After being eliminated from playoff contention with a loss against Cleveland, the Commanders gave fifth-round draft pick Sam Howell the nod in Week 18.

Source: https://www.wgmd.com/taylor-heinicke-wants-to-start-but-admits-nfl-backup-qb-is-probably-one-of-the-best-jobs-in-america/

He was a fixture at left tackle the last three seasons while blocking for quarterbacks Sam Howell and Drake Maye.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/04/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-north-carolina-ot-asim-richards/

Offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has leaned into a pass-heavy approach that showcases Sam Howell, who has thrown more than any QB in the NFL and, as a result, leads the league with 264 completions and 2,783 yards.

Source: https://s24526.pcdn.co/sports/1637315/commanders-are-looking-to-get-back-on-track-when-they-host-the-struggling-giants

Sam Howell absolutely DECKS Trevon Diggs for the score!

Source: https://brobible.com/sports/article/commanders-sam-howell/

Sam Howell threw three short passes for touchdowns, Washington intercepted Desmond Ridder three times and the Commanders snapped a three-game losing streak.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/oct/15/nfl-roundup-backup-pj-walker-leads-browns-to-shock-win-over-49ers

Sam Howell, who entered the game having thrown for 3,568 yards and 19 TDs, was just 6-for-22 for 56 yards and two INTs before he was pulled from the game by Washington and replaced by Jacoby Brissett in the third quarter.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/12/24/sports/heroes-zeros-from-jets-win-vs-commanders-trevor-siemian-engineers-final-drive/

The Cardinals covered and nearly won in Week 1 and had six sacks of Washington’s Sam Howell.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/09/17/nfl-week-2-predictions-picks-against-spread-for-every-game/

Then there’s Sam Howell, who was a rookie out of North Carolina.

Source: https://deadspin.com/washington-commanders-carson-wentz-sam-howell-nfl-qbs-1849989970

Tommy DeVito greets Sam Howell after the Giants' win over the Commanders on Sunday.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/11/20/sports/tommy-devito-showing-giants-he-may-belong-as-family-soaks-it-in/

With recent reports that the Commanders are telling prospective offensive coordinators that Sam Howell is the QB for the team going forward, it seems likely that QB is not an option for Washington in the first round.

Source: https://www.sbnation.com/2023/1/30/23554427/2023-nfl-mock-draft-super-bowl-senior-bowl-shrine-game