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The Washington Commanders are ready to reap the benefits of new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy this season. Coming over from the Kansas City Chiefs, Bieniemy is bringing an offense that running back Antonio Gibson hopes puts his full offensive skillset on display, reports Sports Illustrated’s Daniel Chavkin. “I haven’t shown my position. … Every year […]

It has long been expected that a sale of the Washington Commanders from Daniel Snyder to Josh Harris would go through, but there are some real issues that threaten the closing of the deal, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. “Hopefully it gets resolved,” a source said, according to Florio. “But at this […]

The Washington Commanders 2023 training camp starts on July 25 (July 21 for rookies) at OrthoVirginia Training Center at Commanders Park in Ashburn, Virginia. That is where head coach Ron Rivera and company will figure out the Commanders’ roster for this season that will help the team try to get back into the playoffs for […]

Dan Snyder getting the boot as the owner 0f the Washington Commanders. His reign of toxic and abusive management of the team came to an end after investigations into his franchise. The scandal around Jon Gruden’s bigoted emails proved to be the tipping point that eventually led to Syder’s exodus. Gruden’s emails, which included racist […]

Despite missing five games as a rookie, Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson impressed during his first season in the NFL. As he approaches year two, the 2022 first-round pick thinks he is prepped for a monster year. “This year I feel like I gotta come crazy,” Dotson said on the 2nd Wind podcast. “It’s […]

The Washington Commanders have seemingly been in ownership limbo for the better part of the last several seasons, with disgraced billionaire Dan Snyder’s sale of the team taking longer than perhaps many had hoped. However, Washington Post NFL reporter Mark Maske recently provided an update on a new timeline for the transition of power to […]

Step into the captivating realm of the Washington Commanders, where hidden gems lie in wait. They are ready to unleash their untapped potential upon the NFL stage. Brace yourself as we introduce four remarkable players who possess the prowess to exceed expectations and etch their names into the annals of the upcoming 2023 NFL season. […]

The NFL has had trouble finding a team for the preseason edition of HBO’s Hard Knocks, with the New York Jets, Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints and Washington Commanders being the four teams who could technically be forced to do it by league rule, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. The Jets, Bears […]

The Washington Commanders’ journey in the 2022 NFL season was a bit of a roller-coaster ride. Now, we shift our focus to the future of this beleaguered team. As such, it’s time to delve into the potential impact of four talented rookies who are primed to challenge the roles of seasoned veterans. With a roster […]

It’s going to be the Sam Howell show in the Capital this coming season as the Washington Commanders hand over the reigns to the 22-year-old quarterback. At this point, the team has yet to formally endow Howell with the QB1 title, but most folks believe that it’s only going to be a matter of time […]

Kareem Hunt is currently looking for a job. Like in most job searches, it always helps to know someone on the inside of a place you might be applying to. Luckily for Hunt, he knows Washington Commnanders’ offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy pretty well. There seems to be interest from the Commanders in Hunt, per Josina […]

Kareem Hunt’s unemployment days could be nearing an end. The Washington Commanders “have quietly been making some preliminary inquiries behind-the-scenes,” CBS Sports’ Josina Anderson reported Thursday night. While the team is in the very early stages of their feeling-out process, the running back could be a potential fit if a deal is indeed agreed upon. […]

The 2022 NFL season was disappointing for former number two overall pick Carson Wentz. The ex-Philadelphia Eagles star failed to regain his winning form in eight games with the Commanders. Wentz threw for just 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions in 2022. He finished with a 2-6 record during his time with the Commanders, leading to […]

The Washington Commanders are in the middle of a quarterback battle between Sam Howell and Jacoby Brissett. But according to wide receiver Jahan Dotson, the team has settled on Howell as their guy. “I have complete faith in him,” Dotson said. Howell was selected with the No. 144 overall pick in the fifth round of […]

The Washington Commanders seem to be in limbo right now, and not just with their ownership situation. Washington’s overall roster is solid enough, with some very good players on both sides of the ball. On offense, the Commanders have some solid weapons with Pro Bowl receiver Terry McLaurin leading the way. On defense, they boast […]

While Sam Howell seemed like the Washington Commanders starting quarterback all offseason, Ron Rivera’s recent Jacoby Brissett comments muddied up the picture. However, Rivera has clarified his position on the Commanders QB1 situation, putting Howell back in the driver’s seat. Rivera stated that Howell has done enough to remain the QB1 entering training camp, via […]

The Washington Commanders are heading into the 2023 season with renewed optimism. The team finished 8-8 last season, but the sky is the limit, especially with a ball-hawking defense led by Chase Young. The former Ohio State defensive end Young said he feels “night and day” different from last season. The ex-number two overall pick […]

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 […]