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New Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson meets with reporters at the NFL football team's practice facility in Pittsburgh, Thursday, March 16, 2023. The Steelers signed the eight-time Pro Bowler to a two-year deal to give their secondary an experienced voice heading into 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Patrick Peterson eager to show Steelers he's still elite

Mar. 16, 2023 04:39 PM EDT

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4), center, throws under pressure from New York Giants' defenders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Tie against Giants shows Commanders' slim margin for error

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 05, 2022 12:51 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) catches a pass as New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Commanders go for 4th straight win against skidding Giants

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 02:59 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

Injured Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz flips a football as he watches practice before the start of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Wentz returns to Commanders practice, not as starting QB

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 23, 2022 06:43 PM EST

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) is pressured by Houston Texans defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) as he looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Falcons, Commanders meet in matchup of mobile quarterbacks

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 05:59 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) passes against the New York Giants during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Commanders look to build on big win against woeful Texans

The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 12:35 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7) reacts in the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. The Eagles won 29-17. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
NFC East rivals set for Monday night meeting in Philadelphia

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 10:27 AM EST

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) celebrates after his sack against Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Commanders inconsistent but in playoff race at midway point

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 07, 2022 01:57 PM EST

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) celebrates after his sack against Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Vikings come back to beat Commanders for 6th consecutive win

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 06, 2022 04:16 PM EST

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) celebrates a touchdown in the final minute of the second half against the Indianapolis Colts of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Vikings, Commanders match up with winning streaks at stake

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 04:04 PM EDT

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

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)
Heinicke leads late rally as Washington beats Colts 17-16

By Michael Marot Oct. 30, 2022 07:44 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger (4) throws before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Leonard to play limited role for Colts; Ryan is inactive

Oct. 30, 2022 03:45 PM EDT

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin catches a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Colts change QBs, try to change direction against Commanders

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 02:57 PM EDT

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)
New starting QBs become headliners for Colts, Commanders

By Michael Marot Oct. 27, 2022 02:19 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is sacked by New York Jets defensive end John Franklin-Myers (91) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Reeling Packers visit Commanders looking to end 2-game skid

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 02:22 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

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 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