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The Washington Commanders’ defense is getting some much needed help on Sunday. Rookie defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton, who missed Week 1 while recovering from foot surgery, is set to play on Sunday against the New York Giants, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. “Commanders DT Jer’Zhan Newton is ‘a go’ today, per source. Second-round rookie […]

The New York Giants are looking to rebound in Week 2 as they take on their NFC East rivals, the Washington Commanders. Ahead of this Giants-Commanders tilt, let’s go ahead and make some bold Giants Week 2 predictions. As far as the Big Blue fanbase is concerned, this is as close to a must-win game […]

With the Washington Commanders preparing for a Week 2 matchup against an NFC East rival of the New York Giants, the team is looking for their first win of the season. While people will look to point the blame at anybody on the Commanders for their opening loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the focus […]

Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels’ debut went fairly well, but one area needs attention. But the Washington Commanders still lost to the Buccaneers and here are the folks most to blame for the setback. First and foremost, the blame sits at the doorstep of the front office, namely general manager Adam Peters. Commanders GM Adam Peters […]

The New York Giants will head to Landover, Maryland, on Sunday to face the Washington Commanders. It’s an NFC East showdown as we share our NFL odds series and make a Giants-Commanders prediction and pick. The Giants lost 28-6 to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1. Unfortunately, they fell behind early and could not keep […]

The Washington Commanders struggled defensively in Week 1, allowing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to score 37 points. Things have gotten worse for the Commanders, as one of their best cornerbacks has suffered a long-term injury. Cornerback Emmanuel Forbes is scheduled to undergo surgery to repair a torn UCL in his thumb on Friday, via Ian […]

It’s not ideal for a quarterback to have 16 carries in a game, yet that was Jayden Daniels’ Week 1 rushing workload against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. At that pace, Daniels is on track for 272 carries, which you might expect from a bellcow running back like Derrick Henry and not a rookie QB. Head […]

Quarterback Jayden Daniels’s dual-threat ability made him an intriguing prospect in the NFL. That ability led the Washington Commanders to take Daniels with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. In his NFL debut against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Daniels immediately showcased that ability. Daniels ran 16 times for 88 yards and […]

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn went all in on Jayden Daniels this year. Quinn said he saw certain things he liked that could help Daniels succeed as a rookie. But Week 1 didn’t go like a dream scenario, and here are two overreactions from Daniels’ NFL debut with the Commanders. Daniels finished 17 of […]

Only a couple weeks ago, the Washington Commanders traded a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to the Cleveland Browns for kicker Cade York. Following a pair of missed field goals in Washington’s loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1, York was waived. The NFL giveth, and the NFL taketh away. […]

NBA superstar Kevin Durant went through his Week 1 NFL picks while a guest on the Up and Adams Show with Kay Adams. When asked who he preferred in the matchup between Chicago and Tennessee, he said he liked the Caleb Williams and the Bears over the Titans. Then Adams asked if he had any […]

Protecting potential franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels becomes even more important for the Washington Commanders following the latest injury update. Backup QB Marcus Mariota suffered a torn pectoral and is being placed on the injured reserve, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Mariota missed the last week of practice, so his availability for the 2024-25 […]

While Washington Commanders rookie Jayden Daniels’ basketball skills are in question from Kevin Durant, there is no doubt that his talent in football is through the roof. As Daniels prepares for his regular season debut for the Commanders against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, head coach Dan Quinn spoke at length about the traits that […]

Washington Commanders star rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels is ready for his NFL debut. At the same time, Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant set the record straight on Daniels’ basketball talents and how they can’t compare to Durant’s. As the Commanders’ starting quarterback prepares for Week 1’s season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Durant called […]

The Washington Commanders begin a new era as they hit the road to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Commanders-Buccaneers prediction and pick. The Washington Commanders begin a new era after a rough last season. After a 4-13 season, the Commanders cleaned house. They fired […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant did not mince words when asked about his least favorite NFL team during an appearance on Kay Adams’ “Up and Adams Show” on Friday, September 6. Durant, a longtime fan of the Washington Commanders, made it clear which team he would relegate if given the choice: the Dallas Cowboys. When […]

Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is still familiarizing himself with his new starting quarterback Jayden Daniels, but is already seeing the stark contrast in Daniels’ deameanor on and off of the football field. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn named Daniels his Week 1 starter. And soon, fans will see that’s when the vibes change […]

The Washington Commanders are gearing up for the 2024 campaign, and there are a lot of reasons to be excited for the new season. Jayden Daniels will be taking over under center after he was selected with the second overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, and the team has a new head coach in […]

The Washington Commanders invested in their new era on offense with Jayden Daniels by signing offensive lineman Sam Cosmi to a four-year contract extension. Cosmi is set to protect Daniel for the foreseeable future, and Cosmi seems to be excited about the opportunity. After practice, Cosmi spoke to reporters about his extension and said “Well […]

The Washington Commanders are preparing to officially enter the Jayden Daniels era. But as they welcome a new quarterback, the Commanders need to ensure they have strong protection in front of him. To do so, Washington has signed guard Sam Cosmi to a four-year contract extension, via Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. While the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face the Washington Commanders on Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season, starting on Sunday. Ahead of the matchup, Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles spoke to the press and answered questions about what to expect from the game, particularly about the matchup between Baker Mayfield and Jayden Daniels, the No. 2 […]

