QB Sam Howell 'Super Excited' to Land in Washington

Posted May 1, 2022
Sam Howell is happy with the results, landing with the team he says he wanted to play for all along. "It's been a whirlwind couple days. I'm super excited to join this wonderful football team, and this is the perfect spot for me." Immediate reactions to the pick seem to agree with Howell, who will come in as a backup to Washington quarterback Carson Wentz. (Sports Illustrated)

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