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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
NFL Salute to Service award finalists: Hurst, Kittle, Rivera

Jan. 25, 2023 11:39 AM EST

FILE -Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Scott Turner arrives for practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, in Ashburn, Va. The Washington Commanders have fired offensive coordinator Scott Turner, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2022 because the team had not announced the move.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Commanders fire offensive coordinator Scott Turner

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 10, 2023 04:41 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

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

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 (13) passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game in Seattle, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Commanders cling to playoffs heading into meeting with 49ers

By Josh Dubow Dec. 22, 2022 06:41 PM EST

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) walks off the field after the Giants beats the Commanders 20-12 in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 at FedExField in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Stalling in red zone is hurting Commanders' playoff chances

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 19, 2022 07:53 PM EST

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) argues about a call that negated a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Commanders question officiating decisions in loss to Giants

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 19, 2022 01:07 AM EST

New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) tackles Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) and forces him to lose the ball during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
2 fumbles by Heinicke hinder Commanders in loss to Giants

By Howard Fendrich Dec. 18, 2022 11:45 PM EST

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) and running back Saquon Barkley (26) walk off the field after a 20-12 victory over the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Giants beat Commanders in prime time to end winless streak

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 18, 2022 11:37 PM EST

Washington Commanders' Jonathan Allen, right, sacks New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones during overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Commanders and Giants meet again, fighting for playoff spot

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2022 01:17 PM EST

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera is seen leaving the field at the end of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Landover, Md. Washington won 13-19. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Commanders in playoff hunt, following typical Rivera script

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 08, 2022 12:21 PM EST

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4), center, throws under pressure from New York Giants' defenders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Tie against Giants shows Commanders' slim margin for error

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 05, 2022 12:51 PM EST