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FILE -Mississippi State defensive back Emmanuel Forbes runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 3, 2023. The Washington Commanders have selected Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes with the 16th pick in the NFL draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Commanders take CB Emmanuel Forbes at No. 16 in NFL draft

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 27, 2023 10:11 PM EDT

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) reacting after throwing a touchdown pass to tight end John Bates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Commanders outrun Falcons, intercept Mariota in 19-13 win

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 27, 2022 04:00 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

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

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

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) celebrates with teammate K.J. Osborn (17) after scoring on a 17-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Kirk Cousins returns to visit Washington with 6-1 Vikings

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 03, 2022 05:29 PM EDT

Chicago Bears wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. fumbles a punt in the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. The Commanders recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears get extra time to regroup following frustrating loss

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 14, 2022 03:54 PM EDT

Chicago Bears wide receiver Dante Pettis celebrates a touchdown catch with tight end Cole Kmet in the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Muffed punt, Robinson TD lift Commanders over Bears 12-7

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 13, 2022 11:22 PM EDT

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) walks off the field after their team's loss to the Tennessee Titans at an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Lack of balance on offense is Commanders' latest weakness

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 10, 2022 05:32 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

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Anthony Brown rushes for a touchdown in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Ravens beat Commanders 17-15 for 23rd straight preseason win

By Noah Trister Aug. 27, 2022 10:06 PM EDT

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws under pressure from Washington Football Team defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Brady picked off twice in 1st; Bucs lose to Washington 29-19

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 14, 2021 04:10 PM EST

Peyton Manning speaks after being inducted into the Denver Broncos Ring of Honor prior to an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Washington Football Team at Denver Broncos 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 03:29 PM EDT

Fans outside Lambeau Field before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Washington Football Team Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Washington Football Team at Green Bay Packers 10/24/2021

Oct. 24, 2021 11:15 AM EDT

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo (7) and quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrate after their win over the New York Giants after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Falcons face Washington in matchup of 1-2 teams

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 12:18 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Washington Football Team at Buffalo Bills 9/26/2021

Sep. 26, 2021 01:39 PM EDT