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Dallas, Washington head for rivalry renewal, with some Commanders familiar with old team
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.
Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson aologizes to team for lapse on Hail Mary in loss at Washington
Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson apologized to his teammates for motioning to the crowd and having his back turned when the Washington Commanders snapped the ball on their winning Hail Mary touchdown pass as time expired and vowed not to do it again.
Why Bears' CB Tyrique Stevenson is profusely apologizing after Commanders' Hail Mary win
Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson wasn't looking at the offense when Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels dropped back for a Hail Mary attempt on Sunday. He was looking at, and taunting, the fans at Northwest Stadium.
Hail Mary gives Daniels, Commanders miraculous win over the Bears
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels delivered what felt like a miracle on Sunday, throwing a 52-yard Hail Mary touchdown as time expired to give his team an 18-15 win over the Chicago Bears at Northwest Stadium.
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels will start Sunday against Bears despite rib injury
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will start Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears, the team announced less than two hours before kickoff. The rookie was considered questionable heading into the game due to a rib injury.
D.C. native Caleb Williams returns home for Bears' matchup with Commanders
Freshmen don't typically start at quarterback for Gonzaga College High School, a football powerhouse in the District. But Caleb Williams, now a rookie sensation with the Chicago Bears, wasn't an ordinary freshman.
Bears' Sweat 'a little offended,' didn't take Commanders trade personally
Montez Sweat insisted he didn't necessarily have the Chicago Bears' game against the Washington Commanders marked on his calendar.
LOVERRO: Terry McLaurin, who's always been a next-level player, now surrounded by a next-level team
Terry McLaurin has always been a guy who embraced high standards and lofty expectations.
Commanders' 'Taylor Swift' play results in touchdown
One of the Washington Commanders' touchdowns in their big win last week came on a play called "Taylor Swift."
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels misses practice with rib injury
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels missed practice Wednesday as he continues to recover from a rib injury, coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday.
Commanders release former first-round pick Jamin Davis
The Washington Commanders released former first-round pick Jamin Davis on Tuesday.
Commanders' Daniels 'week-to-week' with rib injury, could return Sunday against Bears
Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels is "week-to-week" with a rib injury, coach Dan Quinn told reporters Monday.
LOVERRO: Commanders don't miss a beat while missing Daniels
Marcus Mariota, 30, the former No. 2 overall pick who had his best season in Tennessee in 2016 when he threw for 3,426 yards and 26 touchdowns, proved to be more than capable as a backup
Commanders blow out Panthers, but Daniels leaves early with rib injury
The Washington Commanders' 40-7 blowout victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday was sullied by an injury to rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Jayden Daniels leaves Commanders game against Panthers with injury
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has exited the team's game against the Carolina Panthers with a rib injury.
Emotional Darrell Green thanks fans, Commanders 'family' ahead of jersey retirement
Darrell Green didn't sweat when facing top-tier wide receivers for 20 years in the NFL. But in front of legions of fans before his jersey retirement on Sunday, the Washington Commanders' Hall of Fame cornerback felt his heart rate speed up.
Commanders look to rebound, avoid trap game against Panthers
The Washington Commanders didn't take a day off after last week's disappointing loss to the Baltimore Ravens. After reviewing the film on Monday, many players skipped their usual day off on Tuesday to prepare for Sunday's home game against the Carolina Panthers.
Baltimore police issue warrant for Ravens fan accused of assaulting Commanders supporters
The Baltimore Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for John Callis, a 24-year-old Ravens fan accused of assaulting multiple Commanders supporters after Sunday's game between the regional rivals.
Washington NFL legend Darrell Green to be honored with key to city, jersey retirement
Darrell Green, who starred two decades at cornerback for the Washington Redskins, continues to hear the cheers.
Commanders' Week 8 game against Bears flexed to 4:25 p.m. kickoff
The Washington Commanders are coming to national TV after their hot start to the season.
Even in victory, Sirianni can't win with Eagles fans
Nick Sirianni has the best winning percentage of any coach in the history of the Philadelphia Eagles and he might have a Super Bowl ring if Jalen Hurts didn't lose a fumble for a touchdown. Yet his sideline antics have overshadowed his success in Philadelphia.
Commanders hope to find second gear, replace injured Allen after loss to Ravens
The Washington Commanders' loss to the Baltimore Ravens became tougher to swallow on Monday, as coach Dan Quinn announced the defensive tackle Jonathan Allen would miss the rest of the season with a pectoral tear.
