Matthew Paras

Kareem Jackson won’t face suspension for Logan Thomas hit

Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson reportedly won't be suspended for the high hit that left Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas with a concussion.

September 18, 2023

Ron Rivera reaches 100 career wins in victory over Broncos

With Sunday's victory in Denver, Commanders head coach Ron Rivera became the NFL's eighth active coach with 100 regular-season wins -- joining a group that includes New England's Bill Belichick, Kansas City's Andy Reid, Seattle's Pete Carroll, Pittsburgh's Mike Tomlin, Dallas' Mike McCarthy, Baltimore's John Harbaugh and Denver's Sean Payton.

September 17, 2023

Sam Howell’s poise paying off for Commanders

Washington's second-year quarterback wasn't fazed early on when the Commanders were down 18 points in the first quarter. Nor was he flustered when he was sacked four times.

September 17, 2023

Chase Young to make season debut against Denver Broncos

Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young will make his season debut Sunday against the Denver Broncos, coach Ron Rivera said Friday.

September 15, 2023

Dusty Harrison-Hernandez ending lengthy layoff down nearly 100 pounds

Dusty Harrison-Hernandez returns to the ring Friday in Richmond at 186.6 pounds -- nearly 100 pounds lighter than he was before he started training seriously.

September 14, 2023

‘He’s dialed in’: Montez Sweat’s improved finish leading to fast start

All offseason, coaches stressed one point to Montez Sweat over and over: Finish. Sweat heard the message.

September 14, 2023

Did the Commanders do enough to invest in the offensive line?

The Commanders' offensive line didn't pick up many glowing reviews from Sunday's season-opening win over the Arizona Cardinals. And while the unit didn't play as poorly as the six sacks in the box score suggest, the line remains a question mark as it prepares to face a stout Denver Broncos defensive line this weekend.

September 13, 2023

Rizzo extension provides stability to Nationals amid ownership uncertainty

During his negotiations with ownership, Mike Rizzo insists that the topic of whether the Lerners would sell the Washington Nationals never came up. The general manager didn't need any assurances about the family's long-term commitment to sign a new multi-year contract, which was announced Wednesday.

September 13, 2023

With Rodgers out, would Jets consider adding Wentz? Bringing Flacco back?

If the Jets plan to add another quarterback, here's a look at the passers who might be an option for New York -- including a name very familiar to Commanders fans.

September 12, 2023

When in doubt, keep it on the ground: Commanders used run game to rally

Conventional wisdom says football teams that are behind on the scoreboard need to throw the ball to get back in the game. But for the Washington Commanders, the key to Sunday's 20-16 comeback win over the Arizona Cardinals was kickstarting the running attack.

September 11, 2023

Packed house: New Commanders era begins with sellout crowd, win

The Commanders are officially undefeated in the Josh Harris era. And, as much glitz and glamor as the first game featuring Washington's new ownership provided, the end result was still about football. That's why the soldout crowd of 64,693 were invested as they were Sunday, and why there was a collective sigh of relief when Washington came from behind to beat the team widely expected to be the worst in the NFL this season.

September 10, 2023

Chase Young downgraded to out for opener

Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young will not play in Sunday's season opener against the Arizona Cardinals as he was ruled out with a neck injury, a source with knowledge of the situation said.

September 9, 2023

Josh Harris on ruling out return to Redskins: Conversation was becoming a ‘distraction’

Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris said Friday the conversation around the team's former name was becoming a "distraction," adding it was important for officials to rule out the possibility of the moniker returning.

September 8, 2023

Magic Johnson expects to be ‘emotional’ for first Commanders game as owner

Magic Johnson likes to tout that he has 14 championship rings, titles won across his days as an athlete and as an owner. But a Super Bowl ring still eludes him.

September 7, 2023

Strasburg retirement presser canceled

The Washington Nationals' plan to honor Stephen Strasburg has reportedly been put on hold.

September 7, 2023

Sam Howell gets Eric Bieniemy’s old-school style: His no-nonsense dad coached same way

Want to know why Sam Howell wasn't fazed when the famously blunt-spoken Eric Bieniemy, the Washington Commanders new offensive coordinator, yelled at him this spring for failing to chase back an interception in practice? Thank Howell's dad.

September 7, 2023

Terry McLaurin, Chase Young express optimism they’ll be ready to go for opener

Washington Commanders wide Terry McLaurin and defensive end Chase Young expressed optimism Wednesday that they'll be available to play in Sunday's season-opener against the Arizona Cardinals.

September 6, 2023

Magic Johnson fires up Commanders with pre-practice meeting: ‘It was awesome’

The NBA Hall of Famer and Commanders limited partner was on hand at the team's headquarters to take in practice and speak with players ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. kickoff against the Arizona Cardinals. Johnson will also attend an event Thursday when the Commanders' charitable foundation visits a Boys and Girls club in Southeast D.C.

September 6, 2023

‘The city was yearning’: Josh Harris pushes to revive the Commanders

Before Josh Harris purchased the franchise for $6.05 billion from Dan Snyder, scandals and losing had made the club a punchline. But as another NFL season kicks off Thursday, the Commanders enter the year with hope that perception is starting to change.

September 6, 2023

Name that Tune: Cardinals take quarterback secrecy to extreme ahead of Commanders opener

Coaches can be tight-lipped about a variety of topics, from hiding injuries to not disclosing starting lineups -- all in the name of the sacred "competitive advantage." All hail the sacred competitive advantage. But Arizona -- Washington's Week 1 opponent -- is taking that strategy to the extreme.

September 5, 2023