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Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera has issued multiple soundbites that he surely would like to have back, but his latest NSFW plea to his team needed to be said ahead of a joint practice with the Baltimore Ravens. “We don’t want any bulls**t,” he said, per JP Finlay of NBC4 Sports. “Rivera says the […]

The Washington Commanders are turning things over to young quarterback Sam Howell for the 2023 season. No one knows exactly how the second-year QB will fare but the organization is hopeful. Howell completed nine of his 12 pass attempts for 77 yards and one touchdown in the Commanders’ 17-15 preseason win over the Cleveland Browns. […]

The Washington Commanders have added some insurance behind Logan Thomas, signing former New York Giants tight end Kaden Smith, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Smith, 26, played three seasons with the Giants after being selected in the sixth round of the 209 draft. Smith made an impact right away as a rookie, catching 31 passes […]

The Josh Harris-era is off to a great start after the Washington Commanders won their first game under their new owner. Washington defeated the Cleveland Browns 17-15 to open the preseason. In celebration of both the win and new ownership, head coach Ron Rivera gave Harris a game ball. The move was met with cheers […]

Sam Howell took another step toward becoming the Commanders official starting quarterback after his impressive preseason debut. Howell and the Commanders got the win 17-15 over the Cleveland Browns in his first start for the 2023 season. Head coach Ron Rivera saw a lot of things he liked from Howell in the victory. When asked […]

The biggest takeaway from the Washington Commanders’ 2023 preseason opener might be the play of Sam Howell. The Commanders starting quarterback played well in a 17-15 victory over the Cleveland Browns, providing more optimism that Sam Howell can be a winning starter in the NFL. Howell completed nine of his 12 pass attempts for 77 […]

As the 2023 NFL season gets closer, folks who love fantasy football are excitedly studying how players are doing and how teams work together. One player that lots of people are interested in is Washington Commanders wideout, Jahan Dotson. How well he played in 2022, how he compares to other players in his position, and […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes backed his former offensive coordinator, now-Washington Commanders coordinator Eric Bieniemy, amid reports of concerns about his coaching style. “EB is going to be harsh on you,” Mahomes said. “He’s going to really try to get the best out of you every single day. He’s going to hold you accountable […]

It’s tough to be on the roster bubble during NFL training camp. Bodies ache, minds are fried, but jobs are on the line, and that makes every rep an opportunity. Those opportunities are crucial for these guys to make a 53-man roster. There are hunters of players all across the NFL who are going through […]

The Cleveland Browns host the Washington Commanders for what will be considered the first preseason game for each team. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series with a Commanders-Browns prediction and pick. Sam Howell is the new man in town for the Commanders as he is expected to be the starting quarterback for the […]

Washington Commanders new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is seeing his name tossed around in headlines surrounding his tough coaching style. His head coach Ron Rivera made some comments on it and then backtracked them, and now former NFL head coach Tony Dungy is chiming in on the debate. “Did the Commanders do ANY research on […]

The Washington Commanders declined defensive end Chase Young’s fifth-year option this offseason, but Young said he feels good and is determined to earn a new deal during training camp. “I feel myself,” Chase Young said, via the Associated Press. “I feel good and I’m running around and I’m feeling explosive again.” Young was selected with […]

Reports began to surface out of Washington Commanders training camp on Tuesday that players were complaining to Ron Rivera about the intensity with which Eric Bieniemy was coaching with. It now sounds like Ron Rivera is shutting any of these concerns down, putting a lot of the blame on himself, reports ESPN’s John Keim. “I […]

Washington Commanders star defensive end Chase Young has barely seen the field since 2021 after a devastating knee injury, but the former AP Defensive Rookie of the Year is starting to finally feel like himself once again at NFL training camp, as he told Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press. “I feel myself,” Young said. […]

Washington Commanders players have complained to head coach Ron Rivera about Eric Bieniemy’s coaching methods being too hard, and one of Bieniemy’s former players, Tyreek Hill, took to Twitter to defend his former offensive coordinator from his days with the Kansas City Chiefs. “Man there is no other coach that has your back like EB […]

The Washington Commanders are in their first season with new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, and Ron Rivera admitted that some players have been thrown off by Bieniemy’s intensity so far in training camp. “I had a number of guys come to me and I said, ‘Hey, just go talk to him.’” Ron Rivera said, via […]

After five years as the Kansas City Chiefs offense coordinator, Eric Bieniemy decided to take on a new challenge and join the Washington Commanders. Early into training camp, Bieniemy is seemingly enjoying his change of scenery with the Commanders. Bieniemy has gotten into a bit of hot water for being ‘too demanding’ too some training […]

Former Philadelphia Eagles QB Carson Wentz is making waves after being spotted in a mismatch of uniforms at his latest offseason workout as he tries to find a team to sign him. It is a combination of gear that you have to see to believe, as tweeted out by NBC Sports Philadelphia reporter John Clark. […]

The Washington Commanders continue to have an eventful summer as the team started off training camp with a new quarterback under center in Sam Howell. After Dan Snyder sold the franchise to Josh Harris, the organization is ready for a revival. Head coach Ron Rivera enters his fourth season, but he has yet to lead […]

