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The Washington Commanders are set to have an interesting 2022 season. After a so-so 2021 campaign that saw them miss the playoffs, they made some upgrades at key positions. Their most notable addition, of course, is the arrival of former Eagles and Colts quarterback Carson Wentz. The goal for the team here is clear: win […]

The drama just doesn’t stop for the Washington Commanders. Last year, federal law enforcement conducted a raid at the then-Football Team training facility. After that raid, physical trainer Ryan Vermillion was placed on “administrative leave” after he was being investigated for a criminal charge unrelated to the team. Now, the latest development saw Vermillion enter […]

The Washington Commanders are set to square off against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in the first preseason game for each team. It’s time to continue our NFL preseason odds series with a Commanders-Chiefs prediction and pick. Washington stormed back from a 14-point, fourth-quarter deficit against the Carolina Panthers last week […]

In Week 2 of the NFL preseason, the Kansas City Chiefs will host the embattled Washington Commanders at Arrowhead Stadium. This year, Ron Rivera’s Commanders will feature an interesting offense purportedly built around former Eagle and Colt QB Carson Wentz. The Chiefs, for their part, enter the 2022 season as one of the best teams […]

This is why you shouldn’t be doing your fantasy football drafts until at least very late in August. According to a report by Bryan Manning of USA Today, Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson “worked with the punt and kick returners during practice.” on Wednesday. This would have been a non-story until you factor in […]

The Washington Commanders opened up the preseason with a 23-21 home loss against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday. Washington erased a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to briefly take the lead, but Carolina answered back with a go-ahead field goal in the last minute. Despite the loss, some players put on solid performances to make fans optimistic. […]

Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson was once considered a budding star. And at just 24-years old, he still features plenty of potential. However, his 2022 role with the team may be limited. Commanders coach Ron Rivera is currently having Gibson practice with the third-string team, per Commanders beat writer Sam Fortier. Fortier also reported […]

Carson Wentz made his unofficial debut for the Washington Commanders on Saturday, as he featured in their preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers. Multiple regular starters for the Commanders on the offensive side of the ball played in the game, including Curtis Samuel. Over the team’s training camp schedule, Wentz has continually aimed to get […]

The Washington Commanders came up a bit short in their preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers, but at the least, Sam Howell made the most out of his time on the field. Howell featured in the second half of the contest, as he finally received a key opportunity to anchor the Washington offense in a […]

Without a winning season since 2016, the Washington Commanders are looking forward to more than just a new identity. Under the name Commanders for its first season, the team brought in starting quarterback Carson Wentz to lead the new era. Behind the scenes, Washington and owner Daniel Snyder have  been involved in multiple serious allegations […]

The Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders will face off in NFL Preseason action on Saturday afternoon. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NFL preseason odds series, which includes our Panthers-Commanders prediction and pick we have laid out below. The Carolina Panthers have undergone an offseason of change, including a possible […]

The Washington Commanders took a chance this offseason, bringing in former MVP candidate Carson Wentz to play quarterback. Of course, Wentz has never really looked like an MVP candidate since tearing his ACL at the end of the 2017-2018 season. Wentz recently sat down with reporter Scott Abraham, who had no problem putting the QB’s […]

Multiple Washington Commanders players and coaches have shared glowing reviews of Carson Wentz ever since the veteran passer joined the organization in March. Still, there has been growing outside doubt on whether Wentz will truly thrive as the starting quarterback for Washington, unlike was the case in the latter years of his tenure with the […]

A new era of D.C. football begins with the 2022 NFL season. The Washington Football Team is now the Washington Commanders, and fans are hoping for a strong first season under the new brand. Washington’s roster looks a little different than last year. The Commanders brought in Carson Wentz as their new signal-caller, to mixed […]

The Washington Commanders are gearing up for what should be an exciting 2022 campaign. After struggling for much of the 2021 season, the Commanders went out and shored up their quarterback position by acquiring quarterback Carson Wentz from the Indianapolis Colts. Wentz is a clear upgrade at quarterback for Washington, and head coach Ron Rivera […]

