SAM HOWELL NEWS

For Sam Howell and the Commanders, the future is now

Naming Sam Howell the starting quarterback is a bold and risky bet. In doing so, Ron Rivera is literally putting his job on the line.

AUGUST 18, 2023

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AUGUST 18, 2023 • NFL.COM

Sam Howell named Commanders starting QB Washington Commanders second-year quarterback Sam Howell will be under center to start the season, coach Ron Rivera announced Friday.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

It's official: Sam Howell is the Commanders' starting quarterback Howell has taken almost all the first-team reps in camp, and Washington officially gave him the nod over veteran Jacoby Brissett.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Ron Rivera picks Sam Howell as the Washington Commanders' starting quarterback Coach Ron Rivera has named Sam Howell the Washington Commanders' starting quarterback

AUGUST 18, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Commanders name Sam Howell QB1 to start 2023 season Howell, a protected first-round selection after his sophomore year at North Carolina, slid to the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ron Rivera picks Sam Howell as the Washington Commanders' starting quarterback

Coach Ron Rivera has named Sam Howell the Washington Commanders' starting quarterback

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sam Howell NFL MVP Odds and Props 2023

See current odds on Sam Howell to win NFL MVP, with stats, player props and betting insights.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Commanders notes: Sam Howell's 'aha' moment, WR Mitchell Tinsley's emergence The young QB took just one sack in the preseason opener, but it may have been a meaningful one for him, Coach Ron Rivera noted.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Under pressure, Sam Howell's mobility and quick release showed It took the Commanders a couple of drives to get going on Friday night in Cleveland, but Sam Howell offered some encouraging signs in Eric B...

AUGUST 12, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Commanders takeaways: Sam Howell impresses in preseason win over Browns The second-year quarterback flashed despite playing behind a struggling offensive line as the Commanders won in front of their new owner, 17...

AUGUST 12, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Maurice Hurst, Mike Ford combine to drop Sam Howell for sack Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Maurice Hurst and cornerback Mike Ford combine to record a sack on Washington Commanders quarterback Sam H...

AUGUST 12, 2023 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

RPOs will be key in the Commanders' offense — and Sam Howell is thrilled In an RPO, the QB gets the snap in shotgun and sticks the ball out toward the RB's belly. With eyes up, the QB can decide whether to hand th...

AUGUST 10, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Commanders QB Sam Howell to start preseason opener vs. Browns Second-year pro Sam Howell has been named the Washington Commanders' starting quarterback for Friday's road game against the Cleveland Brown...

AUGUST 9, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

What we've learned at Commanders camp so far: Sam Howell can play, but manage expectations What QB competition? Howell hasn't yielded any ground to Jacoby Brissett. That said, don't expect Howell to excel right away.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Commanders Practice Gets Chippy; O-Line Concerns Grow At the end of Week 2 at Washington Commanders training camp the offense and defense got at each other a bit and quarterback Sam Howell finis...

AUGUST 4, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

A more confident Sam Howell feeling 'light-years ahead' of rookie season

All eyes are on Sam Howell, the second-year QB and presumed Commanders' starter. So far, he's hitting the right notes at training camp.

AUGUST 3, 2023

Howell gets the chance to show Rivera and new ownership he should be the Commanders' starting QB

Sam Howell is getting the chance in training camp to show Ron Rivera and new ownership he deserves to be the Washington Commanders starting quarterback

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

As the Commanders finally dare to dream, here comes Sam Howell There’s no way to know if Sam Howell will work out as the Commanders' quarterback of the future. But what if he does?

AUGUST 2, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Rivera: Howell Has 'Smart Football Mind!' Commanders second-year quarterback Sam Howell is getting first crack at the starting job and head coach Ron Rivera has detailed what he like...

AUGUST 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

It's early, but Sam Howell, Jacoby Brissett off to bumpy start at Commanders training camp Both Commanders QBs have struggled with accuracy, but they've also failed to maximize Terry McLaurin and a talented group of wideouts.

JULY 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rivera Reveals How Sam Howell Can Win QB Battle Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera is overseeing a quarterback battle between Sam Howell and Jacoby Brissett and has detailed what...

JULY 31, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Howell vs. Brissett: 'Exciting Time' for Commanders There’s excitement in the air at Washington Commanders training camp with Sam Howell and Jacoby Brissett competing for the starting quarterb...

JULY 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Commanders training camp preview: Can Sam Howell lock down QB job?

It's a time of transition for the Commanders, who enter the season with a new owner, a new offensive coordinator and a new starting quarterb...

JULY 24, 2023

Is Sam Howell the next great Tank Commander or Kirk Cousins redux? Washington Commanders are all-in on their 2022 fifth-round pick

JULY 19, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM