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Some draft picks spark debate, but others feel almost predetermined. When circumstance, talent, and need intersect so perfectly, the answer becomes difficult to ignore. The Washington Commanders hold the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love remains on the board. He’s the answer the Commanders have been […]

The New York Giants aim to revitalize an offense hampered by injuries to young stars like Malik Nabers. They have become frontrunners for the most valuable running back available on the market. According to ESPN, the Seahawks chose not to use the franchise tag on Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, opening the door for […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are engaged in a crucial effort to retain Mike Evans, the veteran wide receiver, as he prepares to explore NFL free agency for the first time in his impressive career. Despite head coach Todd Bowles expressing a strong desire to keep this franchise icon, the organization faces significant challenges. Evans has […]

There are Combine performances, and then there are moments that stop entire war rooms cold. These moments can flood NFL Network’s feed with all-caps reactions and fundamentally reshape the pre-draft conversation. Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles delivered one of those moments at the 2026 NFL Combine. The Washington Commanders were undoubtedly paying close attention. At […]

The Washington Commanders are making an important free agent signing by bringing back receiver Treylon Burks. The former first-round pick has not had the career he had hoped, but he played well with the Commanders last season after being elevated from the practice squad midseason. “The Commanders are bringing back former first-round WR Treylon Burks, […]

The Washington Commanders got burned by Jake Moody last year, but then used the if-you-can’t-beat-em-join-em direction. And they liked what they saw. So, the Commanders are bringing Moody back after his solid 2025 run, according to a post on X by Jordan Schultz. “Sources: The #Commanders are re-signing kicker Jake Moody. He went 18/20 last […]

It’s a pretty simple strategy as the Washington Commanders target the top free agents. But who they chase below the top of the wish list is a different story. And here are two free agents the Commanders must avoid signing in 2026 NFL free agency. Washington needs plenty of help on the defensive side of […]

The Washington Commanders are hoping to find a pot of gold in the NFL Draft. And they’re already tinkering with their roster. But the best route to success could be finding the already proven players. And here are the three best players the Commanders must target during 2026 NFL free agency. The needs are many […]

The Washington Commanders have a lot of holes to fill as NFL free agency is set to begin next week. On Wednesday, the Commanders took the first step in shoring up one of the team’s biggest needs: defensive line. The Commanders re-signed veteran defensive tackle Shy Tuttle to a one-year contract, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. […]

Mike Evans is due to enter free agency for the first time in his 12-year career in the NFL. Although there is some belief he will re-sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the latest buzz in the rumor mill names several teams that could be in the mix to potentially sign Evans. The Buffalo Bills, […]

Houston Rockets’ franchise star Kevin Durant has always been vocal about his Washington D.C. roots, wearing the Washington Nationals logo across his chest and “Maryland” tattooed across his back. Durant has also honored the DMV area with several sneaker releases throughout the years as well as giving back to the community. During his most recent […]

Von Miller became a free agent this offseason after playing one year for the Washington Commanders. While talking about his time with the organization, the 14-year veteran compared quarterback Jayden Daniels with Kobe Bryant, claiming Daniels shares similar traits to the former Los Angeles Lakers legend. While appearing on the “Rich Eisen Show,” the soon-to-be […]

Von Miller is a free agent this offseason after playing the 2025-26 campaign with the Washington Commanders. The 14-year veteran does not plan on retiring, and it sounds like he’d love to return to Washington for at least one more year. However, Miller did admit that he would like to sign with the Denver Broncos […]

There’s a lot of speculation about who the Washington Commanders will grab in the first round. One reason is that they only pick once after that until the fifth round. But here is what the experts say, taking a look at the Commanders’ 2026 NFL mock draft roundup after the NFL Combine. If the Commanders […]

The Washington Commanders are positioning their roster, and speculation is running wild about their first pick in the draft. But here is what the Pro Football Focus draft simulator put together for the Commanders’ 2026 NFL Draft in a seven-round mock after the NFL Combine. The Commanders have a nice slot with the No. 7 […]

The Washington Commanders are hoping to have a successful offseason after a disastrous 2025 campaign that saw them miss the playoffs altogether. This occurred on the heels of the team’s surprising trip to the 2024 NFC Championship Game, but injuries and overall regression hit the team hard this past year. On Monday afternoon, a major […]

The Washington Commanders opened up the starting center position on their depth chart when they released Tyler Biadasz last week, but they may have already plugged in that hole. Veteran offensive lineman Nick Allegretti, who won three Super Bowls with the Kansas City Chiefs, has agreed to a two-year contract extension with the NFC East […]

The 2026 NFL offseason really starts to take off during the month of March. The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine wrapped up this weekend and showcased some of the best players ahead of April’s draft. One NFL insider proposed a pair of landing spots for one of the best defensive prospects in this year’s class. Albert […]

The Washington Commanders hope to return to the NFL Playoffs in 2026, with Jayden Daniels leading the way at quarterback. Daniels may be excited to learn that Washington is looking this offseason to give him some help on offense, per an ESPN report. “Expect Washington to target offensive help, among a lot of other things. […]

