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FILE - Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz throws to a receiver in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Landover, Md. The Commanders released Wentz Monday, Feb. 27, 2023.(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Commanders release quarterback Carson Wentz after one season

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 27, 2023 02:40 PM EST

Ron Rivera reacts after his putt on the 16th green of the Pebble Beach Golf Links during the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament in Pebble Beach, Calif., Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Rivera: Howell goes into spring as Commanders' starting QB

By Rob Maaddi And Stephen Whyno Feb. 08, 2023 03:26 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 31, 1988, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams prepares to let go of a pass during first quarter of Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos in San Diego. Brock Purdy's bid to join the select group of quarterbacks to go from a backup for most of the season to a Super Bowl starter got derailed when he suffered his own injury in the NFC championship game. There have been several examples of backups leading a team to the big game. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Super Bowl backup QBs have shined from Hostetler to Foles

By Josh Dubow Feb. 07, 2023 11:52 AM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts throws a pass during practice at the NFL football team's training facility, Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles are scheduled to play the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Super Bowl-bound Eagles are built around QB Jalen Hurts

By Dan Gelston Feb. 04, 2023 11:07 AM EST

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman, center, stands with defensive end Brandon Graham (55) offensive tackle Lane Johnson (65), defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, and center Jason Kelce (62) after the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 31-7. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Analysis: Eagles weren't afraid to make difficult decisions

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 03, 2023 09:08 AM EST

Terry Bradshaw, left, reacts with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, right, after the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 31-7. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Eagles' Super Bowl-bound Hurts still trying to quiet haters

By Dan Gelston Jan. 30, 2023 05:55 PM EST

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll, left, talks with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts following an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 22-16. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Eagles' Super Bowl aspirations start vs. Giants in Philly

By Dan Gelston Jan. 19, 2023 06:00 PM EST

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Sam Howell (14) and other teammates during the first half of a NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at FedExField in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Commanders go into offseason that could bring new owner, QB

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 09, 2023 05:35 PM EST

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) throws the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Commanders rookie QB Sam Howell beats Cowboys in NFL debut

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 08, 2023 09:19 PM EST

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By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 10:00 AM EST
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FILE - Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell, left, talks with coach Ron Rivera during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp, May 6, 2022, in Ashburn, Va. Coach Rivera says rookie Sam Howell is expected start at quarterback for the Washington Commanders in their season finale against the Dallas Cowboys. It will be Howell's NFL debut. Rivera said the decision was made to give Howell a look in case the fifth-round pick out of the University of North Carolina gets a chance to be a full-time starter in the pros. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, file)
Commanders to start rookie Sam Howell at QB vs. Cowboys

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 04, 2023 01:48 PM EST

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera talks to reporters after a 24-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Rivera won't commit to Commanders starting QB vs. Cowboys

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 02, 2023 04:47 PM EST

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Wentz, Commanders lose to Browns, eliminated from contention

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 01, 2023 03:57 PM EST

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel, center, tries to break free from San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir as he rushes the ball in the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Commanders host Browns hoping to stay in playoff race

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 08:10 PM EST

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera speaks with an official in the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Carson Wentz, Commanders continue playoff chase vs. Browns

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 29, 2022 04:50 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) carries during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 17

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 28, 2022 07:17 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers' Nick Bosa (97) zeroes in on Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) in the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (Carlos Avila Gonzalez/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
Commanders turn to Wentz to start Week 17 game vs. Browns

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 28, 2022 10:21 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) speaks with Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) after an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
Curl's absence hurts Commanders, even with Young's return

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 26, 2022 12:58 PM EST

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke throws to a receiver in the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Back-to-back losses leave Commanders in QB quandary

By Josh Dubow Dec. 24, 2022 09:39 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game in Seattle, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
49ers seek 8th straight win when hosting Commanders

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2022 01:51 PM EST