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When the Washington Commanders made the decision to not pick up the fifth-year option of defensive end Chase Young, many NFL fans started to imagine a world where the former No.2 overall pick is suiting up for a different team, including the Chicago Bears. However, Bears fans who would love for the team to trade […]

The Washington Commanders declined defensive end Chase Young’s fifth-year option, so he will have to earn a new contract next offseason. Young said he feels “night and day” different from last year, but did not want to elaborate on that when speaking with media at mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. “Watch the film from today’s practice,” […]

The Washington Commanders turned heads when they declined to pick up the fifth-year option on defensive end Chase Young. The move sparked understandable speculation about how they view their former 2020 first-round pick. Would he be a serious part of their future? Would he even be starting for Washington next season? The former remains to […]

All offseason, Sam Howell has been hyped up as the Washington Commanders starting quarterback. However, Ron Rivera has recently had a chance of tune when it comes to the Commanders and their quarterbacks. Howell has been taking most of the first-team reps throughout the offseason. Still, Rivera values Jacoby Brissett and views the Commanders quarterback […]

Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson had very good first impressions of rookie cornerback Emmanuel Forbes. Dotson said that he watched film of Forbes before the draft and was impressed, but that he didn’t really know how good he was until he saw him play in person. “I was like, ‘I think he’s good, but […]

For a team that has owner issues, a dilapidated stadium and trademark issues with their new nickname, the Washington Commanders aren’t doing so bad. This team has been in disarray for a while now, in search of a new identity in more ways than one. Their risks go well beyond their moves in free agency […]

The Eric Bieniemy starts this year for the Washington Commanders who hired the Super Bowl-winning offensive coordinator to become the team’s new architect of their offense — and more. Apart from being the Commanders’ offensive coordinator, Bieniemy has also been given the title of an assistant head coach by head coach Ron Rivera with the […]

Most of the headlines about the Washington Commanders recently have revolved around the franchise’s change in ownership. As offseason workouts ramp up, football fans in the nation’s capital finally have some on-field topics to talk about. One of the developing stories is the progress of second-year quarterback and presumed starter Sam Howell. Chris Russell, a […]

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera dropped positive updates on running backs Antonio Gibson and Brian Robinson Jr. on Wednesday. “I think those guys have looked really well,” Rivera said, via a Wednesday tweet from the Commanders. “I really do. I think one of the things that’s been really good is with Antonio, you see is […]

How close are the Washington Commanders to returning to the NFL Playoffs for the first time since the 2020 season? The Commanders ended with a record of 8-8-1 during the 2022 season, putting them in 4th place in the NFC East and ninth in the NFC. Washington hired former Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric […]

There’s plenty of excitement and optimism surrounding the Washington Commanders entering the summer. The Commanders’ roster is starting to take shape, as they have their sights set on taking the next step this season. After breaking down the Commanders’ game-by-game predictions, let’s take a look at three trade targets the team can pursue to round out […]

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has denied the trademark application for the Washington Commanders, citing two reasons for the denial, according to trademark attorney Josh Gerben. One reason is because of the existing trademark for “Commanders’ Classic” while the other is due to pending applications filed by a D.C.-area man, according to […]

The Washington Commanders shocked the NFL world when they declined Chase Young’s fifth-year option. Despite that contract decision, head coach Ron Rivera is still expecting Young to perform admirably for the Commanders. With Young appearing in just 12 games over the past two seasons, Washington decided not to guarantee his contract for next season. Still, […]

With Sam Howell at quarterback, the Washington Commanders are expecting a much different offense in 2023. However, after a brutal injury at OTAS, the Commanders offense will be without a player on the rise. Tight end Armani Rogers suffered a non-contact Achilles injury while running, via ESPN’s John Keim. After an MRI, Rogers was diagnosed […]

Washington Commanders star defensive end Chase Young had his fifth-year option worth $17.45 million declined by the team last April, which means that he’s got a lot to prove in the coming 2023 NFL season. For Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio, he hopes that Chase Young will just have to move on from that […]

The New Orleans Saints along with the Denver Broncos, Carolina Panthers, and Washington Commanders have flipped their votes regarding Thursday Night Football’s flex scheduling or ‘flexing’. This happened as the Broncos and Commanders initially disagreed with the proposition for flexing. Eventually, they would agree on a later vote, per Pro Football Talk. More than that, […]

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said that everyone is hopeful that the Washington Commanders sale to the Josh Harris group will go through before the season, but nothing is done yet, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. “I’m hopeful we get there. But not there yet,” Jim Irsay said, according to Judy Battista of […]

The Indianapolis Colts‘ tampering inquiry into the Washington Commanders‘ alleged attempts to seek information on the availability of quarterback Andrew Luck has been resolved, according to a report from ESPN’s Stephen Holder. Earlier this month, a story from ESPN’s John Keim said the Commanders “phoned about retired Andrew Luck,” whose rights are still with the […]

The Washington Commanders sale will not be decided at the next NFL owners meeting in Minnesota, via John Keim of ESPN. A group headed by Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils owner Josh Harris is set to purchase the Commanders. “The league staff and finance committee will continue to review the details of the transaction. […]

