Sam Howell will begin training camp as Washington Commanders’ starting quarterback

Posted Jun 18, 2023
After the 2022 NFL season ended, the Washington Commanders gave quarterback Sam Howell a tentative endorsement as the team’s top option for 2023. It came with a caveat. Through the offseason program, nothing has changed. Coach Ron Rivera said Howell will enter training camp as the starter. "He’s much shown us what we want to see." (NBC Sports)

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