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Naismith Basketball Memorial Hall of Fame inductee Magic Johnson is one of the most popular sports figures of all-time, following the success he had as a point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers with myriad business ventures. His most famous forays into the world of business executives may have been his stint as Lakers president […]

The long-awaited sale of the Washington Commanders has finally gone through and with that, basketball great Magic Johnson becomes a co-owner of the team. The Commanders went through the wringer over the last two decades under owner Dan Snyder. The team now turns to new ownership amid still feeling the impact of the Snyder era. […]

This is a new era for the Washington Commanders. With Dan Snyder officially selling the team, there will be massive changes to the team moving forward. Of course, the most notable changes to look out for are coaching and player moves. However… the possibility of another name change is floating around too. New Commanders co-owner […]

The Washington Commanders are entering a new era of leadership as Dan Snyder is out, and Josh Harris is now the head man. The 24-year span of the Snyder era was a wild one, and now that’s over, some of his former colleagues are sharing their true feelings about the former team owner. One of […]

The Dan Snyder ownership era is over for the Washington Commanders, and it is now Josh Harris leading the way. It was a tumultuous 24 years of leadership for Snyder that particularly spun out of control toward the end. One of the biggest storylines during the end of Snyder’s ownership was the name change saga. […]

The Washington Commanders went through a lengthy process to change their original name from the Redskins to their current moniker. Now, the team is bracing for even more change after it was announced that Josh Harris has purchased the team. The Commanders went just 8-8 last season but return an intriguing core of players led […]

The Josh Harris ownership group received final approval from the NFL owners on Thursday in Minneapolis, and Harris was thrilled to finally get the deal done after a grueling several months. “This is an amazing day for me but I had many sleepless nights. I have a responsibility to the city of Washington. That comes […]

The sale of the Washington Commanders is now complete as NFL owners approved the transaction that makes a group headed by Josh Harris to be the new owners of the Washington Commanders. Jim Irsay of the Colts was thrilled that the transaction was completed. Jim Irsay: “We’re very happy.” — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 20, […]

The NFL has ordered Daniel Snyder to pay $60 million to the league as part of the closing sale of the Washington Commanders, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, after an independent investigation confirmed allegations of personal misconduct and financial improprieties during his time as team owner. The league released findings of the probe conducted by […]

With the NFL’s official approval of the Washington Commanders’ sale Thursday, Magic Johnson was given a piece of another professional sports franchise. Magic Johnson is a minority investor in the group led by Josh Harris, which purchased the Commanders from owner Dan Snyder. Johnson is one of 20 limited partners in Harris’ group that purchased […]

The $6.05 billion sale of the Washington Commanders from Daniel Snyder to Josh Harris was formally approved when NFL owners met in Minnesota on Thursday and voted to approve the sale, according to Judy Battista of NFL.com. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement, “The diverse group that Josh has put together is outstanding […]

The NFL’s long national nightmare may finally be over as it looks like the Washington Commanders sale is about to become official, and Dan Snyder will no longer be an NFL owner. Not one to miss a moment (or a microphone), Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones celebrated by throwing some shade at Snyder and his […]

The Washington Commanders enter 2023 training camp in an interesting spot. The sale of the team has not been completed yet, but there’s hope it will be done before the season. Washington is coming off a season where they went 8-8-1. It was a solid campaign that was led by their elite defensive unit. This […]

The impending sale of the Washington Commanders to Josh Harris has the entire NFL world abuzz. The Josh Harris Group is closing in fast on purchasing a majority stake with the franchise. In fact, they will show up at a training camp pep rally on Friday, per WUSA-TV sports director Darren Haynes. BREAKING: The Josh […]

The last two major obstacles for the sale of the Washington Commanders from Daniel Snyder to Josh Harris have reportedly been resolved, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. The NFL’s finance committee reportedly met on Monday and gave unofficial approval to the deal that will transfer the Commanders from Daniel Snyder to Josh […]

36-year-old wide receiver DeSean Jackson, a 3-time Pro Bowl selection and 2009 All-Pro selection, may be calling it quits after 15 seasons in the NFL. Although the decision hasn’t been announced officially, the California native appeared to allude to a curtain call on Instagram, as the cryptic post left plenty of room for speculation. After […]

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 […]