Information from court documents and ESPN interviews suggest Snyder, the team's owner since 2003, has improperly used the Washington franchise to make money for himself.
Zac Al-Khateeb
Wentz put out middling production for the Commanders in 2022 and lost the starting job to Taylor Heinicke.
Joe Rivera
Bezos was a hot name rumored to buy the team, but Snyder's seeming dislike of the Amazon founder has seemingly kept Bezos on the "bench."
Washington's newest offensive coordinator said he has no plans to move into a head coaching role anytime soon.
Sam Jarden
LeSean McCoy, who spent the 2019 season with the Chiefs, seems to believe that Bieniemy isn't worthy of a head coaching gig.
Leaving the shadow of Andy Reid gives Bieniemy a chance to further establish his credentials as an offensive play-caller.
Edward Sutelan
The Sporting News introduces you to Doug Williams, the first Black quarterback to lead his team to a Super Bowl victory.
David Suggs
Howell earned his first start of the season in Week 18. He proceeded to lead the Commanders to a convincing win over the playoff-bound Cowboys.
The Commanders coach was genuinely surprised by the possibility when a reporter told him about it.
Jacob Camenker
Carson Wentz threw two of his first six passes to members of the Browns.
The Commanders will know if they can make the playoffs or not by the time the Packers' game vs. Minnesota wraps up.
The Commanders still dealt with a bit of drama leading up to their mascot reveal on Sunday afternoon, but they actually got the caricature right.
Wentz threw 10 touchdowns to six interceptions over his first six starts, with general lackluster performances. Now, he's been reinstated as QB1 for Week 17 with the Commanders clinging to a playoff spot.
The NFC East has four teams vying for the playoffs, but the Eagles are in good shape atop the standings.
Kevin Skiver
Carson Wentz made his return to the pocket on Saturday. It went decently, but leaves many questions heading into the Commanders' last two games of the season.
Someone get the tissues: Washington's special teams ace got emotional after learning he was selected for the Pro Bowl.
It's impossible to catch a win on SNKRS, but the Giants found a way, kind of.
The Commanders' loss to the Giants was a major blow to their playoff hopes, but they aren't out of the picture just yet.
A Brian Robinson Jr. rushing TD was taken off the board for an illegal formation penalty. Two plays later, officials missed a seemingly obvious interference penalty on a pass to Curtis Samuel.
The Commanders QB is stacking wins, which is only going to be helpful in keeping his job this year.
The Eagles are having to work to put away the Cowboys. On the other end, the Commanders and Giants tied just two weeks ago, and now they're playing a pivotal game Sunday night.
Washington has a softer schedule in 2022. Will Ron Rivera lead the Commanders back to the NFC playoffs?
Bill Bender
Charles Leno invoked a strange image when discussing the Commanders' tie against the Giants in Week 13.
Many wondered why the Giants coach didn't try to convert a fourth-and-3 to prevent a tie late in overtime.
The Commanders and Giants played for a tie in their divisional showdown, and it kept the playoff picture in the NFC stagnant.
This thing probably would fit Peyton Manning's head. Maybe.
It's been 15 years since the untimely and tragic death since Sean Taylor, and Washington still doesn't know how to honor him.
Taylor Heinicke has won the starting job over Carson Wentz with his performance in the five games that Wentz has been out of the lineup with an injury.
What a maneuver!
The Commanders are adding special decals to their helmets to honor the three University of Virginia football players killed in an on-campus shooting.
Coach Ron Rivera announced Wednesday that Taylor Heinicke would start Sunday's game vs. the Texans.
Ron Rivera doesn't want to commit to a starter against the Texans just yet.
The play resulted in a field goal for the Commanders.
For every win, Heinicke gets a $125,000 bonus, and he puts that money toward a nice new pair of Jordan sneakers in the colors of the team that he beats.
Everything is coming up Washington these past few weeks.
Rivera's mother Dolores Rivera-Munoz, died on Oct. 31 after battling Stage 4 lung cancer.
The Commanders were double-digit dogs in this game, but an excellent game plan and some questionable calls helped Washington upend the previously undefeated Eagles.
As the saying goes, any given Sunday. (And sometimes Monday.)
The Sporting News was tracking the live score, updates and highlights as Washington upset Philadelphia on "Monday Night Football."
The third-year player is still recovering from a devastating knee injury that cost him eight games in the 2021 season.
