ASHBURN, Va. -- Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick woke up to an unusual sight, spotting a deer lingering in his backyard. The air, he said, was crisper and far less humid than he was used to in Miami.
What wasn't new for Fitzpatrick: Getting used to new teammates, another playbook and a coaching staff.
Fitzpatrick this offseason signed a one-year deal with Washington -- his ninth franchise -- as he hopes to play in a playoff game for the first time in his career.
As coach Ron Rivera said, Fitzpatrick will be counted on to start but he won't have to carry the offense.