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Arizona State tight end Curtis Hodges catches a pass at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

NFL agrees to scrap COVID-19 protocols

The league sent a memo to teams Thursday that stated coronavirus testing, mask-wearing and other social distancing requirements will no longer be enforced.

March 3, 2022
Texas A&M offensive lineman Kenyon Green speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Guard at No. 11? Kenyon Green could be fit for Commanders

The last time Washington used a first-round pick on a guard, however, worked out just fine-- Brandon Scherff is now a five-time Pro Bowler and a one-time All-Pro. Maybe it's time for the Commanders to take a swing on the position again.

March 3, 2022
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) looks to the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) ***FILE**

Quarterback trade market slow moving as Commanders look to jump in

To try and acquire a veteran quarterback, the Washington Commanders have started to lay what Ron Rivera calls "the minimal groundwork." They've called teams to check in on possible targets -- expressing their interest and reminding them they have "potential" to get a deal done with draft picks, he says.

March 1, 2022
Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera waves to the crowd following a memorial service for former NFL coach and television commentator John Madden, Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, in Oakland, Calif. Madden died in December at age 85. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

NFL combine provides opportunity for Commanders to get deals done

This week's NFL combine won't only be an opportunity for the Washington Commanders to evaluate top quarterback prospects in person. Sure, that will likely happen. But for the Commanders -- and the rest of the league's 31 teams -- the league's annual pre-draft spectacle will also be a chance to meet with other team personnel in person.

February 27, 2022
Washington Capitals left wing Alexander Ovechkin (8) warms up against the Ottawa Senators at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Jan. 22, 2022. (Photo by Alexander Jonesi, All-Pro Reels.)

Ovechkin to wait before addressing Russia’s strike on Ukraine

Alex Ovechkin is expected to wait a few days before addressing Russia's military strike in Ukraine as the Washington Capitals star wasn't made available to speak to local reporters before Thursday's game against the New York Rangers.

February 24, 2022
Joe Theismann and Dan Snyder pose with the Washington Commander uniforms at Washington Commanders team name and logo reveal event the FedEx Field on February 2nd 2022 in Landover MD. (Reggie Hildred/All-Pro Reels)

Commanders’ stadium search heating up now that name is out of way

The long-stalled drive for a new NFL stadium in the Capital region -- derailed in recent years by everything from the Washington Commanders' old nickname to allegations of sexual misconduct among the organization's executives, including owner Dan Snyder -- is suddenly heating up, as officials from Virginia, Maryland and the District all have taken steps in recent weeks to jumpstart the project.

February 23, 2022
FILE - This Jan. 1, 2012 file photo shows Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Juan Castillo reacting during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, in Philadelphia. The Eagles have fired defensive coordinator Castillo and replaced him with secondary coach Todd Bowles. The Eagles made the move Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, with the team stuck at 3-3 after blowing a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter of a 26-23 overtime loss to Detroit. (AP Photo/Michael Perez, File)

Castillo adds different demeanor, experience to Rivera’s staff

Juan Castillo politely made one thing clear Wednesday when he was introduced as the Commanders' new tight ends coach: He is not Pete Hoener. As someone with over 25 years of coaching experience, Castillo noted how he differs from the fiery Hoener, who could often be seen cursing up and down the sideline to motivate his group before retiring last week.

February 23, 2022
Washington Capitals T.J. Oshie scores his fifth goal of the season in a game against the Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., Jan. 10, 2022. (Photo by Brian Murphy, All-Pro Reels)

Capitals inching closer to full strength during weeklong break

As the result of an odd scheduling quirk, the Capitals haven't played a game since last Thursday and don't resume play until this Thursday -- giving them a weeklong break in the dog days of the season. And on Tuesday, the rested Capitals looked as close as they have all season to getting back to full strength.

February 22, 2022
A Washington Commanders sign is shown as they unveil their NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. The new name comes 18 months after the once-storied franchise dropped its old moniker following decades of criticism that it was offensive to Native Americans. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Commanders changing crest to calm criticism

The Washington Commanders announced Tuesday they will change their just-unveiled crest logo to reflect the seasons that the team won the Super Bowl instead of the year the game took place after facing heavy criticism of the design from fans.

February 22, 2022