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The Washington Commanders shocked the NFL world when they declined Chase Young’s fifth-year option. Despite that contract decision, head coach Ron Rivera is still expecting Young to perform admirably for the Commanders. With Young appearing in just 12 games over the past two seasons, Washington decided not to guarantee his contract for next season. Still, […]

The Washington Commanders have a decision to make regarding defensive end Chase Young’s fifth-year option, and head coach Ron Rivera has not given any indication that the team has made a decision either way, according to Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports. The Commanders have until May 2, so there is still some time left to […]

The long wait is finally over. Dan Snyder has reportedly sold the Washington Commanders for a little over $6 billion. Washington’s new owners include Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris and NBA legend Magic Johnson. Commanders head coach Ron Rivera broke his silence on the matter on Friday. He admitted the reports made him feel “relief” […]

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera spoke on how much the health of Chase Young’s knee factors into the team’s decision with his fifth-year option, according to a Wednesday tweet from Washington Post NFL reporter Nicki Jhabvala. “That’s the thing that will drive a big part of the conversation,” said Rivera. “As we continue to work through […]

The 2023 season has the potential to introduce some big changes for the Washington Commanders. It all hinges on whether Dan Snyder decides to (finally) sell the team. With a new ownership often comes massive changes to the coaching and playing staff, putting head coach Ron Rivera’s job security at risk. Despite that, though, Rivera […]

The Washington Commanders have had an interesting offseason with Daniel Snyder’s potential sale of the team looming over the organization, and head coach Ron Rivera said it has caused uncertainty in multiple areas, specifically with Chase Young, according to Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports. The Commanders have until May 2 to decide on Chase Young’s […]

Baltimore Ravens superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson revealed this week that he requested a trade from the organization, but he will not be heading to the nation’s capital after Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera reaffirmed his general manager’s comments on Tuesday. Team GM Martin Mayhew said on Monday that Washington is moving forward with Sam […]

The Washington Commanders had a solid season in 2022, though they did fall short of the postseason. The Commanders finished with an 8-8-1 record and barely missed the playoffs. Yet, the organization is making some significant moves this NFL offseason, beginning with the appointment of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. It is only […]

The Washington Commanders appear set to have Sam Howell enter the 2023 NFL season as the starting quarterback. Or do they? Well, head coach Ron Rivera has now offered another update that is a bit confusing and suddenly puts the Commanders’ QB situation into question. Here’s what Rivera said, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The […]

The Washington Commanders had a lukewarm 2022-23 season. Nobody really expected them to be strong playoff contenders, and yet they nearly made it. They were actually among the favorites to enter the postseason after Week 12. That is until they won just one out of their last five games and finished in last in the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Head coach Ron Rivera and the Washington Commanders made a QB change going into Week 17, benching Taylor Heinicke for Carson Wentz. The switch didn’t go as planned with Washington losing to the Cleveland Browns, 24-10. After the loss, Rivera gave his honest take on the QB decision and if he still backed Wentz as […]

The Washington Commanders went from seventh place in the NFC to getting eliminated from playoff contention after they dropped the ball against the underachieving Cleveland Browns, 24-10, in Week 17 of the 2022 NFL season. Just a few weeks ago, the Commanders carried a 7-5-1 record and needed at least one win to further secure […]

It was a disastrous Week 17 performance for the Washington Commanders (7-8-1), as they dropped a 24-10 home game to the Cleveland Browns. Head coach Ron Rivera was surprised to learn that his team could be eliminated from playoff consideration if the Green Bay Packers were victorious in the late afternoon games. This is incredible. […]

The Washington Commanders decided to bench quarterback Taylor Heinicke for Carson Wentz in Week 17. That plan backfired as the Commanders fell to the Cleveland Browns 24-10. As Washington moves into a potential crucial Week 18 matchup, Commanders head coach Ron Rivera was vague about who would be under center. In the loss, Wentz completed […]

As the 7-7-1 Washington Commanders look to make the postseason, head coach Ron Rivera has made a change at quarterback. Rivera benched Taylor Heinicke in favor of Carson Wentz. Now, the Commanders’ head coach has given an explanation behind the QB change. Wentz will be the team’s starting quarterback as Washington takes on the Cleveland […]

