ASHBURN, Va. -- Sam Howell will start the season opener at quarterback for the Washington Commanders, coach Ron Rivera said Friday, ending what had been a one-sided competition for the job.
Howell has worked only with the starters since spring practices began. He has taken all but several reps with the starters; Jacoby Brissett, signed in the offseason, took his place for a handful of snaps before the preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns.
Washington hosts the Arizona Cardinals in the season opener Sept. 10.
Rivera said he met with offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy and quarterbacks coach Tavita Pritchard on Thursday to discuss the situation.