Sam Fortier
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Washington wanted Russell Wilson. Sam Howell wanted to play like him.
Before the 2022 season, the Commanders tried and failed to trade for Russell Wilson. Using one of the picks they would have dealt, they selected Sam Howell. → Read More
Here’s what Week 1 revealed about the Commanders’ offense
Sam Howell is a tough, resilient quarterback. Can that translate to a stronger offense? → Read More
At FedEx Field, full parking lots, full seats and full hearts
At the Commanders’ first regular season game since Josh Harris bought the team, fans celebrated, partied and, in some cases, returned after long absences. → Read More
After 20 years away, Champ Bailey is thrilled to be back in Washington
Two decades after a contract dispute led to his being traded to the Denver Broncos, a happy Champ Bailey will be at FedEx Field for Sunday afternoon’s Commanders game → Read More
Stats of the week: Cardinals are an ideal Week 1 matchup for the Commanders
Washington’s season opener Sunday is against a potential successor to the crown of the NFL’s most dysfunctional franchise: the Arizona Cardinals. → Read More
Terry McLaurin used to be underrated. Not anymore.
Terry McLaurin, a 2019 third-round pick, has become one of the best receivers in the NFL. → Read More
At minicamp, the Commanders’ defense looks deep on talent — and swagger
For all the excitement Washington’s offense has generated this spring, the defense has quietly held its own. → Read More
The Commanders are all in on Sam Howell. But don’t forget Jacoby Brissett.
Howell has taken all the first-team reps during Washington's offseason workouts. But Brissett remains a viable option to play — or start. → Read More
Eric Bieniemy has a lot of weapons, and he’s learning how to use them
Bieniemy will wrestle with the same problem former Washington's offensive coordinator wasn't able to solve: What is the optimal way to spread the ball around? → Read More
Led by Sam Howell and Eric Bieniemy, Commanders have a new vibe on offense
Last year, the Commanders’ offense torpedoed the team’s season. With a new offensive coordinator and a new quarterback, can things change? → Read More
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. → Read More
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. → Read More
NFL draft live updates: Second and third rounds are set for Friday night
Kentucky quarterback Will Levis is among the best players still available on Day 2 of the 2023 NFL draft. → Read More
NFL draft live updates: Carolina Panthers hold the No. 1 pick
As many as five quarterbacks could go in the first round of this year's NFL draft, which begins at 8 p.m. Eastern time. → Read More
More muscle, more problems: How one metric could change NFL training
Researchers have found the human skeleton can only carry so much muscle, and that could reshape the way the NFL approaches training. → Read More
The NFL draft is unpredictable. This data may hint at the Commanders’ plans.
The Washington Post analyzed all 210 draft picks made by members of the Commanders’ front office in Washington and at previous stops where they held GM titles. → Read More
Should the Commanders pick up Chase Young’s option? The answer is tricky.
Washington has until May 2 to decide whether to pick up the defensive end’s fifth-year option. → Read More
On a ‘national holiday’ for Commanders fans, stadium talk intensifies
After news broke that Josh Harris had reached a tentative deal to buy the Commanders, fans rejoiced and lawmakers discussed the potential for a new stadium. → Read More
Building a roster amid a sale, Ron Rivera focuses on communicating his strategy
Rivera was fired in Carolina after the team was sold, and he came to believe communication was part of the decision. He won't repeat that mistake in Washington. → Read More
As Aaron Rodgers trade saga drags on, Jets feel ‘no hurry’
According to Coach Robert Saleh, Rodgers's familiarity with the Jets' offense should help ease the transition if and when the Packers trade him. → Read More