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Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Halfway through season, has Bieniemy finally done enough to land long-sought head-coaching gig?

By Michael Phillips - Special to The Washington Times

Washington Commanders defensive ends Montez Sweat (90) and Chase Young (99) loosen up during the first day of training camp at the OrthoVirginia Training Center at Commanders Park in Ashburn, Virginia, July 27, 2023. (Photo by Brian Murphy)

Contract uncertainty clouds Commanders defensive ends ahead of 2023 season

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Suspects in the assassination of Haiti's President Jovenel Moise, among them Haitian-American citizens James Solages, left, and Joseph Vincent, second left, are shown to the media at the General Direction of the police in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Thursday, July 8, 2021. U.S. officials say four key suspects in the killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse have been transferred to the United States for prosecution as the case stagnates in Haiti amid death threats that have spooked local judges. The U.S. Justice Department said Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, that the suspects include James Solages and Joseph Vincent. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph, File)

Four more suspects charged in 2021 assassination of Haitian president

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

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 Scott Turner

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Commanders fans in the stands before an NFL football game between the Washington Commanders and the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Snyder controversy fuels Rivera rant after ugly Commanders win

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) is shown during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J., in this Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, file photo. The Patriots released quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, clearing the way for rookie Mac Jones to open the season as New England's quarterback. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File) **FILE**

Washington sticking with quarterbacks despite Newton’s release

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Football Team's Alex Smith tries to get away from Los Angeles Rams' Troy Reeder during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Alex Smith returns as Washington loses to Rams

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera speaks before the first half of an NFL football game between the Washington Football Team and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Ron Rivera courage is admirable, but at what cost?

By Thom Loverro

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera, walking on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ron Rivera showed trust in his players against the Eagles. It paid off.

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington offensive tackle Paul Adams (79) and defensive end Chase Young (99) during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Chase Young dealing with hip flexor injury

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Colorado man pleads guilty to killing girlfriend

Associated Press

Carolina Panthers' Devin Funchess (17) runs after a catch as Atlanta Falcons' Deion Jones (45) defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Funchess passes first test as Panthers No. 1 wide receiver

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Man gets 57 years in prison in Sean Taylor’s death

By CURT ANDERSON - Associated Press

Janese Caruthers, left, pats the shoulder of Eric Rivera Jr., 23, after he received a 57-year prison sentence Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, for the the 2007 killing of Washington Redskins football player Sean Taylor. Prosecutors say Rivera fired the shot that killed Washington Redskins star during a botched 2007 burglary. (AP Photo/The Miami Herald, Pool, Marsha Halper)

Sean Taylor murderer sentenced to more than 57 years in prison

By Curt Anderson - Associated Press

Jury still deliberating Sean Taylor slaying case

By CURT ANDERSON - Associated Press

Jury deliberating in trial of slain NFL player

By CURT ANDERSON - Associated Press

Jury deliberates in slaying of NFL player Taylor

By CURT ANDERSON - Associated Press

Eric Rivera, sits with his the defense team during his trial for the slaying of Sean Taylor Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, in MIami. Rivera blamed the shooting on another member of the group of five that drove from Fort Myers to Miami, supposedly to steal large amounts of cash they thought Taylor kept around. (AP Photo/The Miami Herald, Peter Andrew Bosch, Pool) NO SALES

Jury begins deliberations in Sean Taylor slaying case

By Curt Anderson - Associated Press