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Coming off of a strong 2022 campaign with the Washington Commanders, Daron Payne was on the brink of hitting NFL free agency. However, the Commanders knew they couldn’t just let Payne walk. Washington has signed Payne to a four-year, $90 million extension, via Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. After drafting him in the first-round […]

The Washington Commanders should make a bold move in their quarterback decisions. As such, they target Anthony Richardson, the quarterback for the Florida Gators. Richardson has recently shown outstanding performance in tests, breaking NFL Scouting Combine QB records. It may be a risk, but the Commanders should still take the risk in pursuing him. Here […]

Mitchell Rales, a co-founder of the Danaher Corporation and a Pittsburgh native, has joined the bid for the Washington Commanders with New Jersey Devils owner Josh Harris, ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter wrote in a Thursday tweet. The Danaher Corporation, a Fortune 500 company that specializes in “developing leading-edge diagnostic tools,” according to its website, […]

The Washington Commanders had a solid season in 2022. In fact, they finished 8-8-1 and just missed the playoffs. Yet, the organization is making some significant moves this NFL offseason. It all begins with the appointment of a new offensive coordinator, Eric Bieniemy from the Kansas City Chiefs. With him around, we’re sure to see […]

The Washington Commanders have been plagued by lackluster quarterback play since the departure of Kirk Cousins back in 2018. While fans were treated to news of NFL insider Adam Schefter stating in a recent episode of the “Pardon My Take” podcast that talks of a trade for All-Pro Lamar Jackson are “starting to pick up,” one […]

With the recent signing of veteran quarterback Derek Carr, Jameis Winston’s future with the New Orleans Saints could now be up in the air. With Carr locked in as the starter, the Saints could look to release Winston to free up cap space. By releasing him prior to June 1, they would take on a […]

Well, if you weren’t sure before that the Washington Commanders were rolling with Sam Howell, then you should be convinced by now. After just a year of disappointing play, Washington released QB Carson Wentz. That leaves the door open for Howell, a fourth-round pick last year, to take the reins of the offense. How does […]

Lamar Jackson is not a member of the Washington Commanders. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter is usually all business, especially ahead of the NFL Combine, but he unleashed a savage pranker side of himself on the ultra popular Bartsool Sports podcast, Pardon My Take. He pretended to receive information from a source that indicated that […]

The Washington Commanders signed former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marcus Kemp, according to a Friday tweet from ESPN NFL Nation reporter John Keim. Kemp signed with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent from Hawaii in 2017. During his first season, he played in one game, a 19-13 victory by the Pittsburgh Steelers in Arrowhead Stadium, […]

The Washington Commanders had a solid season in 2022, though they did fall short of the postseason. The Commanders finished with an 8-8-1 record and barely missed the playoffs. Yet, the organization is making some significant moves this NFL offseason, beginning with the appointment of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. It is only […]

In recent years, fans of the Washington Commanders haven’t had a whole lot to cheer about. The team on the field, whether they’re called the Redskins, Football Team or Commanders, has consistently missed the playoffs over the past two decades. Commanders fans have also had to endure hearing the owner of the club, Daniel Snyder, […]

As Dan Snyder looks to sell the Washington Commanders, the potential end of his ownership is going down in flames. Under Synder, the Commanders were viewed as one of the worst organizations across the board by players around the NFL. In the yearly NFL Player’s Association report card, Washington received the worst grade out of […]

The future of Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder will be discussed at committee meetings in Florida ahead of the annual NFL meeting in Arizona in late March, via The Associated Press. It is possible that a voting to oust Snyder could occur if he chooses to not sell the Commanders, according to The Associated Press. […]

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder have each been embroiled in scandals, but this time they appear to be linked in one together Goodell allegedly signed off on a $50 million loan for Snyder in 2018 that was disputed by Washington’s minority owners. Snyder accepted the money without approval from the […]

Jimmy Garoppolo is one of the biggest names on the quarterback market in NFL free agency this offseason. Despite the San Francisco 49ers’ rush to move on from the 31-year-old QB, Jimmy G is 40-17 as a starter in his career and has won four playoff games. That’s why teams like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, […]

After seeing offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy leave the Kansas City Chiefs to take a similar position with the Washington Commanders, head coach Andy Reid gave his first comments on the events that took place. In an interview captured by FOX4 News Kansas City’s Harold R. Kuntz, Andy Reid expressed gratitude for Bieniemy’s time with the […]

The Washington Commanders appear set to have Sam Howell enter the 2023 NFL season as the starting quarterback. Or do they? Well, head coach Ron Rivera has now offered another update that is a bit confusing and suddenly puts the Commanders’ QB situation into question. Here’s what Rivera said, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The […]

A multi-million loan taken without approval nor knowledge of former Washington Commanders minority owners is now finding itself at the center of federal prosecutors in Virginia who are in the middle of an investigation of Dan Snyder and the team’s actions related to the organization’s finances. Via Don Van Natta Jr. of ESPN: “The secret […]

The Washington Commanders are juggling the act of building their team while trying to sell the franchise. They have made one important move that should keep the team intriguing for those looking to buy: placing the franchise tag on star defensive lineman Daron Payne. The move was expected to come and is now official. The […]

NFL free agency is just a few short weeks away, and speculation is at a boiling point. As stars prepare to hit the open market, fans and insiders can’t help but speculate where the top free agents will end up. Among those free agents is defensive tackle Daron Payne, currently with the Washington Commanders. The […]

