Montez Sweat
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

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

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) reacts after breaking up a pass in the end zone against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Playoff-bound Cowboys set for quick Washington rematch

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 01:51 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

FILE - Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. Quarterback Baker Mayfield and Stefanski tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, Dec. 15, and will likely miss Saturday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders as Cleveland deals with a widespread outbreak during its playoff pursuit. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
NFL reduces testing for asymptomatic vaccinated players

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 18, 2021 03:58 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

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

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

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 looking for third consecutive win against Cowboys

By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2021 10:10 AM 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 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

Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) is attended to after a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington confirms Chase Young's injury is season-ending

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 15, 2021 01:20 PM EST

Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) is helped off the field by guard Brandon Scherff (75) after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington worries rusher Chase Young tore ACL in right knee

By Howard Fendrich Nov. 14, 2021 05:41 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
The Latest: Packers blank Seahawks, retake 1st place in NFC

By The Associated Press Nov. 14, 2021 11:16 AM EST