Terry McLaurin injury makes Commanders biggest loser in Week 2 of the preseason from Eric Smithling, with YardBarker.com/www.yardbarker.com The Commanders have little reason to rejoice over their 29-28 win over the Ravens on Monday evening. Why? The potential effects of Terry McLaurin’s injury are far greater than the result of a meaningless preseason game. #Commanders WR Terry McLaurin is believed to be dealing with a toe sprain based on the initial diagnosis, sources say. The injury from last night’s game — also known as turf toe — is not thought to be overly serious, but he’ll have an MRI today…
Commanders likely to change name yet again from Victor Barbosa, with YardBarker.com/www.yardbarker.com There’s reportedly a fairly good shot that the Washington Commanders will change their team name yet again. The news comes on the heels of Thursday’s historic sale of the franchise to Josh Harris, which officially brought the Dan Snyder era to an end. A name change/re-brand erases any trace of Dan Snyder from a once-proud franchise. It's a no brainer for Josh Harris and company to give the fans what they want. https://t.co/FnDrLpOpCo — Don Van Natta Jr. (@DVNJr) July 21, 2023 Magic confirms the new Commanders owners…
Ron Rivera confirms starting QB for training camp from Pro Football Rumors with Adam La Rose, and from YardBarker.com/www.yardbarker.com Since the end of the 2022 season, Sam Howell has been in the driver’s seat to begin the coming campaign as the Commanders’ starting quarterback. The team’s stance in that regard did not change through minicamp, and the same is true with respect to next month’s training camp. Head coach Ron Rivera said both before and after the hiring of new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy that Howell would sit atop the depth chart heading into the new league year. Free agency…
Daniel Snyder facing new lawsuit from legendary Washington players from Larry Brown Sports, with Grey Papke, and also from www.yardbarker.com/YardBarker.com Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder is facing a new lawsuit, and this one is coming from some individuals that fans will be quite familiar with. A group of former Washington players that were part of the legendary “Hogs” unit of the 1980s and 1990s are suing the Commanders, accusing the franchise of profiting off the legacy and brand. The group, which includes Joe Jacoby, Mark May, John Riggins, Fred Dean, and Doc Walker, claims Snyder and the Commanders are “trying…
Commanders owner Dan Snyder testifying before Congress about team’s history of misconduct from Adam Stites, with www.yardbarker.com Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder began testifying Thursday before a congressional committee investigating the team’s history of workplace misconduct, according to ESPN. “Snyder has committed to providing full and complete testimony, and to answer the committee’s questions about his knowledge of and contributions to the Commanders’ toxic work environment, as well as his efforts to interfere with the NFL’s internal investigation, without hiding behind non-disclosure or other confidentiality agreements,” a committee spokesperson said in a statement. Snyder, 57, previously had a battle with…
Commanders HC Ron Rivera: Jack Del Rio apology to team ‘well-received’ from Victor Barbosa, at www.yardbarker.com One week after his controversial tweet comparing protests following the killing of George Floyd with the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol Insurrection, Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio met with the team on Tuesday to apologize for his recent comments. One day after his tweet, in talking with reporters, the former head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars and then-Oakland Raiders further created a stir with comments regarding the early-2021 riot, referring to the event as a “dust-up”. Del Rio apologized later that day, but…
NFL owners reportedly ‘counting votes’ to remove Dan Snyder from Pro Football Rumors, with Adam La Rose, and from YardBarker.com/www.yardbarker.com Dan Snyder has been involved in another controversy surrounding the Commanders this offseason, and it could affect his future in the NFL. As detailed by Jarrett Bell of USA Today, a number of other owners are considering “drastic options” in advance of this week’s league meetings. The latest source of angst in Washington is centered around the ongoing FTC investigation into financial wrongdoing, much of which is alleged to have taken place between the years 2010 and 2015. The team…