QB Sam Howell announcement that he is leaving Washington Commanders Now another significant issue for team…..

Sam Howell’s once-promising season as the Washington Commanders’ quarterback has spiraled – and his future has subsequently grown murky.

Howell, in his second professional season and first as a starter, has been benched in each of his past two starts, both losses … and is at risk of losing his job indefinitely to backup Jacoby Brissett.

Over his last three outings, Howell has completed 29 of 71 passes (40.8 percent) for 285 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions.

Still, Commanders coach Ron Rivera said Howell’s sudden struggles don’t change how he views the 23-year-old signal caller on a broader scale.

“He’s got a very good body of work,” Rivera said Tuesday. “It’s been tough the last couple of weeks.

For the season, Howell’s completed 63.2 percent of his passes for 3,624 yards, 19 touchdowns and 17 interceptions while taking a league-high 60 sacks.

Rivera offered his take on why Howell’s play has regressed of late.

“The length of the season is probably wearing on him as well as the number of plays he’s had and the number of hits he’s absorbed,” Rivera said.