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Washington Commanders NFL football team new wide receiver Terry McLaurin, left, poses with head coach Ron Rivera after a press conference at Inova Sports Performance Center in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, July 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
All eyes on Carson Wentz in first Commanders training camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 11:24 AM EDT

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

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

Wide receiver Drake London makes a catch during Southern California NFL football Pro Day Friday, April 15, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Wide receiver high on Commanders' list going into NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 12:31 PM EDT

Panthers navigating unsettled QB situation after Watson snub

By Steve Reed Mar. 25, 2022 05:21 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers desperately wanted to land Deshaun Watson to solve the quarterback issues that have plagued them for the better part of...

FILE - Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (2) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta. The Panthers agreed to a three-year, $61.9 million contract extension with Moore on Friday, March 18, according to his agent Drew Rosenhaus. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Busy Panthers extend WR D.J. Moore, add 4 free agents

Mar. 18, 2022 02:14 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

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

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. ...

This is a 2021 photo of Bill Lazor of the Chicago Bears NFL football team. This image reflects the Chicago Bears active roster as of Friday, April 16, 2021 when this image was taken. The Chicago Bears could be without all three of their coordinators, including Lazor, when they host the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. (AP Photo)
AP Source: Several asymptomatic NFL players test positive

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 20, 2021 02:45 PM EST

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton speaks with down judge Kent Payne (79) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Three NFL games moved due to COVID-19 outbreaks

By Barry Wilner Dec. 17, 2021 12:06 PM EST

New York Giants head coach Joe Judge yells from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Giants 20-9. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
NFL teams taking extra precautions as COVID-19 cases spike

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2021 04:21 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) hands the ball off to running back Leonard Fournette (7) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington Football Team 11/14/2021

Nov. 14, 2021 01:21 PM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, right, scores a touchdown in front of Washington Football Team free safety Kamren Curl in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Holey defense haunts Washington in 33-22 loss to Saints

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 10, 2021 06:03 PM EDT

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Quarterback Taylor Heinicke needs more Alex Smith in game

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 27, 2021 03:20 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Allen honors OC Daboll in Bills' 43-21 rout of Washington

By John Wawrow Sep. 26, 2021 04:28 PM EDT

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) scrambles away from New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Washington looking for first win at Buffalo since 1987

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 12:33 PM EDT

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) scrambles away from New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Hopkins converts 2nd chance, Washington beats Giants 30-29

By Noah Trister Sep. 16, 2021 11:56 PM EDT

Giants' Gates carted off with broken leg against Washington

Sep. 16, 2021 09:15 PM EDT
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — New York Giants offensive lineman Nick Gates broke his leg in the first quarter of Thursday night's game at Washington. ...