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.
Latest from Sam Fortier

What the Commanders need in the draft (besides a quarterback)

The draft isn’t only about the quarterback: Washington needs help on the offensive line, in the defensive backfield, with its pass rush and its pass-catchers.

April 24, 2024
Oregon State's Taliese Fuaga is expected to be a high pick in the NFL draft, and the Commanders need help on the offensive line. (Michael Conroy/AP)

QB analysts are better than ever, but the draft is a different beast

Former quarterbacks are teaching football fans how to assess the most important position in the game, but projecting prospects is a different test.

April 24, 2024

No sweat, Adam Peters: Just start wiping away decades of losing in one draft

This is more than just a draft for Adam Peters and the rebuilt Washington Commanders front office. It’s a high-stakes exam.

April 23, 2024

Adam Peters, calm and coy, explains that prospects trip to Topgolf

The Commanders GM said his team is happy to stay at No. 2 overall and is closing in on identifying its selection as draft day approaches.

April 18, 2024

The biggest question of the NFL draft: Drake Maye or Jayden Daniels at No. 2?

Since the No. 1 pick seems to be a foregone conclusion, the Commanders’ choice at No. 2 has become the most important domino that will fall early in the draft.

April 2, 2024
Drake Maye, shown here at North Carolina's pro day March 28, is vying to be the No. 2 pick in the NFL draft.

For Commanders, Monumental’s deal to stay in D.C. could have ripple effects

Maryland’s confidence it can land the team is growing, but D.C. officials and stadium experts said the District remains in the competition.

March 30, 2024
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D), left, talks with Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris before a preseason game. Moore has been an advocate for Maryland to remain the Commanders' home.

Why the Commanders are likely to ‘stick and pick’ at No. 2 in the NFL draft

Plus some insight on the ongoing stadium search, a bit more context how Washington will build out the QBs room and more notes from the NFL owners’ meetings.

March 27, 2024
Commanders Coach Dan Quinn talks with reporters at the NFL's annual meetings in Orlando.

Inside Adam Peters’s roster-building strategy with the Commanders

Peters is building a bridge away from the roster Ron Rivera built. That’s subtly, significantly different from a wholesale makeover.

March 23, 2024
Commanders General Manager Adam Peters speaks at a news conference in February.

Here’s who the Commanders signed in free agency

From Marcus Mariota, a new backup QB who could step in as a starter, to Bobby Wagner, the veteran LB, here’s everyone Washington signed.

March 19, 2024
Nine-time Pro Bowl linebacker Bobby Wagner is among more than a dozen free agent signings by the Washington Commanders.

Breaking down the Commanders’ approach to NFL free agency

Washington has more salary cap space than any team in the league — and plenty of holes to fill. Will it spend big?

March 8, 2024
Commanders General Manager Adam Peters has a lot of work ahead.