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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger (4) is tackled by Washington Commanders defensive end James Smith-Williams (96) in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Beyond Heinicke, McLaurin, Commanders defense coming up big

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 31, 2022 03:47 PM EDT

Bears CB Jaylon Johnson active against Commanders

Oct. 13, 2022 07:43 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson is active for Thursday night's game against Washington after being sidelined by a quad injury. ...

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

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

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 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

Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson (24) celebrates his touchdown run with wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Eagles look to improve to 3-0 at NFC East rival Commanders

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 12:12 PM EDT

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

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) makes a touchdown catch against Washington Commanders cornerback William Jackson III (3) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Goff throws 4 TD passes, Lions beat Commanders 36-27

By Larry Lage Sep. 18, 2022 04:25 PM EDT

Former Washington player Ryan Kerrigan speaks with reporters about his recent retirement at the Washington Commanders' NFL football training facility, Saturday, July 30, 2022 in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Kerrigan's retirement closes out era of Washington football

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 30, 2022 12:51 PM EDT

FILE - Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) is helped off the field by guard Brandon Scherff (75) after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, on Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. Young is starting training camp on the physically unable to perform list as he works back from surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Chase Young won't play for Commanders in Week 1, Rivera says

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 29, 2022 12:54 PM EDT

Washington Commanders guard Tyrese Robinson (79) works with others during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Thursday, July 28, 2022 in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Rivera says Commanders are still learning how to practice

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 28, 2022 01:23 PM EDT

Training camp signs are up for the start of the Washington Commanders practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Wednesday, July 27, 2022 in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Little on-field drama at start of Washington Commanders camp

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 27, 2022 01:47 PM EDT

FILE - Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) is helped off the field by guard Brandon Scherff (75) after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, on Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. Young is starting training camp on the physically unable to perform list as he works back from surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Young opens Commanders camp on PUP list, is far from return

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 26, 2022 04:46 PM EDT

Washington Football Team's Tress Way (5) embraces kicker Brian Johnson after Johnson made a 48-yard field goal against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington rolling into 5-game finish vs. NFC East opponents

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 06, 2021 03:49 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf running on the field during pregame warmups prior to the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Thomas, Samuel active for Washington vs. banged-up Seahawks

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 29, 2021 07:10 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson runs off the field after his team lost to the Arizona Cardinals in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Wilson, struggling Seahawks visit Washington on Monday night

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2021 03:39 PM EST

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin scores against Carolina Panthers free safety Jeremy Chinn during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
McLaurin keeps making improvements and impact for Washington

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 22, 2021 03:59 PM EST

Washington Football Team wide receiver Cam Sims (11) walks off the field with quarterback Taylor Heinicke after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. The Broncos won 17-10. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Rivera: Washington sticking with Heinicke as starting QB

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 01, 2021 04:54 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger celebrates after the Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns 15-10 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
NFL Today, Week 8

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2021 09:07 PM EDT