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Commanders sign journeyman quarterback Jeff Driskel

Apr. 01, 2024 14:57 PM EDT

The Washington Commanders signed journeyman quarterback Jeff Driskel on Monday, adding depth at the position behind fellow veteran Marcus Mariota and likely a highly touted rookie to be named later. Driskel, 30, is another player new general manager Adam Peters is plenty familiar...

Marcus Mariota joins the Commanders ready to play or mentor a young QB

Mar. 14, 2024 19:48 PM EDT

Marcus Mariota's hair is grayer now than when he entered the NFL as a highly touted prospect and a potential face of a franchise. He believes everything he has gone through since has set him up to be ready for anything in his next opportunity with the Washington Commanders. ...

Seahawks acquiring QB Sam Howell in a trade with the Commanders

Mar. 14, 2024 18:51 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sam Howell is going to the Seattle Seahawks, a move that gives them a quarterback with experience to pair with starter Geno Smith and upgrades the Washington Commanders' draft capital. Seattle is getting Howell and fourth- and sixth-round picks from Washington for...

Kirk Cousins looks to build his postseason legacy with the Falcons

Mar. 13, 2024 21:23 PM EDT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Kirk Cousins has a single playoff victory in his long career. Even so, the Atlanta Falcons are betting at least $100 million that he's the quarterback who can lead this star-crossed franchise to its first Super Bowl championship. Cousins...

Commanders agree to sign quarterback Marcus Mariota to a 1-year deal, AP source says

Mar. 12, 2024 19:02 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Marcus Mariota is going to the Washington Commanders. Could Jayden Daniels or Drake Maye be next? The Commanders bringing in an experienced veteran backup quarterback such as Mariota on Tuesday may be foreshadowing their plans for the NFL draft and signaling the...

Cousins leaves Vikings for big new contract with Falcons in QB's latest well-timed trip to market

Mar. 11, 2024 17:49 PM EDT

Kirk Cousins is leaving Minnesota for Atlanta, landing another big contract with a well-timed foray into free agency. Cousins agreed Monday to a four-year, $180 million deal with $100 million guaranteed with the Falcons, according to a person with knowledge of the terms, speaking on...

High school football gave hope after deadly Maui wildfire. Team captains will be at the Super Bowl

Feb. 06, 2024 16:48 PM EST

WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — Teva Loft, a high school football player in the Hawaii town that was destroyed by the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century, has never been to Las Vegas nor has he watched an NFL game in person. But he and three of his fellow Lahainaluna High School...