Commanders' Sam Howell grateful for opportunity to be starting quarterback

Posted Feb 26, 2023
With quarterback Taylor Heinicke set to be a free agent and the Washington Commanders ready to move on from Carson Wentz, coach Ron Rivera said earlier this month that Sam Howell would most likely be the starter as the Commanders entered the offseason, giving the 22-year-old the first shot at earning the regular-season starting role. (NFL.com)

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