CARSON WENTZ

Uncertainty may as well be part of the Washington Commanders’ official name, given the tumult that has engulfed this dysfunctional franchise for the past three decades.

The Commanders hope to end their revolving door of quarterbacks by identifying their signal-caller of the future during the offseason.

Same old Washington.

After Sam Howell makes his NFL debut Sunday, Washington will head into another offseason looking for a QB. There are lots of options.

Coach Ron Rivera says rookie Sam Howell is expected start at quarterback for the Washington Commanders in their season finale against the Dallas Cowboys.

Bucky Brooks breaks down how the Giants, Packers and Seahawks met the moment, and how Gardner Minshew and Carson Wentz didn't.

LANDOVER, Md.—No one, least of all Carson Wentz himself, made any excuses for the Washington Commanders quarterback’s latest dud of a day filled with high expectations.

LANDOVER, Md.—No one, least of all Carson Wentz himself, made any excuses for the Washington Commanders quarterback’s latest dud of a day filled with high expectations.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson threw three touchdowns to lead his team over the Washington Commanders, who heard boos for Carson Wentz on Sunday.

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz faced boos from the hometown fans against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon.

1. Protect Wentz

Here's everything you need for the Browns-Commanders game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert pick from Geoff Schwartz.

One of the most appealing aspects of sports is that—in most cases—participants get a chance to prove themselves. (Negro League baseball players and other athletes who came along before integration

The Washington Commanders will start veteran quarterback Carson Wentz against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in a game that has the potential to solidify their place in the playoffs.

The Washington Commanders are turning back to Carson Wentz as starting quarterback for their Week 17 game against the Cleveland Browns.

One of the most appealing aspects of sports is that—in most cases—participants get a chance to prove themselves. (Negro League baseball players and other athletes who came along before integration

Don't be surprised when Ron Rivera puts his team's playoff fate back in the hands of the quarterback he wanted from the beginning.

Brock Purdy threw two more long touchdown passes to George Kittle and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Washington Commanders 37-20 for their eighth straight win.

Josh McCown played quarterback for 12 teams across nearly two decades in the NFL, and learned a different offense almost every season.

Will Taylor Heinicke return as the Commanders' quarterback next season? What's gotten into the Cowboys offense? Ralph Vacchiano breaks down NFC East storylines.

Before Sunday's win over the Houston Texans, Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said quarterback Taylor Heinicke will remain the starter even when Carson Wentz returns.

Taylor Heinicke is set to start at quarterback again for the Washington Commanders when they visit the Houston Texans on Sunday.

A few Washington Commanders players let quarterback Taylor Heinicke borrow some diamond studded chains in celebration of the team's upset win over the Eagles Monday night.

The Eagles’ bid for an undefeated season is over.

A vast majority of the quarterback changes made in the offseason have not worked out for NFL contenders looking to stabilize the position and win right away.

Taylor Heinicke can light up a crowd, but he has to be more consistent if he wants to keep the QB job when Carson Wentz returns from injury.

The worst division in the NFL gets a prime-time matchup when the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons meet for the second time in less than two weeks on Thursday night.

The Colts fired Frank Reich and brought in longtime center Jeff Saturday as the interim head coach. But the coach won't matter if they don't upgrade at QB.

The defense put the Commanders in a position to beat the Vikings, but ineffective quarterback play sealed Washington's fate.

Taylor Heinicke replacing Carson Wentz as the Washington Commanders starting quarterback has changed the identity of their offense.

Tom Brady hasn’t lost three straight games in 20 years.

Aaron Rodgers and the offense sputtered as the Green Bay Packers' losing streak reached three with a 23-21 defeat at the Washington Commanders.

Can we finally start Tony Pollard.

The Washington Commanders will have to go to backup Taylor Heinicke at quarterback in the coming weeks as Carson Wentz needs surgery to repair a broken finger on his throwing hand.

Three days after Ron Rivera made questionable comments about his quarterback, Carson Wentz threw for just 99 yards. But Rivera supported him in an emotional way on Thursday.

Christian Holmes recovered a muffed punt by Velus Jones deep in Chicago territory to set up a 1-yard touchdown run by Brian Robinson midway through the fourth quarter, and the Washington Commanders stopped a four-game losing streak, hanging on to beat the Chicago Bears 12-7.

Carson Wentz takes enough hits on and off the field that short rest is just another obstacle.

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera explained why his team's quarterback situation has left them behind in the NFC East to start the season.

The Tennessee Titans needed a clutch, late-game interception to secure their win over the Washington Commanders on their final drive of the day Sunday.

LANDOVER, Md. — Here’s a perfect lesson in why analytics go only so far in sports.

TITANS (-2.5) at COMMANDERS (1 P.M., CBS)

A month into the season, it’s clear Russell Wilson and Matt Ryan are still adjusting to their new teams.

The Dallas Cowboys have the luxury of time as they decide when quarterback Dak Prescott will return from a thumb injury.

Cooper Rush won again filling in for Dak Prescott, as the Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 25-10 on Sunday.

Cooper Rush won again filling in for Dak Prescott, throwing a touchdown pass to Michael Gallup in the receiver’s 2022 debut as the Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 25-10.

1. NECESSARY TERRY

Tua Tagovailoa and the unbeaten Miami Dolphins are underdogs in Week 4.

