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Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) throws to a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Alabama's Bryce Young, Ohio State's C.J. Stroud, Kentucky's Will Levis and Florida's Anthony Richardson all will make fan bases very happy on April 27, but the steal of the draft could end up being Tennessee's Hendon Hooker.(AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

Lions take Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker on busy 2nd day of draft

By Larry Lage - Associated Press

Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (99) warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

The player picked right after Chase Young was traded. Why that matters for Washington.

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes answers a question during an NFL football media availability in Scottsdale, Ariz., Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023. The Chiefs will play against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 57 on Sunday. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Patrick Mahomes wins 2nd MVP award ahead of Super Bowl

By Rob Maaddi - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff celebrates following an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. The Lions won 20-16. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

Lions miss playoffs, but head into offseason with optimism

By Steve Megargee - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills players and staff pray for Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati. The game has been indefinitely postponed after Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin collapsed, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Hamlin injury underscores danger of competition: Just ask Reggie Brown

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon (25) celebrates with fans after returning a kickoff for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Aaron Rodgers, Packers rout Vikings 41-17, control playoff fate

By Steve Megargee - Associated Press

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Rivera: No decision yet on starting quarterback against Browns

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 27-22. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Jets try to keep pace in playoff hunt as Lions make late run

By Dennis Waszak and Jr. - Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is pressured by Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Cowboys lean on defense in Prescott’s return, top Lions

By Schuyler Dixon - Associated Press

Houston Texans center Nick Martin (66) along with other lineman takes instructions from offensive line coach Mike Devlin, right front, during a morning practice at the Dallas Cowboys training facility, Monday, Aug. 28, 2017, in Frisco, Texas. The Texans are working out in the practice facility of the Dallas Cowboys because of floods pounding Houston. An exhibition game in the Texans' stadium Thursday might be moved to the home of the Cowboys. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) **FILE**

Commanders sign center Martin after placing Roullier on injured reserve

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Commanders center Chase Roullier (73) is taken out of the field for injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)

Reports: Chase Roullier feared to have serious knee injury

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) makes a touchdown catch against Washington Commanders cornerback William Jackson III (3) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)

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

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates a 49-yard touchdown reception during the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at FedEx Field, Landover, MD, September 11, 2022. (Photo by Brian Murphy) **FILE**

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

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)

Lions favored in a game for first time since 2020. The opponent? Commanders

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs the ball against the Detroit Lions in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Hurts, Eagles too much for Lions in opener

By Larry Lage - Associated Press