Washington NFL

NFL July 29, 2022

Former NFL player Kevin Ware indicted for murder

Former NFL tight end Kevin Ware was indicted on charges of murdering his girlfriend Taylor Pomaski, who was killed in 2021. Ware played two seasons in the NFL.

Russell Wilson March 5, 2022

Washington Commanders made ‘serious’ trade offers for Russell Wilson, Patrick Mahomes

The Washington Commanders are keen on making their debut NFL season under the new moniker a memorable one.

NFL Draft March 2, 2022

NFL's decision to make Combine little more than TV show is bad idea, NFLPA president JC Tretter says

Cleveland Browns center and NFLPA President J.C. Tretter isn’t a fan of the NFL making the NFL Combine into a “reality show” and steering away from its original need.

NFL February 24, 2022

Newly minted Commanders on lookout for starting QB

While the Washington Commanders may have found their identity with the team’s new name, the franchise is still searching for a franchise quarterback.

Washington Commanders February 20, 2022

Charley Taylor, Washington Hall of Fame receiver, dead at 80

Charley Taylor, the Hall of Fame receiver who ended his 13-season career with Washington as the NFL's career receptions leader, died Saturday. He was 80.

Washington NFL February 11, 2022

NFL great John Riggins rips Commanders name

John Riggins was an elite running back during his time with the Washington Redskins.

NFL February 9, 2022

Commanders' Jonathan Allen says he'd have hypothetical dinner with Adolf Hitler

Washington Commanders star defensive tackle Jonathan apologized on Wednesday after he admitted that he would invite Adolf Hitler to a dream dinner, along with his grandfather and Michael Jackson.

Washington NFL February 9, 2022

NFL will oversee investigation of Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder

The NFL announced on Wednesday that it will hire an investigator to lead the probe in the alleged sexual harassment by Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder.

Washington DC February 8, 2022

Washington Commanders safety Deshazor Everett charged with involuntary manslaughter in deadly Christmas crash

Washington Commanders safety Deshazor Everett has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with a deadly crash that left his girlfriend dead just before Christmas.

Washington NFL February 4, 2022

Daniel Snyder could block NFL from releasing findings into workplace probe, lawmakers say

The NFL and the Washington Commanders agreed to pursue a “joint legal strategy” in the investigation into allegations over a toxic workplace environment in 2020, federal lawmakers said Friday.

San Francisco 49ers February 2, 2022

Garoppolo seeking ‘place where they want to win’

The chances that Jimmy Garoppolo will still be a 49er next season are about the same as Johnny Manziel’s chances of being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. You know it, I know it, and Jimmy G knows it. He’ll be anywhere but San Francisco, come fall.

Washington NFL February 2, 2022

Washington Commanders nickname panned on social media

The Washington Commanders put 18 months of work into developing a new identity but on Wednesday, just hours after making the announcement, football fans had already come up with an unfortunate nickname for the team.

Washington NFL February 2, 2022

Commanders' Ron Rivera on Washington name change: 'We’re turning a new page'

The Washington Commanders unveiled their new identity on Wednesday and head coach Ron Rivera believes it's a positive change that will help the team and organization “develop a sustainable, winning culture.”

Washington NFL February 2, 2022

Washington Football Team reveals Commanders as new name

Washington’s NFL team unveiled its new name on Wednesday, 18 months after retiring its previous one over mounting pressure that the name and logo – established in the 1930s – had racist connotations.

Washington NFL February 1, 2022

Joe Theismann likely revealed WFT’s new name by mistake

Joe Theismann hasn’t taken a snap for Washington in decades, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t still fumble things once in a while.

Washington NFL January 12, 2022

Ron Rivera says Washington 'might be' in the market for a quarterback this offseason

A year after the Washington Football Team won the NFC East title, they failed to even make the playoffs in 2022. A huge reason for their disappointment this past season is due to the inconsistency at the quarterback position.

NFL January 9, 2022

Washington beats Giants on Gibson TD run, McCain's 2 INTs

Antonio Gibson ran for a career-high 146 yards, scored a touchdown and capped his first 1,000-yard rushing season by leading Washington to a 22-7 victory over New York on Sunday in what might have been Dave Gettleman's final game as the Giants' general manager.

Virginia January 8, 2022

Shooting death of NFL player Montez Sweat’s brother leads to arrest in Virginia: report

An arrest was made in Virginia on Friday in the Dec. 28 shooting death of the brother of NFL player Montez Sweat, according to a report.

Washington NFL January 6, 2022

Did Washington Football Team leak its new team name?

Is the Washington Football Team about to become the Washington Admirals?

Washington NFL January 6, 2022

Washington Football Team should not have changed name from Redskins, Jay Gruden says

Jay Gruden, the former head coach of the Washington Football Team, said in an interview on Wednesday that he disagreed with the team’s decision to change its name from the Redskins.

Philadelphia Eagles January 5, 2022

Eagles' Jalen Hurts sends letter to Washington, NFL calling for action after railing collapse

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was applauded for his composure on Sunday after a number of fans fell when a tunnel barrier collapsed at FedEx Field, but the second-year quarterback penned a letter to the Washington Football Team this week asking what will be done to avoid another what he called “near-tragic incident.” 

Washington NFL January 4, 2022

Washington to unveil new team name in February, rules out fan favorite

The Washington Football Team will have a new identity come February.

NFL January 3, 2022

Eagles radio announcer reveals why crew skipped FedExField trip

The Philadelphia Eagles showed up for their game against the Washington Football Team at FedExField on Sunday afternoon, but the team’s radio crew decided to skip the trip.

Philadelphia Eagles January 2, 2022

Eagles' Jalen Hurts narrowly avoids injury after FedExField railing collapses

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was sacked only one time during the team’s 20-16 victory over the Washington Football Team on Sunday afternoon, but he was almost taken down when a railing collapsed while walking through the tunnel after the game.

NFL January 2, 2022

Eagles move closer to playoff berth by beating Washington

Jalen Hurts scrambled out of trouble while showing no ill effects from a recent ankle injury, Boston Scott rushed for two touchdowns, and the Philadelphia Eagles held on to beat Washington 20-16 Sunday to move one step closer to the playoffs.

Washington NFL January 2, 2022

Washington's Ricky Seals-Jones leaves game on backboard after scary collision with cameraman

Washington Football Team tight end Ricky Seals-Jones left Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday after colliding with a cameraman in the second quarter.

Washington NFL December 30, 2021

Brother of Washington's Montez Sweat killed in Virginia shooting, police say

The brother of Washington Football Team star Montez Sweat was killed in a shooting in Virginia on Tuesday.

Washington NFL December 27, 2021

Ex-NFL star rips Washington for lack of fight against Cowboys, criticizes Ron Rivera

Brian Mitchell, a former All-Pro kick returner, was among the Washington Football Team onlookers who were upset with the outcome of their game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night.

Washington NFL December 27, 2021

WFT's Jonathan Allen, Daron Payne clear air after skirmish: 'Brothers fight'

The biggest storyline coming out of the Washington Football Team’s blowout loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night was the skirmish between Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne.

NFL December 26, 2021

Cowboys rout Washington behind offensive explosion

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper posed the challenge for the offense to get him more involved and for it to be more explosive with a few games left in the regular season.