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New moniker, new slate for the Washington Commanders. It truly feels like a fresh start for the squad, and coach Ron Rivera has already been trying to entice NFL stars to join them. On top of Rivera’s wish list is a franchise quarterback, something the Commanders have sorely lacked in recent years. And with trade […]

The Washington Commanders will take a new name into next season but could also head into next season with a completely new look on the roster. The Commanders have the 11th pick in the NFL Draft and possess just over $30 million in cap space to utilize in the 2022 NFL offseason. They have an […]

The Washington Commanders, formerly known as the Washington Football Team, are well into the 2022 NFL Offseason. They fell short of the playoffs for the fifth time in the last six seasons with a losing record of 7-10. Even worse, Washington hasn’t had a regular-season record above .500 since they went 8-7-1 in 2016. Clearly, […]

The Washington Commanders are just one season removed from being NFC East champions. Their roster is decent and has a few stars but won’t get anywhere without an upgrade at one key spot. Washington head coach Ron Rivera explained to The Athletic’s Ben Standig that the team is positioned to offer a star quarterback a […]

The Washington Commanders announced the death of legendary wide receiver Charley Taylor at the age of 80. No information was given by the family regarding the circumstances of his demise. Dan Snyder (the controversial owner) and the Commanders released a statement about Charley Taylor’s death. “He represented the organization with excellence and class over three […]

The Washington Commanders’ offseason could get interesting, as the roster is close to becoming a legitimate playoff contender. With the NFC East being a near wide-open race, now is the time for Washington to strike and make some big moves. For that reason, we take a look at some of our Commanders’ offseason predictions as […]

The Washington Commanders have been a possible destination for a big-name QB. The Commanders rumors picked up steam after head coach Ron Rivera said he’d be open to a Matthew Stafford-type move, such as the win-now trade made by the Los Angeles Rams. That begs the question- if Washington were to make a splash move […]

The Washington Commanders have undergone some major changes recently but there are still some ongoing issues involving the ownership. Rodger Goodell decided it was best that a third party gets involved with the investigation on Dan Snyder. Now, the NFL has finally made its decision. According to Judy Battista, the NFL, “has hired former U.S. […]

The Washington Commanders finally have a new name, and regardless of whether you are a fan of it or not, at least that element can finally be crossed off the list of things to take care of for that NFC East franchise. But as the team looks to move into a window of competition, the […]

There have been numerous, ongoing problems within the front office of the Washington Commanders. Dan Snyder has some serious accusations against him and it’s led to two different investigations on him and the organization. However, it seems the other NFL owners could be looking to have Snyder removed completely. According to Grant Paulsen, Mike Florio […]

With the Super Bowl right around the corner, all eyes are on the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams. So much so, other franchises around the league could be looking to copy the roster construction of both teams participating in Sunday’s game. Ron Rivera, head coach of the Washington Commanders, makes an interesting observation on […]

It’s been a messy situation for the Washington Commanders for quite some time. First, they refused to change the team name for years, then the franchise has been put under scrutiny over the entire Dan Snyder sexual assault allegations. After the team decided to investigate themselves, the NFL finally stepped in sort everything out. Rodger […]

The Washington Commanders are deep into the offseason after missing out on a playoff run. Although they haven’t played since Week 18, the team stayed relevant by announcing the new name of the franchise last week. This week, team owner Dan Snyder remains in the news for the sexual harassment allegations against him. The Commanders […]

Washington may have changed its team name, but controversies still continue to follow the Commanders, particularly team owner Dan Snyder. And in light of a new sexual harassment allegation by a former team employee, Snyder has decided to make a move to shed more light on the issue with the hope that his name will […]

The arrest of Washington Commanders safety Deshazor Everett was confirmed on Tuesday in relation to a fatal car accident back in December. Everett lost his girlfriend, Olivia Peters, in the crash and he is now being charged with involuntary manslaughter for his role in the unfortunate incident. According to TMZ Sports, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s […]

The Washington Commanders, formerly known as the Washington Football Team, had a less than stellar 2021 season. Last season, they won the NFC East and had a playoff run (short-lived, but still). This season, they finished third in their division and their season was over by Week 17. Of course, a lot of this can […]

The Washington Commanders may have a new name, but the same issues that haunted them last season continue to bother them now. Last season, the franchise was involved in a major scandal regarding owner Dan Snyder and the toxic workplace culture in the team. Now, new testimonies reveal more horror stories for them. One Emily […]

With just the Super Bowl left to be played, the NFL is about to enter the offseason. For the Tennessee Titans, they’ll look to continue building upon an already solid roster. This franchise doesn’t need much help to remain competitive, but rumors are already spreading that Aaron Rodgers is interested in playing for Tennessee. For […]

Washington Commanders team owner Daniel Snyder has been accused of new scandalous accusations by six former franchise employees earlier Thursday. Snyder then released a strong response to the claims made against him, via his PR representative. Statement from Dan Snyder, via his PR representative: pic.twitter.com/JGDsG1ouoP — Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) February 3, 2022 The Commanders owner […]

Coming off a highly controversial season that was filled with a series of personnel and culture changes, Derek Carr and the Las Vegas Raiders were able to turn things around in the second half of the campaign and make their first NFL Playoffs appearance since 2016. However, they fell short against the red-hot Cincinnati Bengals […]