NFL offenses have their way in Week 6 with season's highest scoring output
Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers moved the ball at will against the Saints. Jared Goff and the Lions were unstoppable in Dallas. The Texans, Falcons, Packers and Ravens also put up big numbers. Offenses dominated in Week 6.
LOVERRO: Daniels keeps Commanders in the fight against Ravens
When Jayden Daniels steps on the field in big moments -- in this case, trying to bring his team back from a 27-13 Baltimore lead going into the fourth quarter -- you just believe this 23-year-old can win the game for you.
Commanders' defense overmatched by Jackson, Henry in loss to Ravens
The Washington Commanders couldn't stop quarterback Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens during Sunday's 30-23 loss at M&T Bank Stadium.
Daniels, Jackson downplay comparisons ahead of Ravens-Commanders showdown
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is not the next Lamar Jackson. He noted that comparisons to the Baltimore Ravens' two-time MVP have grown tiresome ahead of Sunday's highly anticipated matchup at M&T Bank Stadium.
LOVERRO: Commanders getting most bang for their buck from offseason bargain shopping
I wouldn't blame Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters if he held a press conference, stood in front of a microphone waving a copy of his team's roster, and declared, "How do you like them now?" At 4-1, going into a marquee matchup against the Ravens, I would say we pretty much like them now.
Redskins cornerback great Pat Fischer dies at 84
Former Washington Redskins cornerback Pat Fischer died Tuesday in northern Virginia, the franchise said. The four-time All-Pro was 84 years old.
Prime-time appearances, hot tickets, surging jersey sales: Commanders feel benefit of hot start
Few experts expected the 4-1 Washington Commanders to be this electric, including the NFL schedule-makers. Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and company were only slated for a pair of prime-time games at the start of the season, but that could soon change after the squad's hot start.
Daniels, resurgent defense carry red-hot Commanders to division lead
Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn insists that he never had a timeline in mind for his team's "recalibration," a euphemism for the rebuild he led this offseason. He just wanted his team to play hard and compete.
Dominant defense carries Commanders over Browns
LANDOVER -- Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn said he knew during practice that his team might be in for a "grimy" game on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.
LOVERRO: Raucous, rowdy home-field energy back in style in Landover
Before Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn answered any questions from reporters in the postgame press conference following his team's 34-13 beatdown Sunday of the visiting Cleveland Browns, he had something important he wanted to say. "I thought the fan support today was awesome," Quinn said.
Jayden Daniels and the Commanders rout the Browns 34-13 to win their 4th in a row
Jayden Daniels bounced back from an early interception with the longest touchdown pass of his young NFL career and rushed for 82 yards, and the Washington Commanders got their best defensive performance of the season to rout the Cleveland Browns 34-13 on Sunday for their fourth consecutive victory.
Commanders, Daniels host Browns in matchup of quarterbacks on opposite arcs
There was a time when Washington Commanders rookie Jayden Daniels called Deshaun Watson, the current signal-caller for the Cleveland Browns, his favorite quarterback. The two boasted similar play styles and had the same goals: to win a national championship in college and become an NFL quarterback.
Upstart Commanders one of biggest early-season surprises in unpredictable NFL
The first month of the NFL season is generally full of surprises. There's always an also-ran or two from last season that suddenly, out of nowhere, plays like one of the top teams in the league.
Commanders' Daniels leads NFL jersey sales after breakout performances
Fans can't get enough of Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. The reigning Heisman Trophy winner boasted the best-selling jersey in the NFL this week, according to merchandise seller Fanatics.
Division-leading Commanders cite 'complimentary football' for hot start
The synergy of the offensive and defensive units won't show up on the box score, but Commanders coach Dan Quinn said it's been essential for the team's success.
LOVERRO: Anything seems possible now with Daniels at quarterback
We are seeing a Washington Commanders quarterback do things that many have never seen before. Wait a minute. We are seeing Jayden Daniels do things that none of us have seen any quarterback in the NFL do in a lifetime.
Commanders dominate Cardinals in Arizona for second straight road win
It seemed like the Washington Commanders' uber-efficient offense had finally slowed down through the first two quarters of Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals. Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels threw the first interception of his career, and the team called on punter Tress Way for the first time since Week 1.
