WASHINGTON COMMANDERS NEWS

The Blitz Read: Streaking Chiefs, Seahawks stay hot in playoff push

The Seahawks and Chiefs have placed themselves securely into the playoff race by getting hot at the end of the season.

Twitter gaffe appears to reveal Redskins' pro-nickname account run by team, not fans

A website purportedly run by Redskins fans in support of the team's controversial nickname seems to be outed as team-run by accidental tweet

Redskins sign veteran RB Pierre Thomas

The nine-year veteran will add depth and is adept at catching the ball coming out of the backfield.

Vikings, Cardinals meet in possible playoff preview

The Vikings and Cardinals meet in the desert in an NFC matchup that has big playoff implications as NFL teams enter the final quarter. And that's just the first of Week 14's marquee matchups.

Bears place Martellus Bennett on IR one day after being 'day-to-day'

One day after Bears coach John Fox said Martellus Bennett was "day-to-day" with a rib injury, the Bears placed the tight end on IR.

Cowboys get 'Lucky' to pull out ugly win over Redskins

Lucky Whitehead's 46-yard kickoff return helped set up Dan Bailey's 54-yard field goal to give the Cowboys a 19-16 victory at FedEx Field.

Cowboys won't place Tony Romo on IR as team clings to playoff hopes

Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones said the team will continue to pursue the playoffs with the hope that the quarterback could return.

Jerry Jones gets testy discussing Tony Romo’s future

Jerry Jones said he expects Tony Romo to play another “four to five years.”

Controversial NFL officiating crew reportedly switched to different game

Pete Morelli's crew will not work Sunday night's Colts-Steelers game, but rather Sunday afternoon's Patriots-Eagles game, according to reports.

He said what?! NFL refs ridiculed; Rams coach Jeff Fisher slams critics

From postgame press conferences to next-day media availability, NFL players and coaches can't escape the microphone.

The Blitz Read: NFL playoff picture still muddled with five games remaining

Think you've got the NFL's playoff scenarios figured out? Think again. With five games remaining, there are 26 teams still in contention.

Giants lose Geoff Schwartz to broken leg, further fracturing O-line

Plagued by injury, Schwartz is the third member of the Giants' starting offensive line to be sidelined.

Redskins lose Chris Culliver

Redskins cornerback Chris Culliver left Thursday's practice with a right knee injury, later reported to be a torn ACL.

Oneida spokesman rips NFL for scheduling Redskins game in London

A representative for Oneida Indian Nation says the NFL is promoting an "ugly racial epithet."

Jay Gruden on Redskins players' officiating complaints: 'We lost by 30'

Numerous players took to social media to complain about a call in Sunday's loss to the Panthers, but their coach wasn't having it.

The Blitz Read: Panthers paving road to homefield advantage

If you're still doubting the Panthers, you're not paying attention.The Panthers remained undefeated through 10 games with a dominating win.

Jason Hatcher says team name costs Redskins favorable calls from refs

Following Sunday's 44-16 loss to the Panthers, one Washington player vented to reporters his frustrations about the officiating.

Panthers troll Redskins

The Redskins poked some fun at the Panthers on Twitter Saturday. The Panthers definitely got the last laugh.

Redskins wanted to wear all-white uniforms against Panthers; organization said no

The Redskins were feeling left out of the “Color Rush” craze, but the front office denied the players' request to wear all-white uniforms.

Thursday Night Football: Young guns to meet in Titans-Jaguars matchup

Blake Bortles and Marcus Mariota are set for a battle of top-three picks in Thursday Night Football.

Giants reportedly sign Hakeem Nicks to take Victor Cruz's roster spot

The wide receiver returns to the team for which he starred in 2011's Super Bowl season but this time as a backup.

He said what?! Cam Newton won't stop dancing; Saints make a coaching change

Panthers QB Cam Newton will continue to celebrate touchdowns as long as he can score them; Packers QB Aaron Rodgers doesn't like bigots.

Rob Ryan fired as Saints defensive coordinator; Dennis Allen named as replacement

The New Orleans defense is on pace to give up the second-most yards in NFL history (424.7 per game).

Don Shula has a rooting interest. His son Mike is the offensive coordinator of the Panthers, who are one of three teams this season sitting at 8-0.

The Blitz Read: Panthers prove they're for real on day when other contenders falter

The Panthers were actually home underdogs against the Packers but remained undefeated thanks to a big halftime lead.

Patriots stay perfect as defense stifles crumbling Redskins

Washington's abysmal offense, which managed just 89 total yards in the first half, was no match for New England.

Redskins lash out at adidas over 'hypocrisy' of helping high schools drop Indian mascots

The apparel company sponsors Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III and produces gear for teams that use Native American names.

NFL Week 9 preview: Bengals air attack faces depleted Browns secondary

The Browns will start Johnny Manziel at quarterback on Thursday, but it's Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton who could have a big night.

