Matthew Paras

Carson Wentz replaces Taylor Heinicke, but Commanders still can’t stop 49ers

After throwing an interception in the fourth quarter, Taylor Heinicke stormed to the sideline and was met by coach Ron Rivera. The conversation between the two lasted just seconds, but it was long enough for the Washington Commanders quarterback to slam his helmet out of frustration.

December 24, 2022

Commanders receive offers north of $7 billion

Bids to purchase the Washington Commanders are due by the end of this week -- and owner Dan Snyder could get a lot more for the franchise than initially expected.

December 22, 2022

Jeremy Reaves soaks in rewarding Pro Bowl berth after tough journey

For about two hours after he found out he made the Pro Bowl, Jeremy Reaves set his phone on Do Not Disturb and just sat on his couch to think about everything he had been through the last few years.

December 22, 2022

Chase Young to make season debut against 49ers

Chase Young will make his long-awaited season debut Saturday against the San Francisco 49ers, coach Ron Rivera said Thursday.

December 22, 2022

McLaurin leads four Commanders headed to Pro Bowl

Defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, punter Tress Way, safety Jeremy Reaves and wideout Terry McLaurin were among the Commanders' Pro Bowl selections when the NFL announced the rosters Wednesday evening. All but McLaurin were named starters.

December 21, 2022

Wentz ‘physically feeling good,’ will be ready to play if called upon

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz said Wednesday he's 'physically feeling good' more than two months after breaking his finger and said he'll be ready to play if called upon.

December 21, 2022

Commanders’ playoff hopes may come down to stopping a third-stringer

Near-constant quarterback change can be a nightmare for any NFL team. The Commanders know that better than most. But the 10-4 49ers have been able to sustain the churn as Brock Purdy -- the last pick in this year's draft -- has performed at a relatively high level.

December 21, 2022

Thibodeaux’s big play a reminder what Commanders are missing without Young

Kayvon Thibodeaux's defensive score wasn't just the turning point in this weekend's game. The play served as a reminder of the impact that Young -- the 2020 defensive rookie of the year -- hasn't been able to create for the Commanders this season.

December 20, 2022

First round of bids reportedly due this week for Commanders

The first round of bids are reportedly due by the end of this week for those interested in buying the Washington Commanders.

December 20, 2022

Heinicke to start against 49ers. But Rivera wants to see improvement.

Ron Rivera said Monday that he won't make a quarterback change for Saturday's showdown with the San Francisco 49ers. But with three games left on the schedule, practically every decision that Rivera makes down the stretch will be magnified.

December 19, 2022

Durant, Commanders fans post memes of Samuel no-call

A day after Washington's loss, Commanders fans -- including NBA star Kevin Durant -- posted a series of memes that feature Giants corner Darnay Holmes wrapped around Commanders wide receiver Curis Samuel in photoshopped situations.

December 19, 2022

‘Disappointing as heck’: Commanders stew after playoff hopes dim in prime-time loss to Giants

Here's how costly this weekend's defeat could be for the Commanders: According to NBC, Washington now only has a 34% chance of making the postseason. A victory would have boosted those odds to 91%.

December 19, 2022

Commanders lose to Giants in prime-time showdown

There's no way to sugarcoat Sunday's 20-12 loss for the Washington Commanders: They blew it.

December 18, 2022

Commanders tweak Sean Taylor memorial installation after backlash

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.

December 18, 2022

Commanders might be the best team in D.C. — and this time there’s buzz

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.

December 15, 2022

Goodell doesn’t have ‘any expectations’ Commanders will be sold

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.

December 14, 2022

Report: Commanders’ possible sale inches along with investment bank taking next steps

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.

December 14, 2022

Commanders’ offensive line shuffles again ahead of Giants

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.

December 14, 2022

Commanders gearing up for ‘playoff atmosphere’ against Giants, get healthier after bye week

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.

December 13, 2022

Wizards crumbling as injuries, losses mount ahead of tough six-game road trip

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.

December 13, 2022