As we look forward to the upcoming 2023 NFL season, enthusiastic fans of fantasy football are closely studying how players performed and what experts predict. They’re doing this to get an advantage when they pick players for their teams in the upcoming drafts. One player who’s getting a lot of attention is talented Washington Commanders […]

Washington Commanders training camp is currently underway with no starter named at the quarterback position. Sam Howell is the favorite to start over Jacoby Brissett at quarterback as of right now, and the thoughts from star wide receiver Terry McLaurin on Howell’s deep ball might be a big reason why, reports NFL on ESPN’s Ryan […]

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin got heated and in the face of one of his teammates during practice Friday. However, head coach Ron Rivera is unfazed by the actions of his star receiver. During practice, the offense was having a poor day while the defense dominated. On one play, third year cornerback Benjamin St-Juste […]

The Washington Commanders had a tumultuous couple of years. These were all because of Dan Snyder’s mismanagement of the team. Success was fairly scarce for them and the employees were not at all treated well. This explains why a lot of his former workers exclaimed in joy as Josh Harris acquired them and replaced Snyder. […]

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell has been getting high praise from head coach Ron Rivera that bodes well for his chances of starting Week 1. However, Rivera also emphasizes that Jacoby Brissett is doing everything he can to make it a tough decision, via Commanders.com. “What you really need to look for is when we […]

The Washington Commanders may not last much longer in name, as the franchise’s new leadership may be changing the name once again according to the latest betting odds. The first major question is whether they will change the name at all, and it has become heavily favored after comments from Josh Harris and his new […]

The Washington Commanders are expecting Sam Howell to be their starting quarterback for the 2023 season, and wide receiver Terry McLaurin discussed the relationship and chemistry that he has with Howell at this point in training camp. “As we’ve gone over the course of this offseason, we’ve thrown together, we’ve gotten some reps out here,” […]

Former Washington Commanders first-round pick Jamin Davis is facing jail time for reckless driving. A Loudoun County district court gave Davis, the 19th overall selection of the 2021 NFL Draft, the guilty verdict on Monday. Judge Stephen E. Sincavage sentenced Davis to 30 days in jail, fined him, and suspended his driver’s license, per The […]

Second year Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson could easily be the surprise player who makes or breaks the Commanders season in 2023. The obvious choice for which player will most likely make or break the Commanders upcoming season may simply be quarterback Sam Howell, who is currently competing with Jacoby Brissett for the starting […]

To say that Brian Robinson had an eventful rookie campaign with the Washington Commanders would be a massive understatement. The former Alabama standout wasn’t really able to show what he was capable of after dealing with issues off the field as well as a knee injury that required surgery. At this point, however, the 24-year-old […]

The Washington Commanders, like every other team, are in the middle of training camp practices as they gear up for the 2023 season. However, not every team has Kevin Durant showing up to their practices like Washington did on Friday morning, and it sounds like Ron Rivera was pretty stoked to see Durant at one […]

The Washington Commanders declined the fifth-year option on Chase Young’s contract, meaning the defensive end is headed for free agency after the 2023 NFL season. The move doesn’t necessarily that Chase Young won’t be wearing a Commanders uniform in 2024 and beyond. If Young has the kind of season the Commanders believe that he can […]

With the Washington Commanders declining his fifth-year option, Chase Young is entering the upcoming season with a chip on his shoulder. Before he looks to lead the Commanders defense, Young got some wise advice from Odell Beckham Jr. on how to truly recovery from his ACL injury. Young tore his ACL back in 2021, limiting […]

After starting the Washington Commanders final game of last season, quarterback Sam Howell is poised to enter training camp as the team’s QB1. While he has Jacoby Brissett and high expectations in his way, Howell is ready to prove why the Commanders are so committed to him. After taking him in the fifth round of […]

The Washington Commanders are coming off an 8-8-1 season in 2022, and they have a lot of questions to answer heading into 2023. The biggest question is at quarterback. Taylor Heinicke started 15 games for the Commanders in 2022, but he is not a long-term answer at the position. The Commanders drafted Sam Howell in […]

The Washington Commanders are gearing up for a new era of football in DC, with Josh Harris finalizing the deal to purchase the team last week. Head coach Ron Rivera has embraced his arrival, and is excited to move on from the controversial former tenure of Dan Snyder. Part of the Josh Harris arrival is […]

A huge part of being a coach involves balancing duties for the team inside and outside the court. Great mentors often have amazing relationships with their NFL players outside of the gridiron. This allows for them to develop a different type of chemistry that other teams may not have. It leads to better team outcomes […]

The Washington Commanders have added some wide receiver help right at the start of training camp. Former Kansas City Chiefs receiver Byron Pringle has agreed to a one-year contract with the Commanders, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Byron Pringle played for the Chiefs under offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, who is entering his first year […]

The Washington Commanders are signing veteran kicker Michael Badgley ahead of Commanders training camp, per Tom Pelissero. Badgley played for the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears in 2022 and went 24/28 on field goal attempts and 33/33 on XP. The Lions unexpectedly released Badgley several days ago to clear a roster spot for WR […]

The Washington Commanders reached a big decision on offensive lineman Andrew Norwell. After starting 16 games for the Commanders last season, the team decided that it was best to release him, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Norwell is currently 31 years old and has been in the NFL since 2014. Before joining […]