Matthew Paras

Carson Wentz not only quarterback with uneven start in new situation

This offseason, nine teams changed starting quarterbacks -- with seven of those players in brand new situations. Arguably none of them have come out rolling.

September 27, 2022

Slow starts are hampering the Commanders’ offense. Improving on first down will help.

Washington is still searching for its offensive identity after three games -- the last two of which have resulted in the offense being shut out at halftime.

September 26, 2022

Against Eagles, Wentz looked like he did in 2020. That could spell trouble for the Commanders

After the game, Hurts -- Wentz's replacement in Philadelphia -- was showered with chants of "M-V-P." Wentz, Washington's big offseason acquisition, looked far removed from the days when he regularly heard the same.

September 25, 2022

Eagles’ nine sacks bury the Wentz redemption tour in the FedEx dirt

He was booed on the first snap of the game. There were cheers after he was sacked a few plays later. Carson Wentz was technically starting on his home field, but it sure didn't sound like it. Not with the thousands of Eagles fans at FedEx Field to root against him.

September 25, 2022

William Jackson III out against Eagles, Commanders stretched thin on defensive line

The Washington Commanders face the NFL's top-ranked offense Sunday, and will be down a few key defenders in the process.

September 25, 2022

Commanders almost traded for Jimmy Garoppolo: report

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Sunday that the Commanders were close to finalizing a deal with the San Francisco 49ers to acquire Jimmy Garoppolo earlier in the offseason, but the signal-caller elected to undergo shoulder surgery -- causing Washington to back out of the trade.

September 25, 2022

Commanders reduce FedEx Field capacity again

The Washington Commanders are expecting a near sellout for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. But that will be a different number than in previous years.

September 22, 2022

‘Coming for you Carson’: Eagles fans set to invade FedEx Field, boo Wentz

Eagles fans will be at the stadium to boo, taunt and cheer against Carson Wentz, Washington's quarterback who spent his first five seasons with Philadelphia -- where the signal-caller went from a beloved icon to being so ridiculed that diehards were hardly sad when Wentz's trade request was granted following the 2020 season.

September 22, 2022

Banks and Katz: ‘Snyder must go’ after Sarver announces intent to sell Suns

Two attorneys representing more than 40 former Washington employees called for Commanders owner Dan Snyder to sell the team in the wake of Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver announcing Wednesday that he plans to seek buyers for his franchises.

September 21, 2022

Commanders’ Dotson leads NFL rookie receiver class living up to the hype

The rookie receiver group -- which set an NFL record with six wideouts taken in the first round -- is already delivering after months of hype that touted this year's class as one of the deepest positions in the draft.

September 21, 2022

Commanders sign center Martin after placing Roullier on injured reserve

Washington added help on the interior of its offensive line Tuesday, bringing in a veteran center.

September 20, 2022

After another busy summer, are the Wizards actually closer to winning?

The Wizards open training camp Friday, coming off another offseason of shakeups and tweaks. Bradley Beal is back on a five-year, $251 million contract. But he has new playmakers around him in point guard Monte Morris and wing Will Barton.

September 20, 2022

Reports: Chase Roullier feared to have serious knee injury

Washington Commanders center Chase Roullier suffered a knee injury in Sunday's 36-27 loss to the Detroit Lions, and according to multiple reports, there are concerns that it could cost him his season.

September 19, 2022

Rivera laments explosive plays, blaming individual mistakes rather than scheme

There were six plays, in particular, that seemed to really bother Commanders coach Ron Rivera from Sunday's 36-27 loss to the Detroit Lions. All six went for more than 20 yards, and half of those went for at least 49. He told reporters Monday that the errors boiled down to individual mistakes, rather than an entire group or scheme.

September 19, 2022

Rivera says he listened to ‘the math’ on failed two-point conversion attempt

The coach didn't break down the numbers in detail, but the logic can be followed.

September 18, 2022

Commanders’ defensive woes overshadow rally, offensive promise in loss to Lions

No matter how much potential Washington's offense may have with quarterback Carson Wentz at the helm -- it might not matter if the defense can't stop anyone.

September 18, 2022

Commanders’ defense can’t stop Lions in loss

The Commanders gave up 425 yards, 191 of which came on the ground. As a result, Washington fell to 1-1 with a 36-27 loss to the Detroit Lions -- unable to start 2-0 for the 11th straight season.

September 18, 2022

Jack Del Rio calls out Jamin Davis: ‘He didn’t play very well’ against Jacksonville

Jack Del Rio rarely calls players out through the media. That wasn't the case Thursday.

September 15, 2022

Optimism for the Commanders is high. Unless you’re talking to oddsmakers

Told the Detroit Lions were favorites Sunday for the first time in nearly two years, Terry McLaurin had the only appropriate reaction.

September 15, 2022

Brian Robinson Jr. begins first on-field work weeks after shooting

Brian Robinson Jr. participated in agility drills Wednesday on the side field during the Washington Commanders' practice, two weeks after the running back was shot twice in an armed robbery attempt.

September 14, 2022