Here's a morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Commanders on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. All reports, rumors and conjecture are a reflection of the media conversation and are not endorsed or confirmed by the Washington Commanders.

The reports and deals expressed in this article have not been confirmed by Washington, nor do they reflect any insider information from anyone in the front office.

• The Washington Post's Nicki Jhabvala writes about the Commanders' players cleaning out their lockers.
• NBC Sports Washington's Ethan Cadeaux writes about the Commanders being disappointed but optimistic for the future.
• NBC Sports Washington's Peter Hailey provides an inside look at what it's like being at the Commanders' locker clean out day.
• USA Today's Bryan Manning looks a the Commanders' top defensive player grades for Week 18.
• The Washington Post's Sam Fortier writes about Sam Howell's performance against the Cowboys.
• The Washington Post's Nicki Jhabvala reports on the Commanders defeating the Cowboys in the season finale.
• The Washington Post's Scott Allen gives four takeaways from the Commanders' win over the Cowboys.
• The Washington Times' Matthew Paras writes about Sam Howell dazzling in the Commanders' season finale.
• NBC Sports Washington's Ethan Cadeaux looks at Sam Howell's performance against the Cowboys.
• NBC Sports Washington's JP Finlay provides his stock reports after the Commanders' season finale.
• NBC Sports Washington's Peter Hailey gives his perspective on Sam Howell.
• The Athletic's David Aldridge gives his opinion how Sam Howell played against the Cowboys.

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