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The 2022 NFL season marks the start of a new era of football in the nation’s capital. No longer the team without a name, the Washington Commanders are hoping to begin this new age with a successful campaign after a lackluster 2021 season. Washington made a big change under center as well, bringing in Carson […]

The Washington Commanders continue to draw heat off the field. In honor of the franchise’s 90th anniversary, Washington is adding to its list of greatest players in team history with 10 additional members to be voted into the “90 Greatest list”. However, a couple of rather conspicuous omissions from the ballot sparked outrage from the […]

The Washington Commanders are entering the 2021-22 campaign after an eventful offseason. Washington has offseason drama with owner Daniel Snyder facing allegations of sexual assault and harassment. This is a serious matter and will be a major storyline for the Commanders. However, while Washington waits for news on Snyder’s situation, they need to focus on […]

While there was early doubt on whether Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz would even share the field with Terry McLaurin in the 2022 season, such speculation was put to rest last week. McLaurin ended up reaching an agreement with Washington team officials on a three-year contract extension deal worth $71 million. The attention for McLaurin […]

Washington Commanders star Terry McLaurin had been away from the team as he continued to negotiate a new contract. But now that he’s signed a historic $71 million deal, McLaurin is making sure to link up his new quarterback Carson Wentz ahead of training camp. Head coach Ron Rivera is evidently a fan of this […]

The Washington Commanders just can’t catch a break. The organization has faced backlash from fans, opposing franchises, and even the government for their questionable and shady practices. At the heart of this turmoil is Dan Snyder, who has been involved in all of the Commanders’ drama this off-season. Let’s just say there’s a good reason […]

Amidst an offseason full of controversy off the field for the Washington Commanders, they went about their business to lock up their best on-field receiving threat in Terry McLaurin. McLaurin spoke at length at the press conference about his personal goals, what he hopes to build with the team, and particularly his relationship with Carson […]

Fans of the Washington Commanders are finally able to breathe a sigh of relief now that Terry McLaurin’s contract situation has been dealt with. After months of negotiations with the Commanders and a growing sense that a deal would not get done during this offseason, the two sides agrees to a three-year extension worth up […]

Washington Commanders star wide receiver Terry McLaurin signed a historic, three-year, $71 million contract extension with the franchise on Tuesday. The deal will make the Commanders wideout one of the highest-paid players at his position in the league while also earning him a record-setting $28 million signing bonus. On Thursday, McLaurin took to Twitter, posting […]

The Washington Commanders just signed Terry McLaurin to a three-year, $70 million contract extension. This is McLaurin’s first massive deal since he signed his rookie contract back in 2019, and it makes him one of the top-five highest-paid wide receivers in the league. The star wide receiver is undoubtedly excited about the payday, and his […]

The Washington Commanders have locked up Terry McLaurin with a brand new contract that will make him one of football’s highest-paid wide receivers. According to Adam Schefter, McLaurin is due to make $71 million in new money over the course of three years under his new contract, which includes a record-setting $28 million signing bonus. […]

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder is figuratively breaking tackles. According to Tisha Thompson of ESPN, Snyder is still making the U.S. House Oversight Committee wait for him to appear in its investigation of his role in the allegedly problematic culture within his pro football organization. The committee attempted to send the subpoena to Snyder’s attorney […]

The Washington Commanders may have found the QB they’ve always wanted, and that guy is Carson Wentz. Wents is known for his powerful arm, but he has also brought with him a high level of football intelligence and an intense work ethic. The Commanders traded for him last March, and they hope he can stabilize […]

The Washington Commanders have been extremely busy this offseason. It all began when the 2021-2022 season came to a close, and the team announced its rebrand. From the Washington Football Team to the Commanders, it was a fresh start for the franchise. Since then, a lot more has changed and happened to shape the organization. […]

The investigations against the Washington Commanders are heating up as Rodger Goodell attended his hearing on Wednesday. Considering there are serious allegations against Daniel Snyder, you would think he’d be in attendance to attempt to clear the air. Instead, he and his wife, Tanya Snyder, submitted the longest message of all time amid the investigation […]

Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder didn’t show up to testify at Wednesday’s hearing in front of the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives, which is being conducted as part of the investigation into the organization. Right before the hearing began, however, a Snyder spokesperson released a nasty statement complaining about the proceedings […]

Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder is in some trouble. Snyder’s Commanders have been the subject of an investigation and hearing by Congress over allegations of sexual assault and harassment, which he isn’t attending because of a “Commanders business conflict.” This comes after new allegations arose on Tuesday, in which a woman accused Snyder of asking […]

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is testifying in front of the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives on Wednesday as part of the investigation into Daniel Snyder and the Washington Commanders. Goodell released his prepared testimony before the hearing, which can be seen in full on PFT. In the statement, Goodell discusses […]

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder has been in hot water for a while. And things are now at a tipping point with new revelations on sexual assault/harassment coming into the public sphere. Additionally, Snyder reportedly conducted a “shadow investigation” and tried to pass blame on workplace issues. Washington Post NFL reporter Mark Maske shared a […]

The Washington Commanders have had a hectic offseason. Usually, this entails new or departing players, contract talks and other football-related events. For Washington, the drama isn’t coming from someone like Carson Wentz or Terry Mclaurin. Rather, the biggest issue originates from Commanders owner Daniel Snyder. Snyder is the focus of an ongoing investigation from last […]

