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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 […]

Carson Wentz is reportedly dealing with a minor shoulder ailment ahead of the Washington Commanders Thursday Night Football matchup with the Chicago Bears. Commanders head coach Ron Rivera discussed the injury on Tuesday, per beat reporter Matthew Paras on Twitter. “It was something from the game,” Rivera said. “He (Wentz) came in yesterday morning and […]

To say that Carson Wentz has been disappointing to start the season for the Washington Commanders would be a bit of an understatement. As it turns out, head coach Ron Rivera seems to feel this exact same way, and he wasn’t shy about stating his opinion on the matter. The NFC East is looking like […]

The NFC East has been the biggest surprise of the NFL season through Week 5. The Philadelphia Eagles are the only undefeated team left in the NFL. Both the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys sit at 4-1. But Carson Wentz and the Washington Commanders are the odd team out. After an intriguing Week 1 […]

As tough as it may be to admit, the Washington Commanders are not a good football team. Their defense has allowed at least 21 points in all five games of the 2022 NFL season so far, surrendering an average of 25.6 per game, and their offense hasn’t been able to pay off that tab on […]

The Washington Commanders fell to 1-3 on the season after losing to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Washington’s consistent struggles as of late have drawn the ire of fans. Head coach Ron Rivera shared a questionable response to the Commanders fans’ complaints, per John Keim On Twitter. “This organization has five championships,” Rivera said. “Are […]

After listening to his head coach, Ron Rivera, discuss his team’s lack of success against the Philadelphia Eagles and the “bullcrap report” from ESPN about the team’s interest in trading for Jimmy Garopollo during the spring, Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz took to the podium to discuss his less-than-impressive play against his former employer. Would […]

While Ron Rivera’s postgame press conference will probably be remembered for his reaction to the ESPN report of the Washington Commanders’ pursuit of trading for Jimmy Garoppolo before ultimately pivoting to a deal for Carson Wentz, the Super Bowl-winning head coach did discuss other issues surrounding his team, namely the not-so-good play of his current […]

While most Washington Commanders fans were still reeling over their team’s near-buzzer-to-buzzer loss to the division rival Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3, Ron Rivera took to the microphone in an attempt to explain what happened and lay out a plan moving forward. And yet, Rivera’s media availability won’t be remembered for what he said about […]

The Washington Commanders, in the third year of head coach Ron Rivera’s leadership, started off the season promisingly enough, taking home the win against the Jacksonville Jaguars, 28-22. However, their Week 2 performance against the Detroit Lions was lackluster, especially defensively, allowing Jared Goff and the Lions’ receiving corps to run rampant with four touchdowns, […]

A few NFL head coaches are already facing pressure even before the 2022 season begins, finding themselves squarely on the hot seat. Over the past couple of years, coaches like Mike McCarthy and Matt Rhule have fallen short of the team’s expectations, so they will require strong performances this year to save their jobs moving […]

The Washington Commanders quarterback situation needed an upgrade after patching together the most important position in football last season with Ryan Fitzpatrick, Taylor Heinicke, Kyle Allen, and Garrett Gilbert. This season, Ron Rivera traded for Carson Wentz and drafted North Carolina QB Sam Howell in the fifth round. Carson Wentz will start the season under […]

Sunday evening the Washington Commanders and their fans received some truly unfortunate news. Their rookie running back, Brian Robinson, was allegedly shot multiple times during an attempted robbery in Washington D.C. Reports have Robinson in stable condition, which is a piece of good news. He was taken to a nearby hospital with what team officials […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Teams around the NFL have been working tirelessly to prepare for the upcoming 2022-2023 season. Thursday marked the final day of mandatory minicamp for multiple franchises, including the Washington Commanders and Houston Texans. However, moving forward in the NFL Offseason, these two clubs are facing consequences. Both teams received punishments for violating offseason rules. The […]

There is more to the Washington Commanders’ offseason than just talk about wide receiver Terry McLaurin’s ongoing holdout, and head coach Ron Rivera shed some light on at least a couple of key items for his team, namely the statuses of defensive end Chase Young and tight end Logan Thomas. Via Nicki Jhabvala of the […]

The Washington Commanders are one of the many teams dealing with problems signing their key player to a new contract. In their case, they are looking to sign star wide receiver Terry McLaurin to an extension. The sides remain far apart on an agreement, though talks remain ongoing. The Commanders may not have an interest […]

The Washington Commanders are in the midst of yet another scandal that has nothing to do with football. Defensive coordination Jack Del Rio spouted some controversial comments over the January 2021 capitol riot that led to him getting fined for $100,000. Ron Rivera was asked about the decision to fine Del Rio for his comments. […]

Get ready. It’s another bonkers take from Fox News’s Tucker Carlson. Earlier this week, Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera fined defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio $100,000 for his recent comments about the January 6th riots at Capitol Hill, essentially saying that’s all anyone cares about anymore instead of discussing the BLM riots that were […]

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 NFL world is mourning the loss of former Washington Commanders, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins. The 25-year-old Ohio State standout was tragically killed after being hit by a car in South Florida. Washington tweeted a statement from Commanders co-owners Dan and Tanya Snyder Saturday morning. Statement from co-owners Dan and Tanya Snyder pic.twitter.com/6Dn0z3RbeQ — […]

The 2022 NFL Draft is right around the corner and the rumor mill has been heating up. Some of the rumors swirling around the league are a bit far-fetched, but some have some legs underneath them. Some buzz has been generating for a possible trade for Terry McLaurin, but Washington Commanders’ head coach Ron Rivera […]

After a roller coaster season where they fell short of making the postseason, it goes without saying that the Washington Commanders are due for some big changes. One of those was clearly at quarterback, as they traded for Carson Wentz. Currently holding the 11th overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft, the Commanders will have […]

Carson Wentz’s exit from the Indianapolis Colts was incredibly messy. After a meh season filled with disappointing games, the Colts decided to trade him to the Washington Commanders. Around the same time, reports about Wentz’s relationship with his old coaching staff started to come out, painting the QB in a negative light. However, on Sunday […]

The Washington Commanders are heading into the first season under the team’s new name. Not only did the organization completely rebrand its image, but it acquired veteran Carson Wentz as the starting quarterback. However, just because the Commanders traded for their QB1 this offseason doesn’t mean that they aren’t looking at the young quarterback talent […]

There are plenty of areas that the Washington Commanders need to upgrade during the 2022 offseason, and with their recent acquisition of Carson Wentz as their new quarterback, they were able to plug one hole. But during this offseason’s NFL free agency, there are other players that the front office is likely to target. While […]

The Washington Commanders have made it clear that they are seeking an upgrade at the quarterback position. In an offseason with names such as Green Bay Packers star Aaron Rodgers and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson rumored to be potentially on the move, Washington picked a good offseason to need a new passer under center. […]

It’s no secret that the Washington Commanders need a quarterback this offseason. The comments made by both head coach Ron Rivera and general manager Martin Mayhew indicate that the team has been doing their due diligence on all available QBs, including those in the NFL Draft. Speaking to reporters, Rivera heaped praise on Liberty’s Malik […]

It’s no secret that the Washington Commanders are in dire need of an upgrade in the quarterback position for 2022. Taylor Heinicke did not exactly have an outstanding campaign last term and it comes as no surprise that the front office is currently in search for a new signal-caller for the upcoming season. Even Commanders […]

After a brutal season, it’s clear it is time for the Washington Commanders to address the quarterback position. There is some serious talent on this roster but they’re not going anywhere until the franchise improves under center. During his visit to Indianapolis for the NFL Combine, head coach Ron Rivera lets everyone know what his […]

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 […]