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Jack Del Rio leaving Wisconsin's staff after arrest on charge of operating vehicle while intoxicated
Read full article: Jack Del Rio leaving Wisconsin's staff after arrest on charge of operating vehicle while intoxicatedFormer NFL head coach Jack Del Rio has stepped down from his role on Wisconsin’s coaching staff after he was arrested near campus for operating a vehicle while intoxicated last week.
Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys win the NFC East by beating the Commanders 38-10
Read full article: Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys win the NFC East by beating the Commanders 38-10Dak Prescott threw two of his four touchdown passes to CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys won the NFC East and secured the No. 2 seed in the conference by closing the regular season with a 38-10 victory over the Washington Commanders.
Magic Johnson chides his Commanders for 'no intensity' in a 40-20 loss to previously winless Chicago
Read full article: Magic Johnson chides his Commanders for 'no intensity' in a 40-20 loss to previously winless ChicagoWashington Commanders part-owner Magic Johnson has chided his NFL team for showing no intensity or fire in a 40-20 loss to the previously winless Chicago Bears.
Commanders' defense starts inside with defensive tackles Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne
Read full article: Commanders' defense starts inside with defensive tackles Jonathan Allen and Daron PayneNeither Jonathan Allen nor Daron Payne is considered by pundits among the most elite defensive linemen in the NFL.
Bieniemy brings a vocal, winning approach to his new job as Commanders offensive coordinator
Read full article: Bieniemy brings a vocal, winning approach to his new job as Commanders offensive coordinatorEric Bieniemy is bringing a vocal approach and two Super Bowl rings to his new job as Washington Commanders offensive coordinator.
Rivera clarifies his statement about Commanders players expressing concern with Bieniemy's style
Read full article: Rivera clarifies his statement about Commanders players expressing concern with Bieniemy's styleRon Rivera says he spoke to Eric Bieniemy about his comments that some Washington Commanders players expressed concern over the new offensive coordinator's coaching style.
AP source: Commanders fined for excessive practice contact
Read full article: AP source: Commanders fined for excessive practice contactA person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press the NFL has fined the Washington Commanders $100,000 and stripped the team of two offseason workouts next year because of excessive contact in practice among players.
Rivera: Del Rio apologized to Commanders players for remarks
Read full article: Rivera: Del Rio apologized to Commanders players for remarksWashington Commanders coach Ron Rivera says defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio addressed the team to apologize for his comments about protests in the summer of 2020 and the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Jack Del Rio fined $100K for comments about Capitol riot
Read full article: Jack Del Rio fined $100K for comments about Capitol riotWashington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio has been fined $100,000 by the team for his comments about protests in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd and the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Coach's comments deal another blow to Commanders reputation
Read full article: Coach's comments deal another blow to Commanders reputationA Washington Commanders assistant coach referring to the Jan. 6 insurrection as a “dust-up at the Capitol” is just the latest off-field controversy for NFL franchise.
Del Rio sorry after calling Capitol insurrection a 'dust-up'
Read full article: Del Rio sorry after calling Capitol insurrection a 'dust-up'Washington Commanders assistant coach Jack Del Rio issued an apology for his word choice after doubling down on a comparison he made on social media between the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and the protests in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd.
Washington's Ron Rivera on verge of final cancer treatment
Read full article: Washington's Ron Rivera on verge of final cancer treatmentWashington coach Ron Rivera will have his last treatment for a form of skin cancer Monday, two months after being diagnosed. Rivera learned in August he had squamous cell carcinoma, which is considered very treatable when caught as early as he did. The 58-year-old missed some practice time but no games while undergoing treatments, and has been told his long-term prognosis is good. While usually prepared for happenings on the field with a decade of NHL coaching experience, some things about going through cancer treatment surprised him. Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio ran practice when Rivera couldn't be at the facility.
Rivera misses Washington practice to begin cancer treatments
Read full article: Rivera misses Washington practice to begin cancer treatmentsAs planned, defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio stepped in and ran practice ahead of Washington's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)Ron Rivera missed Washington's first game week practice to begin treatment for a form of skin cancer, so Jack Del Rio stepped in as planned. Del Rio didn't have an update on how Rivera was feeling, but expects him back at the team's practice facility Wednesday. I really dont hear Coach (Rivera) when he's here doing, cornerback Ronald Darby said. But to be honest, it did feel a little weird because whats going on and what he's going through, but we've got to keep pushing.
Rivera wants 'business as usual' while battling skin cancer
Read full article: Rivera wants 'business as usual' while battling skin cancerWashington head coach Ron Rivera, center, talks to his team during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Redskins' Snyder promises new culture with Rivera as coach
Read full article: Redskins' Snyder promises new culture with Rivera as coachWashington Redskins new head coach Ron Rivera speaks during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)ASHBURN, VA – Ron Rivera's tenure as Washington Redskins head coach promises to bring major changes at least from his immediate predecessor, Jay Gruden. Whether he can build the consistent winning team that has eluded Dan Snyder in two decades as owner remains to be seen. Snyder, who rarely speaks publicly, introduced Rivera on Thursday and said his new coach will have unique authority. In speaking with people who knew Rivera, Snyder said several words were mentioned: “Integrity, honesty, knowledge, grit, determination. Jack Del Rio, the former head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Oakland Raiders, was named defensive coordinator earlier Thursday.