Commanders begin rookie minicamp with new vibes from top to bottom

First-round pick Emmanuel Forbes Jr. gets an early interception, and Washington invites 35 rookies to try out.

By Nicki JhabvalaMay 12, 2023

Commanders’ 2023 schedule offers few favors from the NFL

Highlights include a trip to Dallas for Thanksgiving and a three-game stretch to close the season against the Jets, 49ers and Cowboys.

By Nicki JhabvalaMay 11, 2023

Rating every game on the Commanders’ 2023 schedule

Seriously, who asked for a Thursday night rematch with the Chicago Bears?

By Scott AllenMay 11, 2023

Commanders doubled down on DBs early in the draft. Will it pay off?

Washington is counting on a more productive defense, including two new defensive backs, to help a young quarterback and transitioning offense.

By Nicki JhabvalaMay 9, 2023

More investors in Josh Harris’s Commanders ownership group are identified

Eric Schmidt, Alejandro Santo Domingo and Mitchell Morgan are limited partners in Harris's group, which has reached a tentative agreement to purchase the team.

By Mark Maske and Nicki JhabvalaMay 5, 2023

Commanders release veteran center Chase Roullier

Once a focal point of the Commanders' offensive line, Roullier battled season-ending injuries in both 2021 and 2022.

By Nicki JhabvalaMay 5, 2023
Perspective

The Commanders name was a mistake. Josh Harris should change it.

Josh Harris will have plenty to do when he acquires Washington's NFL franchise. Changing the team's toxic name is an easy first step.

By John FeinsteinMay 4, 2023

California, N.Y. AGs will investigate NFL over workplace allegations

The AGs cited last year's congressional investigation of the Commanders' workplace and lawsuits by former NFL employees.

By Mark MaskeMay 4, 2023

As stadium competition looms, Commanders lobby Congress over future of RFK

The Commanders are lobbying legislators to give D.C. control over the site, which would pave the way for the city to offer it as a potential home for the team.

By Sam Fortier, Michael Brice-Saddler and Meagan FlynnMay 4, 2023
Analysis

Commanders have addressed nearly every major weakness. Will that be enough?

With new ownership looming, Ron Rivera needs to win in 2023. The Commanders have done just about all they can to make that happen.

By Sam FortierApril 30, 2023

Commanders’ draft class fills several needs, features plenty of value

Washington added Utah lineman Braeden Daniels, Clemson pass rusher KJ Henry, Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. and Louisiana Lafayette linebacker Andre Jones on the last day.

By Nicki JhabvalaApril 29, 2023

Commanders 2023 NFL draft class: What each player brings to the roster

Washington addressed glaring needs early and solidified the margins of the roster late. First-round corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr. figures to be an immediate starter.

By Sam FortierApril 29, 2023
NFLAnalysis

NFL draft grades: Texans, Eagles, Seahawks are at the head of the class

Some NFL teams made the most of the draft resources available to them over the past three days. Others, not so much.

By Mark MaskeApril 29, 2023

Commanders draft Illinois DB Quan Martin, Arkansas C Ricky Stromberg

After taking the FBS career leader in pick-sixes, Emmanuel Forbes Jr., in the first round, Washington gets a potential nickel and some O-line help.

By Nicki JhabvalaApril 29, 2023
NFLAnalysis

The NFL draft waiting game ends on Day 2 for Will Levis, Hendon Hooker

The QBs are drafted into backup roles. Levis went in the second round to the Titans, and Hooker was picked in the third round by the Lions.

By Mark Maske, Adam Kilgore and Nicki JhabvalaApril 28, 2023

New Commanders CB Emmanuel Forbes’s ‘surreal’ first day in Washington

Forbes flew to the Washington, D.C., area Friday and spoke with the media after being picked No. 16 in the NFL draft Thursday night.

By Sam FortierApril 28, 2023
Perspective

Ron Rivera’s first Washington draft pick is in limbo. Why trust his latest?

Ron Rivera declined Chase Young's fifth-year option, may have reached for Emmanuel Forbes, and started his Commanders audition with a bang.

By Barry SvrlugaApril 28, 2023
NFLAnalysis

The first round of the NFL draft was all about the QBs, for better and worse

Three quarterbacks were chosen in the first four picks. But Will Levis and Hendon Hooker dropped out of the opening round entirely.

By Mark MaskeApril 28, 2023

Commanders draft Mississippi State CB Emmanuel Forbes with 16th pick

With the pick of Forbes, the Commanders add more youth and speed to a secondary that has transformed in recent years.

By Nicki JhabvalaApril 28, 2023

Panthers take Alabama QB Bryce Young with No. 1 pick

The Panthers will rebuild around Young, the 2021 Heisman Trophy winner.

By Mark MaskeApril 27, 2023