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Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera speaks with an official in the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Carson Wentz, Commanders continue playoff chase vs. Browns

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 29, 2022 04:50 PM EST

New York Giants safety Julian Love (20) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Commanders, Giants prep for rare meaningful December games

By Tom Canavan Dec. 01, 2022 04:25 PM EST

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) carries the ball for a first down against Atlanta Falcons linebacker DeAngelo Malone (51) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Commanders run game lets Heinicke be himself and win games

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 28, 2022 04:44 PM EST

Madeline Edwards arrives at the 56th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Amid Musk Twitter chaos, athletes & celebs cope just like us

By Howard Fendrich And Kristin M. Hall Nov. 21, 2022 01:02 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) carries against Houston Texans cornerback Desmond King II (25) in the second half of an NFL football game in Houston, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. The Eagles won 29-17. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Eagles try to keep unbeaten streak alive against Commanders

By Dan Gelston Nov. 10, 2022 08:33 PM EST

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke hands the ball off to running back Brian Robinson Jr., during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
'Underdog' Heinicke changes Washington Commanders identity

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 26, 2022 02:26 PM EDT

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera stands on the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)
Fields, Bears try to build on progress when Commanders visit

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 12, 2022 02:52 PM EDT

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera stands on the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)
Fields, Bears try to take another step when Commanders visit

By The Associated Press Oct. 12, 2022 02:27 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry runs in for a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Titans visit Commanders with Henry coming off 100-yard game

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 01:10 PM EDT

Cowboys WR Gallup set for 2022 debut coming off knee injury

Oct. 02, 2022 11:56 AM EDT
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys receiver Michael Gallup is active and set for his season debut against Washington, nine months after tearing the anterior...

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7) tries to recover a Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) fumble 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)
Rush appears set to start again as Cowboys host Commanders

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 01:44 PM EDT

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

Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90), goes after the blocking sled during the team's NFL football practice in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, June 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Young back with Commanders; no timeline for on-field return

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 02, 2022 01:03 PM EDT

FILE - Washington NFL football running back J.D. McKissic (41) runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Landover, Md. The rollercoaster offseason for the Washington Commanders took a few more twists Wednesday, March 16, 2022, a week after the stunning move to acquire Carson Wentz. After agreeing Tuesday to sign a $7 million, two-year deal with the Buffalo Bills, running back J.D. McKissic reversed course and decided to return to the Commanders under the same terms, according to a person with knowledge of the move. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Lucas returns to Commanders' revamped offensive line

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 24, 2022 12:28 PM EDT

Washington Football Team cornerback Bobby McCain (20) makes his way to the locker room a NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Football Team on Sunday, January 2, 2022 in Landover, Maryland.(Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Washington resets rebuilding expectations with 7-10 season

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 10, 2022 03:40 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (19) celebrates his touchdown against the Washington Football Team during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Cowboys deliver on coach's guarantee, beat rival Washington

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 12, 2021 04:42 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys' benches are seen on the sideline prior to the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Dallas Cowboys at Washington Football Team 12/12/2021

Dec. 12, 2021 11:35 AM EST

Washington Football Team fans wear halloween costumes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Rivera, Washington shift into future evaluation mode at 2-6

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 04, 2021 03:20 PM EDT

Chase Young-led defense is again Washington's best hope

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 04:30 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (7-10) New faces: QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, CB William Jackson, WR Curtis Samuel, WR Adam Humphries, TE Sammis Reyes, LB Jamin Davis,...

NFC East champ Washington enters FitzMagic training camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:19 AM EDT
WASHINGTON (7-10) CAMP SITE: Richmond, Virginia LAST YEAR: After Dwayne Haskins was benched, Kyle Allen got injured and...