NFL world shocked by Commanders' Week 1 quarterback news 😯

NFL world shocked by Commanders' Week 1 quarterback news

The Washington Commanders quarterback controversy was a big discussion of this past offseason

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The departures of Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke from the squad led to the controversy

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On Friday, the Commanders announced their quarterback for the week 1 game

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Second-year quarterback Sam Howell will be the team's starter against the Cardinals.

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Howell beat out veteran Jacoby Brissett and journeyman Jake Fromm for the position.

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Sam Howell was selected in the fifth round out of North Carolina in the 2022 NFL Draft.

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Howell did not get an opportunity until Week 18 of the previous season.

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In Week 18, Sam completed 11 of 19 passes for 169 yards and a touchdown with one interception.

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2 big Names after Taylor Swift Declined the Super Bowl halftime show

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