Montez Sweat
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

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4), center, throws under pressure from New York Giants' defenders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Tie against Giants shows Commanders' slim margin for error

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 05, 2022 12:51 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) catches a pass as New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Commanders go for 4th straight win against skidding Giants

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 02:59 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) and Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90) reacting to an interception thrown by Mariota during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Landover, Md. Washington won the 13-19. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Falcons not as fortunate in one-possession games this season

By George Henry Nov. 28, 2022 05:16 PM EST

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) carries the ball for a first down against Atlanta Falcons linebacker DeAngelo Malone (51) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Commanders run game lets Heinicke be himself and win games

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 28, 2022 04:44 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) is sacked by Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Texans coach Smith doesn't blame Mills for team's latest dud

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 20, 2022 06:59 PM EST

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) runs past Houston Texans cornerback Tavierre Thomas (2) after making a catch during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Heinicke wins starting job after Commanders top Texans 23-10

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 20, 2022 04:10 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) passes during the first half of an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Drafting Jalen Hurts was right call for undefeated Eagles

By Dan Gelston Nov. 13, 2022 01:56 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) carries against Houston Texans cornerback Desmond King II (25) in the second half of an NFL football game in Houston, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. The Eagles won 29-17. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Eagles try to keep unbeaten streak alive against Commanders

By Dan Gelston Nov. 10, 2022 08:33 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7) reacts in the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. The Eagles won 29-17. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
NFC East rivals set for Monday night meeting in Philadelphia

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 10:27 AM EST

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) celebrates after his sack against Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Commanders inconsistent but in playoff race at midway point

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 07, 2022 01:57 PM EST

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) celebrates a touchdown in the final minute of the second half against the Indianapolis Colts of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Vikings, Commanders match up with winning streaks at stake

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 04:04 PM EDT

FILE - Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (99) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Oct. 23, 2022, in Landover, Md. Young is expected to practice with the Washington Commanders this week for the first time since tearing the ACL in his right knee 11 months ago, according to coach Ron Rivera on Monday, Oct. 31. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
Chase Young returns to practice with Washington Commanders

Nov. 02, 2022 04:07 PM EDT

FILE - Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (99) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Oct. 23, 2022, in Landover, Md. Young is expected to practice with the Washington Commanders this week for the first time since tearing the ACL in his right knee 11 months ago, according to coach Ron Rivera on Monday, Oct. 31. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
Chase Young to resume practice 11 months since tearing ACL

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 31, 2022 02:53 PM EDT

New York Jets defensive end John Franklin-Myers, left, celebrates with teammates after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Rodgers, Packers look to get back on track at Washington

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 20, 2022 04:29 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is sacked by New York Jets defensive end John Franklin-Myers (91) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Reeling Packers visit Commanders looking to end 2-game skid

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 02:22 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is pressured by the New York Jets defense during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Rodgers remains upbeat amid thumb injury, Packers' slump

By Steve Megargee Oct. 19, 2022 07:18 PM EDT

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera stands on the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)
Fields, Bears try to take another step when Commanders visit

By The Associated Press Oct. 12, 2022 02:27 PM EDT

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) walks off the field after their team's loss to the Tennessee Titans at an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Lack of balance on offense is Commanders' latest weakness

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 10, 2022 05:32 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) celebrates with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) after scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Rush leads Cowboys again as Wentz tries to right Commanders

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 29, 2022 07:01 PM EDT