Tyler Larsen
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' Casey Toohill, right, tries to stop New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Giants, Commanders flummoxed by tie amid playoff chase

By Tom Canavan Dec. 04, 2022 04:52 PM EST

Bears CB Jaylon Johnson active against Commanders

Oct. 13, 2022 07:43 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson is active for Thursday night's game against Washington after being sidelined by a quad injury. ...

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. (56) sacks Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) as Dorance Armstrong (92) pressures and Saahdiq Charles (77) and Sam Cosmi (76) defend in the second half of a NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Protecting Wentz is becoming a major problem for Commanders

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 03, 2022 07:57 PM EDT

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

Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (99) chats with young fans before 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)
Chase Young to miss Commanders' first four games this season

By Stephen Whyno Aug. 23, 2022 12:14 PM EDT

Washington Commanders guard Tyrese Robinson (79) works with others during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Thursday, July 28, 2022 in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Rivera says Commanders are still learning how to practice

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 28, 2022 01:23 PM EDT

Training camp signs are up for the start of the Washington Commanders practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Wednesday, July 27, 2022 in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Little on-field drama at start of Washington Commanders camp

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 27, 2022 01:47 PM EDT

FILE - Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) is helped off the field by guard Brandon Scherff (75) after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, on Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. Young is starting training camp on the physically unable to perform list as he works back from surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Young opens Commanders camp on PUP list, is far from return

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 26, 2022 04:46 PM EDT

FILE -Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is tackled by Buffalo Bills defensive end Efe Obada (93) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard park, N.Y., Sunday Dec. 19, 2021. The Washington Commanders have signed defensive end Efe Obada and brought back depth cornerback Danny Johnson. The team announced the contracts more than a week after adding guard Andrew Norwell and re-signing a handful of players. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)
Obada becomes latest ex-Panthers player added by Commanders

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 23, 2022 06:40 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

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington could get QB Heinicke or Allen back vs. Cowboys

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 22, 2021 04:34 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, left, runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
COVID-decimated Washington runs out of gas in loss to Eagles

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 21, 2021 11:55 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1), center, runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Jalen Hurts has 3 TDs, Eagles come back to beat Washington

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 21, 2021 10:18 PM EST

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy is seen before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
NFL updates protocols in response to COVID-19 cases

By Barry Wilner Dec. 16, 2021 02:19 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throwing the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Slumping Prescott, Cowboys can thank D for NFC East cushion

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 13, 2021 12:31 PM EST

Washington Football Team center Tyler Larsen (69) is attended to by members of the medical team after being injured following a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Injuries, virus absences taking their toll for Washington

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 13, 2021 11:23 AM EST

Washington Football Team center Tyler Larsen (69) is attended to by members of the medical team after being injured following a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Taylor Heinicke, Washington stumble to 27-20 loss to Cowboys

By Howard Fendrich Dec. 12, 2021 06:29 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (19) celebrates his touchdown against the Washington Football Team during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Cowboys deliver on coach's guarantee, beat rival Washington

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 12, 2021 04:42 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys' benches are seen on the sideline prior to the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Dallas Cowboys at Washington Football Team 12/12/2021

Dec. 12, 2021 11:35 AM EST