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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

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 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

Wide receiver Chris Olave runs a football drill during Ohio State Pro Day in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Wentz trade gives Commanders options with 11th pick in draft

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 22, 2022 12:49 PM EDT

FILE - Washington Football Team defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio stands on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Landover, Md. Jack Del Rio never made it to Las Vegas with the Raiders so his first game there will be as an opponent instead of head coach of the team he cheered for as a kid. That means Del Rio will be on the visiting sideline as defensive coordinator when Washington (5-6) takes on the Raiders (6-5) on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)
Del Rio makes Las Vegas debut as Raiders opponent

By Josh Dubow Dec. 02, 2021 05:18 PM EST

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (24) scores on a two-point conversion against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington rides winning recipe into NFC playoff contention

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 30, 2021 05:32 PM EST

Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic (41) celebrating his touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks with teammate guard Ereck Flowers (79) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington beats Wilson, Seahawks 17-15 for 3rd win in a row

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 29, 2021 11:34 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

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

Kansas City Chiefs fans watch players take the field during pregame warmups prior to the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Kansas City Chiefs at Washington Football Team 10/17/2021

Oct. 17, 2021 11:47 AM EDT

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Ryan Glasgow (95) reacts after losing on overtime ti the New York Giants during an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. The Giants won 27-21. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Saints, Washington face off, both 2-2 and struggling

By The Associated Press Oct. 07, 2021 12:28 PM EDT

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Washington Football Team at Dallas Cowboys 11/26/2020

Nov. 26, 2020 04:08 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) touches Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins's sweater, right, as they talk on the field during pregame warm-ups before the start of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Cincinnati Bengals at Washington Football Team 11/22/2020

Nov. 22, 2020 11:58 AM EST

New York Giants' Graham Gano (5) kicks a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Washington Football Team at New York Giants 10/18/2020

Oct. 18, 2020 01:48 PM EDT

Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) is shown during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The last time Baker Mayfield faced a talented, quarterback-seeking defensive line anchored by the No. 2 overall draft pick, things didn't go well. The San Francisco 49ers menaced and mauled Mayfield last season. On Sunday the Browns' QB faces Washington's ferocious front.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Browns must protect QB Mayfield from Washington's "wreckers"

By Tom Withers Sep. 24, 2020 03:53 PM EDT

Washington Football Team offensive guard Brandon Scherff (75) lies on the turf after an injury against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. Washington will be without its best offensive lineman for at least a couple of weeks after guard Brandon Scherff injured his right knee and missed the second half of a 30-15 loss at Arizona. AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Missing injured Scherff is just one problem for Washington

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 21, 2020 04:13 PM EDT

Falcons hoping Gurley, Fowler can lead return to playoffs

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 12:39 PM EDT
ATLANTA FALCONS (7-9) New faces: RB Todd Gurley, OLB Dante Fowler, TE Hayden Hurst, WR Laquon Treadwell, OL Justin McCray, LB LaRoy...

FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley speaks to reporters during a press availability ahead of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the New England Patriots in Atlanta. Todd Gurley will be making a homecoming to the state of Georgia when the former Georgia Bulldogs standout begins the second phase of his NFL career with the Atlanta Falcons. Gurley, who was cut by the Rams, is expected to talk on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, about the one-year deal with the Falcons that was announced by the team on Monday. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Falcons expected to look for help at cornerback in NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:59 AM EDT