Articles by Matthew Paras
The Washington Commanders made a series of tweaks to the memorial installation dedicated to Sean Taylor at FedEx Field after the display drew widespread backlash at its unveiling last month.
Published
December 18, 2022
Shares
Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera has said his team has worked to become relevant, and that hard work is finally starting to pay off. But first: a prime-time showdown with the Giants.
Published
December 15, 2022
Shares
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday he doesn't have "any expectations" that the Washington Commanders will be sold, adding that the topic was not discussed among owners at the league's meetings in Irving, Texas.
Published
December 14, 2022
Shares
The investment bank that Dan Snyder hired to explore a sale of the Washington Commanders has reportedly begun taking the next steps in the process by sending prospective buyers a prospectus for the franchise.
Published
December 14, 2022
Shares
For Sunday's rematch against the New York Giants, Washington will have Wes Schweitzer start at center in place of Tyler Larsen -- the veteran who suffered a season-ending knee injury in the previous meeting. Larsen provided stability to a position that had undergone near-constant shuffling the first month or so of the season.
Published
December 14, 2022
Shares
Coach Ron Rivera said he sees Washington's final four games as a "playoff atmosphere," and Sunday's prime-time affair against the New York Giants figures to be especially crucial toward the Commanders' postseason chances.
Published
December 13, 2022
Shares
Porzingis said he was feeling alright following his third-quarter exit Monday, though the injury was the latest misfortune for a Wizards team that has now lost seven straight. Coach Wes Unseld Jr. listed the Latvian native as "day-to-day" ahead of the team's six-game West Coast road trip.
Published
December 13, 2022
Shares
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones blasted the House Oversight and Reform Committee's final report on Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder and the NFL as "politically biased," criticizing the document during an interview with a Dallas radio station
Published
December 12, 2022
Shares
The Washington Commanders activated quarterback Carson Wentz to their roster Monday and placed center Tyler Larsen on injured reserve.
Published
December 12, 2022
Shares
The Washington Commanders entered their bye week just out of the playoffs. Now, as they prepare to return from the break, the Ron Rivera-led team is suddenly sitting as the sixth seed.
Published
December 12, 2022
Shares
Over the course of Dan Snyder's nearly 11-hour deposition with the House Oversight and Reform Committee last July, the congressional panel kept circling back to the Washington Commanders' owner involvement in his franchise
Published
December 11, 2022
Shares
Dan Snyder and Bruce Allen were once so close that the longtime executive often could be seen by the Washington Commanders owner's side before and after every game. But Thursday's report from the House Oversight and Reform Committee served as the latest reminder of the rift between the two men.
Published
December 8, 2022
Shares
Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder hired private investigators to obstruct the NFL's investigation into his team and interfere with a congressional probe by intimidating witnesses and blocking the release of documents, according to a report released Thursday by the House Oversight and Reform Committee.
Published
December 8, 2022
Shares
Over the course of Monday's press conference, Gervonta Davis made a point to keep his focus on Hector Luis Garcia -- not Ryan Garcia. But first up for Davis is a Jan. 7 showdown with Hector Luis Garcia, who's far from an average tuneup.
Published
December 6, 2022
Shares
Normally, Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera would use his team's bye week to conduct a thorough review and evaluate any needed changes -- no matter how big. That process will happen again this coming week, albeit on a smaller scale.
Published
December 5, 2022
Shares
The Commanders and Giants meet again in two weeks. And this time, they'll do it in prime time.
Published
December 5, 2022
Shares
Commanders linebacker Cole Holcomb underwent season-ending foot surgery, according to multiple reports.
Published
December 5, 2022
Shares
The Carolina Panthers cut quarterback Baker Mayfield, marking the surprising end to a partnership that didn't even last one full season.
Published
December 5, 2022
Shares
The New York Giants signal-caller again proved to be a problem for Washington in Sunday's 20-20 tie, notably hurting the Commanders' defense with his legs. Jones rushed for 71 yards on 12 attempts, in addition to his 200 yards passing.
Published
December 4, 2022
Shares
Efe Obada, in theory, should be able to relate to a tie better than most. The Washington Commanders defensive end speaks with a British accent, lived in London for years and is such a soccer fan that last month, he participated in an online viewing party with actor Matthew McConaughey to watch England's World Cup match with the United States -- a game that ended in a draw.
Published
December 4, 2022
Shares