How far will the Washington Commanders go in 2023? The Commanders ended their 2022-23 season with a record of 8-8-1, good enough to place fourth in the NFC East and ninth in the NFC. Quarterback Taylor Heinicke led the team with 1,859 passing yards in nine games, gaining as many as 279 yards in a […]

The 2023 NFL schedule is now out, and although we already knew the opponents for the Washington Commanders, we now know when and where they will be playing each game this season. With coach Ron Rivera at the helm and Sam Howell leading the way, the Commanders should contend in the AFC once again. The […]

The Washington Commanders will have a new ownership group, per a published report, and Magic Johnson will be part of the new ownership. Daniel Snyder, the team’s current owner who has been under pressure to sell, has agreed to the sale and the only thing left to make it official is approval from the rest […]

Daniel and Tanya Snyder have officially entered into a sale and purchase agreement of the Washington Commanders with a group led by Philadelphia 76ers co-owner Josh Harris, the parties announced on Friday. “We are very pleased to have reached an agreement for the sale of the Commanders franchise with Josh Harris, an area native, and […]

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder is reportedly urging the NFL to limit the public release of a third-party report into allegations of sexual misconduct and financial improprieties against him, according to ESPN. “Dan Snyder and his lawyers are lobbying the NFL to limit the release of attorney Mary Jo White’s report into sexual misconduct allegations […]

As the Washington Commanders look to potentially upgrade at the quarterback position, it was reported that the team contacted Andrew Luck. However, after some commotion from Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, the truth behind the Commanders and Luck has been revealed. Washington never contacted Luck, his father or his uncle, who was his NFL agent, […]

The Washington Commanders had a solid showing at the 2023 NFL Draft. Some of their biggest needs entering the draft were cornerback and offensive line, and they did use multiple picks on those positions. The team is clearly in a better spot than it was prior to the draft. However, there are still several big […]

The Indianapolis Colts and Washington Commanders are two franchises that attract a lot of off-field attention, and not always for the right reasons. Following an ESPN report that revealed the Commanders had reached out to retired Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, Indy owner Jim Irsay took to Twitter to express his rage over the alleged correspondence. […]

The Washington Commanders entered the 2023 NFL Draft with major needs on the offensive line and in the secondary. They also had questions about the quarterback. With Sam Howell currently slated to be the starter for the Burgundy and Gold, would the Commanders use a pick on a new QB? Washington opted to not address […]

The Washington Commanders moved on from Carson Wentz and now have a serious quarterback competition about to go down during training camp. They brought in Jacoby Brissett to compete with 2022 draft choice Sam Howell, and now the team has added Fordham QB Tim DeMorat, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. ‘Commanders have agreed to terms […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is now behind us, and 259 players will be joining the league. Over the course of three days, there were plenty of good picks and just as many questionable ones. Here we will look at the teams that, at first blush, look like the NFL draft losers this year, including the […]

Fans waiting for the Washington Commanders’ sale to be finalized need to be a little more patient. This is after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed on Thursday ahead of the 2023 Draft that they will make an announcement regarding the transaction next month. Goodell did mention that “progress is being made” when it comes to […]

There is still plenty of uncertainty as to just which position the Washington Commanders will target with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. For Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, he does not see that the Commanders will pull off a shocker by drafting a quarterback on Thursday. Breer touched on multiple draft-related […]

The Washington Commanders’ first-round pick will likely be a cornerback. The position is one of the major Commanders draft needs, and there will be some good ones available at pick No. 16 in the 2023 NFL Draft. However, if the Commanders’ draft gets a little wild and the team decides to hold out and select […]

The Washington Commanders are not going to exercise defensive end Chase Young’s fifth-year option, according to Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post. The decision regarding Chase Young’s fifth-year option has been in question for much of this offseason, and the Commanders had been delaying on making a decision while the team’s ownership status has been […]

There is still no official word about the reported sale of the Washington Commanders. With owner Dan Snyder rumored to be on his way out, Commanders head coach Ron Rivera isn’t looking into it too much until the new owners officially take over.  “How did we react to it? Until it’s done there’s really not […]

The Washington Commanders have a decision to make regarding defensive end Chase Young’s fifth-year option, and head coach Ron Rivera has not given any indication that the team has made a decision either way, according to Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports. The Commanders have until May 2, so there is still some time left to […]

There are still a few hoops for prospective Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris to jump through before the team is officially his and out of Daniel Snyder’s hands. But assuming those checkpoints are routinely cleared, fans already know how the $6 billion pie will be divided, via NBC Sports’ Mike Florio. Harris’ slice will obviously be […]

Amind the unclear futures of Chase Young and Montez Sweat in Washington, the Washington Commanders are set to have a visit with Clemson Tigers product and defensive end Myles Murphy this Tuesday, according to a source of Ben Standig of The Athletic. Murphy is among the most intriguing talents joining the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft. […]

With Dan Snyder poised to sell the Washington Commanders, current Philadelphia 76ers/New Jersey Devils owner Josh Harris seemed like the frontrunner to buy the franchise. After a bit of a hiccup, Harris is now back on track to overtake Snyder with the Commanders. Harris’ bid to buy the Commanders has been sent to the NFL, […]