D.C. attorney general Karl Racine announced a consumer protection lawsuit against the Commanders, as well as the NFL and commissioner Roger Goodell, for covering up harassment claims.
The Washington Commanders may or may not be up for sale. If Dan Snyder ends up dumping the franchise, who could be interested?
Dan Treacy
Snyder is one of the NFL's wealthiest owners.
Taylor Heinicke's performance since Wentz went out with an injury has made it easier for Commanders fans to forget about the QB who was acquired in an offseason trade.
Reactions are pouring in after the team referenced the shooting of Brian Robinson Jr. to deflect from a pending announcement by D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine concerning the franchise.
Cousins went back to the classics, invoking the famous phrase he once uttered as a member of the Washington franchise.
It's either fortunate or unfortunate, depending on your point of view, but it was totally legal.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Vikings vs. Commanders game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 9 NFL schedule.
Here are the latest rumors on just who could purchase the rights to the Commanders, who Daniel Snyder is reportedly open to selling.
Robinson was no guarantee to play in 2022 after being shot twice in an attempted carjacking. Here's how he managed to return to the field.
Dan Snyder may be feeling his seat getting a little bit hot.
William Jackson III is getting the fresh start that he needs.
Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin said leading up to Sunday's game that he felt blessed to face his childhood team, and he delivered with a game-changing play.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Colts vs. Commanders game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 8 NFL schedule.
There's just something about cornerbacks and Camembert, it seems.
Green Bay's offensive woes continued as Rodgers and his team fell to a shocking loss in Washington.
Fans are letting their displeasure with the Snyder family be known.
Colts owner Jim Irsay hints owners could have enough votes to remove Commanders' Dan Snyder.
What's Commanders QB Carson Wentz's status after suffering a fractured finger?
Robinson scored his first pro touchdown less than two months after suffering two gunshot wounds to his leg in a carjacking attempt in D.C.
Washington's head coach sought to set the record straight after an ugly win on "Thursday Night Football."
The Sporting News tracked live updates and highlights from Thursday night's game at Soldier Field.
The heat surrounding Snyder has gotten so hot that regime change seems slightly more realistic now than it has in years past, but we still may be a ways away from getting new ownership in Washington.
The injury won't prevent him from playing, but it's worth watching.
It's all about the conditional draft pick they are set to give the Colts in 2022.
Carson Wentz was supposed to be the latest franchise QB answer for the Commanders, but it hasn't gone well after trading for him. Here's the way Washington can cut ties with the former Eagle and Colt ahead of next season.
Vinnie Iyer
The former No. 2 overall pick looked like a future star quarterback early in his NFL career. Now, he's on his third team in as many seasons.
Along with the military-inspired name, came military-inspired duds. Here's what to know about the Commanders' unis.
On Tuesday, Rivera owned up to his faux pas, admitting that he was out of line for throwing veiled criticism at Wentz.
But as much as Smith appreciated the opportunity to finish his career under Ron Rivera, he doesn't appreciate his damning comments from over the weekend.
Rivera said that the Commanders were behind at the quarterback position but seemed to backtrack in his criticism of Wentz.
Facing a third-and-goal, Wentz threw a pick into double coverage that sealed the 21-17 win for the Titans and dropped the Commanders to 1-4.
Brian Robinson Jr. was en route to playing a big role in Washington's offense before he was shot twice during an attempted robbery. He spoke about his rapid comeback after his first practice back on Wednesday.
The rookie's debut was postponed following an offseason shooting injury that resulted in his placement on injured reserve.
Things got weird the last time Andy Dalton and Kirk Cousins played head-to-head in London.
The Commanders aren't expected to make a quarterback change any time soon.
A deal was supposedly just about done when questions surrounding Garoppolo's shoulder surfaced.
St. Brown has been as consistent as they come. He continued his impressive run in Detroit's win over Washington in Week 2.
Detroit has not been favored to win an NFL game since 2020.
While nothing is set in stone and teams could always surprise, these teams could compete for the worst in the league this season.
The rookie had emerged as a front-runner in Washington's backfield after being drafted in the third round out of Alabama.
Poe was probably saying "never more" after taking on those ballers.
Wright took issue with television reporter Scott Abraham's questions to Washington's quarterback.
Carson Wentz will have his work cut out for him in Washington, but he isn't without some weapons in the Commanders offense.
