Veteran QB Josh Johnson to start for Commanders vs. Cowboys

Journeyman quarterback Josh Johnson will start for the Washington Commanders in their Christmas Day home game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Washington coach Dan Quinn also confirmed Wednesday that Jeff Driskel, who signed with the team on Monday, will back up Johnson. The Commanders are signing practice squad QB Sam Hartman to the 53-man roster to serve as the emergency third quarterback.

The Commanders put starter Jayden Daniels on injured reserve on Dec. 15, deciding to shut him down...