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Redskins QB Josh Johnson Replaces Mark Sanchez, Throws First Pass Since 2011

The Redskins quarterback situation has deteriorated over the past four weeks, beginning with Alex Smith's broken tibia and fibula on Nov. 18. Backup QB Colt McCoy fractured his fibula two weeks later, ending his season. And against the Giants on Sunday, Washington resorted to their third and fourth quarterbacks of the season.

Former Jets signal caller Mark Sanchez earned the start, and while he avoided the injury bug, he also avoided the end zone, going 6-for-14 for 38 yards and two interceptions.

Sanchez was replaced in the second half by Josh Johnson, who was signed by the Redskins on Wednesday.