Curtis Samuel
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 - Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. Dotson is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Commanders select WR Dotson 16th after trading down in draft

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 28, 2022 10:06 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

Philadelphia Eagles' Dallas Goedert, center, runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Washington LB Davis out vs. Cowboys as COVID-19 precaution

Dec. 26, 2021 07:28 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)
Washington could get QB Heinicke or Allen back vs. Cowboys

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 22, 2021 04:34 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

Garrett Gilbert starting at QB for Washington at Eagles

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 21, 2021 05:57 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Garrett Gilbert is set to start at quarterback for Washington at Philadelphia in a key game Tuesday night that has NFC wild-card implications. ...

Dallas Cowboys' benches are seen on the sideline prior to the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Dallas Cowboys at Washington Football Team 12/12/2021

Dec. 12, 2021 11:35 AM EST

Washington Football Team's Tress Way (5) embraces kicker Brian Johnson after Johnson made a 48-yard field goal against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington rolling into 5-game finish vs. NFC East opponents

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 06, 2021 03:49 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) warms up before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Washington Football Team at Las Vegas Raiders 12/5/2021

Dec. 05, 2021 04:13 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DeSean Jackson (1) catches a pass for a touchdown as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (26) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Surging Washington seeks 4th straight win vs. Raiders

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 11:57 AM EST

Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic (41) celebrating his touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks with teammate guard Ereck Flowers (79) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington beats Wilson, Seahawks 17-15 for 3rd win in a row

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 29, 2021 11:34 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf running on the field during pregame warmups prior to the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Thomas, Samuel active for Washington vs. banged-up Seahawks

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 29, 2021 07:10 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) warming up on the field prior to the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Seattle Seahawks at Washington Football Team 11/29/2021

Nov. 29, 2021 06:23 PM EST

FILE - Washington Football Team wide receiver Curtis Samuel (10) runs a route against New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) in the first half of an NFL football game Oct. 10, 2021, in Landover, Md. Samuel is expected to return for Washington on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, against the Seattle Seahawks after missing the vast majority of this season with a lingering groin injury. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Washington could get Samuel back against banged-up Seahawks

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 28, 2021 02:16 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson runs off the field after his team lost to the Arizona Cardinals in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Wilson, struggling Seahawks visit Washington on Monday night

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2021 03:39 PM EST

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin scores against Carolina Panthers free safety Jeremy Chinn during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
McLaurin keeps making improvements and impact for Washington

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 22, 2021 03:59 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 (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

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, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington worries rusher Chase Young tore ACL in right knee

By Howard Fendrich Nov. 14, 2021 05:41 PM EST