A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Commanders on Monday, May 2, 2022. All reports, rumors and conjecture are a reflection of the media conversation and are not endorsed or confirmed by the Washington Football Team.
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.
-- ESPN's John Keim gives analysis for each of the Commanders' draft picks.
-- The Washington Time's Matthew Paras writes about the Commanders addressing their needs in the draft.
-- The Washington Time's Matthew Paras reports on the Commanders drafting Sam Howell in the fifth round.
-- The Washington Time's Matthew Paras also reports on the Commanders drafting Percy Butler in the fourth round.
-- The Washington Post's Sam Fortier writes about the Commanders shifting their focus after the draft.
-- The Washington Post's Nicki Jhabvala writes that Sam Howell highlights Days of the Commanders' draft haul.
-- The Washington Post's Sam Fortier lays out how each player from the Commanders' draft class fits on the team.
-- The Washington Post's Sam Fortier writes that the Commanders got a speedy, versatile receiver in Jahan Dotson.
-- NBC Sports Washington's Ethan Cadeaux writes that Cole Turner intrigued the Commanders throughout the draft process.
-- NBC Sports Washington's Ethan Cadeaux also writes about Sam Howell calling the Commanders the perfect place for him.
-- NBC Sports Washington's Peter Hailey writes about the Commanders wrapping up the draft with taking an offensive lineman and a cornerback.
-- NBC Sports Washington's Peter Hailey writes that Percy Butler is a special teams star.
-- The Athletic's Ben Standig writes about the Commanders' roster after the draft.
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