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Holding the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, it’s no secret that the Washington Commanders are targeting their quarterback of the future. But the quarterback the Commanders end up selecting may not be the player fans expected, at least to Mel Kiper Jr. LSU sensation Jayden Daniels went to Washington at No. […]

Over the previous two NFL offseason’s, Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn has toyed with the idea of leaving America’s Team multiple times. In 2022, Quinn interviewed with the Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, and New York Giants for their head coaching vacancies, and then last January, Quinn took part in interviews […]

The 2024 Washington Commanders are going to look much different than the 2023 version. Already the team has let go of head coach Ron Rivera and hired Adam Peters from the San Francisco 49ers to serve as the team’s GM, and major roster changes surely will follow. Twenty players from this season’s roster are slated […]

In a significant development for the Washington Commanders, the team’s search for a new head coach has taken an optimistic turn with the interview of assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator, Eric Bieniemy. Sources close to the team reported to Bleacher Report (per Jordan Schultz) that the meeting, which took place this week, showcased Bieniemy’s […]

Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik continues to be one of the hottest names in the coaching carousel. Slowik has already interviewed for the head coach position of the Carolina Panthers and Tennessee Titans and now has three more opportunities lined up for him. He plans to interview for the vacancies of the Atlanta Falcons, […]

Washington Commanders fans are trapped in a time machine, forced to relive an era of football that is but a cruel reminder of the unfulfilled hopes and dreams that come with being a modern supporter of the franchise. Jay Gruden and Robert Griffin III are doing everything in their power to keep them stuck there. […]

Ron Rivera is 62 years old and has already accumulated a 102-103-2 record as a head coach, but if the recently fired head coach of the Washington Commanders had it his way, his coaching career would not yet be coming to an end. “I have several opportunities right now,” Rivera told John Keim of ESPN. […]

The Washington Commanders have hired Adam Peters to become the team’s new general manager, and Peters released a statement and got into his mission for the franchise after accepting the job. “I am incredibly grateful to Josh Harris and the Washington Commanders ownership group for this once in a lifetime opportunity,” Adam Peters said, via […]

The Washington Commanders are coming off a rough 2023-24 season. Washington finished last in the NFC West. Thus, the team parted ways with head coach Ron Rivera. New GM Adam Peters agreed to a long-term contract with the Commanders amid their search for a new coach. The Commanders lock down leadership in search of a […]

As rumors swirl about the future of Dan Quinn and Mike McCarthy, Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys will hang onto at least one key piece of their upper administration: VP of Player Personnel Will McClay. ESPN’s Todd Archer’s report that McClay would not be moving on to a new organization early Friday afternoon quiets one […]

The Washington Commanders have hired a new general manager, bringing in the San Francisco 49ers assistant GM Adam Peters, and with that hiring, the rumors that Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson will be the Commanders’ next head coach are heating up. “The expected hire all the way through. Peters will now work to tab […]

The Washington Commanders have crossed off the first major item on their offseason check list after hiring Adam Peters to be their new general manager, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The executive has been instrumental in helping the San Francisco 49ers build arguably the most impressive roster in the NFL. Commanders owner Josh Harris earnestly hopes […]

With Bill Belichick no longer with the New England Patriots, chatter has been buzzing throughout the NFL as to which team will hire the future Hall of Fame head coach. One team many believe are interested are the Washington Commanders, but the latest rumors suggest that might not be the case. Amid finding a new […]

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce had some unsolicited advice for the Washington Commanders as the team undergoes yet another head-coaching search: don’t let Eric Bieniemy out of the building. Kelce stumped for his former offensive coordinator in Kansas City, remarking that “I think the Commanders should give (Bieniemy) a chance,” courtesy of Wave […]

Black Monday has arrived, and for some, it arrived much sooner than expected. Just after the stroke of midnight, the Atlanta Falcons announced they were firing Arthur Smith just hours after the team lost to the New Orleans Saints 48-17, making another NFL head coaching vacancy. The Washington Commanders were a little more courteous and […]

The Washington Commanders are searching for their next head coach and there is no shortage of candidates. Ron Rivera was dismissed after four seasons in charge and Washington will now appoint its sixth head coach since its last playoff win in 2005. Odds have been updated and there’s a new leader in the clubhouse as […]

When Daniel Snyder sold the Washington Commanders to the new ownership group led by Josh Harris and Magic Johnson, it was widely expected that they would put their imprint on the franchise and look to make changes. After a 4-13 season, those expected changes in Washington are beginning to take shape. Both head coach Ron […]

The Washington Commanders continue to mold the future of the franchise following the dismissal of head coach Ron Rivera. Under new ownership, the Commanders are in search of a new head coach and head of football operations and could be turning to one of the best franchises in the NFL for the latter. Washington has […]

Ron Rivera successfully transformed from a solid player into a decorated head coach in the NFL for the Washington Commanders before the Commanders fired Rivera in January 2024. In fact, from becoming a Super Bowl XX champion as a player, Rivera eventually became a two-time NFL Coach of the Year winner years later as the […]