The Washington Football Team have officially confirmed that they are using the “Commanders” moniker starting in the 2022 season. Unfortunately, however, it seems not everyone is a big fan of it. One of those people is defensive end Chase Young. After the Commanders made the announcement for their new nickname, Young quickly went viral but […]

Washington made headlines on Wednesday when they officially unveiled their new name to be the Commanders. However, that wasn’t the only big headline the franchise made. Commanders head coach Ron Rivera spoke out on Brian Flores amid the former Miami Dolphins head coach’s lawsuit against the NFL. Here are Rivera’s words, via ESPN. “This is […]

It’s official. The Washington Football Team is now a thing of the past, as the franchise ushers in a new era under the Washington Commanders moniker. Reactions to the name change have been largely mixed, though the team’s new uniforms seem to have impressed the fan base. Head coach Ron Rivera was the latest to […]

The Washington Football Team is officially no more. Of course, the new Washington Commanders name wasn’t exactly a secret by the time the franchise unveiled the rebrand on Wednesday morning. Joe Theismann dropped the scoop in passing during a recent media interview, and intrepid investigators spotted the name at FedExField in the run-up to the […]

The Washington Football Team are set to debut their official name Tuesday, but onlookers got a solid proof that they’ll be adopting the “Commanders” moniker before the official announcement. Twitter user Chopper4Brad got the scoop when he spotted what seems to be a banner bearing the name “Commanders” from an aerial view. #SpoilerAlert: Hail to […]

The Washington Football Team is set to officially announce their new team name on February 2nd. This franchise has finally made the necessary change and we’re going to find out the new name relatively soon. However, it appears that Joe Theismann may have dropped the Football Team’s new name a few days early. According to […]

The Washington Football Team will be going through numerous changes in the 2022 NFL offseason. Not only will have a name change, but the front office will be busy restructuring the roster to generate a more competitive team. We take a look at some potential Washington free agent targets when the NFL free agency kicks […]

After winning the NFC East in 2020, expectations were somewhat high for the Washington Football Team heading into the 2021 season. Unfortunately, injuries and inconsistency paved the way for the Football Team to earn a mediocre 7-10 record. Luckily, Washington is absolutely loaded with cap space as they head into a crucial offseason. Some of […]

Despite his high level of production and Pro Bowl-caliber play each season, Russell Wilson just can’t seem to catch a break with the Seattle Seahawks. No matter how well he does or how hard he plays, it simply hasn’t been enough to help the Seahawks advance beyond the first round of the NFL Playoffs over […]

The Washington Football Team have the pieces to make some noise next season. With a new name, revamped uniforms, and a fresh start for a roster sprinkled with young albeit unproven talent, it seems all they need now is a new quarterback to lead the way. Head Coach Ron Rivera sees no reason the Washington […]

The Washington Football Team finished the season on a high note, defeating the New York Giants. This season may not have gone as planned, as many expected Washington to make it to the playoffs, but it’s a great way to finish the year. They finished 7-10 and have a lot to build on moving forward. […]

Things got spicy between the Washington Football Team and New York Giants after Joe Judge’s uncalled-for “clown show” comments leading up to this game. However, the Football Team has the last laugh after demolishing New York 22-7. Ron Rivera fires back at Judge after his team’s massive victory. According to John Keim, Rivera calls out […]

The Washington Football Team will take on the New York Giants to end the season. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series and make a Washington-Giants prediction and pick. With both of these eliminated from playoff contention, pride is the only thing left to play for. Washington had a shot at playing in the […]

The New York Giants Week 18 matchup against the Washington Football Team might be one of the worst games of the year. With both teams eliminated from playoff contention already and with just the NFL draft order seeding to be determined…it is fair to wonder: do either of these teams actually want to win this […]

Clinton Portis once played for the proud franchise of the Washington Football Team. He was a two-time Pro Bowl tailback who played the final seven years of his nine-year career with Washington. Sadly, there is nothing proud to report from Portis these days. On Thursday, Clinton Portis was sentenced for his role in a nationwide […]

New York Giants head coach Joe Judge raised eyebrows when he seemingly took a shot at the Washington Football Team during a wild postgame rant following his team’s blowout loss to the Chicago Bears. Judge seemed to reference the Washington Football Team’s sideline fist fight in his defense of the Giants organization. Washington head coach […]

Not too long ago, Washington Football Team’s Deshazor Everett was reported to be in a car crash that killed his girlfriend. It’s been a sad, and ongoing situation as Everett seems to be fine after suffering injuries from the crash. However, he has lost a loved one and has finally broken his silence since that […]

After a slow start to their season, the Washington Football Team started to get their act together. They were playing at a high level after improving to 6-6 on the year. However, like so many teams this season Washington endured untimely injuries and a few of their star players being placed in COVID-19 reserve protocols […]

Despite the Washington Football Team having no shot at reaching the playoffs this year, Ron Rivera’s side plans to give it their all in Week 18 against the New York Giants. The team will get a significant boost to the offense ahead of the NFC East rivalry clash. According to Ian Rapoport, Washington has activated […]