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Washington Commanders assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy looks over a play card during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp, Friday, May 12, 2023, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Eric Bieniemy making noise already as Washington Commanders offensive coordinator

By Bobby Bancroft 5 hrs ago

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) walks off the field after an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Thursday, May 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Suspended Lions WR Jameson Williams says he wasn't aware of NFL rules on gambling he violated

By Larry Lage May. 25, 2023 06:20 PM EDT

NFL Commissioner Roger Godell attends the NFL Owners Meetings at the Omni Hotel Monday, May 22, 2023 in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Goodell confident Commanders sale will gain approval

May. 23, 2023 08:09 PM EDT

NFL Commissioner Roger Godell attends the NFL Owners Meetings at the Omni Hotel Monday, May 22, 2023 in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
NFL approves limited flexible scheduling for Thursday night games

By Dave Campbell May. 22, 2023 03:18 PM EDT

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)
NFL confirms no Commanders sale vote will take place at spring owners meetings next week

May. 18, 2023 04:30 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills defensive assistant Leslie Frazier catches a ball before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Frazier, who is taking the year off, is among 40 diverse coaching candidates who will participate in the Coach Accelerator program next week at the NFL’s spring meetings (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
NFL announces participants for Coach Accelerator program

May. 17, 2023 02:30 PM EDT

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

FILE - New York Jets' quarterback Aaron Rodgers smiles during an NFL football news conference at the Jets' training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Wednesday, April 26, 2023. The Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will host the Detroit Lions on Sept. 7 to kick off the 2023 NFL season. And NFL fans will get their first look at star quarterback Aaron Rodgers in a Jets uniform when New York faces the Buffalo Bills on “Monday Night Football” on Sept. 11. That's according to early details released Thursday, May 11, 2023, on this year’s NFL schedule. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
NFL season kicks off with Super Bowl champion Chiefs hosting Lions; Jets' Rodgers on MNF

By Rob Maaddi May. 11, 2023 10:31 AM EDT

FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck speaks during a news conference following an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Colts want other NFL teams to know they consider contacting former quarterback Andrew Luck or his representatives tampering. Team owner Jim Irsay made it clear a Twitter post late Sunday night, May 7, 2023, following a weekend report from ESPN that the Washington Commanders attempted to find out in 2022 whether the four-time Pro Bowler would consider making a comeback. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Colts owner warns NFL teams about tampering with Andrew Luck

May. 08, 2023 02:08 PM EDT

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

FILE - New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) takes the field for an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants and Lawrence have agreed to terms on a four-year, $90 million contract extension Thursday, May 4, 2023, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Giants had not announced the extension. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
AP source: Giants, Lawrence agree on $90 million extension

By Tom Canavan May. 04, 2023 07:02 PM EDT

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

Chiefs sign tackle Donovan Smith to 1-year deal

By Dave Skretta May. 04, 2023 12:54 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs signed offensive tackle Donovan Smith to a contract for the upcoming season Thursday, adding a veteran to compete for...

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell meets with fans during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York, California probing workplace discrimination at NFL

By Karen Matthews And Adam Beam May. 04, 2023 11:33 AM EDT

FILE - Quarterback Drake Maye throws the ball at North Carolina's NFL football Pro Day in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, March 27, 2023. The 2024 NFL draft class could be tank-worthy. With a full season of college football still to be played, two future franchise quarterbacks are already being penciled into the top of draft boards. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)
Williams, Harrison, Maye are top prospects in 2024 NFL draft

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 30, 2023 10:11 AM EDT

FILE - Baylor defensive lineman Siaki Ika runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 2, 2023. Ika was selected in the third round of the NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
XXL draft: Browns get bigger with super-sized selections

By Tom Withers Apr. 29, 2023 09:38 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons first-round draft pick Bijan Robinson speaks at an NFL football news conference at the team's training facility in Flowery Branch, Ga., Friday, April 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Ben Gray)
Falcons add RB Bijan Robinson to young core around QB Ridder

By Charles Odum Apr. 29, 2023 07:30 PM EDT

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

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

Carolina Panthers number one draft pick quarterback Bryce Young speaks during a news conference at their NFL football stadium on Friday, April 28, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Analysis: QBs picked 1-2 often don't both have success

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 28, 2023 05:00 PM EDT