Mills had been in Canton while his father, Sam Mills II, was posthumously inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He returned to find out he had been let go by the Commanders.
The Commanders pass rusher missed five games in his career.
Antonio Gandy-Golden is calling it quits a little over two years after being drafted by Washington.
In 1997, D.C. icon Darrell Green, 37 at the time, was still holding down his cornerback spot, and, The Sporting News noted, the Washington DB could still run, cover and, if he got beat, recover.
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McLaurin is now signed to stay with Washington through the 2025 season.
The Sporting News explains everything you need to know about the House Oversight Committee's hearings regarding the workplace conduct of the Washington Commanders.
Taylor Heinicke believes the Commanders are paying Carson Wentz too much to keep him on the bench. That would take Washington off the list of teams with offseason QB battles.
Washington has fined defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio $100,000 for falsely equating the Jan. 6 insurrection attempt with protests against racial injustice.
The Commanders' defensive coordinator doesn't think his comparisons of George Floyd to the Jan. 6 riots will cause any issues.
With Ryan Fitzpatrick retiring, it's time to look at where he was at his best.
Several owners have gotten their walking papers while running a pro football team. The Sporting News explains what happened in those cases.
Wentz is on his third team in three years after he has failed to recapture the success he found at the start of his career in Philadelphia.
The chaotic wide receiver market this offseason could lead to more drama come training camp time.
Here's a breakdown of the Commanders' picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, including projected selections according to The Sporting News' latest seven-round mock draft.
Dan Snyder and the Commanders may have been skimming money off NFL revenue sharing.
Carson Wentz heads to the Commanders from the Colts to play for his third team in as many years.
Raiders coach Jon Gruden has reportedly resigned following leaks of several emails from 2010 through 2018 that included racist, sexist, homophobic and transphobic language.
Robert Griffin III would be happy if things came "full circle" and he ended up back in Washington.
Sporting News kept tabs on the most surprising cuts from NFL rosters:
In our early picks and predictions for Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season, Tom Brady and the defending Super Bowl champions pick up where they left off, the Chiefs win a close one and Joe Burrow leads an upset.
Here are Sporting News' updated NFL quarterback rankings for the 2021 season from 1-32, starting with Patrick Mahomes down to Sam Darnold.
T.J. Ward found himself in hot water after some comments he made about Ron Rivera.
Rivera, who is coming off chemotherapy treatments, just wants his team vaccinated.
With training camps set to open for every team in the NFL this week, here are Sporting News' latest league power rankings, updated with the current vibes coming out of the offseason.
Sporting News' final NFL mock draft for 2021 covers the first three rounds with the most updated information and rumors considered for every team's picks.
Smith's father went so far as to claim the team "sabotaged" his son's return.
Jordan Greer
The 2021 NFL Draft is set up for a trade frenzy. We break down the 10 teams most likely to trade up or down the draft board in Round 1.
Here is what we know about the NFL's 2021 schedule release date, schedule for each team and more.
Our latest NFL mock draft for 2021 includes a handful of trades that shake up the first round.
Sporting News' latest NFL mock draft for 2021 spans seven rounds, covering all 259 picks from projected No. 1 overall selection Trevor Lawrence down to Mr. Irrelevant.
Once the unquestioned No. 2 prospect in the 2021 NFL Draft, Justin Fields might be outside the top three in his own position group entering his pro day. Here are the best fits for the Ohio State QB.
Washington is reportedly considering keeping the placeholder permanent.
Mac Jones has a mix of all the traits to perform and win at a high level in the NFL. Here are the best 2021 NFL Draft fits for the Alabama quarterback.
The NFL has set its salary cap at $182.5 million for 2021. With a significant $15.7 million decrease from the 2020 number of $198.2 million, that's left teams scrambling to make cuts that will help them get under the cap for the upcoming season.
Here are the 10 highest-paid QBs in the NFL based on three different criteria.
The Broncos have a tough decision to make with eight-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Von Miller.
Smith, a near-unanimous selection for NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 2020, said his return from a life-threatening injury threw a "wrench" into WFT's quarterback plans.
Schottenheimer, who won 200 games as an NFL head coach, died after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease.
It is not a stretch to say half of the NFL's 32 teams could have a different starting quarterback next season. Here's a breakdown of how the league's QB landscape might look after free agency, trades and the 2021 NFL Draft.
