Washington Commanders

National Football League franchise based in the Washington

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2023 Washington Commanders selected Emmanuel Forbes, a cornerback from Mississippi State, as their first-round draft pick (16th overall).
2023 Commanders selected Quan Martin, a cornerback from Illinois, in the second round of the NFL Draft (47th overall).
2023 Drafted Andre Jones Jr., a defensive end from Louisiana, in the seventh round (233rd overall).
2023 Selected Ricky Stromberg, a center from Arkansas, in the third round (97th overall).
2023 Traded the 79th draft pick to the Indianapolis Colts.
2023 Signed multiple undrafted free agents, including players from UCLA, Hawaii, Ole Miss, Fordham, Michigan State, and other colleges.
2023 Drafted Braeden Daniels, an offensive tackle from Utah, in the fourth round (118th overall).
2023 Acquired KJ Henry, a defensive end from Clemson, in the fifth round (137th overall) via trade with the Cardinals and Bills.
2023 Selected Chris Rodriguez Jr., a running back from Kentucky, in the sixth round (193rd overall).
2023 The Commanders started the season 2–0 for the first time since 2011, but ultimately finished with a 4–13 record, marking their seventh consecutive non-winning season.
2023 Head coach Ron Rivera and his coaching staff were fired at the end of the season after failing to improve upon the previous year's 8–8–1 record.
2023 Josh Harris led a group that purchased the Washington Commanders franchise from Daniel Snyder for $6.05 billion, marking the start of a new ownership era.
2023 Eric Bieniemy replaced Scott Turner as offensive coordinator and was also named assistant head coach.
November 2023 Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio and defensive backs coach Brent Vieselmeyer were fired following a 45–10 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving.
2021 Franchise transitions to Washington Commanders
2020 Franchise renamed to Washington Football Team

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