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What is the perfect way to honor your dad? For University of North Carolina volleyball standout Jackie Taylor, the answer came easy. Taylor chose jersey No. 21 to honor former Washington Commanders’ safety Sean Taylor, who was murdered in 2007 at the height of what had been a standout NFL career. The Tar Heels’ account […]

Three hundred. Yep. OK, OK. I’m out then. And Austin Ekeler left Los Angeles and made his free-agent way to play for the Washington Commanders, who enter the 2024 season with high hopes under a new head coach and high-potential rookie quarterback. His reason for leaving the Chargers hinted at what his role with the […]

Just months after what was the best season of his young NFL career, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is at the center of what has been the most tumultuous and tense standoff between player and organization this offseason. What started back in April around the NFL Draft, when rumors were rampant that the […]

For a franchise that never seems to fill out the roster correctly, suggesting one perfect move the Washington Commanders need to make before 2024 training camp is a challenging exercise. The Commanders perpetually have a glaring weakness. And this year it could be wide receiver. Surprise! What a shock for a troubled organization. The Commanders […]

When Daniel Snyder was looking to sell the Washington Commanders, there were lots of names that weren’t mentioned as potential buyers, but in reality, only a select few have billions of dollars to spare to buy a football team. One of those people thought to be in the running to buy the Washington franchise was […]

The Washington Commanders head into the new NFL season with some intriguing rookies who will push veterans for roles and playing time after a productive 2024 NFL Draft. It’s been nine years since the Commanders franchise last had a winning record, so bringing in new blood to up the overall talent level is crucial. For […]

The 2024 NFL offseason has been nothing short of eventful for the Washington Commanders. Amid the flurry of transactions and strategic decisions, one move stands out for its sheer audacity and potential for high risk: the acquisition of quarterback Marcus Mariota. Many have questioned whether this gamble will pay off for a franchise desperate to […]

Two players need to set the tone for the Washington Commanders in 2024, and fans will love Terry McLaurin’s rave review of rookie Jayden Daniels. It puts these dynamic offensive pieces on the same page from Day 1. McLaurin is a sixth-year veteran while Daniels was the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL Draft. […]

Could Brandon Aiyuk’s dissatisfaction with his San Francisco 49ers’ contract situation lead him to a reunion with former Arizona State teammate Jayden Daniels on the Washington Commanders? A 6-foot, 200-pound speedster, Aiyuk will play on his fifth-year option, worth about $14.1 million. But Aiyuk wants a long-term contract that seems warranted based on his production. […]

The Washington Commanders have been hard at work remaking their organization this offseason. Ownership and the front office is entirely new, and the roster features plenty of fresh faces as well. Austin Ekeler is now one of the veterans on the Commanders’ offense. He recently spoke with the media about why he decided to leave […]

The Brandon Aiyuk trade sweepstakes could kick into high gear soon. The 2023 All-Pro receiver has been looking for a hefty contract extension all offseason long but hasn’t found it yet. This has put the San Francisco 49ers in a bind. San Francisco has to pay Deebo Samuel and Brock Purdy soon as well. These […]

The Washington Commanders took LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick of the NFL Draft in April and are hoping he will put an end to their perennial suffering under center. New head coach Dan Quinn hasn’t handed Daniels the starting job just yet, but he is already enamored with the youngster. “He’s […]

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is entering the final year of his deal, which has prompted rampant trade speculation. Now, a recent phone call he filmed with his former Arizona State teammate and current Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is making waves. #49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk to Jayden Daniels, via his TikTok: “They […]

The Washington Commanders are far from a hot pick or even a dark horse pick to make the playoffs this season, but great watching options abound for fans of the franchise and high ceiling football talent. The Commanders of course brought in former Heisman winner Jayden Daniels to be their quarterback of the future this […]

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels may not be guaranteed the starting job, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t getting paid. Daniels has landed a four-year, $37.75 million contract that includes a $24.3 million signing bonus, his agent Ron Butler told Ian Rapoport of NFL media. Daniels, who was selected by the Commanders with the second […]

Back in April, the Washington Commanders selected Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Jayden Daniels with the 2nd overall pick in the NFL Draft. It was a pick that seemingly signified the beginning of a new era of football in Washington, one marked by the arrival of young, dynamic franchise quarterback — the likes of which Washington […]

The Washington Commanders are not just preparing for a new season but are also in a fresh phase. They have a new quarterback in rookie Jayden Daniels, whom Washington picked second overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. As a team viewed by many heading into the draft needy of a signal-caller, Washington is expecting a […]

New Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler is tasked with making quarterback Jayden Daniels’ transition to the NFL, and a recent miscommunication on a read during practice followed by a conversation between the two has Ekeler believing in his new quarterback, comparing Daniels to Phillip Rivers and Justin Herbert from Ekeler’s days with the Los […]

Beleaguered NFL kicker Brandon McManus who was released by the Washington Commanders on June 2 amid sexual assault allegations, apparently will still receive the completion of his $1.5 million signing bonus from the NFC East division franchise. The Commanders inked McManus to a one-year deal worth $3.6 million last March then parted ways with Washington […]

