# Meet the new 'Bachelor,' a quarterback for the Washington Commanders

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6 outlets covering · First listed: PBS NewsHour, Nov 13, 2026, 11:44 AM · Read it: <https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/meet-the-new-bachelor-a-quarterback-for-the-washington-commanders>

After a troubled year for "The Bachelor" franchise, the ABC reality dating show is going back to a familiar well: the NFL. The network announced Friday that Sam Hartman, a quarterback for the Washington Commanders, will be handing out roses on the 30th season of the show.

## 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, 9:45 AM: [NFL Quarterback Sam Hartman Named the Next 'Bachelor' in Surprising Career Twist](<https://www.si.com/onsi/athlete-lifestyle/nfl-quarterback-sam-hartman-named-the-next-bachelor-in-surprising-career-twist>) — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States)
  Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman is the new star of ABC's "The Bachelor." Here's what to know about the former Notre Dame standout, his NFL career and his surprising move into reality television ahead of Season 30.
- Nov 13, 2026, 9:53 AM: [Meet the new ‘Bachelor,’ a quarterback for the Washington Commanders](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxORUJkdUl0RVA2YWUyWUVrN2k4aUtvVENRZmlKNEE1cmd5eUNXWGRlYUxPeHg0STkzRTFJcWxyVTlzdHg3LXRnTkNtV0lmQnpibFRPOFVLVjR3ejF6UXk1Q0VWaUlnc1hNYkNYN3R0cWcxOXFJOF9TbUxoQTZFMEc0QWlhVjJaamVLbEJpbmJ3SEVwSlJvSkE?oc=5>) — AP (Wire service, United States, rated Center)
- Nov 13, 2026, 10:55 AM: [ABC announces Sam Hartman, a Commanders practice squad quarterback, as new 'Bachelor'](<https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2026-11-13/sam-hartman-bachelor-nfl-quarterback-practice-squad-commanders-jesse-palmer>) — Los Angeles Times (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean left)
  Sam Hartman, a good-looking Washington Commanders quarterback who has yet to play in an NFL regular-season game, will star in Season 30 of ABC’s “The Bachelor.”
- Nov 13, 2026, 11:44 AM: [Meet the new 'Bachelor,' a quarterback for the Washington Commanders](<https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/meet-the-new-bachelor-a-quarterback-for-the-washington-commanders>) — PBS NewsHour (Public broadcaster, United States, rated Lean left)
  After a troubled year for "The Bachelor" franchise, the ABC reality dating show is going back to a familiar well: the NFL. The network announced Friday that Sam Hartman, a quarterback for the Washington Commanders, will be handing out roses on the 30th season of the show.