Mark Evans II feels honored to be at this week’s NFL’s annual scouting combine.

Carson Wentz is undoubtedly the starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders despite being on his third team in as many years.

The Washington Commanders are preparing to start the NFL season without Brian Robinson Jr. after the rookie running back was shot in his right leg in an attempted robbery Sunday.

Washington may have found its long-term answer at left tackle in the second round and unearthed another third-round receiving gem.

Washington has informed Alex Smith the team is releasing the veteran quarterback, according to a person with direct knowledge of the decision. The team informed Smith he's being released, according to a person with direct knowledge of the decision. AdThose warm and fuzzy feelings evaporated not long after Smith led Washington to its first playoff berth in five years. When Allen injured his right ankle, Smith started at Detroit on Nov. 15 and threw for 390 yards in a 30-27 loss. Washington went 11-5 in games Smith started during his time with the team and 5-26 in games he didn't.

FILE - In this March 11, 2015, file photo, then-Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew speaks during a news conference in Allen Park, Mich. Washington has hired Martin Mayhew to be its new general manager. The hiring of Mayhew makes Washington the only team in the NFL with a Black team president and GM. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)Washington hired Martin Mayhew as general manager Friday, giving coach Ron Rivera a seasoned NFL executive to work with going into his second season. “Martin is a proven general manager who will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the organization,” Rivera said in a statement. Washington has been linked to former Carolina Panthers GM Marty Hurney, who hired Rivera for his first head-coaching job in 2011.