Commanders set training camp dates
Fred Jeter | 6/29/2023, 6 p.m.
How is Eric Bieniemy is fitting in as the new Washington Commanders’ offensive coordinator?
How is Sam Howell working out as the first year starting quarterback?
From the sidelines, Commanders’ fans can get a glimpse for themselves when the NFL team opens training camp July 27 at its headquarters in northern Virginia (21300 Coach Gibbs Drive, Ashburn, 20147), at Commanders Park.
Starting each day at 9 a.m., Camp will run through Aug. 19 and is open free to the public. Spectators must register online in advance, however.
Shuttle service from Dulles Town Center will start at 8:30 a.m. each day and run on 10-minute intervals.
Much scrutiny will be given to Bieniemy (who also holds the title of assistant head coach). As Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive coordinator, he helped the franchise to Super Bowl crowns in 2020 and 2022.
In KC, he worked effectively with talented QB Patrick Mahomes who many consider the best in the game.
In D.C., it will be different as he tries to break in second-year pro Sam Howell, 22, out of the University of North Carolina.
The Commanders’ fifth-round draft choice in 2022, Howell sat the bench a year ago until the final game of the season. Taking advantage of the opportunity, he led Washington to a victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
The preseason opener will be Aug. 11 at Cleveland. The regular-season opener will be at FedEx Field Sept. 10 against Arizona.
