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  • Brandon Scherff, Tim Settle set to leave Washington as NFL’s legal tampering window opens

    Washington, which was relatively quiet on the first day of the free agent negotiating period, was expected to let both walk in free agency.

    By Nicki JhabvalaMarch 15, 2022
  • Commanders offensive coordinator Scott Turner agrees to new three-year contract

    Turner, who joined Ron Rivera's staff in Washington two years ago, is now under contract through the 2024 season.

    By Nicki JhabvalaMarch 13, 2022
  • Commanders enter free agency with plenty of needs but not much salary cap space

    Washington has locked up its quarterback but enters free agency with a lot more roster holes to fill.

    By Nicki JhabvalaMarch 13, 2022
  • Carson Wentz may never again play like an MVP. Analysts say he can still improve the Commanders.

    After the trade, the question facing Wentz and Washington — both coming off two years of below-average quarterback play — is how high each can push the other.

    By Sam FortierMarch 12, 2022
  • Commanders expected to release veteran safety Landon Collins

    Washington loses a key piece of its defensive unit and also decided it will not tender quarterback Kyle Allen,

    By Nicki JhabvalaMarch 10, 2022
  • Commanders reach deal to acquire quarterback Carson Wentz from the Indianapolis Colts

    Wentz, the No. 2 pick in the 2016 NFL draft, spent the first five seasons of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles before he was traded to the Colts last offseason.

    By Nicki Jhabvala and Mark MaskeMarch 9, 2022
  • Analysis

    With Carson Wentz, the Commanders hope his production finally matches his talent

    Washington has recently been led by quarterbacks with physical questions and loads of charisma. Wentz may represent a shift.

    By Sam FortierMarch 9, 2022
  • Perspective

    The questions in Washington haven’t changed, and Carson Wentz isn’t the answer

    The trade for the Colts' castoff is the latest turn in the franchise's endless spiral under center.

    By Barry SvrlugaMarch 9, 2022
  • Searching for the Commanders’ next quarterback

    After cycling through six starting quarterbacks since 2020, Washington is again looking for a permanent solution under center, possibly in the draft or via trade or free agency.

    By Nicki Jhabvala and Sam FortierMarch 4, 2022
  • For Nevada’s Carson Strong, the NFL combine is about proving both his knee and his game are sound

    Nevada quarterback Carson Strong has had two major knee surgeries, so the NFL combine is a chance to prove he is not a health risk as much as it to prove he is worthy on the field.

    By Sam FortierMarch 4, 2022
  • Commanders’ Ron Rivera is back in his element at busy NFL scouting combine

    After two years of video conferences, the Commanders coach is happy to be meeting with prospects — and old friends — in-person this week in Indianapolis.

    By Nicki JhabvalaMarch 3, 2022
  • Caught in quarterback limbo, Commanders focus on other positions to fortify roster

    Washington General Manager Martin Mayhew plans to meet with the agents of three impending free agents — running back J.D. McKissic, safety Bobby McCain and receiver Cam Sims.

    By Sam FortierMarch 2, 2022
  • Draft a quarterback? Trade for a veteran? Ron Rivera is not ruling anything out.

    Commanders head coach hits the NFL scouting combine, as team continues to weigh its options.

    By Nicki JhabvalaMarch 1, 2022
  • Finding a franchise QB is still the NFL’s toughest puzzle

    The Washington Commanders have used 25 starting quarterbacks in the past 22 seasons. Finding one who sticks is no easy task.

    By Nicki JhabvalaMarch 1, 2022
  • Commanders eye three possible sites in Virginia for new stadium, entertainment complex

    All three possible locations are at least 30 miles away from Capitol, according to planning documents.

    By Nicki Jhabvala and Laura VozzellaFebruary 25, 2022
  • For Juan Castillo, Commanders’ new assistant, connections to Washington run deep

    Juan Castillo will be in charge of Washington’s tight ends, but the veteran coach has plenty of experience on both sides of the ball.

    By Nicki JhabvalaFebruary 24, 2022
  • Nearly half of Washingtonians don’t like Commanders name, Post poll finds

    More fans prefer the Washington Football Team name to Commanders, according to a Washington Post poll.

    By Nicki Jhabvala and Emily GuskinFebruary 21, 2022
  • Perspective

    Extraordinarily gifted and terribly modest, Charley Taylor made a difference in Washington

    Charley Taylor made an immediate impact on Washington as a rookie in 1964 and eventually became the most feared receiver in the league.

    By Leonard ShapiroFebruary 20, 2022
  • Commanders tight ends coach Pete Hoener retires; Juan Castillo set to replace him

    Commanders tight ends coach Pete Hoener is retiring, and Juan Castillo is set to replace him.

    By Nicki JhabvalaFebruary 18, 2022
  • Commanders assistant Sam Mills III relishes father’s selection to Pro Football Hall of Fame

    The former linebacker was in his final year of eligibility to be inducted as a modern-era player, which his son said was "nerve-racking."

    By Nicki JhabvalaFebruary 18, 2022
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