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Falcons hardly look like a team turning things around in an ugly loss to Steelers in Week 1
ATLANTA (AP) — After six straight losing seasons, nothing less than a trip to the playoffs will do for the Atlanta Falcons. They sure didn't look like a postseason contender in Week 1. Kirk Cousins had a dismal debut with the Falcons on Sunday, throwing a pair of...
A season of high expectations begins with a thud for the Atlanta Falcons
ATLANTA (AP) — A season of high expectations began with a thud for the Atlanta Falcons. Kirk Cousins struggled in his debut, hardly looking like a $180 million quarterback. Mercedes-Benz Stadium was sold out, but sounded more like Pittsburgh South at times. And even with the...
Commanders put QB Marcus Mariota on injured reserve; Jeff Driskel to back up Jayden Daniels
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Commanders put Marcus Mariota on injured reserve on Saturday, ensuring the veteran quarterback will miss at least the first four games of the season. Coach Dan Quinn said Mariota strained a pectoral muscle. The 30-year-old Mariota missed practice...
Falcons and Steelers head into 2024 looking to put QB issues in the rearview mirror
ATLANTA (AP) — Two teams that have struggled to fill the most important position on the field are taking another crack at settling their quarterback dilemmas. For the Atlanta Falcons, $180 million man Kirk Cousins has been handed the keys to the offense. For the Pittsburgh...
Commanders turn to Jayden Daniels to quarterback a new era for Washington football
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS (4-13) EXPECTATIONS: It is a whole new era for Washington football, with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels at the forefront. The No. 2 pick and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner out of LSU is set to be the team's eighth different starter at football's most important...
Jayden Daniels picked as starting QB for Washington Commanders
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Jayden Daniels has been selected as the starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders. Coach Dan Quinn declared Daniels the starter on Monday after two preseason games and a couple of joint practices. Daniels was 12 of 15 for 123 yards at the New York Jets...
Jayden Daniels impressive in his only drive in Commanders' 20-17 preseason-opening loss to Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Jayden Daniels showed up for his first NFL game for Washington wearing a throwback Doug Williams jersey. Then, the No. 2 overall pick went out and played like the potential franchise quarterback the Commanders hope he’ll be in his only series in a...
Jayden Daniels listed as Commanders' starting QB on their initial unofficial depth chart
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington’s first unofficial depth chart was released on Tuesday and Jayden Daniels was listed as the Commanders starting quarterback ahead of their preseason opener this weekend at the New York Jets. “He’s earned that right to do that,” coach Dan Quinn...
Jayden Daniels to play in the Washington Commanders' first preseason game at the New York Jets
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels is expected to play for the Washington Commanders in their first preseason game Saturday at the New York Jets. Coach Dan Quinn confirmed Sunday that Daniels will be playing. He did not say if Daniels would start or how much the...
Commanders get competitive at their first training camp under Dan Quinn
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — With the preseason opener still to come and the first game that counts more than a month away, Dan Quinn hopes to narrow down the Washington Commanders depth chart with training camp competition. “The name of the game that we’ll see today is going to be...