After just one season, Carson Wentz’s time with the Washington Commanders has come to a close. After being released by the Commanders, Wentz is now looking for his fourth NFL franchise. Wentz appeared in just eight games for the Commanders. He went 2-5 as a starter, throwing for 1,755 yards, 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions. […]

The Washington Commanders are releasing defensive back Bobby McClain, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Commanders are moving on from Bobby McClain due to the young talent they have in the secondary, according to Schefter. The move saves the Commanders $4.42 million in cap space. McClain played at both safety and slot cornerback in […]

Following a rough first season with the Washington Commanders, quarterback Carson Wentz is a goner. As reported by Adam Schefter of ESPN, the team has released the signal-caller and in the process, frees up $26.7 million in cap space. This isn’t exactly a shocking move in all honesty. Wentz struggled immensely in 2022, playing just […]

Jeff Bezos still has his eye set on purchasing the Washington Commanders, and although the billionaire tech mogul is still in the running, owner Dan Snyder may decide not to sell, A.J. Perez of Front Office Sports reported on Monday. Although Bezos isn’t out of the race, Snyder is taking his time to make a […]

The Washington Commanders are up for sale and bidders are lining up to take the team off of Daniel Snyder’s hands. One bidder, Tilman Fertitta, is looking to own yet another professional sports team. Fertita, the owner of the Houston Rockets since 2017, is the second owner of an NBA team to show serious interest […]

Dan Snyder still has not been able to find the right suitor to buy the Washington Commanders. The controversial owner is trying to sell his team after being involved in some scandals in the last year or so. One of the biggest parties reportedly interested in the team is Amazon owner Jeff Bezos. However, Snyder’s […]

Amazon owner Jeff Bezos has emerged as a serious contender to buy the Washington Commanders. To do so, he’ll have to follow current Commanders owner Daniel Snyder’s demands. However, Bezos has received one major supporter in his quest to buy the Washington franchise. Snyder is refusing to sell the Commanders for anything less than $6 […]

The Washington Commanders are rolling the dice in the 2023 season with Sam Howell. The 22-year-old will be getting the keys to the offense, teaming up with Terry McLaurin and a respectable supporting cast. Going with such an unproven quarterback is always risky but so far, the organization is fully behind him. McLaurin told reporters […]

As Eric Bieniemy becomes the newest offensive coordinator of the Washington Commanders, he is trading Patrick Mahomes for Sam Howell. However, Howell is ready for the challenge and ready to be the next great quarterback under Bieniemy with the Commanders. Heading into their offseason, Ron Rivera has already announced Sam Howell as the team’s starting […]

With Eric Bieniemy now landing the job of assistant head coach/offensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders, the team is hoping that some of the Super Bowl magic he had with the Kansas City Chiefs will rub off on it. As for Bieniemy, improving Washington’s attack is all that he’s focused on, sharing that capturing a […]

As Daniel Snyder looks into selling the Washington Commanders, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos has been brought up as a potential buyer. Bezos has now taken a giant step towards actually owning the Commanders someday. Bezos has hired the investment firm Allen & Company to help him consider making a bid on the Commanders, via the Washington […]

The Washington Commanders introduced new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on Thursday, and the former Kansas City Chiefs OC made plenty of interesting comments. Bieniemy had become a talking point recently after LeSean McCoy fired some remarks on his coaching style. Former Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles jumped in and took Bieniemy’s side in the drama. Bieniemy […]

New Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy gave his introductory press conference, and he addressed his desire to eventually become a head coach in the NFL. “Right now I’m the offensive coordinator of the Washington Commanders,” Bieniemy said, via Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. “Being a head coach, if that’s to happen it […]

The Washington Commanders have managed to pry Eric Bieniemy away from the Kansas City Chiefs to be their new offensive coordinator and assistant head coach. Bieniemy has long been mentioned as a potential head coaching candidate, but after failing to land a head-coaching job again this offseason, he decided it was time to move on […]

Defensive tackle Daron Payne has come alive over the past few seasons with the Washington Commanders. The Commanders don’t plan on letting Payne leave town. They’re prepared to spend a pretty penny to keep their star defender in Washington. The Commanders are planning to franchise tag Payne, via Ben Standig of The Athletic. The franchise […]

Tyreek Hill is the latest former Kansas City Chiefs star to defend Eric Bieniemy amid criticism from LeSean McCoy. Responding to McCoy’s Tuesday comments about Bieniemy—who left the Chiefs for the Washington Commanders after helping Kansas City to a pair of Vince Lombardi trophies as offensive coordinator—being unworthy of a head-coaching job, Hill alleged the […]

LeSean McCoy came out with some criticism of new Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bienemy, and former Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles responded. “I have to disagree with you Shady,” Jamaal Charles wrote on Twitter. “Bieniemy coach me 4 years I learned so many thing for EB and I still keep in contact […]

The Washington Commanders had a lukewarm 2022-23 season. Nobody really expected them to be strong playoff contenders, and yet they nearly made it. They were actually among the favorites to enter the postseason after Week 12. That is until they won just one out of their last five games and finished in last in the […]

The Washington Commanders had a decent season in 2022 but missed the playoffs with an 8-8-1 record. This NFL offseason, the franchise is making some big moves, though, that started with hiring Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. That is just the first step toward the playoffs in 2023, and we’ll cover the rest […]