NFL Saturday: Washington beats Eagles to clinch NFC East

Apparently Peters, who’s battled injuries all season long, removed himself from the game because he didn’t want to risk hurting himself in the fourth quarter of a contest that was already out of reach for the Eagles.

Suffice to say, Peters’ future with the Eagles is now in doubt. The 12-year veteran is owed $9 million next season, but the Eagles can save $6 million by releasing him. It’s unlikely there will be much controversy if the Eagles opt to cut ties here.

With Saturday night’s 38-24 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington has clinched the 2015 NFC East title and will host a playoff game. It’s their first division title since 2012 and only their second since 1999.

Washington made quick work of the Eagles with Kirk Cousins throwing four touchdowns, two of them to tight end Jordan Reed.