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FILE - Fans watch as the Washington Commanders face the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Landover, Md. A group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales that includes Magic Johnson has an agreement in principle to buy the NFL's Washington Commanders from longtime owner Dan Snyder for a North American professional sports team record $6 billion, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, April 13, 2023, because the deal had not been announced. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Commanders' record sale agreed to by Snyder family, Harris group that includes Magic Johnson

By Stephen Whyno May. 12, 2023 04:38 PM EDT
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — A group led by Josh Harris that includes Magic Johnson has agreed

FILE - Washington Commanders center Chase Roullier (73) leaves the field on a cart after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Detroit. The Washington Commanders are releasing center Chase Roullier with a post-June 1 designation, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday, May 5, 2023, because the team had not announced the move. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel, File)
Commanders releasing oft-injured center Chase Roullier

By Stephen Whyno May. 05, 2023 01:14 PM EDT
Chase Roullier's time in Washington is over after a six-year stretch that included

FILE - RFK Stadium is visible from Air Force One as it takes off from Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, as President Donald Trump flies to St. Louis to speak at a tax reform rally. The Washington Commanders say they are supporting efforts by the District of Columbia to get control of RFK Stadium site that used to be the home of the NFL team. A team spokesperson said Thursday, May 4, 2023, officials are communicating with stakeholders at the federal and local levels about the RFK site. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
Commanders supporting DC efforts to control RFK Stadium site

By Stephen Whyno May. 04, 2023 03:43 PM EDT
The Washington Commanders say they are supporting efforts by the District of Columbia

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Riviera, left, poses with first-round draft pick Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes, right, during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility in Ashburn, Va., Friday, April 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
Commanders bolster defense and offensive line at NFL draft

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 29, 2023 06:54 PM EDT
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — After missing the playoffs despite having the third-ranked

FILE - Illinois defensive back Jartavius Martin (21) intercepts a pass from Minnesota backup quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis intended for wide receiver Michael Brown-Stephens, right, during an NCAA college football game Oct. 15, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. The Washington Commanders continued bolstering their secondary in the second round of the NFL draft Friday, April 28, taking Martin with the 47th pick. Martin, whose given name is Jartavius but prefers to go by Quan, was a five-year starter with the Illini. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Commanders take DB Martin, C Stromberg on day 2 of NFL draft

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 28, 2023 08:35 PM EDT
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Ron Rivera tried to call Ricky Stromberg on Friday night to let

FILE -Mississippi State defensive back Emmanuel Forbes runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 3, 2023. The Washington Commanders have selected Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes with the 16th pick in the NFL draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Commanders take CB Emmanuel Forbes at No. 16 in NFL draft

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 27, 2023 10:11 PM EDT
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Already boasting a defense that can wreak havoc on opposing

FILE - Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (99) looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Landover, Md. The Washington Commanders have decided not to pick up Chase Young’s fifth-year option, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday, April 26, 2023, because the team had not announced the decision. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, FIle)
Commanders declining Young's 5th-year option, AP source says

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 26, 2023 12:14 PM EDT
Chase Young could become a free agent following next season after the Washington

Defensive back Joey Porter Jr. runs a drill during Penn State's football pro day in State College, Pa., Friday, March 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Commanders go into NFL draft not looking for a quarterback

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 20, 2023 10:10 AM EDT
Sam Howell may be the Commanders' quarterback of the future, and he's at least their

FILE - Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris speaks with members of the media during a news conference at the NBA basketball team's practice facility in Camden, N.J., Tuesday, May 14, 2019. A group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales that includes Magic Johnson has an agreement in principle to buy the NFL's Washington Commanders from longtime owner Dan Snyder for a North American professional sports team record $6 billion, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, April 13, 2023, because the deal had not been announced. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
What's next for sale of NFL's Washington Commanders?