Kirk Cousins selling ‘You Like That!’ T-shirts

Sales of the shirts and hoodies, available in grey and black, will raise money for International Justice Mission

Redskins rookies foot $22K steakhouse bill for veterans

Tax alone ran the Washington rookies almost $2,000 and the included 17-percent gratuity was just a shade under $3,000.

He Said What?! Jerry Jones defends Greg Hardy tirade; Bill O'Brien is delusional

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had an interesting reaction to Greg Hardy's sideline tirade on Sunday, calling the defensive end a team leader.

DeSean Jackson home invasion may be gang-related, report says

Authorities say a person was pistol-whipped when one of the Redskins receiver’s homes was broken into Wednesday morning.

He said what?!: Jimmy Graham slammed, Mario Williams perplexed

Titans coach Ken Whisenhunt isn't happy with the Dolphins; Bills DE Mario Williams called out Rex Ryan: Eagles don't care if the win ugly.

The Blitz Read: Five undefeated teams remain, but not without worry

The NFL Sunday began with five undefeated teams and it stayed that way.

Sheldon Richardson's return from suspension helps Jets beat Redskins

The NFL's second best defense got even better Sunday with the return of Pro Bowl defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson.

The Blitz Read: It wasn't easy, but NFL's undefeated five stay perfect

The Bengals and Falcons needed overtime. The Broncos won without an offensive TD and the Packers won despite three Aaron Rodgers turnovers.

NFL injury report: 5 most impactful injuries for Week 5

NFL teams released their final Week 5 injury reports Friday with the status of a number of top wide receivers hanging in the balance.

Breaking down the Redskins' game-winning drive to beat the Eagles

Washington prevailed Sunday thanks to a 15-play, 90-yard drive engineered by quarterback Kirk Cousins.

Donald Trump on Redskins name: Indians 'think it’s a positive'

Donald Trump agrees with Jeb Bush on Washington's football team name.

In blasting O-line did Eagles C Jason Kelce blast coach Chip Kelly?

Philly's O-line has struggled "and that’s been the thing from the f—g beginning," Kelce says. Whose fault is that? Start with Chip Kelly.

The Blitz Read: NFL kickers have terrible day with plethora of misses

Coming off Josh Scobee's two missed field goals that cost the Steelers Thursday, NFL kickers missed a combined 12 FG attempts Sunday.

DeMarco Murray unhappy with workload, Eagles' play calling

A year after leading the NFL in rushing, DeMarco Murray is having trouble adjusting to Chip Kelly's offense. And he's not happy about it.

NFL crafts backup plan for Eagles-Redskins game ahead of Hurricane Joaquin

The NFL is working on a contingency plan set in case Hurricane Joaquin affects the Redskins-Eagles game on Sunday.

Eagles appear to have removed 'Redskins' from media notes

Ahead of Sunday's game in Washington, the Eagles issued their game release, but without the "Redskins" name.

NFL injury report: Backup QBs take center stage in Week 3

NFL teams released their final Week 3 injury reports Friday, and three NFL backup quarterbacks have tough challenges ahead of them.

Redskins lose DeAngelo Hall for 3-4 weeks, could get DeSean Jackson back in Week 4

The Redskins received bad news Friday when cornerback DeAngelo Hall found out he suffered a tear in his toe and will be out three to four weeks.

Jay Gruden makes clear Kirk Cousins is his starter

Jay Gruden wouldn’t hear any talk of switching from Kirk Cousins to Colt McCoy or RGIII after Thursday's loss.

Giants learn how to finish, avoid 0-3 hole with win over Redskins

The Giants held a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter Thursday night and this time didn't blow it. They came away with a 32-21 win over Washington.

Redskins CB DeAngelo Hall helped off field after suffering toe injury

The Redskins lost starting cornerback DeAngelo Hall early in the third quarter of Thursday night's game against the Giants.

Mike Shanahan places Kirk Cousins in John Elway, Steve Young (statistical) category

The former Redskins coach raised some eyebrows Thursday when he compared Cousins to two Hall of Fame quarterbacks.

Your weekend starts here: Giants look to shake off poor start against Redskins

The Giants and Redskins are two of the NFL's most storied franchises, but history has not brought them success in the last two seasons.

He Said What? The best quotes from Week 2 of the NFL season

The Dolphins' defense, with Ndamukong Suh, isn't playing well; the Bills were embarrassed; the Steelers' offense keeps getting better.

Rams' Todd Gurley a game-time decision Sunday

Rams rookie running back Todd Gurley may play Sunday against the Redskins. Or he may not, as he's been labeled a "game-time decision."

NFL injury report: T.Y. Hilton, Mike Evans and Todd Gurley are game-time decisions

NFL teams released their final Week 2 injury reports Friday with the status of several stars in the balance.

Chiefs look to snap losing streak vs. Broncos, Packers seek redemption vs. Seahawks

Thursday night’s Broncos-Chiefs game could be a defensive struggle, but there should be plenty of offense in Sunday's NFL games.

Rams not ruling RB Todd Gurley out for Week 2

While his debut is highly anticipated, Week 2 would be exceed nearly everyone’s expectations for Gurley’s first NFL game.