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Commanders' Ron Rivera: Sam Howell 'Not Our Starter' Yet, Entering Offseason as QB1

Write Sam Howell's name in as the starting quarterback of the Washington Commanders in pencil instead of pen.

After Washington head coach Ron Rivera previously suggested the second-year signal-caller was in position to start for the NFC East team, Rivera told reporters Tuesday: "He's not our starter. He's coming in as QB1 and he'll get a chance to be the starter."

Rivera said the Commanders will look to add veteran depth and could bring back free-agent-to-be Taylor Heinicke as well.

Howell and Heinicke are the only quarterbacks on the roster after the Commanders announced Monday they have released Carson Wentz.