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Senate passes RFK Stadium site Hail Mary, paving way for potential Commanders home
The path for the NFL's Washington Commanders to return to the nation's capital is clear after an on-again, off-again saga in Congress ended early Saturday with a postmidnight reprieve.
Daniels is maturing into a better pocket passer late in his rookie year with Commanders
When Jayden Daniels was starring in his first few games in the NFL with the Washington Commanders, his first college coach expected the rookie quarterback to handle whatever speed bump was coming. Herm Edwards also predicted that Daniels would evolve.
Proposed spending bill offers Maryland Key Bridge funding while opening door for Commanders to leave
The temporary spending bill before Congress this week is a mixed bag for Maryland.
Commanders' Allen could be back this season after tearing pectoral muscle in October
Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen returned to practice Wednesday and could be back this season after all, two months after having surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle.
Maryland officials hope to keep Commanders stadium in Landover despite D.C. proposal
D.C. officials celebrated a potential new stadium to lure the Washington Commanders back to the District this week, but representatives from Maryland aren't throwing in the towel.
'A win-win': D.C. politicians celebrate city control of RFK Stadium site
It's been a joyful few days for D.C. politicians who have spent years trying to lure NFL football back to the nation's capital.
Commanders' Week 17 matchup with Falcons flexed to 'Sunday Night Football'
The Washington Commanders are returning to prime time. Their Week 17 game against the Atlanta Falcons has moved to NBC's "Sunday Night Football" on Dec. 29, the NFL announced Tuesday.
LOVERRO: Daniels hit the special note to save Commanders' ugly win over Saints
New Orleans can be a rough town. You can run into a wave of ugliness walking down Bourbon Street at night, but step into the right club and you'll find a singer that will hit those special notes to save the evening. That was Jayden Daniels on Sunday afternoon at Caesars Superdome.
Daniels shoulders part of the blame for season-high eight sacks against Saints
Rookie Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels got sacked a season-high eight times in the 20-19 victory Sunday over the Saints, and it was less a product of breakdowns along the offensive line as much as growing pains for Daniels.
'Nothing but love': Commanders react to facing former teammate Chase Young
It wasn't the night that New Orleans Saints defensive end Chase Young envisioned against his hometown team, the Washington Commanders franchise that selected him with the No. 2 pick in the 2020 NFL draft.
Commanders survive Saints' comeback attempt in New Orleans
A comeback led by New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler fell short on Sunday as the Washington Commanders left the Superdome with a 20-19 victory.
Commanders safety Jeremy Chinn knocked out of game against Saints with apparent head injury
Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Chinn appeared to lose consciousness after colliding with a teammate during Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints.
Commanders' Ertz leaves game against Saints with concussion symptoms
Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz has left Sunday's game against the Saints with concussion symptoms.
Commanders' Lattimore expected to make debut against former Saints team
Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner had some simple advice for cornerback Marshon Lattimore, who is expected to make his debut in burgundy and gold on Sunday against his former team, the New Orleans Saints.
Comer pushing for RFK stadium to be attached to government funding extension
House Oversight Chair James Comer on Wednesday renewed his push to include his measure meant to woo the Washington Commanders back to the District in the current negotiations on a year-end funding deal to keep the government open.
Commanders WR Noah Brown to miss 'several weeks' with internal injury
Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown is expected to miss "several weeks" with an internal injury suffered during the team's Week 13 win against the Tennessee Titans, coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday.
Commanders boost playoff odds while resting on bye week, preparing for final stretch
The Washington Commanders' playoff odds soared this weekend while their players relaxed at home on their bye week.
Bieniemy lasts one season as UCLA's offensive coordinator
Eric Bieniemy's return to UCLA lasted only one season.
Veteran additions from Wagner to Ertz have Commanders in playoffs mix
Before drafting Jayden Daniels and turning the keys to the Washington Commanders to him as their franchise quarterback, first-year general manager Adam Peters made clear in free agency this was not a long-term rebuild.
Commanders make noise in Pro Bowl voting as they scatter for much-needed bye week
The Commanders didn't send any players to the Pro Bowl last season, posting a 4-13 record that left little cause for celebration. These aren't the same old Commanders, though. As they prepared for their bye week, eight Commanders were named Top 10 vote-getters after the first round of Pro Bowl ballots.
