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New York Jets' tight end Jeremy Ruckert (89) warms up with a medicine ball before the NFL football team's training camp, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
After rooting for Jets as kid, Ruckert now playing for them

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 07, 2022 02:43 PM EDT

FILE - Washington defensive end Montez Sweat (90) runs during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021 in Landover, Md. The Washington Commanders have picked up edge rusher Montez Sweat's fifth-year option as expected. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr., File)
Commanders pick up edge rusher Sweat's fifth-year option

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 27, 2022 02:14 PM EDT

Wide receiver Chris Olave runs a football drill during Ohio State Pro Day in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Wentz trade gives Commanders options with 11th pick in draft

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 22, 2022 12:49 PM 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

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass over Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Ben Niemann (56) during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Polian's book a behind-the-scenes look at building teams

By The Associated Press Feb. 06, 2022 07:03 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 cornerback Bobby McCain (20) reacts after returning an interception for a touchdown against the New York Giants during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Washington beats Giants on Gibson TD run, McCain's 2 INTs

By Tom Canavan Jan. 09, 2022 04:16 PM EST

New York Jets middle linebacker C.J. Mosley, left, tackles Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Lawrence, McCaffrey, Jones headline 2021 All-Absent Team

By Mark Long Dec. 29, 2021 05:35 AM EST

Washington Football Team center Tyler Larsen (69) is attended to by members of the medical team after being injured following a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Injuries, virus absences taking their toll for Washington

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 13, 2021 11:23 AM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) celebrates a touchdown pass to Ja'Marr Chase with Joe Mixon during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
The Latest: Allen-led comeback sends Bills to OT with Bucs

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2021 11:58 AM EST

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera on the sidelines prior to the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Cowboys' easy ride in NFC East not so easy any longer

By Barry Wilner Dec. 10, 2021 11:57 AM EST

FILE - Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) carries the ball as Washington Football Team's Cole Holcomb (55) and Chase Young (99) give chase during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Nov. 26, 2020. The teams meet Sunday at Washington. Elliott has been held under 50 yards rushing in four consecutive games for the first time in his career, and Dallas is 2-2 during this stretch, including an overtime loss to Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)
Dallas at Washington starts 'round-robin' for NFC East title

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 09, 2021 02:24 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus (44) reacts after the Detroit Lions won the game with a last second touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Steelers and Vikings: 2 mystery teams go at it in prime time

By Barry Wilner Dec. 08, 2021 02:11 PM EST

FILE - Washington Football Team player Montez Sweat (90) looks on during pre-game warm-ups before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. Washington has put pass rusher Montez Sweat on the NFL's COVID-19 reserve list. Sweat was expected to return to practice this week and play against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday after missing the past four games with a broken jaw. Sweat was one of Washington's few unvaccinated players. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)
Washington puts pass rusher Sweat on COVID-19 reserve list

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 08, 2021 12:21 PM 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

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Next goal for Washington's Heinicke? 'Beat Russell Wilson'

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 26, 2021 12:05 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

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke celebrates a touchdown by running back Antonio Gibson during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Coach Ron Rivera prepares to face his former QB Cam Newton

By Steve Reed Nov. 18, 2021 01:28 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