The Washington Commanders have released tight end Logan Thomas and starting left tackle Charles Leno Jr., the team announced Friday.

Here are the injuries and news we're monitoring around the league on this Week 15 Sunday.

Sam Howell is going down at a rate that is nearing David Carr's record-setting 2002 season (76 in 16 games). This has to change quickly for the Commanders (3-4), meaning lineup adjustments could be ahead.

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Charles Leno, released by the Bears in May, has been excellent since joining Washington and is being rewarded with a three-year, $37.5 million contract extension, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported Wednesday night. 

Can Ryan Fitzpatrick stabilize Washington's offense? Is A.J. Green on the verge of a renaissance in Arizona? Gil Brandt lists 12 one-year contracts that will pay off in the 2021 NFL season.

What's the latest on the health of Saquon Barkley, Dak Prescott and Odell Beckham Jr.? Could the Colts turn to a rookie quarterback to fill in for Carson Wentz? Gregg Rosenthal takes a look at the juiciest tidbits escaping from training camps across the NFL.

The Football Team could move on from 2014 third-rounder Morgan Moses as the club continues to re-shuffle its O-line heading into next season.

The Washington Football Team has its new left tackle. Ian Rapoport reports that the club is signing former Bears LT Charles Leno to a one-year contract worth $5 million.

Chicago released dependable tackle Charles Leno. The Bears selected Oklahoma State tackle Teven Jenkins in the second round of last week's NFL draft and have plans to play him on the left side of the line.

With the first couple waves of free agency in the books, what are the biggest areas of need for each NFL team? Have a look at the first-round draft order, along with the holes teams still need to fill.

With the first couple waves of free agency in the books, what are the biggest areas of need for each NFL team? Have a look at the first-round draft order, along with the holes teams still need to fill.

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Gregg Rosenthal lists the most -- and least -- difficult jobs in the NFL. Is Mike McCarthy in Ezekiel Elliott territory? Does anyone have a heavier burden to carry than Chip Kelly or Jay Cutler?

Following a surprisingly solid season, will Jay Cutler finally come into his own at age 33? Conor Orr eyes a potential turning point for the QB -- and highlights the storylines to watch in Bears camp.

In a salary cap league with every rule designed to promote parity, there are no perfect depth charts. Here's a quick look at one area that each NFC team has to worry about heading into the season.

Plenty of players will be battling for starting positions, but who will rise to the top? Gregg Rosenthal breaks down his lists of projected starters for each team in the NFC North.

NFL Media analyst Lance Zierlein breaks down the top-five positions of needs for all 32 NFL teams and reveals how each is likely to approach the 2015 NFL Draft.

Jermon Bushrod's stay in the Windy City is over. The Bears on Tuesday released the expensive left tackle after a disappointing season that saw him start just four games all year.

The Washington Commanders present offensive tackle Charles Leno Jr. as the team's 2022 Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee.

NFL Network's Stacey Dales says Washington Commanders offensive tackle Charles Leno's 'Leno Claus' initiative aims to give back during Christmas season.

Former Chicago Bears and current Washington Football Team tackle Charles Leno Jr. believes work must be done to rebuild trust between law enforcement and local communities. Inspire Change grant partner Metropolitan Family Services is tackling this challenge through ongoing work with the Chicago Police Department to help bridge the gap between police and the districts they serve. To learn more about the NFL's efforts to address barriers to opportunity and equality, visit NFL.com/InspireChange. #InspireChange

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports that the Washington Football Team signed tackle Charles Leno Jr. to a one-year contract.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports offensive tackle Charles Leno Jr. set to visit Washington Football Team.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero says that the Indianapolis Colts seem like a 'natural fit' for free agent tackle Charles Leno Jr.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports that the Chicago Bears are expected to start rookie Teven Jenkins at left tackle after Charles Leno Jr.'s release.

Chicago Bears offensive tackle Charles Leno proposed to his girlfriend after his team's Week 15 win over the Green Bay Packers.

Minutes after the Bears clinched their first NFC North title since 2010, left tackle Charles Leno popped the question to his girlfriend, Jennifer Roth.