LANDOVER, Md.—Wakeup calls are available at every reputable hotel. And Ron Rivera should put an early one in now for every room in Dallas occupied by his Washington Commanders next

Quarterback—D–: Carson Wentz didn't help his beleaguered offensive line by holding the ball too long on several sacks.

The Alabama connection between Jalen Hurts and Devonta Smith was alive and well as the chemistry resulted in a 24-8 win over the Washington Commanders

LANDOVER, Md.—DeVonta Smith had a simple mentality when Jalen Hurts threw him the ball in coverage.

1. HURTS SO GOOD

Nine home teams are underdogs in Week 3.

Jalen Hurts threw for 333 yards and a touchdown and he ran for 57 yards and two more scores to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a 24-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings.

1. RUN OF SUCCESS

Patrick Mahomes loses sleep preparing for Thursday night games.

LANDOVER, Md.—Ron Rivera earned the nickname “Riverboat” years ago for his willingness to gamble on play calls. So the Washington Commanders’ head coach had a game plan when he traded

Quarterback—B+: Carson Wentz recovered from two critical turnovers to lead two late TD drives in his D.C. début.

So as they enter a pivotal 2022 season for many of their principals, the Commanders need a lot of things to go right to post their first winning record since

Carson Wentz can’t do it on his own, but exciting playmakers and a favorable schedule may help the team to a winning season.

Matthew Stafford, Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams will raise their Super Bowl banner Thursday night before kicking off the NFL season at home where they became the second straight team to hoist the Vince Lombardi trophy in their own stadium.

There will be a new look on the sideline in Week 1 of the NFL season with a record-tying 10 new head coaches across the league.

Carson Wentz is undoubtedly the starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders despite being on his third team in as many years.

The three NFL teams that had been the models of stability at quarterback have new signal-callers in 2022.

After one of the wildest offseasons in NFL history featuring blockbuster trades, rapid free-agency movement, record-setting contracts and plenty of off-field drama, the regular season is almost here.

Coach Ron Rivera—and whichever fans haven’t been repelled by the team’s ignominies on and off the field in recent years—did have a couple of reasons for optimism.

Sam Darnold threw a touchdown pass during the Carolina Panthers' 23-21 preseason-opening victory at the Washington Commanders to give him a highlight in the quarterback competition against Baker Mayfield.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.

THREE YEARS can go by in the blink of an eye (if you’re a Galapagos tortoise) or seem like an eternity (if you’re an inmate or a teen anxious to

Two people with knowledge of the move tell The Associated Press the Washington Commanders have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with star wide receiver Terry McLaurin.

To the Super Bowl winner goes the spoils of opening the entire schedule at home.

ASHBURN—Sam Howell understands he isn’t expected to start his rookie year in the NFL after the Washington Commanders stopped his slide by taking him in the fifth round of the

A year ago, many observers thought the North Carolina quarterback might be the first player chosen in 2022—in the first round, not the fifth.

Two more prominent wide receivers switched teams with Tennessee’s A.

This year's quarterback class isn't as heralded as last year's or even next year's.

The Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams should have plenty of company sitting out the first round of the NFL draft next week.

The U.S. House Oversight Committee sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission saying it found evidence the NFL's Washington Commanders engaged in potentially unlawful financial conduct.

New Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan is ready for a change.

The Indianapolis Colts have acquired their new quarterback, Matt Ryan, in a trade with the Atlanta Falcons.

Russell Wilson to Denver, Carson Wentz to Washington, Amari Cooper to Cleveland.

If last week’s reported acquisition of Carson Wentz was met by low rumblings of mixed reaction from Washington Commanders fans, the past seven days have resulted in deafening silence.

The best news is that Wentz’s asking price was meager (at worst, a second- and third-round draft pick). So, too, though, should be the expectations.

A person with direct knowledge of the situation tells the Associated Press the Washington Commanders have agreed to acquire Carson Wentz from the Indianapolis Colts.

An underwhelming free agent class for quarterbacks is overshadowed by the possibility of multiple big names changing teams.

This year's class of college quarterbacks isn't as strong as past years have been.

Fans and players celebrated after the Los Angeles Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl 56. (Feb. 14)

Jarrett Bell and Mike Jones preview the biggest storylines this offseason in the NFL.

Independent truckers continue to blockade routes in northern Chile in protest at the death of a colleague.

Frank Reich is heading to Los Angeles this week for an important mission.

Doug Pederson won’t have the power Urban Meyer had with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Irsay's late-night tweets after the divisional round echoed his thoughts after

The Tennessee Titans are the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs for the first time since 2008.

They were right in Philadelphia. Carson Wentz is selfish and a bad teammate, and he's not alone in the Colts' locker room.

The Indianapolis Colts got clowned in Jacksonville.

Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes made the NFL’s first 17-game regular season feel a little more normal despite it being played through a pandemic again.

Derek Carr directed Las Vegas to Daniel Carlson’s winning 33-yard field goal as time expired, and the Raiders beat the Indianapolis Colts 23-20 to move one step closer to an AFC wild card.

The AFC playoff picture came into focus with four teams clinching postseason berths Sunday.

The Indianapolis Colts activated quarterback Carson Wentz from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday and he should be able to start against Las Vegas on Sunday.

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard couldn’t wait to get back to work Thursday.

For the third consecutive week, the Green Bay Packers have the top spot in the AP Pro32 poll.