Matthew Paras

Goodell: NFL won’t release report of Snyder/Commanders probe despite pressure

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell called the Washington Commanders' workplace misconduct "unprofessional and unacceptable," but again defended the league's decision not to issue a written report of its internal probe of the football team and owner Dan Snyder in his opening remarks Wednesday to members of the House Oversight and Reform Committee.

June 22, 2022

Dan Snyder accused of sexually assaulting woman in 2009

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder was accused of sexually harassing and assaulting a former team employee in 2009 before the team paid her $1.6 million as part of a confidential settlement, according to a new report.

June 21, 2022

Roger Goodell has history of ‘protecting the shield’ when meeting with Congress

As commissioner, Roger Goodell's job causes him to sometimes interact with members of Congress. And on Wednesday, he'll do so again when he remotely testifies at a hearing from the House Oversight and Reform Committee on the Commanders' workplace misconduct.

June 21, 2022

Strasburg climbing up list of worst contracts in D.C. sports history

Stephen Strasburg's deal -- on the books for $35 million per year -- is on track to end up among the worst handed out in D.C. sports history, right alongside John Wall, Albert Haynesworth and a handful of others whose deals now make fans cringe when brought up.

June 20, 2022

House Oversight Committee blasts Snyder as ‘afraid’ to testify

The House Oversight and Reform Committee accused Dan Snyder of being "afraid" to testify Monday after the Washington Commanders owner again chose not to accept the panel's invitation to this week's scheduled hearing on the team's workplace misconduct allegations.

June 20, 2022

House Oversight and Reform Committee urges Dan Snyder to reconsider refusal to testify at hearing

The House Oversight and Reform Committee urged Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder on Friday to reconsider his decision to not testify or appear at next week's hearing about the team's workplace misconduct scandal.

June 17, 2022

Oversight chair introduces legislation stemming from Commanders probe

House Oversight and Reform Committee Chair Carolyn Maloney introduced legislation Friday aimed at preventing the use of non-disclosure agreements for sexual harassment cases and limit misuse of employee images, in direct response to the panel's months-long probe into the Washington Commanders' workplace misconduct scandal.

June 17, 2022

Commanders lose OTA practices, Ron Rivera fined $100,000 for contact in practice

Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera was fined $100,000 and the NFL stripped the team of two offseason practices in 2023 for excessive contact in practice drills, according to multiple reports.

June 17, 2022

‘Guys are growing up:’ Maturity concerns fade for more experienced Commanders

As the Commanders broke for training camp Thursday -- giving players and coaches roughly six weeks off before returning in late July -- Rivera said he believes Washington has grown past the maturity problems that plagued them a year ago.

June 16, 2022

Warren Sapp gives advice to defensive line at Commanders practice

Warren Sapp doesn't have any interest in coaching. The Hall of Famer enjoys the freedom of retired life too much, he says, to be tied to the countless hours needed to devote to the profession.

June 15, 2022

Rivera says McLaurin won’t be dealt. The Titans said the same about A.J. Brown.

The wide receiver market has exploded this offseason. And as a result, some teams like the Titans ultimately decided it would be more beneficial to recoup assets for their star player rather than pay him a massive contract.

June 15, 2022

Dan Snyder informs Oversight committee he won’t attend next week’s hearing

Dan Snyder's attorneys informed the House Oversight and Reform Committee that the Washington Commanders won't appear at the panel's scheduled hearing for next week, a committee spokesperson said Wednesday.

June 15, 2022

Del Rio addresses team as fallout continues from Jan. 6 ‘dust-up’ remark

Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio addressed the team Tuesday prior to practice, apologizing for comments in which he referred to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol as a "dust-up."

June 14, 2022

Rivera: Del Rio’s comments ‘distraction,’ reviewed First Amendment before fine

Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera said Tuesday he closely reviewed the First Amendment before making the decision to fine defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio.

June 14, 2022

Reports: Terry McLaurin to skip Commanders mandatory minicamp

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is expected to skip the team's mandatory minicamp over an ongoing contract dispute, according to multiple reports.

June 13, 2022

Jack Del Rio deletes Twitter account after fine

Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio deleted his Twitter account Saturday, a day after he was fined $100,000 for comments referring to the Jan. 6 insurrection as a "dust-up."

June 12, 2022

Commanders coordinator Jack Del Rio fined $100,000 for calling Jan. 6 Capitol attack a ‘dust-up’

Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio was fined $100,000 for referring to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol as a "dust-up," coach Ron Rivera announced Friday.

June 10, 2022

Wentz, Commanders learning and growing together quickly at OTAs

Teammates have consistently praised Carson Wentz's command of the offense. Wentz, likewise, is just as complimentary and seems to be establishing chemistry with a variety of players.

June 9, 2022

NAACP president calls for Jack Del Rio to ‘resign or be terminated’ for ‘dust-up’ remark

The president of the NAACP called for Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio to "resign or be terminated" Thursday for referring to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol as a "dust-up."

June 9, 2022

Commanders’ stadium pursuit stumbles as Virginia, D.C. officials pull plug on negotiations

The Washington Commanders' pursuit of a replacement for an aging FedEx Field suffered two big setbacks Thursday as both Virginia and District officials shelved negotiations on building a new home for the scandal-plagued NFL franchise in their respective jurisdictions.

June 9, 2022