Commanders name former Campbell's Soup CEO Mark Clouse as team president
The Washington Commanders have a new president: former Campbell's Soup Company CEO Mark Clouse. He will oversee the franchise's business operations when he assumes his new role in January, the team announced Tuesday.
Commanders' Daniels leads NFC quarterbacks in Pro Bowl voting
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels' record-breaking rookie season continued Monday when the NFL released the results of the first batch of Pro Bowl voting. The dual-threat passer led all NFC quarterbacks in votes.
Goodell, Harris meet with lawmakers to talk about potential RFK stadium site
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders controlling owner Josh Harris met with congressional lawmakers Monday on Capitol Hill as efforts push forward to secure access to the RFK Stadium site in the District.
Rams claim cornerback Forbes off waivers from Commanders
The Los Angeles Rams have claimed cornerback Emmanuel Forbes off waivers from Washington.
Commanders' offense breaks out thanks to its old friend, the running game
After plenty of talk in recent weeks about Terry McLaurin lining up only on the left side, the Washington Commanders' first offensive snap was a throw by Jayden Daniels to his top receiver - on the right side, of course.
Dan Quinn lauds Commanders' 'sled dogs'
It was a banner day for the Washington Commanders' veteran leaders as they led the way in snapping a three-game losing streak with a dominant win over the Tennessee Titans.
Commanders ride dominant first half to win over Titans
Jayden Daniels threw three touchdowns and ran for another in the Washington Commanders' 42-19 win over the Tennessee Titans at Northwest Stadium on Sunday.
Commanders lean on veterans to stop three-game losing streak against Titans
The Washington Commanders are tired of losing. Now on a three-game losing streak, members of the 7-5 squad said they're leaning on their veterans to right the ship on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.
'This is my life': Redskins collector looks to sell $6 million collection
When Samu Qureshi sits down in the middle of his 4,100-square-foot "museum" in Bethesda, the longtime Washington football fan is surrounded by his life's work.
Woeful month for Washington sports has fans thankful for November's end
It's been a rough month for the District's sports fans, from Alex Ovechkin's broken leg to losing streaks by the Wizards and Commanders. This Thanksgiving, many of those fans undoubtedly will be giving thanks that November is nearly over.
Commanders kicker Seibert placed on injured reserve after missing three kicks against Cowboys
The Washington Commanders have placed kicker Austin Seibert on injured reserve, the team announced Tuesday. Seibert missed three kicks, including a potential game-tying extra point, during Sunday's 34-26 loss to the rival Dallas Cowboys.
Michigan-born, L.A.-based Magic Johnson putting his stamp on a new city: The nation's capital
Black men didn't own sports teams when Earvin Johnson grew up in Lansing, Michigan, in the 1960s and '70s.
Special teams blunders cost teams across league in Week 12
Week 12 was filled with sloppy play around the NFL, leading to some upsets and surprising outcomes.
LOVERRO: Disappointing but not surprisingly, the rookie has comes back down to earth
It had the feel of a big game - a sunny fall Sunday afternoon with a good crowd at Northwest Stadium for Commanders and Cowboys, a legendary, if somewhat frayed, rivalry.
Ekeler suffers scary injury in final seconds against Cowboys
Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler suffered a scary injury on a kick return in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Inert offense dooms Commanders in rollercoaster loss to rival Cowboys
An offense that was a no-show most of Sunday and a series of special teams blunders doomed the Commanders in a 34-26 loss to the rival Dallas Cowboys at Northwest Stadium.
Reeling Cowboys visit Dan Quinn's overachieving Commanders in a franchise role reversal
When Dan Quinn left the Dallas Cowboys after three years as their defensive coordinator to coach the Washington Commanders, it looked as if he was leaving a perennial playoff contender for a rebuilding project.
Commanders season ticket prices increasing by 11% on average next season
The cost of the average season ticket plan for Washington Commanders games at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, is going up by double digits for the 2025-2026 season.
Former Dallas players, coaches now with Commanders add extra layer to rivalry
Familiar faces are coming to Northwest Stadium on Sunday as the Washington Commanders host the Dallas Cowboys in the historic rivalry's first matchup of the season.
LOVERRO: What the NFL wants, it usually gets
The NFL is a powerful force on Capitol Hill.
RFK Stadium bill advances to Senate vote
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted Tuesday to advance a bill that would lease the RFK Stadium site to D.C. officials for a potential new NFL stadium.
