Commanders remain uncertain at quarterback after Sam Howell gets benched again in loss to Jets
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Commanders remain uncertain at quarterback after Sam Howell gets benched again in loss to Jets

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Sam Howell had a chance to clear some of the doubts as to whether he can be the Washington Commanders’ quarterback of the future. Howell was replaced in the third quarter Sunday by Jacoby Brissett, who led the Commanders on three straight touchdown drives to help Washington erase a 20-point deficit and take a late lead before falling 30-28 to the New York Jets on Greg Zuerlein’s 54-yard field goal with 5 seconds left. “That’s why I made the decision that I did.” Howell certainly didn’t help himself a week after being benched in Washington’s 28-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Rivera said he’d “evaluate everything” and decide early in the week on his quarterback for Washington’s game next Sunday against San Francisco. “I’ve got to do what I can to keep trying to get better and not let this moment define who I am as a player, who I am as a person.” Brissett has been one of Howell’s biggest supporters, offering encouragement to the young quarterback — especially since he has experienced the highs and lows of playing and being benched throughout his eight-year career.

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