Washington Commanders Articles - Page 49

Eric Bieniemy has seen his name mentioned as an NFL assistant coach who has been worthy of a promotion to head coach for several years. However, it has not happened and he has remained as one Andy Reid’s key assistants with the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. Breaking: I’m told 2x-Super Bowl champion Eric […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are on top of the NFL again! The AFC West juggernaut defeated the Philadelphia Eagles to win their second Super Bowl in the Andy Reid-Patrick Mahomes era. Everyone is celebrating the win in KC (perhaps a little too happily for some). However, amidst the festivities, a vaunted member of their coaching […]

It may not be long before Greg Roman lands on his feet again, and that could be with the Washington Commanders. Roman is reportedly scheduled to have an interview with Washington for the offensive coordinator position, per Zach Selby of Commanders.com. Roman is looking for a new job in the NFL following his decision to […]

The Washington Commanders have opened contract discussions with star defensive tackle Daron Payne, coach Ron Rivera said. Payne had an excellent year in the nation’s capital in 2022, accumulating a career-high 11.5 sacks and 18 tackles for a loss. The 25-year-old Alabama native could command as much as $20 million a year on a long-term […]

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera had indicated that the team is still pursuing Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. Ron Rivera was almost certainly talking about Bieniemy when he told Commanders Senior Vice President of Media and Content Julie Donaldson that the team is looking to interview one of the coaches who will […]

Like most of the NFL at this point, the Washington Commanders are fully in offseason mode. The 2022 season felt like more of the same in Washington, as the team finished 8-8-1 to miss the playoffs. The Commanders have been in limbo for a while now, not bad enough to get top draft picks, but […]

On Wednesday, Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera announced that Sam Howell would be the teams starting quarterback heading into the offseason. During his rookie year, Howell took the field just once. In Week 18, Taylor Heinicke was in line to start. But with free agency approaching, and him already having a full season’s worth […]

When the Washington Commanders drafted Chase Young with the second overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft, they were looking to add a star to their defense. At times, Young has been just that. But injuries have also played a massive role in his career so far, ultimately stopping him from playing to his full […]

Ron Rivera and the Washington Commanders ended the 2022 season with Sam Howell as the starting quarterback. Rivera doesn’t think things will change much in that department next season. Rivera was asked whether or not Washington had next year’s starting quarterback on the roster. The Commanders’ head coach argued adamantly for Howell and said that […]

Daniel Snyder and the Washington Commanders underwent a rocky 2022 campaign, and as a result of an investigation highlighting the toxic workplace culture surrounding the Commanders, created and contributed to in large part by Snyder, it looks like he is nearing the sale of the Commanders franchise. Getting out from underneath Snyder’s shadow would be […]

The Washington Commanders have amassed quite a bit of talent in the last few years. However, they still have the same old Washington football problem of not having a quarterback. This Commanders’ offseason, if the team can figure out the QB position and make a few moves with Commanders’ free agents and in the draft, […]

The football world received very tragic news on Wednesday. Former Washington Commanders and Los Angeles Chargers general manager Bobby Beathard passed away at the age of 86. Beathard’s passing was confirmed to the Washington Post by his son, Casey. Beathard passed away due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease, according to his son. Beathard rose through […]

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is viewed as a possible candidate to hold the same position next year for the Washington Commanders, among other teams. The Commanders haven’t hired an offensive coordinator yet because they are hoping to interview Bieniemy for the job, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Washington isn’t the only […]

As the end of the 2022-23 NFL season draws ever closer, so does April’s NFL Draft. Of course, teams don’t wait until the end of the season to start scouting. They have been watching their target players for the entire year and even before then. While fans may never know exactly what their favorite teams […]

The Associated Press announced their NFL awards finalists on Wednesday. NFL fans immediately let their voices be known regarding some of the snubs from the finalists lists. One snub is Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson. The rookie ball carrier was shot in August in an attempted armed robbery and missed the beginning of the […]

Although Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz is the obvious name who could be released this offseason, tight end Logan Thomas could also be let go by the franchise, sources told the Washington Times’ Dov Kleiman. Thomas had a down season in 2022, recording just 39 catches for 323 yards throughout the season, after recovering from […]

The Washington Commanders made a solid run this season with Taylor Heinicke under center that petered out as Heinicke came down to earth and Carson Wentz came back. Now the team heads into the 2023 NFL Draft with the No. 16 overall pick. With the Commanders’ No. 16 pick, the team could go in several […]

The Washington Commanders enter the 2023 offseason with major question marks surrounding the quarterback position. Former NFL executive Joe Banner gave an honest critique about the Commanders‘ QB, however it didn’t paint Washington’s options in the greatest light. Washington started the season with Carson Wentz as their quarterback. After injury they turned to Taylor Heinicke. […]

The NFL offseason is fast approaching, and, as usual, all eyes will be on the quarterbacks. The quarterback carousel has dialed it up to 11 recently, with stars like Tom Brady, Matthew Stafford and Russell Wilson all changing teams over the last three years. While there’s no guarantee a star of that caliber will change […]

As owner Daniel Snyder prepares to potentially sell the Washington Commanders, Amazon owner Jeff Bezos has been rumored as a potential buyer. However, after the Commanders’ newest valuation, Bezos might look the other way. The Commanders are valued at $5.6 billion by Forbes. With the Denver Broncos just selling for $4.35 million, Snyder is reportedly […]

