Sam Howell entered his first NFL game after halftime in Washington’s preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers. Howell started slowly, likely due to Washington’s plan to give him some easy, high-percentage throws.
However, Washington’s coaches turned Howell loose in the fourth quarter, with the Commanders trailing 20-6. Suddenly, Howell let the ball rip, looking downfield first before scanning the field to find an open receiver. His arm strength was on full display.
