the run as 49ers linebacker Charles Haley (94) gives chase during the Redskins 26-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on September 16, 1990 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins tight end Terry Orr (88) take off with the ball against the Los Angeles Rams in Anaheim, CA, Dec. 1, 1991. The Redskins defeated the Rams 27-6. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

1992 - Washington Redskins left tackle Jim Lachey (79) blocks during a 24 - 7 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in the 1991 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on Jan.  4, 1992 at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C.  (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

Washington Redskins linebacker Carl Banks (58) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Dec. 5, 1993, in Tampa, Fla. (Allen Kee via AP)

Washington Redskins safety Darryl Morrison (38) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys Oct. 2, 1994, at RFK Stadium in Washington. (Allen Kee via AP)

1995 - Washington Redskins quarterback Gus Frerotte (12) throws a pass during the NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 8, 1995 in Philadelphia. The Eagles won the game 37-34 in overtime. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

1995 - The Washington Redskins offensive huddle during the Redskins 37-34 overtime loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on October 8, 1995 at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.   (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

FILE In this Aug. 2, 1996, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Heath Shuler (5) looks to pass under pressure from Buffalo Bills linebacker Bryce Paup (95) as Redskins running back Terry Allen (21) blocks during an NFL preseason football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. Shuler was re-elected to the U.S. House on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Agel, File)

Washington Redskins Brian Mitchell runs with a 63-yard punt return for a touchdown during an NFL Football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Dec. 7, 1997 in Tempe, Arizona. The Redskins won 38-28. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)

Denver Broncos safety Eric Brown (26) and Washington Redskins tight end Jamie Asher (84) in action in Landover, MD, Sep. 27, 1998. The Broncos defeated the Redskins 38-16. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Washington Redskins running back Skip Hicks (20) stiff-arms New England Patriots' Larry Wigham during the third quarter of Washington's 20-14 win in a preseason game at Foxboro Stadium in Foxboro, Mass., Friday, Aug. 13, 1999. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Washington Redskins' Mike Sellers (45) dives in for a touchdown as Tennessee TitansSamari (21) attempts to cut him down during the first quarter Monday, Oct. 30, 2000, at FedEx Field, Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Washington Redskins wide receiver Rod Gardner runs for a touchdown on an 85-yard pass reception against the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter of the Redskins' 17-14 overtime win, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001, at FedEx Field in Landover, Md.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Redskins linebacker LaVar Arrington (56) defends during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002 in San Francisco. The 49ers defeated the Redskins 20-10. (Greg Trott via AP)

Washington Redslins defensive end Bruce Smith (78) runs during a Week 16 NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on December 21, 2003. The Bears defeated the Redskins 27-24. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)

Washington Redskins wide receiver Rod Gardner (87) flips the ball away as he celebrates his 18-yard touchdown catch as the Chicago Bears' R.W. McQuarters (21) turns his back during the second quarter, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

David Patten #80 of the Washington Redskins gets tackled after a catch by Charles Tillman #33 of the Chicago Bears during an NFL football game on Sept. 11, 2005 in Landover, Md. The Redskins defeated the Bears 9-7. (Joe Robbins via AP)

LANDOVER - OCTOBER 1: Running back Clinton Portis #26 of the Washington Redskins against the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 1, 2006 in Landover, Maryland. The Redskins defeated the Jaguars 36-30. (AP Photo/Thomas E. Witte) Clinton Portis

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Tight end Chris Cooley #47 of the Washington Redskins is mowed down by the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, November 11, 2007 in Landover, MD. Philadelphia won the game 33-25. (AP Photo/Thomas E. Witte) Chris Cooley

Washington Redskins' LaRon Landry, left, breaks up a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles' Jeremy Maclin in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 26: Clinton Portis #26 of the Washington Redskins runs with the football against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome on September 26, 2010 in St Louis, Missouri. The Rams defeated the Redskins 30-16. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)

Washington Redskins' Donte' Stallworth (19) runs against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter of an NFL football game at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. (AP Photo/David Duprey)

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) runs with the ball on a second quarter option play during the NFL week 13 football game against the New York Giants on Monday, Dec. 3, 2012 in Landover, Md. The Redskins won the game 17-16. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III #10 throws the ball during the NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Redskins on Sunday, November 17th 2013 in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 24-16. (AP Photo/Brian Garfinkel)

Washington Redskins linebacker Trent Murphy (93) during the NFL regular season game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, Oct. 27, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. The Redskins won in overtime, 20-17. (AP Photo/Ric Tapia)

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Dallas Cowboys middle linebacker Anthony Hitchens (59) attempts to reach Washington Redskins' Chris Thompson (25) in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson (18) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (27) during an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Redskins, 38-14. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Washington Redskins quarterback Josh Johnson (8) tries to get away from New York Giants defensive back Michael Thomas (31) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum (8) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) catches a pass from quarterback Kyle Allen (8) for a touchdown against Dallas Cowboys in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) throws the ball during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Landover, Md. Washington won 17-15. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) celebrates against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Commanders defeated the Eagles, 32-21. (Cooper Neill via AP)

Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas (82) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, October 29, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

Washington Commanders Jayden Daniels (5) throws the ball in warm ups prior to an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, in Landover, Md. The Commanders defeated the Patriots 20-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)