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Washington Commanders defensive line coach Jeff Zgonina directs the players during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Commanders' Rivera fires defensive line coach Sam Mills III

Aug. 09, 2022 03:20 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns helmets, with Guardian Caps, hang from a rack during the NFL football team's training camp, Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
Players, coaches react to mandatory use of Guardian Caps

By The Associated Press Aug. 04, 2022 02:04 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns helmets, with Guardian Caps, hang from a rack during the NFL football team's training camp, Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
NFL hopes to reduce head injuries with helmet experiment

By Steve Reed Aug. 04, 2022 02:03 PM EDT

FILE - Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel (10) misses a catch during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, on July 27, 2022 in Ashburn, Va. Coach Ron Rivera says the Commanders have a plan to ramp up Curtis Samuel because of some concern about the wide receiver's conditioning level. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Commanders have plan to ramp up receiver Curtis Samuel

By Stephen Whyno Aug. 01, 2022 01:16 PM EDT

Former Washington player Ryan Kerrigan speaks with reporters about his recent retirement at the Washington Commanders' NFL football training facility, Saturday, July 30, 2022 in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Kerrigan's retirement closes out era of Washington football

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 30, 2022 12:51 PM EDT

FILE - Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) is helped off the field by guard Brandon Scherff (75) after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, on Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. Young is starting training camp on the physically unable to perform list as he works back from surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Chase Young won't play for Commanders in Week 1, Rivera says

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 29, 2022 12:54 PM EDT

Washington Commanders guard Tyrese Robinson (79) works with others during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Thursday, July 28, 2022 in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Rivera says Commanders are still learning how to practice

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 28, 2022 01:23 PM EDT

Training camp signs are up for the start of the Washington Commanders practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Wednesday, July 27, 2022 in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Little on-field drama at start of Washington Commanders camp

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 27, 2022 01:47 PM EDT

FILE - Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) is helped off the field by guard Brandon Scherff (75) after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, on Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. Young is starting training camp on the physically unable to perform list as he works back from surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Young opens Commanders camp on PUP list, is far from return

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 26, 2022 04:46 PM EDT

Washington Commanders NFL football team new wide receiver Terry McLaurin, left, poses with head coach Ron Rivera after a press conference at Inova Sports Performance Center in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, July 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
All eyes on Carson Wentz in first Commanders training camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 11:24 AM EDT

FILE - Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Two people with knowledge of the move say the Washington Commanders have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with star wide receiver Terry McLaurin. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, June 28, 2022, because the deal had not been announced. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
AP sources: Commanders, McLaurin agree on 3-year extension

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 28, 2022 04:02 PM EDT

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell testifies virtually, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, during a Hous​e Oversight Committee hearing on the Washington Commanders' workplace conduct, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Team owner Dan Snyder did not attend the hearing. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Congress alleges 'shadow' probe by Commanders owner Snyder

By Ben Nuckols Jun. 22, 2022 11:11 AM EDT

Washington Commanders cornerbacks Benjamin St-Juste, right, and Josh Drayden (38) practice during an NFL football practice at Inova Sports Performance Center in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, June 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
AP source: Commanders fined for excessive practice contact

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 17, 2022 12:10 PM EDT

Amanda Ruller, who is currently working as an assistant running backs coach for the NFL football Seattle Seahawks through the league's Bill Walsh Diversity Fellowship program, runs a drill with wide receiver Dee Eskridge during NFL football practice on May 31, 2022, in Renton, Wash. Ruller's job is scheduled to run through the Seahawks' second preseason game in August. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Amanda Ruller hopes NFL fellowship is springboard as coach

By Tim Booth Jun. 16, 2022 02:31 PM EDT

Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio is seen during an NFL football OTA practice at Inova Sports Performance Center in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, June 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
Rivera: Del Rio apologized to Commanders players for remarks

Jun. 14, 2022 01:11 PM EDT

Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio is seen during an NFL football practice at Inova Sports Performance Center in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, June 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
Jack Del Rio fined $100K for comments about Capitol riot

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 10, 2022 03:34 PM EDT

Washington Commanders NFL football team defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio, gives defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis (98) a fist bump during the team's NFL football practice in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, June 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Coach's comments deal another blow to Commanders reputation

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 09, 2022 05:19 PM EDT

Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio is seen during an NFL football OTA practice at Inova Sports Performance Center in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, June 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
Del Rio sorry after calling Capitol insurrection a 'dust-up'

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 08, 2022 01:22 PM EDT

Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90), goes after the blocking sled during the team's NFL football practice in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, June 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Young back with Commanders; no timeline for on-field return

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 02, 2022 01:03 PM EDT

FILE - Dan Snyder, co-owner and co-CEO of the Washington Commanders, poses for photos during an event to unveil the NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press the Washington Commanders have bought land in Virginia for what could be a potential site of the NFL team’s next stadium. The 200 acres of land purchased for approximately $100 million is in Woodbridge roughly 25 miles outside the District of Columbia. The Commanders’ lease at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, expires in 2027. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
House Oversight Committee invites Goodell, Snyder to appear

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 01, 2022 12:40 PM EDT