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The Washington Commanders’ offseason has been relatively quiet, but still interesting nonetheless, and there is still plenty of time to do more. Through the first few weeks of free agency, Washington has seen a mix of key additions and losses. In terms of losses, there are the likes of Cole Holcomb, Taylor Heinicke and Wes […]

Robert Griffin III was expected to change the Washington Commanders – then Redskins – when they used the second-overall pick on him back in 20112. While Griffin III never lived up to those expectations, the former quarterback is looking to impact the Commanders in a different way. RG3 is in talks to join the Josh […]

Led by head coach Ron Rivera, the Washington Commanders put together an 8-8-1 season in 2022. Now heading into the 2023 campaign, they find themselves firmly in the middle of a rebuild. The Commanders have assembled a roster full of young talent. On the offensive side of the ball, they have building blocks in wide […]

Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos has submitted a fully-funded $6 billion offer for the Washington Commanders after reports of the Josh Harris led faction submitting a bid Tuesday. Growing belief around the NFL is that a purchase agreement for the Commanders could be in place by the NFL Draft, reports ESPN’s Adam Schefter. This is the […]

Well, Dan Snyder might’ve found the offer he was looking for. The controversial Washington Commanders owner is looking to sell the team for an obscene amount of money. It seemed like no one was willing to fork over that amount of money… until now. A group of investors that include Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris […]

The Washington Commanders have had an interesting offseason with Daniel Snyder’s potential sale of the team looming over the organization, and head coach Ron Rivera said it has caused uncertainty in multiple areas, specifically with Chase Young, according to Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports. The Commanders have until May 2 to decide on Chase Young’s […]

As Daniel Snyder looks to sell the Washington Commanders, Amazon owner has been a contentious name linked to the bidding process. While Snyder originally blocked Bezos from a Commanders bid, the outgoing owner seems to have had a change of heart. Snyder is no longer opposed to selling the Commanders to Bezos, via Charles Gasparino […]

Baltimore Ravens superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson revealed this week that he requested a trade from the organization, but he will not be heading to the nation’s capital after Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera reaffirmed his general manager’s comments on Tuesday. Team GM Martin Mayhew said on Monday that Washington is moving forward with Sam […]

After being selected second overall in the 2020 NFL draft, Washington Commanders edge rusher Chase Young has had his career impacted by injuries. After looking elite during his rookie season, he has appeared in just 12 games over the past two years. Now with Young headed into his fourth season, the Commanders are able to […]

Lamar Jackson’s trade request seemingly won’t increase the quarterback’s chances of playing for the Washington Commanders. The Commanders weren’t interested in acquiring Jackson when the Baltimore Ravens used the franchise tag on him, and Washington doesn’t plan on making a trade offer for the 2019 NFL MVP. Washington is moving forward with Sam Howell and […]

Prior to landing with the Miami Dolphins as their head coach, Mike McDaniel moved around the NFL quite a bit as an assistant coach. One of his landing spots was with the Washington Commanders, where he worked as an offensive assistant in 2011 and 2012 before becoming their wide receivers coach in 2013. The Commanders […]

The Washington Commanders have made some solid moves in 2023 NFL free agency. The Commanders’ free agent signings include quarterback Jacoby Brissett, guard/center Nick Gates, and linebacker Cody Barton. However, the sneakiest Commanders’ free agency move is signing tackle Andrew Wylie away from the Kansas City Chiefs. Andrew Wylie is the sneakiest Commanders’ free agent […]

Lamar Jackson, the unanimous 2019 NFL MVP for the Baltimore Ravens and most electrifying quarterback in league history, is on the trade market. In fact, he’s been on the market for weeks already, having demanded a trade from the Baltimore Ravens all the way back on March 2nd. Although Baltimore placed the non-exclusive franchise tag […]

As NFL owners prepare to meet in Arizona for their annual spring meeting, there reportedly won’t be any moves made in the coming days to force Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder to relinquish ownership, according to The Washington Post. “The owners are waiting to see what occurs over the coming weeks and possibly months with […]

The Washington Commanders resolve a notable offseason dilemma earlier this month, signing Daron Payne to a four-year, $90 million extension deal. The agreement between the Commanders and the fifth-year defensive tackle includes a reported $60 million guaranteed. Payne entered the offseason unsure of whether he would end up hitting free agency or agreeing to a […]

Coming into the 2022 NFL season, there probably weren’t many teams that had more question marks than the Washington Commanders. On paper, the Commanders roster was loaded with talent, but no one knew how things would show on the field. When projections came out for records, Washington was seen by some as the the team […]

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder is not opposed to Jeff Bezos placing a bid for the team, and that has been communicated to Bezos’ people, according to Charles Gasparino of Fox Business. “Bezos has yet to place a bid for the team and the sale if it happens will likely occur after next weeks owners […]

The bidding war for the Washington Commanders is quickly approaching a boiling point. Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos is the newest potential buyer after recently having discussions with Michael Jordan about a purchase of the Charlotte Hornets. Apostolopoulos is pinpointing his focus on the Commanders for now, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Steve Apostolopoulos is the founder […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson has joined a group bidding for the Washington Commanders. The group is led by Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils owner Josh Harris, reports Sportico’s Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams. The news of Magic Johnson’s bidding comes after recent developments that Dan Snyder is planning to sell the team […]

For months, Dan Snyder has been trending towards selling the Washington Commanders. The big question during this time has always been ‘When will he actually end up selling the team?’ though. Well, based on the Commanders recent contracts that they have handed out to their players, it looks like we may have a timeframe for […]