The Washington Commanders look to bolster their roster for the 2024 NFL season. As such, the front office is faced with the crucial task of identifying key trade targets who can elevate the team’s performance. With an interesting young core and a fan base hungry for success, the Commanders have the potential to make significant […]

The Washington Commanders are dealing with the news of former place kicker Brandon McManus’ sexual assault allegations. Head coach Dan Quinn dropped a striking admission to McManus’ developing investigation. Quinn revealed that the Commanders were unaware of the allegations against McManus when they signed him in free agency, per ESPN. Washington released McManus on Sunday […]

The Washington Commanders have found themselves in a predicament they would rather not be in during what’s supposed to be a quiet time in the NFL calendar year. Their new kicker, Brandon McManus, found himself being accused of sexual assault by a pair of flight attendants from an incident stemming on a Jacksonville Jaguars team […]

With the release of all 32 NFL teams’ schedules, teams like the Washington Commanders now know what lies ahead of them for the upcoming 2024 season. All things will be new in Washington once the 2024 season begins. Well, most things will be new anyway, at least two of the more important things when it […]

Since the Josh Harris group took over as owners of the Washington Commanders, there has been speculation that eventually the franchise’s name could change once again, but his wive, Marjorie Harris commented on the name, indicating that a change is not on the way. “As you would imagine everybody has an opinion about the name,” […]

The Washington Commanders took nine players in the 2024 NFL Draft, starting with LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels at No. 2 overall and ending with Notre Dame defensive lineman Javontae Jean-Baptiste at No. 222 in Round 7. In between, the franchise made some intriguing sections, including Rice wide receiver Luke McCaffrey, the Commanders’ sleeper rookie to […]

The Washington Commanders were hoping to upgrade their kicker position this offseason, which led to them going out and signing former Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Brandon McManus. Unfortunately, McManus’ tenure with Washington is already off to a rocky start, and he hasn’t even taken the field for his new team yet. On Sunday afternoon, McManus was […]

Washington Commanders kicker Brandon McManus is not off to the best start with his new team. The former Jacksonville Jaguar now has a lawsuit to deal with, just two months after he signed a one-year, $3.6 million deal with Washington. McManus has been accused of sexual assault by two women from when he was with the […]

The Washington Commanders have embarked on a journey to reestablish themselves as a relevant force in the NFL. With a fervent fan base and a history rich with triumphs, the Commanders are poised to capitalize on their recent strategic moves. The 2024 NFL Draft has infused the team with fresh talent. However, there are still […]

Sometimes art imitates life in such a way that life then fires back with a priceless reaction too glorious for art to have ever imagined — and former Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder, former president Donald Trump, and the producers of his new biopic The Apprentice have just given us one of those very special […]

The Washington Commanders have completely overhauled their entire organization in one offseason. The Commanders brought in a new ownership group earlier this year. Those new owners have made an impact right away, hiring general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn. Washington’s new brain trust has significantly overhauled the team’s coaching staff and roster […]

With a new general manager, head coach and new quarterback, the Washington Commanders have fully hit the reset button heading into the 2024 campaign. NFL Hall of Famer Peyton Manning has taken notice and has admired Washington’s offseason strategy. The Commanders landed their quarterback of the future when they drafted Jayden Daniels with the No. […]

The Washington Commanders were well-positioned to exit the 2024 NFL Draft with a bounty of new players, and that’s precisely what they ended up doing. It began at the top with the second overall pick, which they used to select LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, and continued into Day 2 of the draft, where they ended […]

Now that the 2024 NFL Draft is over, the NFL schedule release is the last major event on the league calendar before an uneventful summer. News is finally starting to come out from various league sources about certain matchups, including primetime and international games. One insider has revealed Washington’s opponent in the first week of […]

The Washington Commanders have significantly overhauled their organization in just one offseason. Washington started from the top with a new ownership group. They also added a new general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn, as well as offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury. The Commanders also put in plenty of work on the roster during […]

In the ever-evolving NFL world where tradition and modernity clash, NASCAR icon Dale Earnhardt Jr. has cast a surprising spotlight on the NFL’s Washington Commanders by advocating for a return to their previous, brief, unconventional moniker: The Washington Football Team. Earnhardt Jr.’s suggestion reflects not just a personal preference but taps into broader sentiments about […]

The Washington Commanders were thrilled to select Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. They had their pick of every QB other than Caleb Williams in a loaded QB class. Washington selected Daniels in part because of his electric rushing ability. Now that rookie minicamps are up and running around […]

The Washington Commanders are beginning their Jayden Daniels era after drafting him with the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. They are starting to make moves for the roster around him, including on the depth chart behind him by releasing Jake Fromm. The Commanders announced that they released Fromm on Tuesday afternoon. He […]

Being the son of a legend makes one want to pursue the same passion. Seeing Randy Moss’ career through the lens of Thaddeus Moss probably filled his childhood with wonder which grew to be pressure at the latter stages of his teenage years. He had a lot of challenges with North Carolina State and LSU. […]

The Washington Commanders selected Illinois defensive tackle Johnny Newton in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Newton is an exciting prospect who flashes potential as a penetrating interior pass rusher. He was viewed as a consensus first-round pick, though he ultimately fell in the draft due to injury concerns. Newton will soon have […]