Derek Carr’s time with the Las Vegas Raiders is now up. After a lackluster season, the Fresno State alum seems to be on his way out of the team. It’s a rather surprising development, and teams are already pouncing on the opportunity to grab a relatively good quarterback. The three teams interested in Derek Carr […]

The Washington Commanders 2022 campaign did not go to plan. With three different quarterbacks earning the starts, the team ultimately finished with an 8-8-1 record. With this record, they finished fourth in a highly competitive NFC East. The Commanders have put together a strong roster on both sides of the ball. On offense, they have […]

Ahead of Week 17 of the 2022 NFL season, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels announced that quarterback Derek Carr would be done for the season. Backup Jarrett Stidham started the final two games and lost both of them, though he put a scare in the San Francisco 49ers in an overtime loss in Week […]

Carson Wentz and the Washington Commanders could potentially part ways this offseason, and after a disappointing year in 2022, the QB’s message to his fans will only fuel speculation of him leaving town. On Instagram, Wentz wrote a lengthy message, which certainly read like he was bidding Washington farewell. Via Instagram Wentz expressed his gratitude […]

After missing out on a playoff spot, Ron Rivera and the Washington Commanders have started to make some key changes. Their first move? Firing offensive coordinator  Scott Turner. It was rumored on Tuesday afternoon that Turner isn’t going to return as the offensive coordinator of the Commanders, and the team didn’t waste time in confirming […]

At points during the 2022 NFL season, the Washington Commanders looked like they would return to the playoffs. Heading into December, they were 7-5 and had won six of their last seven, including a massive upset over the then-undefeated Philadelphia Eagles. They weren’t one of the league’s elite teams, but they were playing well enough […]

The Washington Commanders did not have a playoff spot on the line when they met the archrival Dallas Cowboys in their Week 18 season finale. However, wideout Terry McLaurin and quarterback Sam Howell led the Commanders to a surprising 26-6 victory over the playoff-bound visitors. McLaurin was impressed with the rookie quarterback from North Carolina, […]

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera learned last week that his team had been eliminated from playoff contention. He learned this week that his team may have a new quarterback for the 2023 season. The Commanders came through with a 26-6 victory over the archrival Dallas Cowboys in their Week 18 season finale. Rivera employed […]

The Washington Commanders rolled with the rookie in Week 18 against the Cowboys after Taylor Heinicke surprisingly suggested the team started Sam Howell for their regular-season finale. The early returns on that gamble were magnificent for Washington, as Howell threw a touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin on the very first throw of his NFL career. […]

Here we are, Week 18 of the 2022-2023 NFL season. This weekend features several games that will determine playoff seeding, as well as who makes the playoffs. The Bills will be hosting the Patriots in an emotionally charged game, and the Steelers need to win to keep their playoff hopes alive. Let’s see the best […]

The final week of the NFL regular season is among us. The Dallas Cowboys (12-4) visit the Washington Commanders (7-8-1) on Sunday with playoff implications on the line! Action kicks off at 4:25 pm ET. Below we continue our NFL odds series with a Cowboys-Commanders prediction and pick. Dallas has won six of their last […]

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys can still clinch the top overall seed in the NFC. With so much on the line, Prescott will be pleased seeing the Washington Commanders’ latest injury update. The Commanders, who have been eliminated from the playoffs, have ruled out numerous players for their Week 18 clash with the Cowboys. […]

Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson was placed on IR earlier this week, and now it’s been revealed that he underwent season-ending surgery. According to Matthew Paras of The Washington Times, Gibson had surgery to repair a fractured foot that’s been plaguing him for the past few weeks. Gibson has reportedly been playing through the […]

The Week 18 of the NFL season is getting closer and closer, which means it is time for some Washington Commanders Week 18 bold predictions. They will host the Dallas Cowboys at the FedEx Field on Sunday to close out their regular season. Most recently, Washington lost 24-10 to the Cleveland Browns, extending its losing […]

Amid the Philadelphia Eagles’ two-game losing skid, the Dallas Cowboys find themselves with everything to play for in their Week 18 clash against the Washington Commanders. The Cowboys could still claim the NFC number one overall seed with a win on Sunday, to go along with Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers losses. And with […]

It’s no secret the Washington Commanders have been an active participant on the quarterback carousel, going back and forth between Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke. The former threw three interceptions in a poor performance against the Cleveland Browns last Sunday. The Commanders lost the game, 24-10, and combined with other results, the playoff hopes for […]

The Washington Commanders were officially eliminated from playoff contention in Week 17 after they came up short against the Cleveland Browns, but that hasn’t stopped them from having a bit of quarterback drama heading into Week 18. After initially labeling Taylor Heinicke as the starter, it looks like Ron Rivera has changed his mind, and […]

The Washington Commanders quarterback rotation this season has been a confusing and winding journey. They’ll enter Week 18 with a different quarterback under center as the Commanders look towards the future. Washington started Carson Wentz in Week 17. That plan backfired as Wentz completed 16-of-28 passes for 143 yards and three interceptions. The Commanders lost […]

Heading into Week 18, the Washington Commanders find themselves at 7-8-1. With their season all but over, rookie quarterback Sam Howell could potentially make his NFL debut. Throughout this season, Commanders head coach Ron Rivera has opted to send out two different quarterbacks. Taylor Heinicke and Carson Wentz have both taken the field this season. […]