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Washington Commanders’ Chase Roullier to have right knee surgery, likely season-ending, source says

Roullier, who was placed on injured reserve on Sept. 20, waited for the swelling in his knee to subside before getting a second opinion. However, the belief all along was that he’d eventually need surgery. One source said Roullier would not return this season. Roullier tore his MCL in a 36-27 loss to Detroit on […]

Washington Commanders put four players on PUP list, including defensive end Chase Young

Players can return at any time off the PUP list during camp. There’s a chance Young won’t be ready to play until mid-September at the earliest, one source said recently. “Chase is probably the one that there is the most concern as far as the time,” Washington coach Ron Rivera said. “He’s been working hard. […]

J.D. McKissic flipped back to Washington Commanders for ‘unfinished business’

Washington Commanders running back J.D. McKissic said he changed his mind about signing with the Buffalo Bills because he had “unfinished business” with his former team. McKissic had agreed to a two-year deal with the Bills during the preliminary negotiating period, only to pivot back to Washington when the team let him know it would […]

2022 NFL combine: Draft prospects to watch, cap space, needs for all 32 teams

Preparations for the 2022 NFL draft hit high gear this week with more than 300 of the top prospects in Indianapolis for the annual NFL scouting combine, which runs through Monday. Players will undergo medical testing and be put through on-field drills at Lucas Oil Stadium. Then it’s on to interviews with team personnel and […]

With help from coach Ron Rivera, Washington Football Team’s vaccination rate rises to 84%

ASHBURN, Va. — A plea about vaccinations from Washington Football Team coach Ron Rivera over the weekend appears to have worked. The team continues to increase its vaccination rate, jumping to 84% of its players with at least one shot, a source confirmed. Washington was just over 70% as of Saturday, when it had to […]

Washington Football Team coach Ron Rivera warns team after two more players go on COVID-19 list

RICHMOND, Va. — Washington Football Team coach Ron Rivera issued a warning to his team after two more players were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, giving his players a what-if scenario: If this had happened the day before their season opener, it would impact the first two games. Washington now has six players on the […]

Washington Football Team coach Ron Rivera ‘beyond frustrated’ by low vaccination rate of his players

RICHMOND, Va. — Washington Football Team coach Ron Rivera said he’s “beyond frustrated” with his players’ lower vaccination rate and worries about the potential impact it will have on their team. Rivera said more than 50% of Washington’s players have been vaccinated against COVID-19 as they reported to training camp Tuesday. “We’re not where we […]

Washington Football Team gives RT Morgan Moses OK to seek trade, source says

Washington would save $7.75 million in salary-cap space whether it trades or releases Moses, no matter if it’s before or after June 1. He would count $1.9 million in dead cap room. Washington signed left tackle Charles Leno Jr. earlier this month and drafted tackle Samuel Cosmi in the second round. Leno made 93 consecutive […]

Washington Football Team signs LT Charles Leno to 1-year, $5 million deal, agent says

Leno signed a one-year deal worth $5 million. He started 93 consecutive games at left tackle for the Chicago Bears, who released him earlier this month after trading up in the second round to draft Oklahoma State offensive tackle Teven Jenkins. Leno, who played in the Pro Bowl in 2018, visited Washington on Monday. Washington […]