Slumping Commanders look to rekindle hot start by getting back to basics
The 7-4 Washington Commanders lost ground in the playoff race over the weekend, but coach Dan Quinn hopes a return to routine on Monday can help his young squad rekindle their hot start.
LOVERRO: Daniels, Quinn say no injury, but the rookie has cooled off
I know it may be a bit stunning, since we saw Jayden Daniels play the position in his first eight games like we have never seen a rookie play quarterback before, but maybe he is merely mortal.
Prime-time lights, postseason impact: Commanders face Eagles in Thursday night high-stakes matchup
The NFL season isn't decided in November. But for the Washington Commanders, Thursday's trip to Philadelphia to face the Eagles could decide the trajectory for the remainder of the season.
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels' jersey reaches Top 5 in sales at NFL Shop
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has repeatedly said he doesn't see himself as a superstar, but the latest data from the NFL Shop would disagree. The No. 2 pick in this year's draft ranked fifth in jersey sales from April 1 through Oct. 31.
No time to mope: Commanders prepare for Thursday night matchup with division-rival Eagles
The Washington Commanders woke up in second place in the NFC East on Monday morning. Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Commanders' third of the season, allowed the rival Philadelphia Eagles to slip into the top spot in the division.
LOVERRO: In a yardstick game, Commanders need a few more inches
As Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels was trying to lead his team in a comeback in the final minutes against the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers, the scene inside Northwest Stadium was a sea of towels. Gold "Terrible Towels."
Special teams, defensive mistakes doom Commanders in loss to Steelers
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels couldn't engineer another game-winning drive on Sunday, as the Pittsburgh Steelers recorded a 28-27 victory at Northwest Stadium.
Commanders receiver Noah Brown's Hail Mary-catching gloves pass on to Hall of Fame
The gloves that Washington Commanders receiver Noah Brown used to catch a Hail Mary touchdown to beat the Chicago Bears are now in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
Commanders expect tough challenge from Wilson, Steelers
Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn welcomes an old friend to Northwest Stadium on Sunday -- the Pittsburgh Steelers and coach Mike Tomlin.
LOVERRO: Quinn is a coach who knows how to roll with the punches
Dan Quinn fell in love with boxing the same way many people fell in love with boxing -- watching the greatest three-round fight in history, the legendary 1985 brawl between Marvin Hagler and Tommy Hearns.
'You had me at hello': Excited Commanders welcome new cornerback Marshon Lattimore to 7-2 squad
Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn had a simple message when he learned that his squad added New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline.
Commanders send draft picks to Saints for cornerback Marshon Lattimore
The Washington Commanders traded for New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore on Tuesday, just hours before the NFL's trade deadline.
NFL players seek trades to 7-2 Commanders ahead of Tuesday's deadline
NFL players are crossing their fingers on Tuesday, hoping to land a trade to the hottest team in the league before Tuesday's 4 p.m. deadline.
Commanders complete season sweep of Giants
Quarterback Jayden Daniels threw for 209 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Washington Commanders to a 27-22 win over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
Commanders aim for season sweep of division rival Giants
Players and coaches around the league use plenty of buzzwords to describe their six divisional games each year. Physical and intense come up a lot. But the Washington Commanders used a different phrase ahead of Sunday's tilt with the New York Giants: fun.
Commanders try to move forward in first practice after Daniels' Hail Mary
Now three days removed from the last-second win, the Commanders tried to regain a sense of normalcy at practice on Wednesday. To prepare for Sunday's game against the New York Giants, Commanders coach Dan Quinn's squad fell back on their routine.
Former Redskins QB Doug Williams picked among Hall of Fame semifinalists in contributor group
Six-time Super Bowl-winning owner Robert Kraft and trailblazing quarterback Doug Williams were picked among the nine semifinalists in the contributor category for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.
Daniels' Hail Mary felt like divine intervention for long-suffering Commanders fans
The Monday morning sun was a bit brighter for Washington football fans this week. After decades of on-field mediocrity and off-field controversies, something clicked for the local NFL franchise on Sunday afternoon.
LOVERRO: Daniels-Williams rivalry has potential to be NFL's next Brady-Manning
Sunday's Jayden Daniels-Caleb Williams showdown was supposed to be a sneak preview of one of the NFL's hottest coming attractions: an updated version of Tom Brady versus Peyton Manning for a new generation of fans.
