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Daniels' Injury Could Impact QB Showdown vs. Williams
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Daniels' Injury Could Impact QB Showdown vs. Williams

Associated Press  

The matchup between the Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders will feature a quarterback selected with the first pick in the draft against one taken second. No. 1 pick Caleb Williams leads the Bears into his homecoming at Washington rolling along with three consecutive wins, while the Commanders are unsure if Daniels or journeyman Marcus Mariota will start Sunday.

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No. 2 overall pick Jayden Daniels shows flashes of brilliance in Commanders debut
3 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 2 overall pick Jayden Daniels shows flashes of brilliance in Commanders debut

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Jayden Daniels flashed promise in his Washington debut, but a Commanders defense that ranked last in the NFL a year ago was ineffective again in Sunday’s season-opening 37-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “I just try to do whatever it takes to help the team win the game,” Daniels said. if you got it buckled up …

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Jonathan Allen is all smiles and on board with the Washington Commanders’ new regime
7 months ago

Jonathan Allen is all smiles and on board with the Washington Commanders’ new regime

Associated Press  

ASHBURN — Jonathan Allen as one of Washington’s longest-tenured players has seen a lot of change and experienced a lot of losing. “I love the coaching staff, I love the direction we’re moving in, I love the way we’re working,” Allen said after practice Wednesday. “We just talked about what we want this thing to look like, and I’m on …

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Washington Commanders 2024 schedule: The Jayden Daniels tour debuts in Tampa
7 months, 1 week ago

Washington Commanders 2024 schedule: The Jayden Daniels tour debuts in Tampa

New York Times  

Who were the biggest winners and losers of the NFL schedule release? Geography favors Washington — the fewest travel miles among all teams thanks to only one game beyond the central time zone — but less travel doesn’t automatically equal more wins. Then there’s Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat facing his former team for the first time since last …

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Seahawks acquiring QB Sam Howell in a trade with the Commanders
9 months, 1 week ago

Seahawks acquiring QB Sam Howell in a trade with the Commanders

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Sam Howell is going to the Seattle Seahawks, a move that gives them a quarterback with experience to pair with starter Geno Smith and upgrades the Washington Commanders’ draft capital. Seattle is getting Howell and fourth- and sixth-round picks from Washington for third- and fifth-rounders, in a trade completed Thursday and announced by the teams, pending a physical. …

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Commanders release starting left tackle Charles Leno and tight end Logan Thomas
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Commanders release starting left tackle Charles Leno and tight end Logan Thomas

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The roster overhaul has begun for the Washington Commanders. They released starting left tackle Charles Leno and tight end Logan Thomas on Friday, moving on from two veterans in their 30s as the new regime led by recently hired general manager Adam Peters puts its stamp on the organization. Cutting Leno and Thomas saves the Commanders nearly $13 …

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Washington Commanders hiring 49ers executive Adam Peters as general manager, AP source says
11 months, 1 week ago

Washington Commanders hiring 49ers executive Adam Peters as general manager, AP source says

Associated Press  

The Washington Commanders have an agreement in place to hire San Francisco 49ers executive Adam Peters as their new general manager, according to a person with knowledge of the move. Peters’ time in San Francisco overlapped with longtime NBA executive Bob Myers building the Golden State Warriors into four-time champions. After 12 different quarterbacks started for Washington since the start …

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Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys win the NFC East by beating the Commanders 38-10
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys win the NFC East by beating the Commanders 38-10

Associated Press  

— After Dak Prescott connected with CeeDee Lamb on a touchdown pass late in the first half Sunday to help the Dallas Cowboys clinch the NFC East title and the No. All the while, thousands of Dallas fans filling the Washington Commanders’ stadium chanted, “Let’s go, Cowboys!” The mood, the performance and the atmosphere were decidedly improved for Prescott, his …

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Commanders to start Jacoby Brissett vs. 49ers after benching Sam Howell on Sunday
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Commanders to start Jacoby Brissett vs. 49ers after benching Sam Howell on Sunday

New York Times  

Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera made in-game quarterback changes during each of the team’s past three contests. Howell has thrown eight interceptions with two touchdown passes in Washington’s last five games and only 285 passing yards in losses to the Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Rams and New York Jets. Washington rallied in the last two games when Brissett entered after …

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Commanders jump-start rebuild by trading Chase Young to the 49ers and Montez Sweat to the Bears
1 year, 1 month ago

