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One week into NFL free agency, and the whole league is nearly turned upside down. It’s been a busy week for all 32 teams, including the Washington Commanders, who have made 19 signings thus far. New owners, new coaching staff — new everything for the Commanders, who had tons of cash to spend once free agency began. They […]

JJ McCarthy had a visit with the New York Giants last week and will be meeting another NFC East franchise in the form of the Washington Commanders in Ann Arbor this coming Thursday, per NFL insider Jordan Schultz “Sources to @BleacherReport: Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy visited the #Giants last week, which included dinner with the […]

Austin Ekeler was introduced as a member of the Washington Commanders on Monday, and he made a bold claim when asked what he brings to the team in his press conference. “A lot. I’m going to score some touchdowns for you, that’s for sure,” Austin Ekeler said, via John Keim of ESPN. “I’m going to […]

The Washington Commanders have been arguably the busiest team in free agency so far this offseason. Armed with tons of cap space, the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, and a new coaching regime, the Commanders are hoping they can begin to establish themselves as a winning team again, and with a huge […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are reportedly in agreement with kicker Joey Slye on a one-year contract, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Jaguars have already made a number of moves in NFL free agency as they look to build a Super Bowl contender. Slye, 27, made his NFL debut in 2019 with the Carolina Panthers. […]

When the Minnesota Vikings made a deal with the Houston Texans for a late first-round pick more than a month before the 2024 NFL Draft, it became clear that Kevin O’Connell’s team wants to trade up for a quarterback. Armed with the Nos. 11 and 23 picks in the first round, Minnesota can easily get […]

Sean McVay does not want their campaign next season to end the way it did again. The Los Angeles Rams did not knock the wind off nor defend well Jared Goff enough which led them to an early postseason exit. Now, it looks like the front office is helping him with another elite defender to […]

In the NFL, player contracts command significant attention, often sparking intense analysis and discussion. One contract currently drawing considerable interest from football aficionados and pundits alike is Bobby Wagner’s one-year, $6 million deal with the Washington Commanders. Of course, it’s crucial to delve into the nuances of this deal, examining its implications for the team’s […]

Although the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders finished far apart in the NFC standings, both teams entered the offseason with plenty of work to do after failing to reach the postseason. Another common denominator among the franchises is an uncertain long-term quarterback situation. They made some steps toward potentially ironing out their respective future plans […]

Quarterback Sam Howell is headed to the Seattle Seahawks as they have agreed to a trade with the Washington Commanders. The Commanders have the #2 overall pick in the NFL Draft, and they are hoping to land their next franchise QB with that pick. Geno Smith was the starting QB for the Seahawks last season, […]

NFL Free Agency surely brings in a lot of gut-wrenching moves. Bobby Wagner has been with the team since 2012 for all but one year. He means a lot to the franchise. This is because he was a member of the Legion of Boom which led the Seattle Seahawks to football immortality. So, his move […]

The Washington Commanders are determined to improve after a disappointing 2023-24 season. As a result, the Commanders’ defense has gotten a major NFL free agency upgrade in former Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner. Commanders upgrade defense with Bobby Wagner  Washington and Wagner have agreed to a one-year deal, Ari Meirov reports. Wagner’s presence should significantly […]

A lot of big names have found new homes so far during NFL free agency. But there hasn’t been a position that has seen as much movement as there has been at running back. Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, Aaron Jones, Joe Mixon, Tony Pollard, and Derrick Henry are just a few names to find themselves […]

Newly minted head coach Dan Quinn is wasting no time in restructuring his defense with the Washington Commanders, the team he signed on to head coach earlier this offseason. Quinn of course took over the Commanders’ vacant head coaching position after his stint as defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys, who put together one of […]

The Washington Commanders are widely expected to take a quarterback with their second pick at the 2024 NFL Draft, but they just added one to their QB room on Tuesday, with former Philadelphia Eagles backup Marcus Mariota agreeing to a deal with them, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. “Former Eagles QB Marcus Mariota is […]

The Washington Commanders are in the midst of an offseason rebuild, and one of their recent transactions was the signing of running back Austin Ekeler. A Los Angeles Charger throughout his career, Ekeler starts a new chapter in Washington via a two-year, $11.43 million deal. The news turned heads among the Commanders fandom, one of […]

After losing Antonio Gibson in free agency, the Washington Commanders quickly went to work to find his replacement. And they have found one in Austin Ekeler, who’s heading to the nation’s capital on a short-term deal. According to the latest updates, Ekeler is signing a two-year contract worth up to $11.43 million, per Tom Pelissero […]

Dan Quinn is starting his tenure as Washington Commanders head coach by sticking with what he knows, or rather who he knows. General manager Adam Peters is reuniting the former Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator with Pro Bowl center Tyler Biadasz and defensive tackle Dorance Armstrong, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz, […]

There were a ton of marquee players who were slapped with the franchise tag before Tuesday’s NFL deadline. One of those players was a pass rusher: Carolina’s Brian Burns, who was poised for a hefty pay day if he was able to hit free agency. However, the Panthers will keep him around unless they work […]

