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FILE - Former Washington Redskins general manager Bobby Beathard poses with his Hall of Fame trophy during halftime of an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Washington Redskins, Nov. 18, 2018 in Landover, Md. The four-time Super Bowl winning executive has died. He was 86. A spokesperson for the Washington Commanders said Beathard's family told the team he died earlier this week at his home in Franklin, Tennessee. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, file)
Hall of Fame NFL executive Bobby Beathard dies at 86

By Stephen Whyno 19 hrs ago

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman (28) talks with ssistant head coach/running backs coach Anthony Lynn during an NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. The 49ers are scheduled to play the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday in the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Commanders talk to 49ers' Lynn for offensive coordinator job

By Stephen Whyno 22 hrs ago

Terry Bradshaw, left, reacts with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, right, after the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 31-7. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Eagles' Super Bowl-bound Hurts still trying to quiet haters

By Dan Gelston Jan. 30, 2023 05:55 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
NFL Salute to Service award finalists: Hurst, Kittle, Rivera

Jan. 25, 2023 11:39 AM EST

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll, left, talks with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts following an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 22-16. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Eagles' Super Bowl aspirations start vs. Giants in Philly

By Dan Gelston Jan. 19, 2023 06:00 PM EST

Washington Commanders assistant running backs coach Jennifer King wearing a t-shirt with message for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin before the start of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Commanders' Jennifer King to coach Senior Bowl running backs

Jan. 19, 2023 01:15 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws touchdown pass to running back Christian McCaffrey (23) in front of Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Cowboys face 49ers for record-tying 9th time in playoffs

By The Associated Press Jan. 19, 2023 01:10 PM EST

FILE - Then-New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Philadelphia. Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham will serve as Senior Bowl head coaches. The Senior Bowl said Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, that Getsy will coach the American team and Graham the National team in the Feb. 4 showcase game for senior and graduate NFL prospects.(AP Photo/Rich Schultz, File)
Bears Getsy, Raiders Graham to coach Senior Bowl teams

Jan. 18, 2023 12:18 PM EST

FILE -Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Scott Turner arrives for practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, in Ashburn, Va. The Washington Commanders have fired offensive coordinator Scott Turner, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2022 because the team had not announced the move.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Commanders fire offensive coordinator Scott Turner

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 10, 2023 04:41 PM EST

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Sam Howell (14) and other teammates during the first half of a NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at FedExField in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Commanders go into offseason that could bring new owner, QB

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 09, 2023 05:35 PM EST

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) throws the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Commanders rookie QB Sam Howell beats Cowboys in NFL debut

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 08, 2023 09:19 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) watching the action from the sidelines during the second half an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Landover, Md. Washington won 26-6. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Prescott, Cowboys fall flat in Week 18 loss to Commanders

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 08, 2023 07:42 PM EST

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera talks to reporters after a 24-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Cowboys visit Commanders with chance to still win NFC East

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 06:14 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
With top seed possible, Cowboys playing to win at Washington

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 05, 2023 04:31 PM EST

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By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 10:00 AM EST
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FILE - Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell, left, talks with coach Ron Rivera during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp, May 6, 2022, in Ashburn, Va. Coach Rivera says rookie Sam Howell is expected start at quarterback for the Washington Commanders in their season finale against the Dallas Cowboys. It will be Howell's NFL debut. Rivera said the decision was made to give Howell a look in case the fifth-round pick out of the University of North Carolina gets a chance to be a full-time starter in the pros. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, file)
Commanders to start rookie Sam Howell at QB vs. Cowboys

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 04, 2023 01:48 PM EST

Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit (22) celebrates his interception with cornerback Greedy Williams (26)during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Watson gives Browns glimpse of future with 3-TD performance

By Tom Withers Jan. 02, 2023 06:07 PM EST

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera talks to reporters after a 24-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Rivera won't commit to Commanders starting QB vs. Cowboys

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 02, 2023 04:47 PM EST

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) gets past Washington Commanders safety Darrick Forrest (22) to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Amari Cooper shows value to Browns with 2 TDs vs Commanders

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 01, 2023 05:25 PM EST

New York Giants' Graham Gano, right, kicks a field goal as Jamie Gillan (6) holds for him during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Giants rout Colts, reach playoffs for 1st time since 2016

By Tom Canavan Jan. 01, 2023 04:09 PM EST