Sam Howell thankful for opportunity to be Commanders' backup QB

Posted Oct 21, 2022
Gamedays are going to look a little different for rookie Sam Howell for the next month, starting with the Washington Commanders' Week 7 game against the Packers. For the first time in his NFL career, Howell is going to be in uniform on Sunday, as he was named the backup behind Taylor Heinicke. However, Howell doesn't plan to change his approach. (Washington Commanders)

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