The Washington Commanders have addressed their wide receiver concerns following recent cuts and trades. Former Houston Texans wide receiver Noah Brown was signed to the active roster on Wednesday, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on X, formerly Twitter. Brown was released by the Texans on Tuesday but has quickly found a new opportunity and a new […]

The Washington Commanders have already named rookie Jayden Daniels their starting quarterback entering Week 1 of the regular season. But if Daniels were to ever get injured, the Commanders want to ensure they have ample backup options in place. Washington has signed Sam Hartman to their practice squad, via Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. […]

The Washington Commanders have announced a significant shift in their stadium’s identity, confirming a partnership with Northwest Federal Credit Union that renames their home field to Northwest Stadium. Previously known as FedEx Field, the stadium will adopt its new name following FedEx’s decision to end its naming rights contract earlier this year, ahead of the […]

After a 16-13 win over the Carolina Panthers last November, Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus was eager to talk about the impact of the newest addition to the team, defensive end Montez Sweat, and what he called “The Tez Factor.” “Having the effect of Tez, the Tez factor, is a pretty cool thing to […]

The Washington Commanders have a new coach. They have a new quarterback. But will the results be the same old song? Here are the Washington Commanders bold predictions for the 2024 NFL season. It’s easy to write off the Commanders. While Dan Quinn should infuse the organization with enthusiasm and hope, it still comes down […]

The Washington Commanders are paying homage to their past while preparing for the future. And the owner is talking about another name change. Josh Harris said the franchise is researching for a new nickname, according to a post by ESPN Commanders reporter John Keim on X. “Harris said they’re doing research on the team name, […]

Every franchise has its legends, and the Washington Commanders are no different. One such legend is former safety Sean Taylor, who played for the team for four years before he was tragically murdered by a home intruder in 2007. Had he not passed away, chances are Taylor would have gone on to become one of […]

After infrequently flirting with greatness, the Washington Commanders traded Jahan Dotson to the Philadelphia Eagles. This a bold statement, considering the Commanders are in the throes of a rebuild after drafting a potential superstar franchise quarterback, Jayden Daniels. The new arrival in the City of Brotherly Love spoke to the press and reflected on the […]

Two teams looking to improve from rough 2023 seasons face off as the New England Patriots face the Washington Commanders. It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Patriots-Commanders prediction and pick. The Patriots enter the game, sitting at 1-1 in the preseason. They ended the preseason with a win over the […]

The Washington Commanders will take on the New England Patriots on Sunday, August 25 in Washington, D.C., the final game before rookie number two overall pick Jayden Daniels’ expected debut as starting quarterback. On Friday, reporter Nicki Jhabvala revealed Coach Dan Quinn and the Commanders’ plans for Daniels on Sunday, a surprising development considering the […]

Making a preseason splash with the trade of Jahan Dotson and choosing Jayden Daniels as the Week 1 starting quarterback, the Washington Commanders also have a pair of surprise preseason potential roster cuts to watch out for as the 2024 NFL campaign gets closer. On the fringe are linebacker Jamin Davis and safety Darrick Forrest. […]

The final preseason game this year takes place on Sunday night between the New England Patriots and Washington Commanders. Both teams struggled last year, but they brought in the young pieces to help take them to the next level. These young pieces include number three pick Drake Maye on the Patriots and number two pick […]

The Washington Commanders have traded wide receiver Jahan Dotson and a fifth-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2025 third-round pick and two seventh-round picks per Adam Schefter of ESPN. With the news, Commanders fans have been going crazy on social media begging the team to go after San Francisco 49ers Brandon Aiyuk who […]

In-division trades are not common in the NFL, so when a notable one happens, it is a big surprise. The Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders executed a significant trade on Thursday, with Jahan Dotson going to the Eagles in a surprise trade. The trade represents two teams in different spots. Despite last year’s collapse, the […]

While wide receiver Jahan Dotson was preparing for a breakout season, he has a new home with the Philadelphia Eagles as they have made a rare in-division trade with the Washington Commanders. They sent a 2025 third round pick and two seventh round selection for Dotson and a fifth round pick according to Adam Schefter. […]

The Washington Commanders have a lot of new faces on their roster heading into the 2024 campaign, and while everyone is probably excited about the additions of guys like Jayden Daniels and Austin Ekeler, they also have a new kicker. After seeing Joey Slye leave in free agency, Washington claimed Riley Patterson off of waivers […]

Fans of the Washington Commanders are abuzz about the quick development of rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. And he’s already taken over the starting role. But this is the NFL, and Daniels needs weapons if he’s going to be a star in this league. And that’s why the Commanders must make one last-minute trade before Week […]

Once considered a proud franchise, the Washington Commanders haven’t been that for decades — leaving new coach Dan Quinn trying to pick up the pieces like all the king’s horses and all the king’s men. And yes, Daniel Snyder is Humpty Dumpty in this story. Former player Champ Bailey got real on how Snyder ruined […]