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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Latest from Sam Fortier

Watch the film, and Jayden Daniels’s rushing isn’t so alarming

A detailed film review of Jayden Daniels’s rushing attempts during his NFL debut with the Commanders.

September 11, 2024

Commanders kicker roulette’s next contestant: Austin Seibert

After Cade York missed two field goals in the season opener, Washington released him and signed journeyman Austin Seibert.

September 9, 2024

Commanders players are confident in their QB. He needs their help.

Jayden Daniels had a solid debut Sunday, but the rebuilt Commanders roster did him no favors in a loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

September 9, 2024

Four big moments from the Commanders’ 37-20 loss to the Buccaneers

The Commanders fell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 37-20, in the teams’ season opener in Tampa.

September 8, 2024

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)