Matthew Paras

NFC East once again loaded as Commanders look to gain ground

The NFC East was the toughest division in football a year ago. Three of its four teams made the playoffs, and the fourth-place Washington Commanders finished exactly at .500. Together, the squads combined for a .647 winning percentage -- the third-best mark in NFL history, according to StatMuse.

September 4, 2023

Josh Harris weighs in on Ron Rivera’s future: ‘This is a big season’

How long do coaches last under brand-new ownership? It's not pretty without results.

September 4, 2023

Commanders pour $40 million into FedEx Field upgrades

The Washington Commanders announced a $40 million investment Thursday into FedEx Field, touting "significant upgrades" to the stadium infrastructure, renovated suites and updated branded imagery around the stadium among a series of other changes.

August 31, 2023

Commanders sale boosts NFL valuations after record price tag

The average NFL value went up 14% last year in large part as a result of the Commanders selling for a record $6.05 billion, according to Forbes. The business publication released its annual list of NFL valuations on Thursday, with the average NFL team now worth $5.1 billion.

August 31, 2023

Chase Young status uncertain for opener after stinger injury

Chase Young hasn't been cleared for full contact after suffering a stinger injury in the first week of the regular season -- putting his availability for Sept. 10th's season opener against the Arizona Cardinals into question.

August 31, 2023

Jamin Davis set for jury trial for reckless driving appeal

Washington Commanders linebacker Jamin Davis will appear in court next March for a jury trial related to the appeal of his reckless driving conviction, barring a new plea deal or resolution with the Commonwealth until then.

August 31, 2023

Jason Wright: A return to the ‘Redskins’ nickname not on table

Team president Jason Wright said in a local radio Wednesday that a return to the former name is 'not being considered' by the team. Wright's response comes after an online petition amassed more than 100,000 signatures in an attempt for the team to change its name back to the Redskins.

August 30, 2023

Ron Rivera: ‘A lot of confidence’ in Commanders roster after cuts

Washington Commanders general manager Martin Mayhew and coach Ron Rivera have been in the NFL long enough to understand that Tuesday's cut-down day is hardly the last time a team's roster will be touched. Rosters are "very fluid" this time of year, Mayhew said.

August 29, 2023

Commanders set 53-man roster: Wide receiver shakeup, surprise at tight end

More moves will be made in the coming days as teams often make adjustments upon a frenzy of players hitting the market. But Washington and the rest of the NFL had to trim rosters down from 90 to 53 players by Tuesday's 4 p.m. deadline.

August 29, 2023

Patterson leads early cuts for the Washington Commanders

Washington released running back Jaret Patterson and a handful of others Monday, a day before the NFL's deadline for teams to trim down rosters from 90 to 53 players.

August 28, 2023

GM Brian MacLellan lands promotion from Capitals in front office reshuffle

Brian MacLellan received a new title -- president of hockey operations -- as part of a series of moves to the team's front office, the Capitals announced Monday. Along with MacLellan, former president Dick Patrick moved into the role of "chairman of the Capitals" and named his son, Chris Patrick, as assistant general manager.

August 28, 2023

History shows Commanders’ undefeated preseason won’t mean much when games matter

There are numerous examples of teams going undefeated in the preseason -- only to stink up the joint once the real action begins. Heck, take it from the 2013 Redskins. After going 4-0 in August, Washington finished 3-13 in a tumultuous year that cost Mike Shanahan and most of his staff their jobs.

August 28, 2023

Commanders 53-man roster projection: Bengals game last chance for players to make case

The Commanders concluded the preseason Saturday with a 21-19 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Now, coach Ron Rivera and company have decisions to make.

August 26, 2023

Commanders roster battles: Left guard, wideouts among questions entering preseason finale

Left guard, wide receiver, tight end and the defensive line are among the most unsettled spots for the Commanders. Of those, the left guard competition between Saahdiq Charles and Chris Paul is the only one with a starting gig up for grabs. The rest could come down to a numbers game.

August 24, 2023

Report: Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg plans to retire

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg -- the former World Series MVP who helped bring a championship to the District before the game was taken away from him by injuries -- will announce his retirement at a press conference early next month, according to a report.

August 24, 2023

‘He doesn’t want them to have a clue’: Eric Bieniemy wants to keep opposing defenses guessing

Eric Bieniemy wants to keep defenses guessing no matter which running back is lining up behind Sam Howell.

August 23, 2023

College football conference realignment creates chaos on brink of new season: ‘A tragedy’

College football and its traditions are back Saturday for a season that increasingly looks like the end of an era.

August 22, 2023

Terry McLaurin sprains toe, but Commanders wide receiver optimistic for Week 1

The wide receiver sprained his toe in Monday's 29-28 preseason win over the Baltimore Ravens, but an MRI the next day revealed no major damage. A source with knowledge of the situation said the Commanders are optimistic that McLaurin will be available for Sept. 10's season opener against the Arizona Cardinals.

August 22, 2023

Sam Howell makes national impression against Ravens: ‘Phenomenal’

It was the preseason. He was facing a defense that was mostly backups. Plenty of caveats come with Sam Howell's eye-opening performance Monday against the Baltimore Ravens.

August 22, 2023

Commanders-Ravens takeaways: The streak is dead, the streak is dead

Sam Cosmi said in lead up to Monday's affair that he couldn't care less about Baltimore's preseason streak. "Who gives a [blank]?" he told reporters.

August 21, 2023