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Washington Commanders · 5 years agoWashington's Ron Rivera speaks out on Alex Smith possibly playing Week 1

The Washington Football Team has announced that Dwayne Haskins will be the starting quarterback in Week 1 versus the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite the team naming Haskins the starter, Ron Rivera shared that ‘he’d be comfortable’ playing Alex Smith in Week 1, if need be, per JP Finlay of NBC Sports. Asked what plenty of people […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoReuben Foster placed on IR

Washington Football linebacker Reuben Foster has been placed on the injured reserve, per John Keim of ESPN. Wash will place Reuben Foster on IR, per source. — John Keim (@john_keim) September 5, 2020 The decision to place Foster on IR prior to final cuts ends his season before it even gets going with the Washington […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoSean Davis cut by Washington after signing $2 million signing bonus in March

The Washington Football Team, among other teams, are already trimming their rosters ahead of the deadline for the squad’s final 53-man roster. A notable cut was safety Sean Davis who signed a contract back in March that included a $2 million signing bonus. Things took a turn as head coach Ron Rivera and his men […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoWashington QB Dwayne Haskins says farewell to teammate Adrian Peterson

On Friday, the Washington Football Team made a pretty surprising roster move. They cut veteran star running back Adrian Peterson. It is not all that surprising that they decided to thin out the position a bit, but the fact that it was Peterson getting the axe shocked quite a few people. Since the move, a […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoWashington's Ron Rivera issued challenge to Dwayne Haskins, speaks out on the results

The atypical offseason NFL teams have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic has caused young players to miss out on crucial reps and leadership opportunities. To compensate, Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera gave an overarching training camp challenge to quarterback Dwayne Haskins ahead of his second pro season. “We talked about challenging the way […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoOne area Washington's Ron Rivera sees team needing 'complete' player

The Washington Football Team is entering their first year with Ron Rivera at the helm and it will take some time for him to shape the roster to his liking. According to Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post, Rivera is eager to find a versatile tight end in the offense. Ron Rivera said they're looking […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoFour former female Washington employees will interview with ESPN about organization's culture

The Washington Post peeled back the curtain on a long-standing culture of harassment under Washington Football Team owner Dan Snyder. Ever since that initial expose, more and more reports regarding the behavior of both Snyder and team employees have become public knowledge, including an allegation suggesting Snyder wanted a personal tape of team cheerleaders. On Wednesday, ESPN […]

Other · 5 years agoDaniel Snyder's new defamation lawsuit tactic involves Jeffrey Epstein

The Washington Football Team has been under a lot of fire lately. And no one has been catching more heat than owner Daniel Snyder. Now, somehow, this involves Jeffrey Epstein. A lot of allegations (including sexual harassment) are being thrown in Snyder’s direction. Things only seem to be getting worse for him. The NFL has […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoDaniel Snyder releases former employees from nondisclosure agreements

The Washington Football Team has been dealing with a lot of bad PR lately. That is even more of an issue for their owner, Daniel Snyder. Snyder has been under fire lately for a number of allegations against him. Those allegations include sexual harassment. Due to that, the NFL has decided to conduct an investigation […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoNFL taking over investigation of Washington Football Team

The Washington Football Team and longtime owner Dan Snyder are in trouble. This offseason has continued the NFL organization’s seemingly endless string of controversies. According to a Monday evening report from Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Snyder and his franchise have formally been informed that the league will now be handling the […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoAlex Smith takes another 'very big step' in his return, per Ron Rivera

Alex Smith has already overcome the odds of his gruesome leg injury by simply returning to the Washington Football Team. But he’s continuing to make positive progress as he practices with the team. As the team took part in an intrasquad scrimmage, Ron Rivera said Smith took another ‘very big step’ in his return, per […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoDwayne Haskins speaks out on 'big brother' relationship with Alex Smith

The return of quarterback Alex Smith to the gridiron has surprised many of the football fans and even the members of the Washington Football Team themselves. Sophomore gunslinger Dwayne Haskins is happy for Smith’s comeback and is embracing the presence of the 16-year veteran around him. “For him to get out there and just throw […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoNFL issues statement indirectly responding to Dan Snyder allegations

Dan Snyder, the embattled owner of the Washington Football Team, faced new allegations of sexual harassment on Wednesday in a scathing report in the Washington Post. The article details lewd videos made by Washington staffers for Snyder that included footage of exposed Washington cheerleaders. The report also cites 25 women who claim they experienced sexual […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoChase Young speaks out on nagging hip injury