The Washington Commanders lost for only the first time since the first week of November after they fell to the New York Giants, 20-12, at home in Week 15 of the 2022 NFL season. The Commanders had a lot of trouble protecting QB Taylor Heinicke and converting on third downs in this matchup. Right now, […]

The Washington Commanders took a brutal loss on their home turf against the New York Giants by a score of 20-12. The loss puts their playoff hopes in jeopardy. Like many games, the referees played a part in the contests. Ron Rivera was noticeably frustrated after the Commanders’ loss, which featured some moments of officiating […]

After a rocky start to the 2022 NFL season, the Washington Commanders find themselves in the thick of the playoff picture in the NFC. Following a hard-fought tie against the New York Giants in Week 13, the Commanders sit with a record of 7-5-1, with five of those wins coming with quarterback Taylor Heinicke under […]

The Washington Commanders’ Week 12 win over the Atlanta Falcons wasn’t the prettiest victory of the season, but it was a huge one. The win, coupled with the Seattle Seahawks loss, put the hottest team in the NFL right now into the playoffs, and just a half-game behind the New York Giants in the NFC […]

Washington Commanders fans, it’s official: Chase Young will be a member of the 53-man roster on Sunday versus the Atlanta Falcons. That’s right, after beginning the season on the PUP list and missing the first 11 weeks of the 2022 NFL season while still recovering from a 2021 torn ACL, Young has officially been activated, […]

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera had just one word to describe why he confirmed his decision to keep the team’s new sheriff in town and start quarterback Taylor Heinicke over Carson Wentz in a 23-10 Sunday win over the Houston Texans: Winning. “Heinicke will start today against the Texans, with Carson Wentz not quite […]

The Washington Commanders grabbed their most impressive win of the year on Monday night as they handed the Philadelphia Eagles their first loss of 2022, 32-21. After the game, it appears the players had some fun on the team plane back to DC, drinking alcohol and having a good time. Well, some of them posted […]

The Washington Commanders have done it. It was a hard-fought affair on Monday Night Football, but they took down the previously unbeaten Philadelphia Eagles on the road. The Commanders defeated the Eagles 32-21, bringing themselves back to .500 with a 5-5 record. The win clearly meant a lot to the players on the field, and […]

News broke Monday that the Indianapolis Colts fired head coach Frank Reich, replacing him with long-time NFL center Jeff Saturday as the interim coach. Saturday, who had been a television analyst at ESPN before being hired, is a decorated six-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro with the Colts as a player who has never coached […]

The Washington Commanders continue to be surprisingly competitive this season. They currently have a 4-5 record, but there were a couple of games that they definitely could’ve won if a couple of breaks went their way. A return from the injured Chase Young around this team would greatly help their postseason push. Unfortunately, there’s a […]

There are things that are simply bigger than sports, and Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera has that perspective down pat. Back in August 2020, it was revealed that Rivera was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma, a form of cancer that affected the coach’s lymph nodes. Nonetheless, while Rivera was irate after being informed of […]

Don’t look now but the Washington Commanders are now on a winning streak for the first time in the 2022 NFL season. The Commanders beat the Chicago Bears in Week 6 on the road and then scored an upset victory at home over Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers in Week 7. That pair […]

The 2022 NFL season is a season of “parity.” Translation: most NFL teams stink this season. There are only six out of 16 AFC teams over .500 heading into Week 7 and just four out of 16 in the NFC. With all these lackluster records a third of the way through the season, it’s time […]

The Washington Commanders gave the game ball to Ron Rivera after he marked his first win as a head coach on Soldier Field. This was after Rivera’s squad came out on top of a lackluster TNF matchup against the Chicago Bears, 12-7. Rivera wasn’t exactly in a jovial mood during his post-game press conference, though, […]

Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder continues to be under investigation for sexual misconduct and harassment. That means he’s still in the spotlight, with ESPN even writing a lengthy article about everything Snyder has done in the past and how he has “dirt” on fellow owners in the NFL and Roger Goodell, who know “not to […]

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera recently made headlines for all the wrong reasons after he seemingly threw his own quarterback under the bus following their 21-17 loss to the Tennessee Titans in Week 5. Without directly saying it, Rivera seems to have pinned most of the blame on starting QB Carson Wentz now that […]