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Hall of Famer Sammy Baugh threw 187 touchdowns for Washington between 1937 and 1952 .
The Washington Commanders are a professional American football franchise based in the Washington metropolitan area . They are members of the East division in the National Football Conference (NFC) of the National Football League (NFL). The Commanders were founded in 1932 as the Boston Braves, named after the local baseball franchise .[ 1] The franchise changed its name the following year to the Redskins and moved to Washington, D.C. in 1937 .[ 1] In 2020 , the team retired the Redskins name after longstanding controversies surrounding it and briefly played as the Washington Football Team before becoming the Commanders in 2022 .[ 1]
The Commanders have had 70 quarterbacks start at least one game in the history of their franchise. Recently, the team has been notable for its instability at the quarterback position.[ 2] [ 3] Since 2000, the Commanders have 27 different starting quarterbacks[ 2] [ 3] and only two have started entire consecutive seasons: Jason Campbell (2008 –2009 ) and Kirk Cousins (2015 –2017 ).[ 2] Only two Washington quarterbacks have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame : Sammy Baugh (1937 –1952 ) and Sonny Jurgensen (1964 –1974 ).[ 4]
Robert Griffin III led Washington to the playoffs in 2012.
Franchise passing records [ edit ]
Joe Theismann holds the franchise records in career yardage and completions.
Yards
Top 20 career
Name
Yards
Start
End
Joe Theismann
25,206
1974
1985
Sonny Jurgensen
22,585
1964
1974
Sammy Baugh
21,886
1937
1952
Kirk Cousins
16,206
2012
2017
Mark Rypien
15,928
1988
1993
Billy Kilmer
12,352
1971
1978
Jason Campbell
10,860
2006
2009
Gus Frerotte
9,769
1994
1998
Norm Snead
8,306
1961
1963
Robert Griffin III
8,097
2012
2014
Eddie LeBaron
8,068
1952
1959
Jay Schroeder
7,445
1985
1987
Brad Johnson
6,510
1999
2000
Mark Brunell
6,033
2004
2006
Patrick Ramsey
5,649
2002
2005
Doug Williams
4,350
1986
1989
Sam Howell
4,115
2022
Present
Rex Grossman
4,035
2010
2012
Alex Smith
3,600
2018
2020
Trent Green
3,441
1997
1998
Top 20 single-season
Name
Yards
Year
Kirk Cousins
4,917
2016
Kirk Cousins
4,166
2015
Jay Schroeder
4,109
1986
Kirk Cousins
4,093
2017
Brad Johnson
4,005
1999
Sam Howell
3,946
2023
Mark Rypien
3,768
1989
Sonny Jurgensen
3,747
1967
Joe Theismann
3,714
1983
Jason Campbell
3,618
2009
Joe Theismann
3,568
1981
Mark Rypien
3,564
1991
Gus Frerotte
3,453
1996
Trent Green
3,441
1998
Joe Theismann
3,391
1984
Donovan McNabb
3,377
2010
Mark Rypien
3,282
1992
Jason Campbell
3,245
2008
Sonny Jurgensen
3,209
1966
Robert Griffin III
3,203
2013
Kirk Cousins had a franchise-record 406 completions in 2016.
Hall of Famer Sonny Jurgensen threw a franchise-record 31 touchdowns in 1967.
^ In 1935, the NFL set the number of regular season games to 12. Prior to that, the NFL did not have a set number of games for teams to play.[ 6] The Redskins only played 11 games, however, as a road game against the Philadelphia Eagles was canceled due to snow and rain.
^ In 1937, the NFL lowered the number of regular season games, which had been 12 games since 1935, to 11.[ 6]
^ In 1943, the NFL lowered the number of regular season games, which had been 11 games since 1937, to 10.[ 6]
^ In 1946, the NFL expanded its regular season schedule, which had been 10 games since 1943, to 11 games.[ 6]
^ In 1947, the NFL expanded its regular season schedule, which had been 11 games since 1946, to 12 games.[ 6]
^ In 1961, the NFL expanded its regular season schedule, which had been 12 games since 1947, to 14 games.[ 6]
^ In 1978, the NFL expanded its regular season schedule, which had been 14 games since 1961, to 16 games.[ 6]
^ In 2021, the NFL expanded its regular season schedule, which had been 16 games since 1978, to 17 games.[ 6]
General
Specific
^ a b c "Washington Commanders Team History" . Pro Football Hall of Fame . Retrieved March 14, 2024 .