The Washington Commanders are wasting little time in beginning their pivotal offseason. With Ron Rivera now officially out, the organization is quickly compiling a list of head coaching candidates. Evidently, the search will also be conducted in-house, with offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy due to draw consideration for the position. “{Owner Josh Harris} says he wants […]

Ron Rivera’s net worth in 2024 is $10 million. One of a few coaches in history of Puerto Rican descent, Rivera was a trailblazer in the football world as the head coach of the Washington Commanders until he was fired at the end of the 2023-24 season. Let’s look at Ron Rivera’s net worth in […]

The Washington Commanders decided to part ways with head coach Ron Rivera after four seasons with the organization. Rivera took to X to give a statement in regards to his departure from Washington and handled the situation with tremendous class. He gave thanks to members of the Commanders organization but also made sure to share […]

The Washington Commanders have plenty of items on their checklist, including finding a new head coach after the franchise parted ways with Ron Rivera on Monday. The search for Rivera’s successor has also apparently begun, with Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network reporting that Washington is eyeing both Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and […]

Magic Johnson is still a big figure in the world of sports. While his playing days are long behind the Basketball Hall of Famer now, the former Los Angeles Lakers superstar is still busy with professional sports. For one, he is a co-owner of the NFL’s Washington Commanders. And with Washington in for what should […]

The Washington Commanders appear to be moving at warp speed in their search for a new head coach, following the dismissal of Ron Rivera. Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh is firmly on their radar, according to Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz. Former Golden State Warriors president of basketball operations Bob Myers, who is being brought into the Commanders […]

The Washington Commanders have finally pulled the trigger on firing Ron Rivera. Rivera, who’s had four unremarkable seasons with the team, has been let go after yet another disappointing campaign. That means that the team needs to find a new head coach. Owner Josh Harris has assembled a fine team in this search for the […]

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera has officially been fired by new owner Josh Harris and his group following a 35-10 Week 18 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, per Ian Rapoport. Rivera’s tenure in Washington ends after four seasons and a 26-40-1 record over 66 games. “Sources: The #Commanders are moving on from coach Ron […]

The Washington Commanders finished their 2023 regular season with a loss to the Dallas Cowboys. As a result, they will pick second at the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit. It’s expected that head coach Ron Rivera will be fired on “Black Monday,” but the veteran head coach spoke about the draft on Sunday. Reporters asked […]

An eight-game losing streak certainly has its perks. The Washington Commanders received confirmation of that when they learned where their draft selection will land in the 2024 NFL Draft. With an 0-fer since the first week of November, the Commanders finished the season with a record of 4-13. Their reward? The second overall pick in […]

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Stephon Gilmore leaving Week 18’s contest against the Washington Commanders due to injury was a scary sight for Mike McCarthy. But in post-game comments, Gilmore expressed no doubt that he would be ready to roll come playoff time. Gilmore described his shoulder has having “popped out, and they popped it back in […]

The 2024 NFL Draft order is finally set, and there aren’t a lot of changes at the top. While the New York Giants dropped from one spot down after beating the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 18, the Top 4 picks stayed the same. The Chicago Bears will still get the no. 1 pick (thanks to […]

Change is very likely on the way for the Washington Commanders this offseason. The most expected move is firing head coach Ron Rivera but general manager Martin Mayhew could also be shown the door. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Mayhew’s future with the team “is also in doubt, sources say, though that decision […]

The final week of the regular season is here in the NFL and you know what means: head coaching rumors. One team that is hearing a lot of them is the Washington Commanders. Ron Rivera is the head coach of the Commanders, and the team is expected to make a change this offseason. It’s been […]

There’s a good chance that Ron Rivera will no longer be the coach of the Washington Commanders in a week. During his four years, Rivera has was unable to lead the Commanders to a winning record, and Washington are 4-12 with one week remaining, easily their worst record during his tenure. Assuming Rivera doesn’t keep […]

The Dallas Cowboys are on the road to take on the Washington Commanders for the final week of the NFL season. This game will continue our NFL odds series with a Cowboys-Commanders prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Cowboys can earn the third seed in the […]

The Washington Commanders have now lost seven straight games after their latest loss to the San Francisco 49ers. After dropping to 4-12 in a year that was supposed to see progress, the Commanders are on the brink of making major changes this offseason. Second-year wide receiver Jahan Dotson noted that one of the changes needed […]

The Chicago Bears will be in full control of the 2024 offseason. They are in the most enviable of all positions to be in outside of the team that hoists the Lombardi trophy: they have the first overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft with more picks to boot and already have a quarterback they […]

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said that Sam Howell will start at quarterback on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys, according to Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post. Sam Howell was benched ahead of the Commanders’ game against the San Francisco 49ers last week, but Jacoby Brissett’s injury made Howell the starter again. Now, after […]

Just about everything went the Dallas Cowboys’ way this past weekend. The weekend started with the Cowboys defeating the Detroit Lions 20-19. The Lions looked to complete a two-point conversion that would’ve given them a 21-20 lead with less than 30 seconds left, but a controversial illegal touching penalty on Taylor Decker took back the […]