At this point in the offseason, the Washington Commanders just completed their mid-June mandatory minicamp. That being said, it’s still way too early to know exactly how the team’s 2022-2023 season is going to play out. However, we’ve gotten some glimpses of insight throughout the offseason through practice clips and press conferences. It’s just enough […]

The Washington Commanders are under investigation for numerous reasons. You would think the controlling owner, Daniel Snyder would make an appearance at his hearing on July 22. However, that appears to not be the case, as he is currently out of the country for an awards ceremony. Now, the House Oversight committee responds to Snyder’s […]

Teams around the NFL have been working tirelessly to prepare for the upcoming 2022-2023 season. Thursday marked the final day of mandatory minicamp for multiple franchises, including the Washington Commanders and Houston Texans. However, moving forward in the NFL Offseason, these two clubs are facing consequences. Both teams received punishments for violating offseason rules. The […]

There is more to the Washington Commanders’ offseason than just talk about wide receiver Terry McLaurin’s ongoing holdout, and head coach Ron Rivera shed some light on at least a couple of key items for his team, namely the statuses of defensive end Chase Young and tight end Logan Thomas. Via Nicki Jhabvala of the […]

The Washington Commanders have been under investigation for so long it’s hard to keep up with exactly what is going on with the franchise. Recently, the House Oversight Committee set up a court hearing for team owner Dan Snyder and NFL commissioner Rodger Goodell. However, it sounds like Snyder is skipping class while Goodell will […]

The Washington Commanders organization remains in shambles. Between the recent name change, alleged inappropriate workplace behavior, and a recent Jack Del Rio $100,000 dollar fine, The Commanders could truly use something to go their way. But they simply can’t catch a break. Owner Dan Snyder is reportedly not attending an upcoming NFL workplace misconduct hearing […]

The Washington Commanders are one of the many teams dealing with problems signing their key player to a new contract. In their case, they are looking to sign star wide receiver Terry McLaurin to an extension. The sides remain far apart on an agreement, though talks remain ongoing. The Commanders may not have an interest […]

The Washington Commanders are in the midst of yet another scandal that has nothing to do with football. Defensive coordination Jack Del Rio spouted some controversial comments over the January 2021 capitol riot that led to him getting fined for $100,000. Ron Rivera was asked about the decision to fine Del Rio for his comments. […]

It’s been an absolutely bizarre offseason for the NFL and it just won’t stop. We’ve seen multiple big and surprising trades and rumors are ramping up for another one. With contract negotiations between the Washington Commanders and Terry McLaurin not going anywhere, the franchise may opt to trade its superstar wide receiver. According to Matt […]

The Washington Commanders find themselves in a tricky situation this offseason. That is, outside of everything else going on with Dan Snyder. The front office has yet to extend Terry McLaurin, who has been skipping training camp until a deal is agreed upon. Perhaps the team will re-sign him, but it sounds like there is […]

Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio deleted his Twitter account on Saturday amid controversy over a tweet and recent comments he made about the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the United States Capitol. ESPN’s John Keim says neither the Commanders nor Del Rio have any comment on the coach deleting his account. Del Rio […]

The Washington Commanders’ Week 3 home matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2022 season will be just another NFC East encounter for many players on the roster, but this game will mean a bit more to Carson Wentz. For the first time since his departure from the Eagles, Wentz will meet his former team […]

The Washington Commanders announced on Friday that head coach Ron Rivera has fined defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio $100,000 for his inflammatory recent comments that called the January 6th, 2021 insurrection being a “dust-up” and compared rioters at the capitol to protestors for racial justice. In his statement, Rivera said he met with Del Rio […]

The Washington Commanders are preparing for their first official season under the team’s rebrand. The franchise announced the official new name in early February, marking the beginning of a long and busy offseason. Through the 2022 NFL Draft, trades, and signings, the Commanders got a lot done ahead of the 2022-2023 season. This included picking […]

Fallout continues from Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio’s ridiculous comparison of January 6th insurrectionists to protestors of racial justice. On Thursday, NAACP president Derrick Johnson released a statement calling for Del Rio’s resignation or firing in wake of the veteran coach’s “offensive and ignorant” comments. “It’s time for Jack Del Rio to resign […]

Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman has shown over the years that he is not one to shy away from providing stern hot takes on passers in the NFL today. This time around, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback shared a notable viewpoint regarding Washington Commanders passer Carson Wentz. Aikman spoke during a media […]

Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio found himself in some hot water on Wednesday after some comments he made while addressing the media in response to a particular tweet of his. In his comments, Del Rio controversially described the Jan. 6, 2021, Washington D.C. Capitol insurrection as being nothing more than a ‘dust-up,’ while […]

It feels like the San Francisco 49ers are close to winning a Super Bowl while simultaneously being far away. There are high hopes that Trey Lance can get the team over the hump once he takes over as the starting quarterback. However, he must prove he is the franchise player the front office believes he […]

The NFL Offseason always brings about drama. Typically, the drama lies in contract negotiations or quarterback competitions. For the Washington Commanders, the newest controversy comes from comments made by defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio. Del Rio recently made a statement about the January 6 Capitol riots, describing the events as a “dust-up” and comparing the […]