Commanders jump-start rebuild by trading Chase Young to the 49ers and Montez Sweat to the Bears

Associated Press  

Under new ownership, the Washington Commanders are heading in the direction of a rebuild after selling at the NFL trade deadline. Washington on Tuesday sent Montez Sweat to the Chicago Bears for a 2024 second-round draft pick and fellow pass rusher Chase Young to the San Francisco 49ers for a compensatory third-rounder next year. The moves give Washington five picks …

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Hurts throws for 4 TDs on injured knee to help the Eagles beat the Commanders and improve to 7-1
1 year, 1 month ago

Hurts throws for 4 TDs on injured knee to help the Eagles beat the Commanders and improve to 7-1

Associated Press  

— Walking gingerly back to the huddle after an early run, it was clear Jalen Hurts was hampered by his injured left knee. You have to really embrace the process of it.” Hurts, when asked about the knee, said only that he’s “here.” Brown and coach Nick Sirianni weren’t eager to put words in his mouth about the injury, but …

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New Commanders ownership has reignited the debate over the NFL team’s old name
1 year, 3 months ago

New Commanders ownership has reignited the debate over the NFL team’s old name

Associated Press  

A day after assuming control of the Washington Commanders, Josh Harris beamed about taking over the NFL team he and co-owner Mitch Rales rooted for as kids. Team president Jason Wright, who was hired by Snyder in the summer of 2020 to run the business side of the organization and has remained in that job under new ownership, said on …

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Wright is set to initially remain with the Commanders after Harris group takes over, AP source says
1 year, 5 months ago

Wright is set to initially remain with the Commanders after Harris group takes over, AP source says

Associated Press  

Jason Wright is expected to retain his job as president of the Washington Commanders, at least initially, after Josh Harris’ group takes over, a person with knowledge of the situation said. It’s expected that he’ll be an important part of the transition between Dan Snyder and new ownership that also includes Magic Johnson. That would be in line with Harris’ …

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AP sources: Snyder agrees to $6.05B sale of NFL’s Commanders
1 year, 8 months ago

AP sources: Snyder agrees to $6.05B sale of NFL’s Commanders

Associated Press  

Dan Snyder has a deal in place to sell the NFL’s Washington Commanders for the biggest price paid for a North American professional sports team. The price for the Commanders tops the previous record of $4.65 billion set when Walmart heir Rob Walton’s group bought the Denver Broncos last year. Snyder bought his boyhood favorite team in 1999 for $750 …

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AP source: QB Heinicke returning home to sign with Falcons
1 year, 9 months ago

AP source: QB Heinicke returning home to sign with Falcons

Associated Press  

Setting up a competition at quarterback, the Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with Taylor Heinicke on a two-year contract worth up to $20 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. Now, after starting 24 games over the last two seasons with the Washington Commanders, he is headed to the Falcons to compete for a …

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For Commanders to (finally) contain Daniel Jones, they must start with his legs
2 years ago

For Commanders to (finally) contain Daniel Jones, they must start with his legs

New York Times  

ASHBURN, Va. — The evolution of NFL quarterbacks is a moving target. “Most quarterbacks that we’re seeing in today’s NFL run,” Washington defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio said. “So, it’s really more of how you adjust the plan when you play one that doesn’t, which is rare.” Daniel Jones, the Giants quarterback for Sunday night’s pivotal rematch, epitomizes the difference. …

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Commanders ‘turn a corner,’ stun Eagles in perhaps biggest win under Ron Rivera
2 years, 1 month ago

Commanders ‘turn a corner,’ stun Eagles in perhaps biggest win under Ron Rivera

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — The celebration inside the visiting locker room at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday night included two distinct sets of emotions. The Playlist: pic.twitter.com/8PfLvSzNNe — Ben Standig November 15, 2022 “We turn’t up real, real good,” said safety Darrick Forrest, one of Washington’s heroes in the stunning 32-21 win over the previously undefeated Philadelphia Eagles. “ means a lot …

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Commanders draft for immediate help except for QB Sam Howell
2 years, 7 months ago

Commanders draft for immediate help except for QB Sam Howell

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Sam Howell understands he isn’t expected to start his rookie year in the NFL after the Washington Commanders stopped his slide by taking him in the fifth round of the draft Saturday. “It’s something that we like to see.” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I get to go …

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