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Jayden Daniels signs his rookie contract with the Washington Commanders

Jun. 14, 2024 16:53 PM EDT

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Jayden Daniels signed his rookie contract with the Washington Commanders on Friday, the next step in becoming the team's franchise quarterback. The Heisman Trophy winner out of LSU was the second pick in the NFL draft. As a result, the contract is worth $37.75...

Star pass rusher Micah Parsons believes in benefits of offseason time away from Cowboys

Jun. 05, 2024 18:38 PM EDT

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Micah Parsons skipped most of the voluntary offseason program with the Dallas Cowboys after alluding to a culture problem for the team in the wake of a shocking wild-card loss to Green Bay in January. The star pass rusher says he hasn't even found time for a...

CeeDee Lamb skips Cowboys minicamp while awaiting new contract; Micah Parsons shows up

Jun. 04, 2024 16:37 PM EDT

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb is staying away from mandatory minicamp as the All-Pro seeks a new contract, while star pass rusher Micah Parsons is practicing after skipping most of the voluntary offseason work. Lamb's absence at the start of the three-day...

Commanders begin the process of replacing Brandon McManus by signing kicker Ramiz Ahmed

Jun. 04, 2024 15:43 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Commanders began the process of replacing kicker Brandon McManus on Tuesday, signing Ramiz Ahmed before the next practice of offseason workouts. McManus was released Sunday night in the aftermath of two women suing him in civil court alleging he...

NFL closer to filling every day of the week with a game as league's reach keeps growing

May. 23, 2024 14:23 PM EDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The NFL hasn't scheduled a game for every day of the week. Yet. “We’re going to be the new 7-Eleven," New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan said. "NFL, 24 hours, you can watch them play any given day.” The...

Jonathan Allen is all smiles and on board with the Washington Commanders' new regime

May. 22, 2024 17:28 PM EDT

ASHBURN (AP) — Jonathan Allen as one of Washington's longest-tenured players has seen a lot of change and experienced a lot of losing. The team has been known as three different names, he has played in just one playoff game and he's on his fourth coach. Going into...

Commanders get their QB in Jayden Daniels, fill several holes in the NFL draft

Apr. 27, 2024 18:12 PM EDT

Dan Quinn was pumped to know Jayden Daniels will soon be throwing passes for the Washington Commanders and “fired up” about the rest of the talent coming from the NFL draft. There's good reason for that. While this rookie class won't immediately transform Washington into a Super...

After going 2nd in the NFL draft, Jayden Daniels is Washington's latest quarterback of the future

Apr. 26, 2024 16:32 PM EDT

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Jayden Daniels is confident he can start in the NFL. Just not this minute. “Man, I don’t know the playbook, so I’m not prepared right now," he said. Give it time, learn the playbook and Daniels might be Washington's...

Commanders hire Dave Gardi as senior VP of football initiatives

Apr. 15, 2024 14:37 PM EDT

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Commanders hired Dave Gardi as senior vice president of football initiatives on Monday, bringing a respected member of the NFL office into the fold as part of their new-look front office. Gardi spent 21 years working for the league, including the...

Back to school: Eric Bieniemy begins evaluating UCLA's offense during spring practices

Apr. 04, 2024 17:44 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eric Bieniemy's focus is on evaluating UCLA’s offense. Not on what brought him back to Westwood. Speaking to reporters for the first time since being hired as UCLA’s offensive coordinator and associate head coach, Bieniemy didn’t want to discuss what...