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FILE - Carolina Panthers team owner David Tepper looks on before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. Tepper threw his support behind struggling head coach Matt Rhule on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, saying it takes patience and time to build a winning foundation in the NFL. Rhule is 10-23 in his two seasons with the Panthers.(AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Panthers owner: Coach Matt Rhule has my full support

By Steve Reed Apr. 27, 2022 02:52 PM EDT

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith, left, speaks to journalists at a coaches press availability during the NFL owner's meeting, Monday, March 28, 2022, at The Breakers resort in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Texans have many needs to address with 2 first-round picks

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:56 AM EDT

FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) throws a pass during warm-ups before of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Washington Commanders have agreed to acquire quarterback Carson Wentz from the Indianapolis Colts, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday, March 9, 2022, because the deal cannot be finalized until the start of the new league year next week. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
After trading for Wentz, Commanders limited in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 03:17 PM EST

FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) warms up on the field before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. The Washington Commanders have agreed to acquire quarterback Carson Wentz from the Indianapolis Colts, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday, March 9, 2022, because the deal cannot be finalized until the start of the new league year next week. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
AP source: Colts agree to trade Carson Wentz to Commanders

By Stephen Whyno And Michael Marot Mar. 09, 2022 02:18 PM EST

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

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) makes a pass during the first half of 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)
Giants and Washington not fighting for playoffs this year

By Tom Canavan Jan. 06, 2022 06:47 PM EST

New York Giants head coach Joe Judge signals his team during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Giants and Washington play meaningless finale at MetLife

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 10:10 AM EST

Rivera names Heinicke starting QB for finale vs. Giants

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 03, 2022 04:30 PM EST
Taylor Heinicke is expected to get a 15th consecutive start at quarterback for Washington in the team's season finale at the New York Giants. A week...

Benches for the Philadelphia Eagles are seen on the sidelines before the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Football Team 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 11:37 AM 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)
Eagles can clinch playoff spot by beating WFT, getting help

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 30, 2021 01:31 PM 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

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

Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker (28) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Cowboys play Washington again with eye toward playoffs

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 23, 2021 07:14 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) reacts after breaking up a pass in the end zone against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Playoff-bound Cowboys set for quick Washington rematch

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 01:51 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Browns' C Tretter, Saints QBs test positive for COVID-19

By Tom Withers Dec. 23, 2021 12:40 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, left, runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
COVID-decimated Washington runs out of gas in loss to Eagles

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 21, 2021 11:55 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1), center, runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Jalen Hurts has 3 TDs, Eagles come back to beat Washington

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 21, 2021 10:18 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill, right, grabs a pass in the end zone for a touchdown as Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Tevaughn Campbell defends during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Tyreek Hill among 21 NFL players added to COVID-19 list

By Dave Skretta Dec. 21, 2021 04:53 PM EST

This is a 2021 photo of Bill Lazor of the Chicago Bears NFL football team. This image reflects the Chicago Bears active roster as of Friday, April 16, 2021 when this image was taken. The Chicago Bears could be without all three of their coordinators, including Lazor, when they host the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. (AP Photo)
AP Source: Several asymptomatic NFL players test positive

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 20, 2021 02:45 PM EST