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Liam Griffin

Liam Griffin

Liam Griffin is a sports reporter for The Washington Times. A graduate of George Mason University, he previously covered local news for Patch in northern Virginia. He can be reached at lgriffin@washigntontimes.com.

Articles by Liam Griffin

New England Patriots linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson, left, hits Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) ** FILE **

Washington Commanders to sign edge rusher Chaisson to one-year, $12M deal

The Commanders' defensive overhaul continuedThe Commanders' defensive overhaul continued Wednesday. The franchise signed former New England Patriots edge rusher K'Lavon Chaisson to a one-year deal worth $12 million, according to multiple reports. Wednesday. Published March 11, 2026

Washington Capitals right wing Justin Sourdif (34) fights through contact from Calgary Flames defenseman Brayden Pachal (94) to maintain possession of the puck at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., March 9, 2026. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

Carlson-less Capitals look to new faces to lead locker room in playoff push

The Capitals lost 28 combined years of NHL experience when they traded away veterans Nic Dowd and John Carlson ahead of last week's trade deadline. The players remaining in Washington's locker room are trying to replace their presence -- on and off the ice -- as a collective. Published March 10, 2026

Washington Commanders offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (78) works during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sep. 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)

Commanders open free agency by giving big deals to Oweh, Tunsil

The Washington Commanders made a pair of splashes during the first day of free agency on Monday. General manager Adam Peters extended left tackle Laremy Tunsil with a two-year, $60.2 million deal and agreed to sign edge rusher Odafe Oweh to a four-year, $100 million contract, sources familiar with the negotiations told The Washington Times. Published March 9, 2026

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Odafe Oweh (98) gestures during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang, File)

Commanders to sign DE Oweh to four-year, $100M deal

The Commanders have made a splash in free agency. The team agreed to sign edge rusher Odafe Oweh to a four-year, $100 million contract on Monday afternoon, according to multiple reports. Published March 9, 2026

Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota looks to throw against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Mariota to sign one-year deal to stay with Commanders

Marcus Mariota is staying in Washington. The backup quarterback agreed to return to the Commanders on a one-year, $7 million deal on Monday, a source familiar with the negotiations told The Washington Times. Published March 9, 2026

Washington Wizards forward Anthony Davis (23) on the court during a timeout during the first quarter of an NBA game against the Indiana Pacers at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., February 20, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

Wizards’ Davis cleared to begin on-court workouts after hand injury

Anthony Davis is inching toward his Wizards debut. The Washington franchise said Thursday that the 10-time All-Star was cleared for "individual on-court basketball activities" as he recovers from ligament damage in his left, nonshooting hand. Published March 5, 2026