Sam Fortier

Washington, D.C.

Reporter covering the Washington Commanders

Education: Syracuse University, B.S. in magazine journalism

Sam Fortier is a beat writer for The Post covering Washington's NFL team. He previously covered the Washington Nationals' World Series-winning season, and before joining The Post in April 2019, he covered the Los Angeles Chargers for the Athletic. Fortier was born and raised in Strafford, N.H.
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Is Jayden Daniels the one?

From ‘The Dino’ to the bayou, quarterback Jayden Daniels always ends up on top. Winning in Washington is a whole different animal.

September 6, 2024

Beating the blitz could be the difference for the Commanders vs. the Bucs

Washington’s offensive line lacks continuity but will need to jell quickly with the season opener coming against Todd Bowles’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

September 5, 2024

Commanders’ relatively light 2024 schedule gives this team a chance

Washington has a favorable slate that features the lightest travel in the NFL and several opponents who are projected to struggle this season.

September 3, 2024
The Commanders' relatively favorable schedule could give fans something to cheer about. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

Commanders fans asked, we answered. On the roster, ownership and beyond.

Washington Post beat writers Nicki Jhabvala and Sam Fortier dish on the hot topics — and silly ones, too — in a Reddit Ask Me Anything session.

August 30, 2024
Sam Fortier and Nicki Jhabvala

Commanders sign wideout Noah Brown, trade lineman John Ridgeway

Washington did not make any waiver claims but brought in Brown, who had 33 catches for 567 yards with the Houston Texans last season.

August 28, 2024

Projecting the Commanders’ initial 53-man roster of 2024

The Commanders must trim their roster to 53 by Tuesday afternoon. Here are The Washington Post’s projections for their initial roster.

August 25, 2024
Commanders Coach Dan Quinn during a training camp practice in Ashburn. The team has to pare its roster to 53 players by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. (John McDonnell/ for The Washington Post)

RFK stadium bill could progress after election, Josh Harris says

The Commanders hope Congress passes a bill during a lame-duck session late in the fall.

August 25, 2024
“It’s taking up a lot of my own mind space to find our next home,” Commanders principal owner Josh Harris said Sunday. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

Dealing Jahan Dotson was a risk Adam Peters wasn’t afraid to take

Adam Peters has remade the Commanders, and this — trading a recent first-round pick within the division — is his boldest move yet.

August 23, 2024

Will Jayden Daniels protect himself? The Commanders are counting on it.

Jayden Daniels has the starting QB job as a rookie. Now the real question: Will he slide? An analysis of his tape shows he’s not as reckless as some think.

August 20, 2024

The Commanders have a problem — regardless of who is doing the kicking

Since releasing Brandon McManus in June, the Commanders have had a revolving door at kicker and have no clear solution in sight.

August 18, 2024
Commanders kicker Riley Patterson, right, had an up-and-down night Saturday at Miami, making two of his four field goal attempts.