Benjamin Standig - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

Ben Standig is a Staff Writer for The Athletic, covering the Washington Football Team and Washington Wizards. The native Washingtonian crisscrossed the area for more than a decade writing about numerous teams, leagues, and events that helped shape the region with a primary focus on the Wizards, the Washington Football Team and college basketball. He most recently worked as a beat writer for NBC Sports Washington, had bylines with outlets including Associated Press and USA Today, co-founded the subscription website The Sports Capitol, and is a two-time winner of The Huddle Report's annual NFL mock draft contest.

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• How Daron Payne's massive (and surprising) contract got done and what it means for Washington

  By Benjamin Standig Verified| The Athletic Verified The Washington Commanders remain confounding. The Commanders and defensive tackle Daron Payne agreed to a four-year, $90 million contract with $60 million guaranteed, multiple sources involved in the negotiations - who were not authorized to speak publicly because the deal is not yet official - told The Athletic. Sunday afternoon's surprising news was the kind most would find positive, especially because it came without the threat of a Congressional subpoena.

  By Benjamin Standig Verified · The Athletic

  Mar. 13, 2023

• After Panthers trade for No. 1, quarterbacks go 1-2-3-4

  By Benjamin Standig Verified| The Athletic Verified The smell of impatience wafted over the early picks in the 2023 NFL Draft even before the Panthers decided last week they were getting the first choice at quarterback. Carolina's trade up from No. 9 to No. 1 sent a shockwave through the league because of both the ginormous haul shipped to the Bears and the timing.

  By Benjamin Standig Verified · The Athletic

  Mar. 13, 2023

• Commanders, Daron Payne agree to 4-year, $90 million deal: Source

  By Benjamin Standig Verified| BVM Sports Verified By BVMSports Team By Ben Standig and The Athletic Staff, The Washington Commanders and star defensive tackle Daron Payne have agreed to a four-year, $90 million contract, a league source confirmed to The Athletic on Sunday. Here's what you need to know: Payne's contract includes $60 million guaranteed, the source said. The new deal comes... Read more on Publisher's website

  By Benjamin Standig Verified · BVM Sports

  Mar. 12, 2023

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The Athletic

The Athletic Community, founded in 2013 and based in Portland, Oregon, is a sportswear company dedicated to building meaningful relationships through durable, active-lifestyle products. The company emphasizes community and celebrates movement, whether by bike, foot, or other physical activities. The Athletic Community specializes in athletic apparel and accessories, offering technical tees, casual clothing, and performance-oriented wear. Their product range includes workout gloves, foot bands, arm sleeves, body mats, and high-quality sport socks. Many items are available as limited editions, with styles rotating frequently to keep the offerings fresh. The brand appeals to individuals seeking both casual and technical clothing for sports, outdoor activities, and everyday wear, reflecting Portland’s active lifestyle culture. Currently, The Athletic Community is promoting a 30% off "Moving Sale" to celebrate its relocation to N. Williams Ave. in Portland. The company is backed by investors like O’Reilly AlphaTech Ventures and competes with other brands in the athletic apparel market.