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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 […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are officially in a new era with Ben Roethlisberger officially retired. It’ll be interesting to see how this franchise plays in the upcoming season, as the team is relatively stacked. However, there are a few areas that could still use some improvement, which opens up the possibility of another acquisition. With that […]

The Washington Commanders have slowly but surely improved this offseason. Although Carson Wentz isn’t the most exciting quarterback, he is definitely an upgrade over Taylor Heinicke. Fans should be excited as the defense is solid throughout while the offense isn’t too far away from being great. However, we look at three potential trade targets for […]

The Atlanta Falcons have officially entered a rebuild after moving on from Julio Jones and Matt Ryan. Now, the franchise can focus on acquiring young and exciting talent to become a playoff contender in the future. However, the front office could take advantage this summer and reel in some solid players to build around. For […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have been at the bottom of the league for way too long. It’s time this franchise kicks it into gear and performs well. The fanbase is tired of the ownership group, as year in and year out the team remains a bottom feeder. Hopefully, the future changes with Trevor Lawrence leading the […]

It’s been a questionable offseason for the New England Patriots. The front office didn’t acquire many exciting names and their draft class isn’t too great on paper. However, you can never count out this franchise with Bill Belichick leading the way. Even so, it’d be nice to see this team acquire more dominant pass catchers […]

It feels like the Washington Commanders have been under investigation for the last 100 years. With multiple reports of bad business conducted by owner Daniel Snyder, the NFL had Congress step in and take a look at Washington’s situation. Now, Snyder and Rodger Goodell are set to answer some difficult questions. According to JP Finlay, […]

The Washington Commanders’ defense was handed a crushing blow last season in Week 10 when defensive end Chase Young tore his ACL. Since then, he’s been recovering and the former Ohio State standout gave an idea of where he’s at in his rehab during a press conference on Wednesday. Via Pro Football Talk: “I’m running. […]

The New York Jets have done the heavy lifting to upgrade their 2022 roster. But a few tweaks are still possible ahead of training camp. For that reason, we take a look at three potential trade targets for the Jets to round out the team. They have restructured the secondary, with safety Jordan Whitehead and […]

The rebuilding of the Washington Commanders continue. After renaming their team from the “Football Team”, Dan Snyder and the organization bought $100 million worth of land in Virginia. It’s reported that the team is looking to build a new stadium in the state. It’s a big move for a team trying to shed their past […]

The Washington Commanders are on the verge of becoming a legitimate playoff contender in the NFC East. However, there are still numerous concerns surrounding the team, especially with Carson Wentz under center for the upcoming season. This franchise could use some help from their rookie class to maintain relevance within their division. For that reason, […]

Much attention at the start of the Washington Commanders’ OTAs centered on the absence of wide receiver Terry McLaurin. The versatile wideout is at a standstill regarding his future at Washington, as he is set to become a free agent next year. He reportedly does not plan on featuring in any offseason “on-field work” amid […]

It was a wild season for the Las Vegas Raiders last year as the franchise went through more adversity than most clubs. In the early portion of the 2021 season, Jon Gruden was fired after leaked emails revealed the former head coach used racist and homophobic remarks to colleagues. This information came to light while […]

The Washington Commanders haven’t made much noise this offseason since trading for quarterback Carson Wentz, though that all changed on Monday. The Commanders made a huge $100 million move in Woodbridge, Virginia, as reported by the Associated Press and the Daily Press. The Washington Commanders have bought land in Woodbridge, Virginia, for what could be […]

Dan Snyder has been grabbing all the headlines for the Washington Commanders in the worst ways possible. The long-time owner of the franchise has been in hot water since the 2021 season. Their home stadium breaking down, sexual assault allegations; you name a scandal, Snyder was likely involved. This latest Commanders scandal, though, is arguably […]

