# Sam Hartman, Commanders backup QB, announced as 'The Bachelor'

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3 outlets covering · First listed: The Athletic, Nov 13, 2026, 8:33 AM · Read it: <https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7778957/2026/11/13/sam-hartman-bachelor-commanders-notre-dame/>

Hartman is taking on a new role after being a member of the Commanders' practice squad for two seasons.

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 AM: [Ex-Notre Dame and current Washington Commanders QB Sam Hartman to be the next 'Bachelor'](<https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/breaking-news/article/ex-notre-dame-and-current-washington-commanders-qb-sam-hartman-to-be-the-next-bachelor-133028697.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  Hartman is currently on the Commanders' practice squad.
- Nov 13, 2026, 8:16 AM: [NFL heartthrob Sam Hartman revealed as the next ‘Bachelor’ months after being cut by Washington Commanders](<https://pagesix.com/2026/11/13/entertainment/nfl-heartthrob-sam-hartman-revealed-as-the-next-bachelor-months-after-being-cut-by-washington-commanders/>) — NY Post (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean right)
  The Notre Dame alum will be handing out roses in the franchise's milestone season.
- Nov 13, 2026, 8:33 AM: [Sam Hartman, Commanders backup QB, announced as 'The Bachelor'](<https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7778957/2026/11/13/sam-hartman-bachelor-commanders-notre-dame/>) — The Athletic (Sports, United States)
  Hartman is taking on a new role after being a member of the Commanders' practice squad for two seasons.