As free agency frenzy takes over the NFL, the Washington Commanders have had a pretty quiet week. Granted, they have signed players like quarterback Jacoby Brisset, offensive tackle Andrew Wylie and linebacker Cody Barton. On the other hand, they’ve also lost key contributors such as quarterback Taylor Heinicke and linebacker Cole Holcomb. With the relative […]

Heading into free agency, veteran Jacoby Brissett was one of the biggest quarterbacks to hit the market. It now appears that he has found his home for the season. According to ESPN’s Diana Russini, Brissett is set to join the Washington Commanders for the 2023 season. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler took to Twitter to break down […]

One of the league’s most intriguing free agency quarterbacks has found a new team. Jimmy Garoppolo has agreed to a three-year, $67.5 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders after leaving the San Francisco 49ers. Following six seasons in the Bay Area, Garoppolo will take over as the quarterback of a team attempting to replace […]

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder is under immense pressure to sell the franchise. Much of this pressure comes from other owners across the league. Indianapolis Colts’ Jim Irsay is one of the owners that has been outspoken about his belief that Snyder should sell the team. Irsay tweeted a clip from South Park earlier today […]

Following a 2022 campaign that saw him take the field in just eight games, Washington Commanders running back JD McKissic has now been released by the team. ESPN’s Adam Schefter took to Twitter to break the news. “Commanders released RB J.D. McKissic.” wrote Schefter. JD McKissic has spent the last three seasons of his NFL […]

The Atlanta Falcons are signing former Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The move gives the Falcons a veteran quarterback with starting experience to add to a quarterback room that includes Desmond Ridder. The contract is two years for up to $20 million, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL […]

Defensive tackle Daron Payne is returning to the Washington Commanders on a four-year, $90 million contract. Payne is now one of the highest-paid players at his position, but the 25-year-old indicated that the money isn’t the only reason why he committed to the Commanders for the long term. “We’re one little piece away from being […]

Former Kansas City Chiefs right tackle Andrew Wylie is following Eric Bieniemy to Washington; Wylie plans to sign a three-year, $24 million contract with the Washington Commanders, according to Ari Meirov. “Former Chiefs RT Andrew Wylie plans to sign a 3-year, $24M deal with the Washington Commanders, reuniting him with OC Eric Bieniemy,” Meirov wrote on […]

Coming off of a strong 2022 campaign with the Washington Commanders, Daron Payne was on the brink of hitting NFL free agency. However, the Commanders knew they couldn’t just let Payne walk. Washington has signed Payne to a four-year, $90 million extension, via Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. After drafting him in the first-round […]

The Washington Commanders should make a bold move in their quarterback decisions. As such, they target Anthony Richardson, the quarterback for the Florida Gators. Richardson has recently shown outstanding performance in tests, breaking NFL Scouting Combine QB records. It may be a risk, but the Commanders should still take the risk in pursuing him. Here […]

Mitchell Rales, a co-founder of the Danaher Corporation and a Pittsburgh native, has joined the bid for the Washington Commanders with New Jersey Devils owner Josh Harris, ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter wrote in a Thursday tweet. The Danaher Corporation, a Fortune 500 company that specializes in “developing leading-edge diagnostic tools,” according to its website, […]

The Washington Commanders had a solid season in 2022. In fact, they finished 8-8-1 and just missed the playoffs. Yet, the organization is making some significant moves this NFL offseason. It all begins with the appointment of a new offensive coordinator, Eric Bieniemy from the Kansas City Chiefs. With him around, we’re sure to see […]

The Washington Commanders have been plagued by lackluster quarterback play since the departure of Kirk Cousins back in 2018. While fans were treated to news of NFL insider Adam Schefter stating in a recent episode of the “Pardon My Take” podcast that talks of a trade for All-Pro Lamar Jackson are “starting to pick up,” one […]

With the recent signing of veteran quarterback Derek Carr, Jameis Winston’s future with the New Orleans Saints could now be up in the air. With Carr locked in as the starter, the Saints could look to release Winston to free up cap space. By releasing him prior to June 1, they would take on a […]

Well, if you weren’t sure before that the Washington Commanders were rolling with Sam Howell, then you should be convinced by now. After just a year of disappointing play, Washington released QB Carson Wentz. That leaves the door open for Howell, a fourth-round pick last year, to take the reins of the offense. How does […]

Lamar Jackson is not a member of the Washington Commanders. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter is usually all business, especially ahead of the NFL Combine, but he unleashed a savage pranker side of himself on the ultra popular Bartsool Sports podcast, Pardon My Take. He pretended to receive information from a source that indicated that […]

The Washington Commanders signed former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marcus Kemp, according to a Friday tweet from ESPN NFL Nation reporter John Keim. Kemp signed with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent from Hawaii in 2017. During his first season, he played in one game, a 19-13 victory by the Pittsburgh Steelers in Arrowhead Stadium, […]

The Washington Commanders had a solid season in 2022, though they did fall short of the postseason. The Commanders finished with an 8-8-1 record and barely missed the playoffs. Yet, the organization is making some significant moves this NFL offseason, beginning with the appointment of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. It is only […]

In recent years, fans of the Washington Commanders haven’t had a whole lot to cheer about. The team on the field, whether they’re called the Redskins, Football Team or Commanders, has consistently missed the playoffs over the past two decades. Commanders fans have also had to endure hearing the owner of the club, Daniel Snyder, […]