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North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell throws during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Commanders draft for immediate help except for QB Sam Howell

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 30, 2022 08:14 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis (48) poses for a photograph during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The Washington Commanders have another defensive tackle from Alabama after selecting Phidarian Mathis in the second round of the NFL draft Friday night, April 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Commanders take Alabama DL Mathis, RB Robinson in NFL draft

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 29, 2022 08:42 PM EDT

FILE - Washington defensive end Montez Sweat (90) runs during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021 in Landover, Md. The Washington Commanders have picked up edge rusher Montez Sweat's fifth-year option as expected. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr., File)
Commanders pick up edge rusher Sweat's fifth-year option

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 27, 2022 02:14 PM EDT

Wide receiver Chris Olave runs a football drill during Ohio State Pro Day in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Wentz trade gives Commanders options with 11th pick in draft

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 22, 2022 12:49 PM EDT

FILE - Washington NFL football team defensive tackle Matt Ioannidis (98) looks on during pre-game warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. The Washington Commanders are releasing defensive lineman Matt Ioannidis, a surprising move made to create salary cap in the aftermath of acquiring quarterback Carson Wentz. Agent Alan Herman confirmed Ioannidis' release to The Associated Press on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)
Agent says Commanders 'lied,' while McKissic opts to return

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 16, 2022 01:26 PM EDT

Washington Football Team cornerback Bobby McCain (20) makes his way to the locker room a NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Football Team on Sunday, January 2, 2022 in Landover, Maryland.(Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Washington resets rebuilding expectations with 7-10 season

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 10, 2022 03:40 PM EST

New York Giants' Joe Judge yells during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Jets' Echols surprised by criticism over Brady INT autograph

By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2022 01:55 PM EST

Washington Football Team's Antonio Gibson, top, scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Eagles, Washington are playing for second time in 13 days

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 10:10 AM EST

Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott (4) is tackled by Washington Football Team's Daron Payne (94) and Jonathan Allen (93) in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Blowout loss, sideline spat are latest tests for Washington

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 27, 2021 05:59 PM EST

Washington Football Team cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) sits on the bench late in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Woeful Washington not ready for prime time in lopsided loss

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 26, 2021 11:55 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Terence Steele (78) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Prescott, Cowboys celebrate with 56-14 rout of Washington

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 26, 2021 11:32 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) warms up before the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Washington Football Team at Dallas Cowboys 12/26/2021

Dec. 26, 2021 07:49 PM EST

FILE - Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) carries the ball as Washington Football Team's Cole Holcomb (55) and Chase Young (99) give chase during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Nov. 26, 2020. The teams meet Sunday at Washington. Elliott has been held under 50 yards rushing in four consecutive games for the first time in his career, and Dallas is 2-2 during this stretch, including an overtime loss to Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)
Dallas at Washington starts 'round-robin' for NFC East title

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 09, 2021 02:24 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey celebrates after scoring against the Washington Football Team during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Heinicke, Washington spoil Newton's homecoming 27-21

By Steve Reed Nov. 21, 2021 04:38 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke celebrates a touchdown by running back Antonio Gibson during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Coach Ron Rivera prepares to face his former QB Cam Newton

By Steve Reed Nov. 18, 2021 01:28 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) celebrates after a Antonio Gibson touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
McCaffrey could present issues for Washington's pass defense

The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 11:58 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) hands the ball off to running back Leonard Fournette (7) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington Football Team 11/14/2021

Nov. 14, 2021 01:21 PM EST

Washington Football Team wide receiver Cam Sims (11) walks off the field with quarterback Taylor Heinicke after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. The Broncos won 17-10. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Rivera: Washington sticking with Heinicke as starting QB

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 01, 2021 04:54 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur watches from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Packers seek 6th straight win as they host Washington

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 11:18 AM EDT

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson rushes the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Al Drago)
Chiefs looking to beat Washington for 8th consecutive time

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 11:15 AM EDT