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 14, 2023 01:43 PM EDT
Dan Snyder has an agreement in principle to sell the Washington Commanders to a group

FILE - Washington Commanders' Dan Snyder poses for photos during an event to unveil the NFL football team's new identity, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. A group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales that includes Magic Johnson has an agreement in principle to buy the NFL's Washington Commanders from longtime owner Dan Snyder for a North American professional sports team record $6 billion, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, April 13, 2023, because the deal had not been announced. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Washington Commanders timeline under Dan Snyder

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 13, 2023 03:08 PM EDT
Dan Snyder's ownership of the Washington Commanders, which has been a matter of

FILE - Fans watch as the Washington Commanders face the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Landover, Md. The Washington Commanders have settled a suit with the District of Columbia’s attorney general’s office over fans’ season-ticket deposit money. Attorney general Brian L. Schwalb on Monday, April 10, 2023, announced the agreement that returns $200,000 to fans and pay $425,000 to the District to resolve allegations related to the deposits. Predecessor Karl A. Racine filed the consumer protection suit late last year. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Commanders settle with Washington, D.C., on ticket deposits

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 10, 2023 12:01 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Commanders have settled a lawsuit with the District

AP source: Steve Apostolopoulos joins bidding for Commanders

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 22, 2023 02:25 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos has joined the bidding

FILE - Former NBA player Magic Johnson smiles before an MLS Cup soccer match Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. Johnson has joined Josh Harris’ bid to buy the NFL’s Washington Commanders, a person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
AP source: Magic Johnson joins Harris' bid for Commanders

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 20, 2023 06:10 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Magic Johnson has joined Josh Harris’ bid to buy the NFL’s

FILE -Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) celebrates after handing the ball off to running back Nick Chubb, who scored in overtime of the team's NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Cleveland, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. Jacoby Brissett has agreed to terms with the Washington Commanders on a one-year contract worth $10 million with $8 million guaranteed, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday, March 15, 2023 because the team had not announced the contract.(AP Photo/David Richard, File)
AP source: Commanders signing veteran QB Jacoby Brissett

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 15, 2023 05:49 PM EDT
Jacoby Brissett has agreed to terms with the Washington Commanders on a one-year

Eric Bieniemy, left, poses with Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera, right, after being introduced as the new offensive coordinator and assistant head coach of the Commanders during an NFL football press conference in Ashburn, Va., Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
AP source: Commanders fire offensive line coach John Matsko

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 14, 2023 04:01 PM EDT
The Washington Commanders have fired offensive line coach John Matsko, according to a

FILE - New York Giants center Nick Gates (65) walks off the field at halftime during an NFL wild-card football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Minneapolis. A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the Washington Commanders have agreed to terms with offensive lineman Nick Gates on a three-year contract. It cannot be signed until the new league year opens Wednesday, March 15. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)
Commanders begin offensive line overhaul with Wylie, Gates

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 13, 2023 04:04 PM EDT
Defensive tackle Daron Payne is under contract long term, and now the Washington

FILE - Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) plays defense during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. The Commanders have put the franchise tag on standout defensive tackle Daron Payne, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. The tag is worth just over $18.9 million for next season. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
AP source: Commanders, DT Payne agree on $90M, 4-year deal

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 12, 2023 04:28 PM EDT
The Washington Commanders are keeping Daron Payne around, thanks to the second

FILE - Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) plays defense during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. The Commanders have put the franchise tag on standout defensive tackle Daron Payne, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. The tag is worth just over $18.9 million for next season. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
Commanders put franchise tag on defensive tackle Daron Payne

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 28, 2023 09:23 AM EST
The Washington Commanders have put the franchise tag on Daron Payne, solving one of

FILE - Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz throws to a receiver in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Landover, Md. The Commanders released Wentz Monday, Feb. 27, 2023.(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Commanders release quarterback Carson Wentz after one season

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 27, 2023 02:40 PM EST
The Washington Commanders released Carson Wentz on Monday, an expected move that puts

Eric Bieniemy talks after being introduced as the new offensive coordinator and assistant head coach of the Washington Commanders during an NFL football press conference in Ashburn, Va., Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
Bieniemy takes next step as Commanders offensive coordinator

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 23, 2023 02:48 PM EST
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Eric Bieniemy knew he was almost certainly leaving the Kansas