Matthew Paras

Commanders’ newest locker room sign? ‘DO YOUR JOB’

In adopting the "DO YOUR JOB" mantra, Rivera is borrowing a note from Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots. "Do your job" during the Belichick-Tom Brady era became synonymous with New England's dynasty, a catchphrase that summed up the reason for the Patriots' success.

October 11, 2023

Emmanuel Forbes’ benching cherry on top for Commanders unproductive rookie class

Forbes and the rest of the draft class -- relegated mostly to backup and special teams duties other than Forbes -- have underwhelmed.

October 9, 2023

Commanders place Darrick Forrest, Jeremy Reaves on injured reserve

Washington Commanders safeties Darrick Forrest (shoulder) and Jeremy Reaves (knee) were placed on injured reserve Monday after they got hurt days earlier in the team's 40-20 loss to the Chicago Bears.

October 9, 2023

‘Plenty of football left’: Ron Rivera resisting staff changes, seeks defensive improvement within

Ron Rivera said he won't make any changes to his staff after Thursday's embarrassing 40-20 loss to the Chicago Bears.

October 8, 2023

Magic Johnson puts pressure on Ron Rivera, Commanders after embarrassing loss to Bears

Around the same time Ron Rivera stood on the podium, trying to somehow explain Thursday's embarrassing 40-20 loss to the Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders limited partner Magic Johnson posted a message on X that managed to take more of a shot at his team in 243 characters than the coach did during his five-minute press conference.

October 6, 2023

Orioles look to keep party going as Rangers playoff showdown set

These Orioles have captured the attention of Baltimore in a way not seen in years, muscling and hustling their way back into the hearts of area fans thanks to a rapid rise over the last two years.

October 5, 2023

Commanders-Bears features two teams headed in different directions

When the Commanders host the Bears on Thursday in prime time, the dynamics between the two teams couldn't be more different from when they met a year ago.

October 4, 2023

‘Not afraid to take risk’: Eric Bieniemy’s play-calling standing out at quarter mark of season

At nearly the midpoint of the season, Bieniemy's play-calling is a big part of the reason the Commanders have exceeded expectations

October 3, 2023

No moral victories? Sam Howell’s play says otherwise

The touchdown to Dotson in Sunday's 34-31 overtime loss to the Eagles was just one of the quick, decisive decisions the quarterback made that demonstrate the 23-year-old's potential as a legit NFL starter.

October 2, 2023

Forbes’ struggles highlight Commanders’ thin margin for error in loss to Eagles

To mount their second-half comeback, and fuel Washington's 34-31 overtime loss Sunday, the Eagles repeatedly picked on Emmanuel Forbes -- the Commanders' first-rounder who had no little to no answers for Brown and Philadelphia's receiving corps.

October 1, 2023

Commanders’ trademark application finally approved

The Washington Commanders received approval earlier this month for its trademark for "Washington Commanders," though a few hurdles remain before the name is officially registered.

September 28, 2023

Hurts provides road map for trusting young quarterbacks during early bumps

Commanders coach Ron Rivera has stressed that there's a level of patience required for dealing with the growing pains of a young quarterback. But staying patient, history has shown, can be rewarding in the long run -- with one of the better examples in today's NFL existing with Jalen Hurts and the Eagles.

September 28, 2023

Jahan Dotson’s ‘breakout year’ still waiting to break out

The lack of production from players like Jahan Dotson or Terry McLaurin can be jarring when the unit is shut down like it was against the Bills.

September 27, 2023

Reset and refresh: Wizards avoiding using ‘rebuild’ to describe their rebuild

At Tuesday's press conference, Michael Winger, the executive in charge of rebuilding the Wizards, delivered a 10-minute opening statement that outlined his vision for the team.

September 26, 2023

Sam Howell keeps making the same mistakes. Ron Rivera stresses patience

Against Buffalo, Howell was sacked nine times, threw four interceptions and finished with just 170 yards on 19 of 29 passing. The Commanders expect Howell to grow. But Rivera made clear the Commanders are willing to take the growing pains along the way.

September 25, 2023

‘Winning masks everything’: Ugly loss serves as wake-up call — on and off the field

Sunday's blowout loss proved to be a wake-up call, a reminder of how far the Commanders still have to go on and off the field before the franchise can claim they're truly back in the way that people remember.

September 24, 2023

Lofty standards push Commanders’ defense in strong start to season

This Sunday, the Commanders are set to face their biggest test of the season thus far when they host quarterback Josh Allen and the Bills. Washington's defense will rely on a mantra that demands excellence and consistently pushes players to elevate their play to support the rest of the group.

September 21, 2023

Bieniemy’s misdirection, creativity fuel resurgence in Commanders screen game

Through two games, Sam Howell has completed nine of Washington's 10 screen attempts -- good for a league-high 103 yards.

September 20, 2023

House Oversight Committee advances RFK Stadium bill

The House Oversight Committee voted Wednesday to advance a bill that would allow the District to redevelop the site of RFK Stadium, marking a major step in potentially clearing the way for the Washington Commanders to build a new football stadium in the city.