A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Football Team on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020.

All reports, rumors and conjecture are a reflection of the media conversation and are not endorsed or confirmed by the Washington Football Team.

-- The Washington Post's Sam Fortier reports on Deshazor Everett being placed on Injured Reserve.

-- The Washington Post's Les Carpenter gives his perspective on how Ron Rivera should handle Washington's recent high praises.

-- The Washington Post's Scott Allen recaps national pundits suggesting that Washington could be a serious problem for NFC contenders.

-- The Washington Post's Nicki Jhabvala provides an update on Alex Smith and Antonio Gibson ahead of Sunday.

-- ESPN's John Keim reports on Washington losing Deshazor Everett to Injured Reserve.

-- ESPN's John Keim writes that Washington's defensive rise goes beyond Chase Young.

-- NBC Sports Washington's Peter Hailey highlights what is important to Terry McLaurin this season.

-- NBC Sports Washington's Ethan Cadeaux provides a practice report on Alex Smith and Antonio Gibson.

-- NBC Sports Washington's Ethan Cadeaux also looks at whether Terry McLaurin or DK Metcalf will have a better career.

-- NBC Sports Washington's Ryam Holmer shares that an ESPN analyst believes Washington's Super Bowl window opens in 2021.

-- The Athletic's Ben Standing writes that Pete Carroll's coach-centered approach helped inspire Washington's new culture. (Subscription)

-- The Athletic's Mark Bullock also provides a film breakdown of Dwayne Haskins Jr.'s performance against the 49ers. (Subscription)

-- The Athletic's Ben Standing gives his perspective on how Washington has new hopes. (Subscription)

-- The Washington Times' Matthew Paras writes on Terry McLaurin being the cream of the crop from a packed 2019 draft class.

-- The Washington Times' Matthew Paras also writes on the possibility of Alex Smith playing on Sunday.

-- The Richmond Times Dispatch's Michael Phillips writes about Washington's quarterback situation for Sunday's matchup. (Subscription)

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-- Terry McLaurin, DK Metcalf Cream Of The Crop From Packed 2019 Draft Class

-- Washington Places S Deshazor Everett On Injured Reserve; Signs RB Lamar Miller

-- Monitoring The Status Of Alex Smith And Antonio Gibson For Week 15

-- WFT Daily: Tress Is Punting His Way To Another Pro Bowl

-- Recognizing Washington's NFL Longshots On National Signing Day

-- NFC East Roundup: Washington Takes The Top Spot

-- Washington Is All In On Ron Rivera's Culture

-- WFT Daily: Chase Young's Case For Defensive Rookie Of The Year

-- Tress Way Named NFC Special Teams Player Of The Week For 2nd Time This Season

-- President's Weekly Brief: When S#!t Hits The Fan, Character > Talent

-- Assessing Washington's Draft Class

-- Week 15 Power Rankings: Washington Is On The Rise

-- WFT Daily: Dwayne Haskins Takes Another Step In His Development

-- Jonathan Allen Leads Meet & Greet With Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation

-- J.D. McKissic Is More Than Just A Pass-Catcher

-- NFC Playoff Picture: Washington Among Division Leaders

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