Matthew Paras

Jerry Jones rips Congress’ ‘politically biased’ Dan Snyder report

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

December 12, 2022

Commanders activate Carson Wentz from injured reserve

The Washington Commanders activated quarterback Carson Wentz to their roster Monday and placed center Tyler Larsen on injured reserve.

December 12, 2022

Commanders now sixth seed as bye week goes their way thanks to Giants, Seahawks losses

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.

December 12, 2022

Dan Snyder deposition takeaways: Congress grills owner over Commanders involvement

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

December 11, 2022

Bruce Allen, Dan Snyder go after each other in depositions

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.

December 8, 2022

Snyder tried to thwart NFL, congressional probes into Washington football team, report finds

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.

December 8, 2022

Gervonta Davis’ return to the District also comes with a risk

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.

December 6, 2022

Commanders sticking with Taylor Heinicke, still waiting on Chase Young

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.

December 5, 2022

Commanders-GIants rematch flexed to ‘Sunday Night Football’

The Commanders and Giants meet again in two weeks. And this time, they'll do it in prime time.

December 5, 2022

Cole Holcomb undergoes season-ending foot surgery: reports

Commanders linebacker Cole Holcomb underwent season-ending foot surgery, according to multiple reports.

December 5, 2022

Panthers cut Baker Mayfield in surprise move

The Carolina Panthers cut quarterback Baker Mayfield, marking the surprising end to a partnership that didn't even last one full season.

December 5, 2022

Daniel Jones — and his legs — again a problem for Commanders

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.

December 4, 2022

Take the tie, it could be as good as a win by time the season ends

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.

December 4, 2022

Heinicke, Heinicke, Commanders settle for tie against Giants

The Commanders and the New York Giants settled for a 20-20 tie on Sunday at MetLife Stadium after Giants kicker Graham Gano missed a 58-yarder as time expired. But Washington wouldn't have even been in that position if not for three unbelievable completions from Heinicke that fueled a fourth-quarter, game-tying comeback with minutes left in regulation.

December 4, 2022

Chase Young out again, inactive against Giants

Another game, another week without Chase Young.

December 4, 2022

Breakout year has Payne in line for big payday, Commanders rethinking plan

Daron Payne generally lets his 'social media guys' handle his Twitter account. But when the Washington Commanders defensive tackle logged in to the platform the other week, he decided to change his profile picture to a popular meme.

December 1, 2022

Jahan Dotson seeing lack of targets since returning from injury. What gives?

The rookie wide receiver has just two catches for 27 yards over the last three games. He's been targeted only four times overall since returning Nov. 14 from a hamstring injury, an ailment that caused him to miss five weeks.

November 30, 2022

‘Been through this before’: Rivera’s prediction of a third-year jump looks to be coming true

Rivera has continually embraced the idea that a team is supposed to make a significant jump in a coach's third season at the helm. Now winners in six of the last seven, the Commanders finally seem to be making that leap.

November 28, 2022

Commanders now seventh seed after beating Falcons, Raiders upset over Seahawks

Brian Robinson Jr. can send a thank you hat to Josh Jacobs. Or maybe Taylor Heinicke can buy him some Air Jordans. Whatever the Las Vegas Raiders running back prefers.

November 27, 2022

Brian Robinson’s big day — and hat — could be sign of bigger things to come after beating Falcons

To win their third straight game, to improve to 7-5 after a 1-4 start, the Commanders had to hold on until the very end. Cornerback Kendall Fuller grabbed an interception in the end zone with less than a minute left, killing an Atlanta drive that had gotten all the way to the 4-yard line. Defensive tackle Daron Payne helped create the crucial turnover by tipping Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota's pass, which landed right in Fuller's arms.

November 27, 2022