^ a b c Jhabvala, Nicki (January 4, 2024). "The disastrous ripple effects of the Commanders' QB carousel" . The Washington Post . Retrieved March 21, 2024 .
^ a b Jhabvala, Nicki (September 16, 2021). "Washington's QB carousel has become a constant, and Taylor Heinicke is ready for his turn" . The Washington Post . Retrieved March 21, 2024 .
^ "Washington Commanders Team Greats" . Pro Football Hall of Fame . Retrieved March 20, 2024 .
^ "Honolulu Hughes - Passing" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 21, 2024 .
^ a b c d e f g h "NFL Regular Season Games Played per Season" . Pro Football Hall of Fame . Retrieved March 13, 2024 .
^ "Sammy Baugh 1949 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 25, 2024 .
^ "Harry Gilmer 1949 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 25, 2024 .
^ "Sammy Baugh 1950 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 25, 2024 .
^ "Harry Gilmer 1950 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 25, 2024 .
^ "Sammy Baugh 1951 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 25, 2024 .
^ "Harry Gilmer 1951 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 25, 2024 .
^ "Eddie LeBaron 1952 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 25, 2024 .
^ "Sammy Baugh 1952 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 25, 2024 .
^ "Jack Scarbath 1953 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 25, 2024 .
^ "Eddie LeBaron 1953 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 25, 2024 .
^ "Jack Scarbath 1954 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 25, 2024 .
^ "Al Dorow 1954 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 25, 2024 .
^ "Eddie LeBaron 1955 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 25, 2024 .
^ "Ralph Guglielmi 1955 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 25, 2024 .
^ "Al Dorow 1955 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 25, 2024 .
^ "Al Dorow 1956 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 25, 2024 .
^ "Eddie LeBaron 1956 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 25, 2024 .
^ "Eddie LeBaron 1957 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Eddie LeBaron 1958 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 25, 2024 .
^ "Ralph Guglielmi 1958 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 25, 2024 .
^ "Eddie LeBaron 1959 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 25, 2024 .
^ "Ralph Guglielmi 1959 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 25, 2024 .
^ Atchison, Lewis (August 15, 1960). "Injured Guglielmi Out From 2 to 4 Weeks" . The Evening Star . Library of Congress . p. 11. Retrieved March 25, 2024 .
^ "Redskins' Defense Bright Spot; Gaints Get Dividend From Shaw" . The Evening Star . Library of Congress . September 26, 1960. p. 13. Retrieved March 25, 2024 .
^ "Ralph Guglielmi 1960 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 25, 2024 .
^ "Eagle Day 1960 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 25, 2024 .
^ "Norm Snead 1961 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Norm Snead 1962 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Norm Snead 1963 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Sonny Jurgensen 1964 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Sonny Jurgensen 1965 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ "Dick Shiner 1965 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ "Sonny Jurgensen 1966 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Sonny Jurgensen 1967 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Sonny Jurgensen 1968 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ "Jim Ninowski 1968 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ "Sonny Jurgensen 1969 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Sonny Jurgensen 1970 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ a b "Billy Kilmer 1971 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ "Sonny Jurgensen 1971 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ a b "Billy Kilmer 1972 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ "Sonny Jurgensen 1972 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ a b "Billy Kilmer 1973 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ "Sonny Jurgensen 1973 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ a b "Billy Kilmer 1974 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ "Sonny Jurgensen 1974 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ "Billy Kilmer 1975 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ "Randy Johnson 1975 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ a b "Billy Kilmer 1976 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ "Joe Theismann 1976 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ "Billy Kilmer 1977 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ "Joe Theismann 1977 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ "Joe Theismann 1978 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ "Billy Kilmer 1978 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ "Joe Theismann 1979 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Joe Theismann 1980 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ "Mike Kruczek 1980 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ "Joe Theismann 1981 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ a b "Joe Theismann 1982 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ a b "Joe Theismann 1983 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ a b "Joe Theismann 1984 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Joe Theismann 1985 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Jay Schroeder 1985 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ a b "Jay Schroeder 1986 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Jay Schroeder 1987 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ "Ed Rubbert 1987 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ a b "Doug Williams 1987 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ "Doug Williams 1988 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ "Mark Rypien 1988 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ "Mark Rypien 1989 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ "Doug Williams 1989 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ a b "Mark Rypien 1990 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ "Stan