Rookie defensive end Chase Young is expected by many to anchor the Washington Football Team’s defensive line for the years to come. However, the former Ohio State Buckeye was stopped in his tracks during his first training camp with the team. His recently sustained hip injury continues to limit him from fully participating in the […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoWashington reveals recovery plan for injured Chase Young

Washington Football Team’s prized recruit in defensive end Chase Young was recently slowed down by a hip flexor injury. The former Ohio State Buckeye missed his fourth practice but was dressed in full pads and worked on the side with athletic trainers instead. Washington head coach Ron Rivera mentioned his plans on addressing Young’s injury: […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoWhy Washington's Adrian Peterson continues to play in 14th season

Adrian Peterson continues to defy the odds at the running back position as he enters his 14th season in the NFL. While it is unclear what his role will be with the Washington Football Team in 2020, Peterson shared why he continues to suit up on Sundays. “They put us in this box, four to […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoTeams across the NFL share best wishes to Washington's Ron Rivera after diagnosis

Ron Rivera is a respected coach in the NFL — that was proven on Friday. Following his diagnosis of lymph node cancer, teams across the league expressed their best wishes to Rivera on social media. Rivera’s former team, the Carolina Panthers, reached out to extend their support to Ron Rivera as he battles cancer. Besides […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoAdrian Peterson vocal about 'night and day' difference with Ron Rivera at the helm

Ron Rivera is attempting to shift the culture for the Washington Football Team and his presence is already catching the eye of one of the team’s leaders. With training camps getting underway, Adrian Peterson has been vocal about the ‘night and day’ difference with Rivera at the helm. “It’s totally different, it’s night and day. […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoChase Young dealing with hip injury early into training camp

Chase Young is expected to be an immediate contributor for the Washington Football Team in 2020. But he may be sidelined for a short period of time in training camp. As Young prepares for his debut season in the NFL, the rookie defensive end is dealing with a hip injury early on in camp. After […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoJason Wright claims it took '30 seconds' on job to receive 'Redwolves' propaganda

The Washington Football Team recently made a historic move by hiring the NFL’s first Black president in Jason Wright. He also became the league’s youngest team president at the age of 38. However, the former running back wasn’t exempted from being bombarded by the team’s fans on social media. Almost immediately following the announcement, Wright […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoAlex Smith sends out inspirational message on his personal road to recovery

Alex Smith has begun practicing with the Washington Football Team for the first time since the 2018 season. After experiencing a grueling process to return to football, Smith sent out an inspirational message on his personal road to recovery. During a video that was posted on the team’s official website, Smith spoke about the journey […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoInjury update on Alex Smith sounds equal parts peculiar and worrisome

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith’s comeback story serves as an inspiration to many football fans across the world. He reached another step closer to making it back to the gridiron after he was recently activated off the PUP list. However, Smith does not yet have full control over his right foot, which is why […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoWashington hires former RB Jason Wright as first Black team president in NFL history

The Washington Football Team is more than ready to open a new chapter in the team’s history books. The franchise unveiled former running back Jason Wright to be its newest president, becoming the first Black team president in NFL history. He will also be the league’s youngest president at the age of 38. “This team, […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoVideo: Redskins release first look at Alex Smith's on-field return

When Alex Smith suffered compound fractures in his leg during the 2018 season, his chances to play in the NFL again appeared bleak. After activating Smith from the team’s PUP list on Sunday, Washington’s Twitter account released a video of Smith’s long-awaited return. Today was a good day 👏 pic.twitter.com/2MD4C4UJpI — Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoReport: Washington's plans for Alex Smith moving forward

Alex Smith has miraculously been activated from the PUP list by the Washington Football Team and there’s still strides to go before he’s playing in a football game. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Washington plans on taking an extremely cautious approach with Smith moving forward. From Inside Training Camp: Wherever it goes from […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoAlex Smith gives Washington encouraging boost in return from injury

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith continues to defy the odds. The 14-year veteran could be taking another step forward in his recovery process soon. According to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Washington Football Team could activate Smith from the PUP list as soon as Sunday. A move to activate Alex Smith from the […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoWashington Football Team minority owners want Dan Snyder to sell team, per report

