Washington Commanders

North Dakota group sues NFL’s Washington Commanders for dropping ‘Redskins’ name

FARGO (KVRR) – A North Dakota-based nonprofit is suing the NFL’s Washington Commanders football team, its new owner, and a prominent Native American advocacy group. The federal lawsuit claims the team’s refusal to change its nickname back to the Redskins is an attempt to eradicate Native American history. Devils Lake-based Native American Guardians Association is accusing the Commanders, its leadership,…

Vikings come back to beat Commanders for 6th consecutive win

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) – Kirk Cousins threw two touchdown passes to help the Minnesota Vikings come back and beat the Washington Commanders 20-17 for their sixth consecutive victory. Cousins led multiple fourth-quarter scoring drives after the Vikings fell behind 17-7. The former Washington quarterback also capitalized on Harrison Smith’s interception of current Commanders starter Taylor Heinicke that gave Minnesota the…

NFL week two wrap up 49ers and Commanders

Lance goes down for the year, Wentz shines in a losing effort.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- The Commanders struggled early and fell down double digits, their comeback effort behind their surging offense fell short.   The lions take it 36-21 Wentz went 30/46 337 yards three TD’s and one interception. Kyle Shanahan says QB Trey Lance suffered a broken right ankle and will require season-ending surgery. Lance was hurt with 2:20 to go…

NFL week one round up!

FARGO,N.D. (KVRR)-Week one in the NFL saw a lot of close games, and even a tie! Everyone had their eyes on the big matchup, the Vikings defeated the Packers 23-7 Top Performers K. Cousins, (MN), 23/32, 277 Yards, two TD’s D. Cook, (MN), 20 Rushes, 90 Yards J. Jefferson, (MN), 9 Rec, 184 Yards, two TD’s   The Commanders won…

Former Bison Wentz Reports to Commanders Training Camp Feeling Wanted

Gives him confidence for the season

WASHINGTON D.C. — After being traded in consecutive off-season’s, former North Dakota State quarterback, Carson Wentz, hit the practice field for his seventh year and third straight with another team. Washington has not had the same QB open the season as a starter since Kirk Cousins in 2017. Wentz makes the 33rd to rep the maroon and gold under center…

Former NDSU QB Wentz Talks Entering 7th Year in NFL

Starting it with new team in Commanders

FARGO, N.D — it’s a new beginning for former Bison QB Carson Wentz, who for the second year in a row will suit up for a new team in the Washington Commanders after being traded this offseason. The experience has already been a positive one. “It’s a young squad with tons of talent. It’s been a lot of fun,” Wentz…

Wentz Introduced in Washington

Wentz ready for new start

WASHINGTON – Carson Wentz has reported for duty. The Washington Commanders introduced their new quarterback a day after the new league began. The former Bison joins his third team in three years. After only a year long marriage with the Indianapolis Colts that ended with back to back losses and no playoff appearance, Wentz admitted his failures and now —…