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)

Related: Football, Tar Heels in the NFL

Giants legend Lawrence Taylor named best NFL player from Virginia
For decades, legendary New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor has comfortably found himself on lists of the greatest players in league history. It shouldn’t surprise...
Tue Aug 11, 2026

Melkart Abou Jaoude's college journey, from cream cheese to crunching QBs
When G.J. Crescione received a call that one of the TVs at a bagel shop in Newton, New Jersey, was broken, he scurried to the...
Tue Aug 11, 2026

Jordan Shipp Named To Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp has been named to the 2026 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, which recognizes FBS players who lead through community service...
Tue Aug 11, 2026

Derek McDonald Ready to Seize Final College Opportunity at UNC
When Derek McDonald pulled into a Buc-ee’s parking lot in Florida this past January, he never could have predicted what would come next. After five...
Tue Aug 11, 2026