Arguably the most underrated tight ends coach in the NFL is now off the market after joining Dan Quinn’s staff with the Washington Commanders. Ben Steele, who directly oversaw Trey McBride’s rise over the last three years with the Arizona Cardinals, will now be running the tight end room in the nation’s capital. Steele has […]

These days, Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn is looking intently at draft possibilities. But his head coaching status may be tenuous entering the 2026 season. Still, Quinn was among two coaches to earn an A+ grade in leaked NFL Players Association report cards, according to a post on X by Dianna Russini. “NFLPA HC […]

After two seasons with the Washington Commanders, offensive lineman Tyler Biadasz will be moving on, as he’s now on the lookout for a gig with another team. The one-time Pro Bowler has been released by the Commanders, according to insider Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. “The #Commanders are releasing starting center Tyler Biadasz, source […]

Among the many decisions the Washington Commanders have to make in the 2026 offseason, the team has to decide what it wants to do at tight end. Although incumbent starter Zach Ertz is coming off a brutal knee injury, he could still hold onto his role, ESPN’s John Keim predicts. The Commanders are looking to […]

As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, the Washington Commanders, like all the other teams, will likely be more diligent in their research, scouting, and evaluation over the next few weeks. The Commanders currently hold the seventh overall pick, and there is plenty of talent to choose from. An intriguing question: Do they take the best […]

The Washington Commanders have executed a comprehensive reset of their coaching staff heading into the 2026 season after a disastrous 5-12 campaign in 2025. Earlier, the likes of offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. were fired, eventually replaced by David Blough and former Minnesota Vikings defensive coach Daronte Jones. Head coach […]

For the first time since 2016, the Washington Commanders are headed back to London, where they will host one of their home games in the 2026 NFL season at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Shortly after the league pegged the Jacksonville Jaguars as one of its annual London host teams, it confirmed the Commanders would be the […]

The Washington Commanders’ Bobby Wagner is well-respected. He is one of only three players to record 2,000 career tackles. And Wagner announced his plan to play a 15th NFL season, according to a post on X by Jordan Schultz. “Sources: #Commanders 11-time All-Pro LB Bobby Wagner, the Walter Payton Man of the Year award winner, […]

While some mock drafts have the Washington Commanders targeting Rueben Bain Jr., others seem them going a slightly different direction. But Mel Kiper’s Ohio State mock draft pick for the Commanders would make NFL history. Kiper’s latest ESPN mock draft has the Commanders landing linebacker Sonny Styles of the Buckeyes. “This would be the fourth […]

The Washington Commanders’ 2025 campaign ended in disappointment, marked by a 5-12 record and a wave of significant injuries. The most devastating blow occurred during a Week 14 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, when veteran tight end Zach Ertz was carted off following a low hit by safety Jay Ward. An MRI later confirmed a […]

There’s plenty of hype for Miami (FL) edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. Some people have him as a fit for a perennial NFL power. And here are the three best destinations for Bain in the 2026 NFL Draft. Bain is profiled by some as a can’t-miss prospect. Others point to his inadequate size when compared […]

The Washington Commanders have been busy making salary-cap plans for the offseason. And they’ll have to decide which players to let walk. But here is one free agent who would fix the Commanders’ biggest flaw heading into the 2026 season. Like most NFL teams, the Commanders weren’t able to overcome key injuries in the 2025 […]

The Washington Commanders have a nice slot for the upcoming NFL Draft. But they have some difficult free-agent decisions on their current roster. And here are three moves the Commanders must make to clear salary-cap space in the 2026 NFL offseason. There is good news for the Commanders. Some of their mistakes during the Dan […]

Dan Quinn seems to be taking risks when it comes to the adjustments he made to his coaching staff on the Washington Commanders in the 2026 offseason. Quinn departed from both of his coordinators on both sides of the ball after a disappointing 2025 campaign. He relieved Joe Whitt Jr. from his defensive playcalling early […]

On paper, there should be no love lost between Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Philadelphia Eagles. Initially landing in Washington as the No. 2 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Commanders and Eagles duked it out three times during his rookie season, including a particularly lopsided game in the NFC Championship game […]

While Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn tries to make the right moves and save his job, the team is hoping to hit a first-round home run in the NFL Draft. And here are three players the Commanders must let walk in free agency during the offseason. If the Commanders are going to be competitive […]

The Washington Commanders need some help on both sides of the ball, but many mock drafts have them targeting defensive help in the first round. Along the latter narrative, the NFL.com mock draft gave the Commanders a star that ESPN projects to go in the No. 2 overall spot. Drafting No. 7, the Commanders might […]

The Washington Commanders need plenty of roster help, including free agents. But they are also focusing on the upcoming draft. And here is the Commanders’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup, post-Super Bowl, as draft season ramps up. Coming off a very disappointing 5-12 season, the Commanders must overcome the whiffs experienced by head coach Dan […]

The Washington Commanders community is mourning the loss of one of its most reliable anchors from the 1990s. Tre’ Johnson, a former Pro Bowl offensive guard who spent the bulk of his career in the nation’s capital, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the age of 54. The news broke after Johnson’s […]

With the Washington Commanders in the midst of the 2026 offseason, the team has been making some changes to the coaching staff under head coach Dan Quinn. As the Commanders have been adding to their defensive staff, they are set to reportedly hire another one, this time from the LSU football team. According to Matt […]