Washington Commanders quarterback Ron Rivera took to the podium following practice on Sunday. One topic on everyone’s mind was the training camp struggles of quarterback Carson Wentz. Wentz has had an up and down training camp as of late. From an embarrassing blunder involving defensive end Montez Sweat to recent reports of inaccuracy, it hasn’t […]

Chase Young’s job with the Washington Commanders is in jeopardy. After all, it looks like the team has already found his replacement in 11-year-old Josiah. Kidding aside, Young and the Commanders certainly made the day of young Josiah, a cancer survivor who has dreams of becoming a defensive lineman in the NFL. Washington made that […]

The Washington Commanders brought in Carson Wentz to be the team’s new quarterback. A blunder involving teammate Montez Sweat, however, shows things are off to a rocky start. During team drills on Friday, Wentz dropped back to pass. Seeing nothing open, he scrambled out of the pocket. Sweat gave chase and urged his signal-caller to […]

Are we gonna see a ton more Terry McLaurin highlights for the Washington Commanders? Terry McLaurin caught 222 of his 357 targets for 3,132 yards and 16 touchdowns during his three seasons with Washington. He has averaged 4.8 receptions for 68 yards and 0.35 touchdowns per game (13.7 fantasy points per game) . He suffered […]

Is Washington running back Antonio Gibson ready for more command responsibility this 2022 NFL season? One of the year’s most divisive fantasy football prospects is Antonio Gibson. When discussing the young running back, there are two opposing viewpoints. Some believe he has performed admirably and point to his ranking among the top 12 running backs […]

As the Washington Commanders prepare for the 2022 NFL season, they are officially saying goodbye to Ryan Kerrigan. The four-time Pro Bowler is signing a one-day contract with the team and retiring from football. In an announcement from the Commanders Twitter page, The 33-year-old Kerrigan thanked his family, teammates, coaches and fans as he announced […]

Former NFL player Kevin Ware was charged with the murder of his girlfriend Taylor Pomanski. Additionally, he was charged with tampering with the evidence. The former tight end had been in jail due to possession of an unlawful firearm. He has faced drug possession charges in the past as well. The following statements were released […]

Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young received unfortunate news ahead of the 2022 season. Young, who is working his way back from a nasty ACL injury, is expected to miss some time at the beginning of the season, per Athletic writer Ben Standig. Standig reports that the news came straight from Ron Rivera. Chase Young is […]

With NFL training camps officially underway, fans have been flocking to practice facilities in order to catch a glimpse of their team in the offseason. It seems fans in Washington D.C. never got the message, as the Commanders had a shocking lack of fan presence at the second day of training camp. Via Nicki Jhabvala, […]

Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder, who has been accused of overseeing a toxic workplace, with allegations of sexual harassment and abuse involved, was set to appear in front of Congress’s House Oversight Committe for a deposition Thursday morning. Snyder is speaking to Congress, just not the way many people would expect. Yahoo Sports has the […]

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera made sure to give Carson Wentz a much-needed vote of confidence to start training camp. To recall, the Indianapolis Colts traded Wentz to the Commanders in exchange for a 2022 third-round pick, a 2023 conditional third-rounder, and a 2022 second-round pick swap. He was basically unwanted by the team […]

With training camp officially underway for the Washington Commanders, the made its final pre-camp decision on Chase Young. According to Ben Standig, the Commanders have placed Young on the PUP list ahead of training camp, meaning he won’t be able to practice until he’s been cleared by the team. Young, of course, is coming off […]

The Washington Commanders had an absolutely terrible 2021 season off the field. From the players to their management, it seemed like key members of their team were always embroiled in controversy. One of those players is Deshazor Everett, the former strong safety of the Commanders. In December last year, Deshazor Everett was involved in a […]

Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder continues to evade a Congressional subpoena by hanging out on his superyacht overseas. While Snyder’s lawyer could accept a subpoena to testify in front of the House Oversight Committee on his behalf, that’s not happening because he would prefer to testify voluntarily. Committee Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney had accepted Snyder’s offer […]

Carson Wentz has received a multitude of glowing reviews from his new teammates ever since he was traded to the Washington Commanders by the Indianapolis Colts in March. Commanders players had a front-row seat to watch Wentz in action during the team’s OTAs and mandatory minicamp programs. The veteran quarterback did not get an opportunity […]

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 […]