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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 - 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

FILE - Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane appears during an NFL football news conference Aug. 6, 2021, in Orchard Park N.Y. If the prevailing belief has the Bills leaning toward selecting a cornerback with their opening pick of the NFL draft, Beane refuses to get boxed into a corner. (AP Photo/ Jeffrey T. Barnes, FILE)
Bills GM Beane refuses to be cornered on drafting cornerback

By John Wawrow Apr. 22, 2022 04:47 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

Von Miller holds up a Buffalo Bills jersey during a news conference Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Miller was introduced as the Bills' prized free-agent addition, a day after agreeing to terms on a six-year contract. (AP Photo/Mark Ludwiczak)
Bills GM Brandon Beane thrilled to land Von Miller

By Mark Ludwiczak Mar. 18, 2022 07:53 PM EDT

Bills cut Star Lotulelei after restocking defensive line

Mar. 18, 2022 01:31 PM EDT
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills released starting defensive tackle Star Lotulelei on Friday in a move which frees up much-needed salary cap space at a...

FILE - Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Von Miller (40) celebrates their victory against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56 on Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Von Miller introduced as Bills’ prized free-agent addition

Mar. 17, 2022 09:12 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Von Miller (40) celebrates their victory against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56 on Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Bills make it Von Miller-time in Buffalo; sign Howard, too

By John Wawrow Mar. 16, 2022 07:29 PM EDT

FILE - Washington NFL football team defensive tackle Matt Ioannidis (98) looks on during pre-game warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. The Washington Commanders are releasing defensive lineman Matt Ioannidis, a surprising move made to create salary cap in the aftermath of acquiring quarterback Carson Wentz. Agent Alan Herman confirmed Ioannidis' release to The Associated Press on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)
Agent says Commanders 'lied,' while McKissic opts to return

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 16, 2022 01:26 PM EDT

Bills hire Mike Shula to be senior offensive assistant

By John Wawrow Mar. 15, 2022 10:43 AM EDT
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Mike Shula was hired on Tuesday to be Buffalo Bills senior offensive assistant in coach Sean McDermott’s latest move to restructure his...

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

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. ...

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) celebrates his touchdown catch against the Arizona Cardinals with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Rams' Beckham headlines COVID-19 list as NFL outbreak widens

By The Associated Press Dec. 14, 2021 06:49 PM EST

FILE - In this May 15, 2021, file photo, Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera watches during an NFL football rookie minicamp at Inova Sports Performance Center in Ashburn, Va. On the eve of the start of training camp, Rivera said Tuesday, July 27, 2021, that over half of his players are now fully vaccinated and expressed frustration about some of the reluctance. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez, File)
Rivera opens Washington camp frustrated by vaccine hesitancy

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 27, 2021 05:17 PM EDT

FILE - Washington Football Team defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) gestures during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Landover, Md., in this Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, file photo. Washington signed star defensive tackle Jonathan Allen on the eve of training camp to a $72 million, four-year contract extension with a $30 million signing bonus. Allen's agency, Team IFA, announced the terms of the deal in a Twitter post Monday, July 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr., File)
Washington signing Jonathan Allen to $72M, 4-year extension

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 26, 2021 04:01 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback P.J. Walker (6) warms up before the start of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Carolina Panthers at Washington Football Team 12/27/2020

Dec. 27, 2020 02:40 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) warms up prior to an NFL football game against San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington Football Team at San Francisco 49ers 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 04:12 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Washington Football Team at Dallas Cowboys 11/26/2020

Nov. 26, 2020 04:08 PM EST