After a disappointing 2023 NFL season marked by a 4-13 record and a failure to reach the playoffs, the Washington Commanders find themselves at a pivotal moment. As they prepare for the 2024 NFL offseason, the Commanders have a vital opportunity to revamp their roster. They can do this through strategic trades and acquisitions. Here, […]

It looks like former Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera will once again be working on Sundays this fall as the longtime player and coach is auditioning for a job as an NFL analyst for ESPN. Rivera appeared on NFL Live on ESPN to discuss the NFL offseason. He talked about his former rivals, the New […]

Quarterback is a position that the New England Patriots have to fill this offseason. A lot of names have been thrown around like Jayden Daniels and Drake. Most of the individuals linked to the job are relatively young. A veteran could be of much help to monitor their growth or even take over for a […]

With Adam Peters taking over at general manager and Dan Quinn at head coach, the Washington Commanders are expected to make sweeping changes to their organization. With resources to spend, Washington will be looking to add an influx of talent to their roster. After releasing Logan Thomas, the Commanders suddenly had a need at tight […]

The Washington Commanders have a big decision to make with their No. 2 overall draft pick. The possibility of landing a future star is alluring but so is making a trade to collect even more draft picks. Whichever way they go, they won’t be without a plethora of options. Teams such as the New York […]

Josh Harris went into the 2023-24 season, his first campaign as Washington Commanders owner, with the hope that the team would be competitive after a .500 finish the previous year.. But he was also aware that big changes might be unavoidable. A 2-0 start validated this initial optimism, but only briefly, as the Commanders spiraled […]

With a new general manager and coaching staff, the Washington Commanders are poised to go through numerous changes ahead of the 2023 season. Offensive line is one area the Commanders will be focused on improving. But before they make any additions, Washington has released starting left tackle Charles Leno, via Ian Rapoport of the NFL […]

The Josh Harris era of the Washington Commanders is still in its early stages, but the Commanders owner is already taking some interesting routes to improve the aura of the franchise. Harris has sat in on six interviews that the Commanders have orchestrated with the top quarterback prospects in this year’s NFL Draft, per Adam […]

New Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris alongside David Blitzer are both selling their combined 4.5% stake in the Pittsburgh Steelers to billionaire financier Thomas Tull and Art Rooney II, for enterprise value a bit over $4 billion, including $200 million of depth, according to Mike Ozanian of Forbes. Josh Harris led a group that purchased […]

As the NFL combine commences this week, the draft buzz continues to ramp up. With that comes continued speculation about which team will land quarterback Caleb Williams, the presumed No. 1 overall pick in April’s draft. The Chicago Bears own that first pick and although most in the league believe that they will select Williams, […]

While NFL free agency is still two weeks away, major offseason moves are already taking place. On Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers released outside linebacker Shaq Barrett — a two-time Pro Bowler and former NFL sacks leader. The Bucs were due to pay Barrett a $15.04 million bonus in March but instead decided that money […]

The 2024 NFL offseason is underway. Teams are congregating in Indianapolis for the NFL Combine, where the groundwork for potential deals begins to get laid as teams scout the next wave of stars. Some moves are already beginning to trickle in as teams juggle their cap sheet and prepare for free agency and the draft. […]

North Carolina football quarterback Drake Maye is one of the top quarterback prospects in this year’s NFL Draft, and with the Washington Commanders holding the second pick, it is very possible that Maye could be once again be in the same quarterback room as Sam Howell, like they were during their time at North Carolina. […]

The Chicago Bears had a rough season in 2023-2024, and are leaving all options on the table as news of a potential Justin Fields trade has broken. The latest odds have Fields favored to head to Pittsburgh to play for Coach Mike Tomlin and the Steelers should a trade happen. As the buzz continues to […]

The Washington Commanders have added John Glenn as their assistant special teams coach under head coach Dan Quinn, according to Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk. Dan Quinn is adding someone he is familiar with in John Glenn on his Commanders staff. The two spent time together with the Seattle Seahawks under Pete Carroll. Quinn […]

The Washington Commanders have an integral decision to make when the 2024 NFL Draft is underway as they could take one of the highly touted quarterbacks in a deep class. With an overhaul of the executives and coaching staff, there could be a time where the team is open to bringing in competition for current […]

Credit Magic Johnson with another assist to add to his career total. This one was not on the basketball court for the Los Angeles Lakers, but it was in the recruiting area for the Washington Commanders. Johnson played a key role in bringing offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury to Washington to serve as the team’s offensive […]

The Washington Commanders have the second pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and must decide between taking a quarterback or sticking with incumbent Sam Howell at the position. Current mock drafts have them going with LSU’s Jayden Daniels but USC star and ex-Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams’s name has been bandied about as a possibility. […]

As most of us are still trying to come to the conclusion that the NFL season is over, that doesn’t mean we can’t start looking forward to the 2024 season, right? Of course not. As we’re now entering the NFL offseason, there’s still plenty to look forward to, such as free agency, the combine, and […]

The Washington Commanders recently hired Anthony Lynn as their new running backs coach and running game coordinator. He now re-joins Kliff Kingsbury in Washington. Now, the team’s offensive coordinator hypes up Lynn with a Texas Tech shoutout. Kingsbury calls the hire “huge” for the Commanders, according to JP Finlay of NBC. They each played at […]