The Washington Football Team held practice for fans under the lights at FedEx Field Friday. It was the first time players played on the new field laid out for the upcoming season. It was also the first time quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, entering his 17th season, set foot at the Landover stadium.
Washington opens its preseason Thursday at New England.
Landover, MD: Washington Football Team tight end John Bates (87) walks on the field during Friday Night Lights at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse).
Landover, MD: Karla Young, mother of Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99), during Friday Night Lights at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse).
Landover, MD: Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (24) and Washington Football Team running back Lamar Miller (35) during Friday Night Lights at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse).
Landover, MD: Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) throws a pass during Friday Night Lights at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse).
Landover, MD: Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) throws a pass during Friday Night Lights at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse).
Landover, MD: Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) during Friday Night Lights at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse).
Landover, MD: Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) warms up during Friday Night Lights at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse).
Landover, MD: Washington Football Team tight end Logan Thomas (82) during Friday Night Lights at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse).
Landover, MD: Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) acknowledges the crowd during Friday Night Lights at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse).
Landover, MD: Washington Football Team safety Kamren Curl (31) during Friday Night Lights at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse).
Landover, MD: Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) throws a pass during Friday Night Lights at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse).
Landover, MD: Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) throws a pass during Friday Night Lights at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse).
Landover, MD: Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) throws a pass during Friday Night Lights at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse).
Landover, MD: Washington Football Team wide receiver Dyami Brown (2) during Friday Night Lights at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse).
Landover, MD: Washington Football Team safety Darrick Forrest (48) during Friday Night Lights at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse).