Commanders Wire continues a countdown to the Commanders season opener for 2023 in 43 days. Who was Washington’s best player wearing number 43? When Larry Brown (1969-76) retired after the 1976 season, no one had worn jersey No. 43 during a regular season game until, for some reason, in 2021 when outside linebacker Nate Orchard donned No. 43 for two games that season. There is … [Read more...] about Commanders season opener in 43 days: Washington’s best No. 43
Archives for July 2023
Four D.C. teens arrested, charged with series of armed robberies, carjackings
D.C. police arrested four teen boys Friday on carjacking and robbery charges stemming from over a dozen offenses throughout the District this month. … [Read more...] about Four D.C. teens arrested, charged with series of armed robberies, carjackings
D.C. Council mixed in positions on RFK stadium, but backs new federal bill
Five council members expressed some level of openness to a stadium. … [Read more...] about D.C. Council mixed in positions on RFK stadium, but backs new federal bill
WATCH: Rookie CB Emmanuel Forbes with a pick-6 at training camp
The Washington Commanders selected cornerback Emmanuel Forbes in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft because he was a difference-maker. In three seasons at Mississippi State, Forbes had 13 interceptions, six of which he returned for touchdowns. Those six “pick-sixes” are an FBS record. In front of an estimated 10,000 fans Saturday on Day 4 of training camp, Forbes displayed … [Read more...] about WATCH: Rookie CB Emmanuel Forbes with a pick-6 at training camp
Commanders Kam Curl: ‘I’m focused on football’
Kam Curl is entering his fourth NFL season; his experience is paying dividends. Curl, a 7th-round draft choice in 2020 out of Arkansas, is glad the defense had a good 2022 season. Friday, he showed he knows there is more to be done. Curl has high expectations but knows there can be improvement. He referred to “the turnover aspect of it and then starting fast, starting the … [Read more...] about Commanders Kam Curl: ‘I’m focused on football’