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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, […]

Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young still has not gotten a decision from the team on his contract in the 2024 NFL season, but he did not let that be a reason for him not to show up in the team’s offseason workout program, according to Ralph Vacchiano of FOX Sports. “Commanders DE Chase Young […]

The long wait is finally over. Dan Snyder has reportedly sold the Washington Commanders for a little over $6 billion. Washington’s new owners include Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris and NBA legend Magic Johnson. Commanders head coach Ron Rivera broke his silence on the matter on Friday. He admitted the reports made him feel “relief” […]

After much speculation, it looks like the Washington Commanders will finally be under new ownership next season. Longtime owner Dan Snyder is reportedly in a preliminary agreement to sell the team for over $6 billion dollars to a group led by Josh Harris, who also owns part of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils. […]

The Washington Commanders own the 16th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. There are many ways this can go, of course, but they do have a glaring need for their defensive secondary. Here we’ll look at the reasons why Devon Witherspoon would be a perfect fit for the Washington Commanders in the 2023 NFL […]

After months of being reported as in the running for buying the Washington Commanders, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos ultimately fell out of the race. Where one opportunity goes away, another arises, and there are reports another NFL franchise might be on Bezos’ radar. According to NBC Sports’ ProFootballTalk, the suggestion is Jeff Bezos could be […]

Ron Rivera and the Washington Commanders seem more than content to open the season with Sam Howell as their starting quarterback. However, if an interesting NFL Draft opportunity arises, it may be too good for the Commanders to pass up on. The Commanders are interested in Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker, via ESPN’s John Keim. If Hooker […]

Dan Snyder has reached an agreement in principle to sell the Washington Commanders for $6.05 billion to a group led by Philadelphia 76ers co-owner Josh Harris, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Harris group includes billionaire Mitchell Rales, as well as former NBA star Magic Johnson. While the sale is not signed, it […]

Dan Snyder is close to a deal to sell the Washington Commanders, but who the team will be sold to is yet to be determined, according to John Keim of ESPN. It was reported earlier on Thursday by Sportico that a group led by Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils co-owner Josh Harris was closing […]

The Washington Commanders are on sale, and there are multiple billionaires who are bidding to become the next owner of the NFL franchise. Even for those who wake up in money, there is a limit on how much they want to spend, and Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta has reached his when it comes to […]

The Washington Commanders are to be sold by any date now. One potential buyer Jeff Bezos is out on purchasing the franchise, months after he had a secret meeting with Jay-Z about submitting a bid, reports TMZ. Over the last few months, Bezos and Jay-Z were rumored to be heading a group that was going […]

It is officially NFL mock draft season, and for the Washington Commanders in the 2023 NFL draft, the team has eight picks to try and keep up with the Jones’s (and Mara’s and Lurie’s) in the NFC East. In this Commanders mock draft, we’ll look at all eight picks and predict what the Commanders will […]

There is a calm before the storm type of vibe heading into the 2023 NFL Draft. There seem to be several teams who are perfectly content sticking with a murky or questionable quarterback situation. Not even the potential availability of a former MVP in Lamar Jackson has caused their conservative plans to change. Each organization […]

For a team like the Washington Commanders, the NFL Draft may be the most important event of the year. The Commanders have been mired in mediocrity for a while now, hovering around the .500 mark in each of the last three seasons. Good drafting is absolutely critical to teams in this position, as it can […]

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera spoke on how much the health of Chase Young’s knee factors into the team’s decision with his fifth-year option, according to a Wednesday tweet from Washington Post NFL reporter Nicki Jhabvala. “That’s the thing that will drive a big part of the conversation,” said Rivera. “As we continue to work through […]