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Louisiana-Lafayette defensive back Percy Butler runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) **FILE**

Commanders draft Percy Butler, make trade with Panthers in fourth round

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Dan Snyder, co-owner and co-CEO of the Washington Commanders, poses for photos during an event to unveil the NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. Dan Snyder's ownership of his hometown NFL team in Washington has been full of more controversy than playoff success for more than two decades. Still, the past couple of years have been tumultuous enough to raise the question of how tight Snyder's grip is on the once-storied franchise. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) **FILE**

Scandals put Snyder’s hold on Commanders into focus

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson (5) runs following a catch against Penn State during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Nov. 13, 2021. Dotson was selected by the Washington Commanders during the first round of the NFL draft Thursday, April 28. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File) **FILE**

Commanders pick receiver Jahan Dotson in wild, trade-crazy draft

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Notre Dame defensive back Kyle Hamilton runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Indianapolis. Kyle Hamilton is a possible pick in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File) **FILE**

Confidence matches performance for top NFL draft prospects

By Barry Wilner - Associated Press

Virginia's Jelani Woods (0) celebrates after a long gain in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP) **FILE**

Jelani Woods’ rise started long before he rocketed up draft boards

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams, left, celebrates his touchdown reception with Aaron Rodgers during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)

NFL to play three games on Christmas Day for the first time

By Peter Santo - The Washington Times

FILE - Washington Redskins Senior Vice President of Player Personnel Doug Williams walks the sidelines before an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. The inaugural Legacy Bowl in New Orleans is giving top football players from historically black colleges and universities a new level of exposure to pro scouts and executives. The Legacy Bowl is the brainchild of former NFL quarterbacks Doug Williams and James “Shack” Harris, who both played at Grambling. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes, File)

Commanders launch Doug Williams Diversity Coaching Fellowship amid new league mandate

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Commanders jerseys are displayed at an event to unveil the NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. The NFL's Washington Commanders denied several allegations of financial impropriety in a letter written to the Federal Trade Commission. The 105-page letter including testimony, emails and other documents comes as a response to the U.S. House Oversight and Reform Committee asking the FTC to look into the team's business practices. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Commanders fire back against allegations in letter to Federal Trade Commission

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Commanders jerseys are displayed at an event to unveil the NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. The NFL's Washington Commanders denied several allegations of financial impropriety in a letter written to the Federal Trade Commission. The 105-page letter including testimony, emails and other documents comes as a response to the U.S. House Oversight and Reform Committee asking the FTC to look into the team's business practices. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Commanders send letter to FTC denying financial impropriety

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys coach Wade Phillips reacts to an officials call against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Rob Carr) **FILE**

Phillips, Haslett, Ward, Woodson headline list of XFL coaches

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

FILE - The helmet of Washington Commanders NFL football team new quarterback Carson Wentz sits on a table during a news conference in Ashburn, Va., Thursday, March 17, 2022. The Washington Commanders are refuting a report that alleged they withheld ticket revenue from visiting teams. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Congress tells FTC Commanders may have broken financial laws

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Dan Snyder, center, co-owner and co-CEO of the Washington Commanders, adjusts his mask as he arrives to unveil his NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. The new name comes 18 months after the once-storied franchise dropped its old moniker following decades of criticism that it was offensive to Native Americans. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE**

House committee urges Federal Trade Commission to investigate Commanders’ ‘troubling’ conduct

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Ray Horton talks to reporters after practice at the NFL football team's facility in Berea, Ohio Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013. Two coaches joined Brian Flores on Thursday, April 7, 2022, in his lawsuit alleging racist hiring practices by the NFL toward coaches and general managers. The updated lawsuit in Manhattan federal court added coaches Steve Wilks and Ray Horton. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan) **FILE**

Two more Black coaches sue NFL alleging racial discrimination

By Larry Neumeister - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs runs a route during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. Buffalo Bills receiver Stefon Diggs agreed to a four-year, $96 million contract extension, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File) **FILE**

Bills’ Stefon Diggs agrees to 4-year contract extension

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

New York State Attorney General Letitia James speaks during the New York State Democratic Convention in New York, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. Former President Donald Trump and the New York attorney general's office have reached an agreement that puts a deposition on hold, while he appeals the ruling requiring he and his two eldest children testify in the office's civil investigation into his business practices. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

New York’s Letitia James, 5 other state attorneys general pressure NFL on harassment complaints

By Peter Santo - The Washington Times

Cincinnati defensive back Sauce Gardner runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Commanders’ plan at No. 11 shifts with Wentz trade. What now?

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel speaks at a coaches press availability during the NFL owner's meeting, Monday, March 28, 2022, at The Breakers resort in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

NFL’s hiring mandate for minority, female coaches prompts legal double-takes

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Commanders probe takes on sharply partisan tone

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Dan Snyder, center, co-owner and co-CEO of the Washington Commanders, adjusts his mask as he arrives to unveil his NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. The new name comes 18 months after the once-storied franchise dropped its old moniker following decades of criticism that it was offensive to Native Americans. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE**

House panel investigating claims of ‘financial improprieties’ by Commanders

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson talks to fans after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 34-6. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Here’s why Lamar Jackson is being compared to Kirk Cousins

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times