Carson Wentz wasn’t exactly awful during his one-year stint with the Indianapolis Colts. His statistics were certainly respectable and if it wasn’t for that last game of the season where they blew the chance to make the playoffs, Wentz could still be in Indy. But, that is not the reality. Colts GM Jim Irsay even […]

The Washington Commanders had an interesting NFL Draft, with many pundits believing that the franchise reached for some of their picks, most notably for wide receiver Jahan Dotson, who some had as more of a second-round selection. However, the Commanders managed to find a couple of values with their next two picks, selecting a pair […]

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz’ return to Philadelphia to face the Eagles will occur in Week 10 of the 2022 NFL season, with the first matchup between the two teams scheduled for Week 3 in Washington. Asked about the highly anticipated game on Friday, Wentz said that he’s ‘excited’, per Pro Football Talk. “I know […]

The Washington Commanders have put themselves in a decent spot to get back into playoff contention. Although the quarterback position is still a concern, this team is ready to make some noise in the upcoming season. However, this franchise could be taken more seriously if they add a little more firepower to the defense. We […]

Terry McLaurin may need to continue to play the waiting game on his contract situation with the Washington Commanders. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer noted that McLaurin’s contract dilemma with Commanders team officials has gone “nowhere.” Breer further added that negotiations between the two sides “haven’t really started.” Even as multiple notable wideouts over the past […]

The Washington Commanders hope to be a better team in the upcoming season, as the NFC East will likely be a wide-open race once again. We’ve seen the front office make some moves to give the team a better chance next season and the rookie class will play a large role in that potential success. […]

Andrew East is a retired American football player who primarily played as a long snapper in the National Football League. He played for numerous teams but the last squad that he played for was the Washington Redskins, now known as the Washington Commanders. Currently, he and his wife, Shawn Johnson, have a YouTube channel called […]

For the third time in the last 10 drafts, the Washington Commanders selected a quarterback, as they picked former North Carolina passer Sam Howell in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Howell is so far the sixth quarterback to be taken off the board in this year’s draft. Throughout his final season at […]

The Washington Commanders have endured plenty of transition and drama over the past few years. They have consistently changed quarterbacks, dealt with various front office scandals, and of course adopted the new Commanders nickname. And it appears as if stability will continue to be difficult to find at the QB position following a Commanders’ recent […]

The first round of the 2022 NFL Draft is complete. 32 players have been selected, the names have been called and hope has sprung up in cities all across the NFL landscape. It was just as wacky as the offseason at large, and there were surprises all the way from Travon Walker to Lewis Cine. […]

The Washington Commanders made a huge pick after selecting Jahan Dotson in the 2022 NFL Draft. This is a great choice for this franchise, as Dotson has the potential to be a star in this league. He provides an immediate boost to the wide receiver room and should make this offense more explosive next season. […]

The Washington Commanders are hoping to make a strong impression in their first season under their new moniker. Their first task as the Commanders will be navigating the NFL Draft, through which the team will look to address a handful of issues on the roster. After acquiring Carson Wentz in the offseason, Washington will look […]

The NFL Draft is nearly upon us with each team around the league still faced with questions about their roster. At the forefront of these is the Washington Commanders who are coming off a 7-10 season. The team made headlines this offseason by trading for Carson Wentz. It is clear they have the intent of […]

The Washington Commanders may be forced to move one of their best players this offseason. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin is up for an extension, but the front office doesn’t seem totally willing to give him the money he’s asking for. This isn’t a unique situation, as Deebo Samuel of the San Francisco 49ers is in […]

The Washington Commanders enter the 2022 NFL Draft with needs to fill on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, specifically in the secondary and at wide receiver. Washington is armed with the 11th pick in the first round, an enviable place to be given the bevy of prospects available for the taking […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Commanders quarterback Dwayne Haskins tragically passed away earlier this month after getting hit by a dump truck in South Florida. Everyone is still mourning after the shocking news, including his wife, Kalabrya Haskins. Per 911 footage obtained by TMZ Sports from FOX Sports’ Andy Slater, she actually called the cops […]