Matthew Paras

Commanders’ defense failed to produce turnovers in 2022. Enter Emmanuel Forbes.

The first thing that jumped out was the stats. When he started to look at scouting reports this past February, Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera couldn't help but notice Emmanuel Forbes' production. There were the cornerback's 14 interceptions, six in the last year alone.

April 28, 2023

Commanders pick cornerback Emmanuel Forbes at No. 16

The Washington Commanders drafted Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes with the 16th overall pick Thursday -- a selection that projects to fill a big need for the franchise.

April 27, 2023

Jackson’s megadeal and a quarterback-heavy draft underline position’s ever-growing value in the NFL

Quarterback, the old cliche goes, is the most important position in sports. And while that trope may be worn out, there's a reason teams spend millions trying to lock up the position. And there's a reason why they're willing to trade a bounty of picks just to try to solidify the spot.

April 27, 2023

Top 30 prospect visits tease Commanders’ draft pick interests

The NFL draft finally begins Thursday after months, if not years, of information gathering by each club. Part of that process includes the Top 30 visit, which allows teams to bring in up to 30 draft-eligible players to their facilities for further interviews, medical exams and other inquiries.

April 26, 2023

Commanders decline to pick up Chase Young’s fifth-year option

The Commanders will not pick up Chase Young's fifth-year option ahead of the league's May 2 deadline, a source with knowledge of the situation said -- a move that means this season could be the former Ohio State star's last in Washington.

April 26, 2023

Ilya Samsonov, Vitek Vanecek struggling to find consistency in playoffs. Sound familiar?

in a bit of irony, Darcy Kuemper ended up sitting out this postseason as the Capitals missed the playoffs -- while the team's former goalies both made the playoffs with their teams. But Ilya Samsonov and Vitek Vanecek have been far from perfect. Will either rebound?

April 25, 2023

Charles Leno has been a solid left tackle for Commanders. But a draft upgrade may be hard to resist

Charles Leno graded out as a solid pass-blocker in 2022, but his shortcomings in key moments could justify the Commanders taking a tackle when they're on the clock Thursday in the first round of the NFL draft.

April 25, 2023

‘Showing everybody who he really is’: Russell Westbrook having his best stretch since Wizards stint

In the NBA playoffs, Westbrook is averaging 26 points, 7.5 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game as the Clippers head into Tuesday's Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns.

April 24, 2023

Jets, Packers agree on Aaron Rodgers trade to New York

The Green Bay Packers and the New York Jets finally agreed on a trade compensation that will send quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the Jets, according to multiple reports. The deal, which comes days before the NFL draft, was hammered out more than a month after the future Hall of Famer confirmed he wanted to play for New York -- and months after speculation that Green Bay could look to move on.

April 24, 2023

Steve Apostolopoulos: ‘I am still in the hunt’ for the Commanders

Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos said he believes he remains in the mix to purchase the Washington Commanders.

April 24, 2023

Wizards general manager candidates: Who is on Washington’s list to replace Tommy Sheppard?

The last time the Washington Wizards had a general manager vacancy, owner Ted Leonsis called it the 'best important open job in all of sports right now.' That arguably wasn't true then and four years later -- with the job available again -- it's definitely not true now.

April 23, 2023

Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia megafight comes at a perfect time

The seeds of a fight between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia were first planted more than two years ago. Specifically, in January 2021, Garcia appeared on a podcast with boxing legend Mike Tyson and called out the Baltimore native.

April 20, 2023

Rivera: Ownership uncertainty won’t affect Commanders’ draft plans

Ron Rivera's time lately has been centered around preparing for who Washington will take with its eight selections over the three-day NFL draft next week. Rivera said Thursday that the Commanders' draft plans won't be affected by the team's ownership uncertainty.

April 20, 2023

Wizards fire general manager Tommy Sheppard after four seasons

The Washington Wizards fired general manager Tommy Sheppard-- marking a major shake-up for a franchise that has been mired in mediocrity.

April 19, 2023

Report: Ted Leonsis made at least $2 billion offer for Nationals

The sale for the Washington Nationals is reportedly on hold. But there was a bidder out there -- one that fans of District sports teams are quite familiar with -- that made a sizable offer.

April 19, 2023

Young Orioles growing up as rebuild turns a new corner

After years of rebuilding, the Orioles appear ready to finally turn a corner and have embraced the next stage of the process -- and the expectations that come with it. The Orioles' core of catcher Adley Rutschman, shortstop Gunnar Henderson and pitcher Grayson Rodriguez are now all in the majors.

April 19, 2023

Robinson may be a reach at 16, but running back still makes sense for Commanders

The Texas product is seen as one of the top talents in this year's draft class. And Bijan Robinson may very well be sitting there when Washington is on the clock since teams have become hesitant about using first-round picks on running backs.

April 19, 2023

Attorneys for former Washington employees ask NFL to bar Snyder from suing accusers

The lawyers who represent more than 40 former Washington employees sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday to request that the league and its owners require a provision into the final sale of the Commanders that would prevent owner Dan Snyder from pursuing legal action against anyone who participated in investigations related to the team.

April 19, 2023

Report: Josh Harris would own 30%, have 17 limited partners if deal for Commanders becomes final

If his tentative agreement to buy the Washington Commanders becomes finalized, Josh Harris would reportedly own 30% of the franchise -- the minimum amount allowed by the NFL to still be considered the managing partner of a team.

April 18, 2023

Hachimura becomes latest former Wizard to find NBA playoff success

The Washington Wizards have a long, illustrious history of letting players go -- and watching them thrive in the playoffs with another team. Rui Hachimura is the latest addition to the list.

April 18, 2023