The Washington Football Team has had a tumultuous offseason off of the field and that’s led to some of the team’s partners to question the future of the franchise. Due to the event that have taken place this offseason, some minority owners of the team want Dan Snyder to sell the team, according to the […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoDwayne Haskins has been a different beast this offseason, per teammate Terry McLaurin

Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins struggled during his rookie season, but one of his long-time teammates has seen notable improvement in the young signal-caller. “I’ve been around Dwayne since he’s come to Ohio State, so I’ve known him for a while and he’s going to be the first to tell you that he’s not […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoWashington under fire for 'double standard' move after releasing Derrius Guice

The Washington Football Team publicly committed to turning the page and making changes to a rotting team culture which is backed by several allegations and incidents. However, the organization seemed to be straying away from their promise as they went on to bring in another previously problematic player after releasing one. On August 7, Washington […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoWashington could possibly be hinting at the team's new name on social media

The Washington Football Team is looking to usher in a new era in the franchise’s rich history. Several months have passed since the team began its search for a new moniker to take on. With the many options surfacing on social media, the club may have already narrowed down its potential choices to choose from. […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoDwayne Haskins ready to compete with Alex Smith for starting quarterback

A little quarterback competition may be brewing in Washington with the looming return of veteran gunslinger Alex Smith. Sophomore Dwayne Haskins welcomes the challenge and acknowledges that Smith’s presence will only help him to get better. “I’m excited for Alex,” Haskins said, via Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post. “I hope he gets back to […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoDaniel Snyder claims former employee took bribes to spread lies about him

The offseason woes seem to be endless for the already-troubled Washington Football Team. The most recent one involved team owner Daniel Snyder and former executive assistant Mary-Ellen Blair, who worked in the front office from 2013-2017. Via John Keim of ESPN.com, a Monday filing in federal court contains the assertion that Blair received money to […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoRon Rivera doubles down on Alex Smith as legitimate threat to Dwayne Haskins

While it is a positive sight to see, many fans are still doubting the durability and effectiveness of the Washington Football Team’s returning playmaker in Alex Smith. However, new head coach Ron Rivera was quick to assure that Smith will be in the mix of things for the starting quarterback role if he continues to […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoRon Rivera speaks out on Washington's decision to cut Derrius Guice

The Washington Football Team has already committed to champion a reverse of the team’s culture after a series of tumultuous incidents. With yet another roadblock encountered, the club was quick to act on it as former running back Derrius Guice was released by the team on August 7, 2020. He was recently arrested and charged […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoWashington fails in rebranding Twitter hashtag

The Washington Football Team can’t seem to get much right this offseason and that remains true for the team’s official Twitter account. While the team attempts to reinvent themselves moving forward, Washington failed at their rebranding with a Twitter hashtag. On Sunday, Washington’s official Twitter account shared that “#1932” would be the team’s new hashtag. […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoReuben Foster cleared to return after being activated from PUP list

Reuben Foster’s first season with the Washington Football Team never got off of the ground due to an unfortunate injury. But it appears he’ll be back with the team soon as he’s been cleared to return after being activated from the PUP list, per Washington’s official Twitter account. We’ve activated Reuben Foster off PUP. — […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoDerrius Guice's attorney provides statement following release from team

Washington Football Team running back Derrius Guice was recently arrested and charged with counts of strangulation, assault, battery, and destruction of property. These acts stemmed from three separate domestic violence incidents that had taken place at his residence earlier this year. Guice’s attorney spoke on behalf of the player and publicly released the party’s statements: […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoWashington releases RB Derrius Guice following domestic violence arrest

The Washington Football Team is releasing third-year running back Derrius Guice following the LSU product’s recent arrest and domestic violence charge, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Guice, 23, turned himself in to Loudoun County authorities on Friday in Virginia. He was charged with multiple counts of assault and battery along with felony strangulation, the […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoRedskins' Dan Snyder takes media company to court over defamation allegations

The Washington Football Team has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons recently and that may continue. While the franchise continues to discuss the possible routes to change the team name, owner Dan Snyder is suing an Indian media company to court, alleging defamation. According to the New York Times, Snyder is going […]

Washington Commanders · 5 years agoWashington Football Team teases new helmet look

The Washington Football Team has just unveiled their new helmets, giving their fans a fresh new reason to be excited about the upcoming season. This, of course, is part of the rebranding efforts the franchise has been pursuing over the past few weeks due to incessant public demand to scrap their former moniker. Though the […]

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