Tensions are mounting in Washington amid a 3-4 start for the Commanders.
The former was asked about the latter's job status on Monday. More specifically, Rivera was asked if he was willing to commit to Howell as Washington's quarterback for the rest of the season. His answer? Not exactly."I will tell you this," Rivera said."I'm committed to him. And we'll see how things go. But I can't predict the future. And the only thing I'm gonna do is I'm gonna focus in on one game at a time.
None of that sounds promising for Howell or the Commanders, whose lives won't get any easier in next Sunday's game against the 6-1 Eagles. A fifth-round pick in the 2022 draft, Howell's in his first season as Washington's full-time starter, a decision Rivera made in the offseason after Howell showed promise in a Week 17 start against the Dallas Cowboys. In seven starts this season, Howell's completed 65.2% of his passes for 6.8 yards per attempt, 249.9 yards per game with nine touchdowns and seven interceptions. He's added 119 yards and a touchdown on the ground.
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