Nicki Jhabvala

Washington, D.C.

Reporter covering Washington's NFL team

Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, BA in journalism

Nicki Jhabvala is a reporter covering Washington’s NFL team. Before joining The Washington Post in 2020, she covered the Denver Broncos for six years, for the Denver Post (2014-2018) and later the Athletic (2018-2020). She has also been an editor and producer for the New York Times, Sports on Earth and Sports Illustrated. She was born in Raleigh, N.C.
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NFL to review new allegations against Deshaun Watson

The NFL is set to review new allegations of sexual misconduct against Deshaun Watson, who remains eligible to play for the Cleveland Browns.

September 10, 2024

Deshaun Watson is accused of sexual assault in new lawsuit

The civil suit, filed Monday in Texas, says Watson “roughly sexually assaulted” a woman in 2020.

September 9, 2024

As they overhaul it all, the Commanders are still the Commanders

Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels did what he could to energize Washington in its season-opener. He didn’t get much help in a 37-20 loss to the Buccaneers.

September 8, 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

Jordan Love injured as Packers fall to Eagles in NFL’s first game in Brazil

The Packers’ quarterback left the game with six seconds remaining after suffering an injury to his left leg as Green Bay succumbed to Philadelphia, 34-29, in São Paulo.

September 7, 2024

Brandon McManus’s accusers file amended complaint with more allegations

The two women who allege McManus sexually assaulted them on a charter flight last season refiled and included their proper names.

September 6, 2024

Commanders sign offensive lineman Sam Cosmi to four-year extension

The former second-round pick is the first player drafted by the previous regime to get a new deal. The Commanders also suspended a staffer Wednesday for recorded comments.

September 4, 2024

Experience has shaped Dan Quinn. He’s ready for this second chance.

Commanders Coach Dan Quinn embraces evolution — for his defenses and himself. He has become a collaborative leader through self-reflection.

September 4, 2024
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Brandon McManus sexual assault case dismissed; plaintiffs can refile

The veteran kicker, a standout for nine years in Denver, is alleged to have sexually assaulted two flight attendants during a trans-Atlantic trip to London last season.

September 3, 2024
Brandon McManus, who played the first nine seasons of his career in Denver, kicked for Jacksonville last season.

Commanders 2024 roster analysis: A deep look at the initial 53

The Commanders are not a recalibrated team, as Coach Dan Quinn likes to say. They’re a full tear-down, razed to the ground with the intent of building up.

September 3, 2024