Rivera completed treatments for squamous cell carcinoma in October 2020.
Tom Gatto
The maligned former quarterback of the Washington Football Team found a new team to call home — though he appears to be on a trial run.
There was nothing but respect shared between Brady and Young when they met after the wild-card game.
The rookie pass rusher might be the Washington Football Team's best hope of upsetting Tampa Bay in the wild-card round of the 2021 playoffs.
Dan Bernstein
After making the playoffs with a losing record, how can the Washington Football Team pull off the upset against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Nicholas McGee
Ahead of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' first playoff appearance since 2007, Bruce Arians and Tom Brady are raising standards.
Dejan Kalinic
Mike Evans made NFL history in Week 17 of the regular season and now has "a chance" of making his playoff debut on Saturday.
Ben Spratt
Kelce addressed the drama in a lengthy Instagram post, saying he wanted to "clarify and more accurately depict what happened" during Sunday's game between the Eagles and the Washington Football Team.
The Washington Football Team faces the Buccaneers on Saturday night, and the two teams are already exchanging barbs.
A calf injury saw quarterback Alex Smith miss practice for the Washington Football Team.
Here are Sporting News' power rankings for the entire NFL playoff bracket 1-14, from the team with the best chances to win the Super Bowl to the longest odds of lifting the Lombardi Trophy in Tampa Bay.
In our picks and predictions for 2021 NFL wild-card weekend, Lamar Jackson leads the Ravens to a playoff win and the Steelers survive a scare from the Browns in prime time.
Some players were very, very displeased with Pederson's quarterback switch.
Sporting News ranks the 14 quarterbacks in the NFL playoffs based on this season. Who can you trust most right now?
New York Giants coach Joe Judge was furious after Philadelphia's 20-14 loss to Washington eliminated the Giants from the NFL playoff race.
Samuel Green
The Washington Football Team released quarterback Dwayne Haskins on Monday afternoon following his Week 16 benching. Here's why Ron Rivera and the WFT moved on from their former first-round pick.
Billy Heyen
The Washington Football Team decided to take away Haskins' captaincy after his visit to what he says was a birthday party.
Haskins tweeted an apology after the news broke.
Sporting News' updated 2021 mock draft keeps six quarterbacks in the first round, topped with the flip at the top between Jacksonville and New York. Also, Philadelphia and New England grab needed downfield playmakers from the Crimson Tide.
Dwayne Haskins will get the start at quarterback for the surging Washington Football Team, with Alex Smith sidelined because of a calf strain.
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Antonio Gibson may miss the Washington Football Team's clash with the San Francisco 49ers and the running back could prove a crucial loss.
J.J. Watt described Alex Smith's comeback as "unbelievable" after the veteran quarterback helped Washington win again.
Rob Lancaster
Ben Roethlisberger discussed Monday's defeat to the Washington Football Team, which snapped Pittsburgh's flawless record.
Sacha Pisani
Sporting News' updated 2021 mock draft has both the Cowboys and Eagles thinking defense with their surprisingly high picks, while the Steelers and 49ers find eventual replacements for their franchise quarterbacks.
In our picks and predictions against the spread for Week 13 of the 2020 NFL season, Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay avenge a 2019 loss to Philadelphia, while Seattle, New England and San Francisco continue their playoff pushes.
Three NFL teams can clinch a spot in the 2020 playoffs with a win and some help in Week 13: the Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints.
Robert Griffin III didn't even last his whole rookie contract in Washington before being released. Here's how RG3 went from Rookie of the Year to a journeyman sent adrift.
Robert Griffin III's NFL career is the story of one injury after another, derailing something that once looked so promising as a rookie in Washington.
Robert Griffin III's 2016 release by Washington sent him on a journeyman path to the Browns' starting job for a short while before joining the Ravens and backing up Lamar Jackson.
Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect every team's results heading into Week 13 of the 2020 NFL regular season.
Rivera said his kids love the movie and that he has probably seen it 100 times.
Jacob Hancock
Mike McCarthy said the call was "solid" but the execution wasn't.
Dallas has a potential star on its hands in Lamb, who was taken in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Joe Burrow was carted off during the Bengals' Week 11 game against the Washington Football Team with what looked like a serious left leg injury.
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Sporting News' updated mock draft finds new franchise quarterbacks for three teams floundering to start the 2020 season. Plus, the Giants, Falcons and Bengals add defensive stars in the top 10.
Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect every team's results entering Week 3 of the 2020 NFL regular season.
The team's two new executives face another challenge in trying to change the franchise's culture.
The NFL is allowing each of its 32 teams and local lawmakers to determine whether fans can attend football games amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a team-by-team breakdown, updated with the latest news.
Tadd Haislop
These jokes are not original, but in this case, they're also not wrong.
The running back allegedly committed domestic violence on three occasions last winter and spring.
NFL general managers can both rise fast and fall hard. Here's how we have them ranked, 1-32, with the leaders of last year's Super Bowl teams deservingly on top.
At least six former employees of Washington's NFL team were accused of participating in an abusive culture that preyed on female workers inside the organization.
Kelvin Harmon said he will be back better than ever after the Washington receiver underwent surgery on a torn ACL.
Matt Becker
Washington might have to pay a hefty price if it replaces "Redskins" with a name that's already trademarked.
Washington will no longer be called the Redskins and Dwayne Haskins is excited for the future following the franchise's announcement.
Following a thorough review, Washington's NFL franchise has decided it will retire the name Redskins.
Washington seems to be moving quickly on replacing "Redskins" with a new name.
Nike has removed Washington Redskins merchandise from its online store until the NFL team changes its name.
SJ Lynn
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed the league has discussed the team's name with Dan Snyder.
The naming rights sponsor of the Washington Redskins' home ground have asked the team to change their name.
Snyder is facing pressure from the community, legislators and now sponsors to change the name of the franchise.
The league is sticking with its initial timetable for now as teams work out plans for players to return to facilities.
Ron Rivera saw how Cam Newton handled pressure in their nine seasons together with the Panthers.
The New England Patriots said they were "deeply saddened" to hear news of former wide receiver Reche Caldwell's death.
The 27-year-old was arrested on Friday and booked early Saturday, per arrest records.
The two players allegedly took cash and jewelry at a cookout in Miramar, Fla.
Cam Newton signing for the Redskins "depends on the circumstances", according to his former Panthers coach Ron Rivera.
Chris Myson
With the 2020 NFL Draft completed and most key free agents signed, here are Sporting News' latest NFL power rankings, updated with each team's offseason moves.
Brandon Scherff has signed his franchise tender worth more than $15million with the Washington Redskins.
A Cam Newton-Ron Rivera reunion in D.C. would help the Redskins' rebuilding efforts if the Panthers quarterback becomes a free agent.
Several good players are still available in 2020 NFL free agency.
The Carolina Panthers said they have "given Cam Newton permission to seek a trade", wording which angered the quarterback.
Liam Blackburn
Williams is one of the most decorated lineman in the NFL, but his relationship with Washington has apparently deteriorated to a point of no return.
If another team offers a trade Cincinnati can't refuse, could the top QB in the 2020 NFL Draft be had? Former NFL exec Jeff Diamond examines the scenarios.
Jeff Diamond
The Redskins have opted to retain Adrian Peterson, who continues to defy age with his rushing contributions.
Cornerback Josh Norman will not work under former Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera in Washington after he was released on Friday.
Here is our latest NFL mock draft for 2020 with the actual draft fewer than three months away.
Jacksonville Jaguars have appointed former Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden as their new offensive coordinator.
Patric Ridge
Our NFL mock draft for 2020 is updated to reflect the latest selection order. Here are our draft projections for the top prospects in the 2020 class.
Ron Rivera, who was fired by the Carolina Panthers in December, has been appointed as the new head coach of the Washington Redskins.
Our NFL mock draft for 2020 is updated to reflect the latest selection order for the first round. Where will the top prospects like Joe Burrow, Chase Young, Tua Tagovailoa and others land?
Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect the developments around the league as Week 16 arrives.
In our picks and predictions for Week 13 of the 2019 NFL season, Pittsburgh wins its chippy rematch against Cleveland. Plus, Minnesota escapes Seattle with a victory, and Green Bay takes care of business in New York.
Here is our latest 2020 NFL mock draft in the wake of a hip injury to Tua Tagovailoa, a possible No. 1 overall pick who now could slide out of the first round entirely.
Here are our updated NFL power rankings as Week 12 of the 2019 season arrives.
Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson continued his MVP-calibre season by tying a career high with five touchdown passes for the Seahawks.
