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Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Teair Tart celebrates after an interception against the Indianapolis Colts in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Titans look to keep rolling against struggling Commanders

By Stephen Whyno 10 hrs ago
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Coming off consecutive victories to get them to .500, coach Mike

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera, left, watches running back Brian Robinson Jr., works out during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, in Ashburn, Va. Robinson was shot twice in the right leg Aug. 28 in Washington, was taken to a hospital, underwent surgery and was released a day later. The bullets missed all the major ligaments and bones in his knee. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Commanders' Robinson practices for 1st time since shooting

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 05, 2022 02:02 PM EDT
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The moment doctors told Brian Robinson Jr. he would be able to

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. (56) sacks Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) as Dorance Armstrong (92) pressures and Saahdiq Charles (77) and Sam Cosmi (76) defend in the second half of a NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Protecting Wentz is becoming a major problem for Commanders

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 03, 2022 07:57 PM EDT
Ron Rivera is quick to point out Carson Wentz led the NFL in passing earlier this

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) stops to greet Washington Commanders injured running back Brian Robinson Jr., at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Landover, Md. Eagles won 24-8. Robinson was shot twice during an attempted carjacking in Washington on August 28th and has to miss the first 3 games of the season. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Brian Robinson Jr. medically cleared 5 weeks since shooting

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 03, 2022 04:28 PM EDT
Brian Robinson Jr. has been cleared to practice with the Washington Commanders just

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) fakes the pass during the first half of a NFL football game between the Washington Commanders and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022 at FedExField in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Wentz, Commanders don't think sky is falling after 1-2 start

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 26, 2022 03:32 PM EDT
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Carson Wentz is not channeling his inner Chicken Little after the

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Javon Hargrave (97) pulls down Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Commanders' Wentz fumbles, struggles in 1st game vs. Eagles

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 25, 2022 06:01 PM EDT
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Brandon Graham wished Carson Wentz well before the longtime

Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson (1) misses a pass as he is covered by Philadelphia Eagles safety Marcus Epps (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
DeVonta for the victory: Smith stars as Eagles stay unbeaten

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 25, 2022 04:18 PM EDT
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — DeVonta Smith had a simple mentality when Jalen Hurts threw him

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Commanders' Wentz faces Eagles for 1st time as Hurts thrives

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 22, 2022 04:26 PM EDT
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Jalen Hurts is in a far different place as an NFL quarterback

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Commander defense struggles; Rivera cites big plays allowed

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 19, 2022 04:42 PM EDT
Jonathan Allen wanted to watch film of the Washington Commanders' loss at the Detroit

Washington Commanders running back J.D. McKissic (23) celebrating his two-point conversion with teammate Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Landover, Md. Washington won 28-22. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Offensive options could continue to help Wentz, Commanders

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 12, 2022 02:06 PM EDT
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Acquiring quarterback Carson Wentz was just one part of the

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) reaches out to sack Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Jaguars improve in Pederson's coaching debut but lose again

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 11, 2022 06:12 PM EDT
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — New coach, same result for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Still, Doug

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) taking off his helmet as he heads back to the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Wentz tosses 4 TDs, Commanders come back to beat Jaguars

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 11, 2022 04:32 PM EDT
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Carson Wentz went to the sideline after throwing interceptions

Washington Commanders take the field for an NFL preseason football game against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Washington's fresh start as Commanders complicated by past

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 09, 2022 01:31 AM EDT
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — When Washington takes the field Sunday against Jacksonville, the

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz throws during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Jaguars-Commanders is an Eagles reunion for Wentz, Pederson

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 08, 2022 02:02 PM EDT
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Carson Wentz and Doug Pederson meet again Sunday when the

Executive Director of the Major League Baseball Players Association Tony Clark gets emotional as he speaks during a news conference at the Press Club in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Major League Baseball Players Association joins AFL-CIO

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 07, 2022 11:08 AM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Major League Baseball Players Association is joining the AFL

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz throws a pass during an NFL football practice at Inova Sports Performance Center in Ashburn, Va., Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
'Wanted' Wentz expected to stabilize Commanders QB situation

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 05, 2022 01:01 PM EDT
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — On the eve of Carson Wentz’s third training camp with three

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson (8) runs during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022 in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Robinson to miss 1st 4 Commanders games after being shot

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 01, 2022 01:17 PM EDT
OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Brian Robinson Jr. will miss at least the Washington Commanders

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell, right, hands the ball off to running back Brian Robinson (8) during an NFL football practice at Inova Sports Performance Center in Ashburn, Va., Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
Commanders prepare to play without Robinson after shooting

By Stephen Whyno Aug. 31, 2022 05:47 PM EDT
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Brian Robinson Jr. is out of the hospital and on the road to

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) celebrates his touchdown in front of offensive tackle Charles Leno Jr. (72) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Commanders rookie RB Brian Robinson Jr. shot in Washington

By Stephen Whyno Aug. 28, 2022 09:12 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. was

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) takes pictures with fans after a NFL Preseason football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022 at FedExField in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Making playoffs is the expectation for Washington Commanders

By Stephen Whyno Aug. 24, 2022 03:24 PM EDT
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Going into his third season coaching Washington, Ron Rivera has