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Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz throws a pass during an NFL football practice at Inova Sports Performance Center in Ashburn, Va., Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
'Wanted' Wentz expected to stabilize Commanders QB situation

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 05, 2022 01:01 PM EDT

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell, right, hands the ball off to running back Brian Robinson (8) during an NFL football practice at Inova Sports Performance Center in Ashburn, Va., Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
Commanders prepare to play without Robinson after shooting

By Stephen Whyno Aug. 31, 2022 05:47 PM EDT

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) takes pictures with fans after a NFL Preseason football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022 at FedExField in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Making playoffs is the expectation for Washington Commanders

By Stephen Whyno Aug. 24, 2022 03:24 PM EDT

FILE - Chicago Bears new NFL football team general manager Ryan Poles speaks during a news conference at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. Poles is among six general managers of color picked to fill the past 12 openings going back to early 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
GM hires give NFL bright spot in diversity, but work remains

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 24, 2022 01:40 PM EDT

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell throws during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Commanders draft for immediate help except for QB Sam Howell

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 30, 2022 08:14 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 - San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. All-Pro receiver Deebo Samuel told ESPN that he has requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers as the two sides have been unable to negotiate a long-term deal for one of the league's top playmakers. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
49ers must exhibit patience with no 1st round pick

By Josh Dubow Apr. 22, 2022 05:13 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

Commanders tap Bellamy to replace Vermillion as head trainer

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 18, 2022 01:00 PM EDT
The Washington Commanders hired Al Bellamy as their new head athletic trainer Monday, replacing Ryan Vermillion who was put on administrative leave in the fall...

FILE - Washington NFL football team defensive tackle Matt Ioannidis (98) looks on during pre-game warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. The Washington Commanders are releasing defensive lineman Matt Ioannidis, a surprising move made to create salary cap in the aftermath of acquiring quarterback Carson Wentz. Agent Alan Herman confirmed Ioannidis' release to The Associated Press on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)
Agent says Commanders 'lied,' while McKissic opts to return

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 16, 2022 01:26 PM EDT

FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) throws a pass during warm-ups before of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Washington Commanders have agreed to acquire quarterback Carson Wentz from the Indianapolis Colts, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday, March 9, 2022, because the deal cannot be finalized until the start of the new league year next week. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
After trading for Wentz, Commanders limited in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 03:17 PM EST

Cleveland Browns Vice President of Football Operations Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, left to right, and GM Andrew Berry watch the action from the sidelines at training camp, August 27, 2021, at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea, Ohio. Adofo-Mensah has emerged as the front-runner for the Minnesota Vikings' general manager job. Adofo-Mensah was in Minnesota for his second formal interview with the organization on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. (John Kuntz/Cleveland.com via AP)
Vikings hire Browns executive Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as GM

By Dave Campbell Jan. 26, 2022 11:22 AM EST

Houston Texans head coach David Culley tosses a challenge flag in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. The Jets won 21-14. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)
NFL earns higher grades for diversity hiring in study

By Aaron Beard Dec. 15, 2021 03:44 PM EST

FILE - JoJo Wooden, director of player personnel for the Los Angeles Chargers, stands on the field as players warm up before an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. JoJo Wooden is hoping that last year’s interview with Washington for the general manager opening serves as a springboard to other opportunities. Wooden, the Chargers' director of player personnel, has built up a strong resume in nearly 26 years within the league, starting as a scout with the New York Jets to now overseeing the Chargers' pro and college scouting operations. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
Chargers' Wooden hopes road leads to general manager spot

By Joe Reedy Dec. 03, 2021 01:53 AM EST

FILE - Troy Vincent, executive vice president of football operations at the NFL, speaks to reporters during NFL meetings in New York, Oct. 26, 2021. While recent hiring numbers for NFL coordinators are encouraging, the overall journey to diversity and inclusion for head coaches remains a struggle. Who says? Two of the most prominent proponents of the Rooney Rule: Vincent and Rod Graves. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
NFL Coaching Pipeline: Hiring process broken for diversity

By Barry Wilner Nov. 19, 2021 01:14 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff reacts on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Lions desperately seeking victory against struggling Eagles

By Larry Lage Oct. 28, 2021 06:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 28, 2021, file photo, Washington Football Team running back Jaret Patterson warms up prior to a preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Landover, Md. Patterson made the Washington Football Team thanks to an impressive training camp and preseason. Now the 5-foot-8 dynamo is getting praise from Barry Sanders and those who know him best expect Patterson to take the league by storm. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Undersized and overlooked, Patterson makes Washington roster

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 03, 2021 02:06 AM EDT

Washington Football Team quarterbacks Taylor Heinicke (4) and Ryan Fitzpatrick, right, warm up at the team's NFL football training camp practice in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. Also pictured is head coach Ron Rivera, left. Coming off winning the NFC East at 7-9 in Ron Rivera's first season as coach, Washington still doesn't have a new name but does have increased expectations. After bringing in 38-year-old “FitzMagic” quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick to start, Washington is straddling the line between win now and build for the future, and a difficult schedule will test that balance. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Washington still has no name but bears higher expectations

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 01, 2021 03:56 PM EDT

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera looks over the field during practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Ron Rivera continues overnight overhaul of Washington roster

By Stephen Whyno Aug. 31, 2021 03:07 PM EDT