Commanders News: Hard Knocks, Ron Rivera, Chase Young and core ranked
By Dean Jones
Which Washington Commanders' news stories are hitting the headlines as the coaching staff gear up for their final day of OTAs next week?
With the Washington Commanders assessing and reflecting on this year's mandatory minicamp, players are enjoying a long weekend of rest before heading back to the facility on Tuesday. Once the final session of OTAs concludes, the next time everyone comes together will be for training camp - potentially under new ownership depending on what transpires in the coming weeks.
Of course, the news cycle continues. Among the stories creating debates recently include Ron Rivera on the impending sale approval, yet another team linked to Chase Young, the possibility of the Commanders appearing on Hard Knocks, and Washington's young core ranked.
Let's delve into each topic in more detail.
Ron Rivera on Commanders sale approval
Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales came out of their meeting with the NFL's finance committee in a positive frame of mind. Jim Irsay stated there are still some things left to sort out, but all signs point to the $6.05 billion transaction being put to a vote among other owners in the coming weeks.
When asked about the sale approval and its timing, Ron Rivera stated via USA Today Sports that in an ideal world, everything would be rubber-stamped before training camp so the focus can turn fully to football matters.
"I think it’ll help a lot. I mean, there’s still some things that we’ve gotta be able to move on from and have decided on."
- Ron Rivera via USA Today Sports
Obviously, Rivera is talking about some important upcoming contract decisions. Potential extensions for Kamren Curl and Montez Sweat could take priority, with the future of Chase Young also up in the air after the Commanders opted not to pick up his fifth-year option.