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Matthew Paras

mparas@washingtontimes.com

Matthew Paras was a digital sports writer for the Washington Times.

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Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) and injured quarterback Carson Wentz watch the video board during a lengthy review on a possible fumble during the first half against the Green Bay Packers at FedEx Field, Landover, MD, October 23, 2022. (Photo by Brian Murphy)

Eagles outcome may go a long way in deciding Heinicke-Wentz debate

Heinicke's "play-like-there's-no-tomorrow" approach might never be more appropriate than on Monday night against the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles. With injured former starter Carson Wentz on the mend, Heinicke could be one bad game away from returning to the bench.

November 13, 2022
Washington Commanders team president Jason Wright pauses while speaking during an interview before an NFL football practice at FedEx Field, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Jason Wright backtracks on team statement after Brian Robinson mention sparks backlash

Commanders president Jason Wright issued a statement late Wednesday that attempted to walk back an earlier statement that drew widespread backlash after the team invoked the shooting of running back Brian Robinson Jr. and blamed "out-of-control" crime in the District in response to the DC attorney general's upcoming "major announcement" about the franchise.

November 10, 2022
A general view of FedEx field during the first half of an NFL football game between the Washington Commanders and the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Al Drago)

Commanders sale: How fast do sports teams sell? Faster than you think.

Multiple reports indicate that if Dan Snyder does sell the Washington Commanders, the deal could be finalized as soon as March at the NFL's owners meeting in Phoenix. That's less than five months from now. While that timeline may seem surprising, it wouldn't be out of the norm from how the NFL has operated over the last eight years.

November 8, 2022
FILE - Washington Commanders' Dan Snyder poses for photos during an event to unveil the NFL football team's new identity, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. Part or all of the NFL’s Washington Commanders could soon be for sale, after owners Dan and Tanya Snyder said they have hired Bank of America Securities to “consider potential transactions.” The team announced the surprising decision Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Dan Snyder poised to cash out at right time if he sells Commanders

Snyder, who purchased the team in 1999 for $800 million, is the common thread running through the fabric of two decades of football misery in Washington. But if the embattled billionaire does go through with a sale of his beloved childhood team, his consolation prize will be considerable: Forbes estimates the franchise is now worth $5.6 billion.

November 3, 2022