Jahan Dotson
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

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) argues about a call that negated a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Commanders question officiating decisions in loss to Giants

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 19, 2022 01:07 AM EST

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

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) is tackled by Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Al Drago)
'Money' receiver Terry McLaurin is key piece for Commanders

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 24, 2022 01:31 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and head coach Matt LaFleur react during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Al Drago)
Aaron Rodgers, Packers lose to Commanders, drop 3rd in a row

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 23, 2022 04:35 PM EDT

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera, left, watches running back Brian Robinson Jr., works out during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, in Ashburn, Va. Robinson was shot twice in the right leg Aug. 28 in Washington, was taken to a hospital, underwent surgery and was released a day later. The bullets missed all the major ligaments and bones in his knee. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Commanders' Robinson practices for 1st time since shooting

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 05, 2022 02:02 PM EDT

Washington Commanders NFL football team new wide receiver Terry McLaurin, left, poses with head coach Ron Rivera after a press conference at Inova Sports Performance Center in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, July 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
All eyes on Carson Wentz in first Commanders training camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 11:24 AM EDT

FILE - SMU wide receiver Danny Gray runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Gray found the ideal workout partner before the draft to prepare him to play with the 49ers' strong-armed quarterback Trey Lance. It just happened to be a former 49ers quarterback known for his his ability to throw with velocity. “I worked out with Colin Kaepernick and he has kind of like a bazooka, too," Gray said Thursday, May 12. "That workout was pretty great. So I think I’m. I think I’m up for the task.” (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
49ers WR hopes Kaepernick workout prepares him for Lance

By Josh Dubow May. 12, 2022 08:10 PM EDT

Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson (5) runs following a catch against Penn State during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Nov. 13, 2021. Dotson was selected by the Washington Commanders during the first round of the NFL draft Thursday, April 28. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
Michigan at Penn State 11/13/2021

Apr. 30, 2022 08:17 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis (48) poses for a photograph during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The Washington Commanders have another defensive tackle from Alabama after selecting Phidarian Mathis in the second round of the NFL draft Friday night, April 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Commanders take Alabama DL Mathis, RB Robinson in NFL draft

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 29, 2022 08:42 PM EDT

FILE - Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. Dotson is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Commanders select WR Dotson 16th after trading down in draft

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 28, 2022 10:06 PM EDT

FILE - National Team quarterback Kenny Pickett of Pittsburgh (8) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. Pickett is expected to be taken in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Defense 1st, then offense, with receivers a focal point

By Barry Wilner Apr. 28, 2022 09:52 PM EDT

Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson celebrates being selected by the Detroit Lions as the second pick in the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher )
Breaking down players selected in 1st round of NFL draft

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 28, 2022 08:54 PM EDT

NFL draft: Breaking down top offensive players available

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 24, 2022 02:33 PM EDT
Top offensive players available in the NFL draft, scheduled for April 28-30: QUARTERBACKS Position outlook: The 2013 draft was the last...

FILE — Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard is interviewed after a win over the New Orleans Saints in an NFL football game Nov. 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Tennessee Titans start their offseason program Monday with the AFC much stronger around them after earning the conference's No. 1 seed and not getting past a divisional game on their own field. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Titans need to give Tannehill, Henry, Brown help at receiver

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 12:12 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)
Multiple early picks should help Packers find receivers

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:54 AM EDT

Alabama wide receiver John Metchie speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Deep group of receivers taking center stage at NFL combine

By Michael Marot Mar. 02, 2022 04:45 PM EST