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Washington Commanders head coach Ron Riviera, left, poses with first-round draft pick Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes, right, during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility in Ashburn, Va., Friday, April 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
Commanders bolster defense and offensive line at NFL draft

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 29, 2023 06:54 PM EDT

FILE - Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) plays defense during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. The Commanders have put the franchise tag on standout defensive tackle Daron Payne, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. The tag is worth just over $18.9 million for next season. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
Commanders put franchise tag on defensive tackle Daron Payne

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 28, 2023 09:23 AM 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

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) throws past Houston Texans linebacker Ogbonnia Okoronkwo (45) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Falcons, Commanders meet in game with playoff implications

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 25, 2022 02:50 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

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) runs off the field following the team's win over the Houston Texans in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Defense has Commanders at 6-5 and back on playoff track

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 21, 2022 06:53 PM EST

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) is stopped by Washington Commanders safety Bobby McCain (20) after a catch during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
At 1-8-1, Texans try to shake worst loss yet vs Washington

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 21, 2022 04:29 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) is sacked by Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Texans coach Smith doesn't blame Mills for team's latest dud

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 20, 2022 06:59 PM EST

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) runs past Houston Texans cornerback Tavierre Thomas (2) after making a catch during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Heinicke wins starting job after Commanders top Texans 23-10

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 20, 2022 04:10 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 quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) passes during the first half of an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Drafting Jalen Hurts was right call for undefeated Eagles

By Dan Gelston Nov. 13, 2022 01:56 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

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 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

FILE - Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (99) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Oct. 23, 2022, in Landover, Md. Young is expected to practice with the Washington Commanders this week for the first time since tearing the ACL in his right knee 11 months ago, according to coach Ron Rivera on Monday, Oct. 31. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
Chase Young returns to practice with Washington Commanders

Nov. 02, 2022 04:07 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

FILE - Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (99) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Oct. 23, 2022, in Landover, Md. Young is expected to practice with the Washington Commanders this week for the first time since tearing the ACL in his right knee 11 months ago, according to coach Ron Rivera on Monday, Oct. 31. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
Chase Young to resume practice 11 months since tearing ACL

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 31, 2022 02:53 PM EDT

New York Jets defensive end John Franklin-Myers, left, celebrates with teammates after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Rodgers, Packers look to get back on track at Washington

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 20, 2022 04:29 PM EDT