Ron Rivera
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

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

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

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

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

FILE - Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson speaks during a news conference for the NFL football team in Charlotte, N.C., Jan. 15, 2013. Richardson, the Carolina Panthers founder and for years one of the NFL’s most influential owners until a scandal forced him to sell the team, has died. He was 86. Richardson died peacefully Wednesday night, March 1, 2023, at his Charlotte home, the team said in a statement. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
Panthers founder, former owner Jerry Richardson dies at 86

By Steve Reed Mar. 02, 2023 02:14 PM EST

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

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

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy watches during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Dec. 11, 2022, in Denver. Bieniemy is finalizing terms to become the Washington Commanders' offensive coordinator and assistant head coach, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday, Feb. 17, because the deal was not yet completed. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
AP source: Commanders finalizing hire of Bieniemy as OC

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 17, 2023 09:30 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Beniemy talks to the media before an NFL football workout Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs are scheduled to play the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday in the AFC championship game. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs brain trust remains big reason for Super Bowl success

By Dave Skretta Feb. 11, 2023 10:44 AM EST

AP NFL Coach of the Year

By The Associated Press Feb. 09, 2023 09:54 PM EST
The NFL Coach of the Year named by The Associated Press which is selected by a nationwide panel of media: 2022 — Brian Daboll, New York Giants ...

Ron Rivera reacts after his putt on the 16th green of the Pebble Beach Golf Links during the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament in Pebble Beach, Calif., Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Washington coach Rivera wins NFL's Salute to Service Award

Feb. 08, 2023 06:05 PM EST

Ron Rivera reacts after his putt on the 16th green of the Pebble Beach Golf Links during the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament in Pebble Beach, Calif., Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Rivera: Howell goes into spring as Commanders' starting QB

By Rob Maaddi And Stephen Whyno Feb. 08, 2023 03:26 PM EST

Buster Posey, left, and Aaron Rodgers watch during the putting challenge event of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament in Pebble Beach, Calif., Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Feb. 01, 2023 05:19 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman (28) talks with ssistant head coach/running backs coach Anthony Lynn during an NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. The 49ers are scheduled to play the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday in the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Commanders talk to 49ers' Lynn for offensive coordinator job

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 01, 2023 01:39 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
NFL Salute to Service award finalists: Hurst, Kittle, Rivera

Jan. 25, 2023 11:39 AM EST

FILE -Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Scott Turner arrives for practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, in Ashburn, Va. The Washington Commanders have fired offensive coordinator Scott Turner, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2022 because the team had not announced the move.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Commanders fire offensive coordinator Scott Turner

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 10, 2023 04:41 PM EST

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Sam Howell (14) and other teammates during the first half of a NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at FedExField in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Commanders go into offseason that could bring new owner, QB

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 09, 2023 05:35 PM EST

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) throws the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Commanders rookie QB Sam Howell beats Cowboys in NFL debut

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 08, 2023 09:19 PM EST