Humphries 1990 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ "Jeff Rutledge 1990 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ a b "Mark Rypien 1991 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ a b "Mark Rypien 1992 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Mark Rypien 1993 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Rich Gannon 1993 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Cary Conklin 1993 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Heath Shuler 1994 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "John Friesz 1994 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Gus Frerotte 1994 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Gus Frerotte 1995 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Heath Shuler 1995 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Gus Frerotte 1996 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Gus Frerotte 1997 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Jeff Hostetler 1997 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Trent Green 1998 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Gus Frerotte 1998 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ a b "Brad Johnson 1999 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Brad Johnson 2000 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Jeff George 2000 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Tony Banks 2001 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Jeff George 2001 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Shane Matthews 2002 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Patrick Ramsey 2002 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Danny Wuerffel 2002 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Patrick Ramsey 2003 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Tim Hasselbeck 2003 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Mark Brunell 2004 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Patrick Ramsey 2004 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ a b "Mark Brunell 2005 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Patrick Ramsey 2005 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Mark Brunell 2006 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Jason Campbell 2006 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Jason Campbell 2007 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ a b "Todd Collins 2007 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Jason Campbell 2008 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Jason Campbell 2009 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Donovan McNabb 2010 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Rex Grossman 2010 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Rex Grossman 2011 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "John Beck 2011 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "AP Offensive Rookie of the Year Winners" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ a b "Robert Griffin III 2012 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Kirk Cousins 2012 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Robert Griffin III 2013 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Kirk Cousins 2013 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Robert Griffin III 2014 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Kirk Cousins 2014 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Colt McCoy 2014 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "PFWA Most Improved Player Winners" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ a b "Kirk Cousins 2015 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Kirk Cousins 2016 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Kirk Cousins 2017 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ Patra, Kevin (November 19, 2018). "Redskins sign Mark Sanchez to back up Colt McCoy" . NFL.com . Archived from the original on November 19, 2018. Retrieved June 26, 2019 .
^ Keim, John (December 4, 2018). "Redskins QB McCoy breaks leg to end season" . ESPN.com . Retrieved January 23, 2019 .
^ Keim, John (December 9, 2018). "Skidding Redskins to stick with Johnson at QB" . ESPN.com . Retrieved January 23, 2019 .
^ "Alex Smith 2018 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Josh Johnson 2018 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Colt McCoy 2018 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Mark Sanchez 2018 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Case Keenum 2019 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Dwayne Haskins 2019 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Colt McCoy 2019 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "PFWA Comeback Player of the Year Winners" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Alex Smith 2020 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Dwayne Haskins 2020 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Kyle Allen 2020 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Taylor Heinicke 2021 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Ryan Fitzpatrick 2021 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Garrett Gilbert 2021 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Taylor Heinicke 2022 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Carson Wentz 2022 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Sam Howell 2022 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Sam Howell 2023 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
^ "Jayden Daniels 2024 Game Log" . Pro Football Reference . Retrieved August 19, 2024 .
^ "Baugh perfected the perfect pass" . ESPN . Retrieved July 8, 2008 .
^ Tomasson, Chris (January 26, 2018). "Doug Williams sees 'progress' 30 years after becoming first black QB to win the Super Bowl" . Twin Cities Pioneer Press . Retrieved October 16, 2021 . Williams remains significant in NFL history for being both the first black quarterback to play in and to win a Super Bowl.
^ "Doug Williams leads Redskins to Super Bowl victory" . History . Retrieved February 26, 2021 .
^ "Taylor Heinicke 2020 Game Log" . Pro-Football-Reference.com . Retrieved March 22, 2024 .
Formerly the Boston Braves (1932), Boston Redskins (1933–1936), Washington Redskins (1937–2019), and Washington Football Team (2020–2021)
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