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The Washington Commanders made several defensive additions in free agency but still lack adequate pass-rushing. After failing to address that need in the 2025 NFL Draft, general manager Adam Peters could return to the veteran market where Za’Darius Smith, Von Miller, and others are still available. Coming out of the draft, pass-rushing is still the […]

The Washington Commanders entered the 2025 NFL Draft with transformation in mind. As Adam Peters steers the front office and Dan Quinn establishes a renewed culture of toughness and precision, Washington sought to plug key roster holes while continuing their ambitious roster makeover. Without a third-round pick, the Commanders had to maximize value with every […]

The Washington Commanders are starting the second year of the post-Dan Snyder era. Year 1 was a raging success, with Jayden Daniels in as the franchise quarterback, and they went to the NFC Championship Game. The new ownership has been committed to finding a new stadium, and on Monday, they made a big announcement. The […]

One season is all it took for Jaylen Daniels to get to the top of the NFC, battling it out in the NFC Championship. Recent analysis by Mel Kiper mentions Daniels is playoff bound, and gave them a “B+” for their 5 Draft picks. Time is ticking in Washington, Daniels is playing on that precious […]

The NFL Draft is a showcase of hope, potential, and strategic precision. Sometimes, however, even promising moves can miss the bigger picture. That’s the unfortunate reality for the Washington Commanders after Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft. In a pivotal year when every decision needed to sharpen their Super Bowl trajectory, the Commanders played […]

The Washington Commanders are hoping to build off of a sensational 2024 season when head coach Dan Quinn built a team that made it all the way to the NFC title game. While the Commanders lost that game to the eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, they demonstrated just how much a team can improve […]

The NFL Draft is just hours away, and anything can happen from now to then when it comes to teams making trades and deciding who they want to select. Final mock drafts are still being made, and ESPN’s Field Yates sees a scenario where the Cleveland Browns and Washington Commanders make a trade, and Shedeur […]

The 2025 NFL Draft is happening today, and few teams are entering the weekend with more at stake than the Washington Commanders. After a bold offseason, the franchise finds itself at a pivotal moment. There’s sustained energy and cautious optimism among the fanbase. However, that goodwill will hinge on how effectively they navigate a draft […]

Whether or not the Washington Commanders should revert to their Redskins name and change it has been hotly contested for years, and President Donald Trump has weighed in. While speaking to reporters on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, President Trump was asked by John Fredericks if the Commanders’ plan to build a new stadium at the […]

The 2025 NFL draft is just hours away, but mock drafts and predictions are still rolling in. ESPN has been pumping out mock drafts like a well-oiled machine in the buildup to the draft, and one of their final mock drafts could spell good news for both the Washington Commanders and Buffalo Bills, as he […]

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was seen getting hyped at the Washington Capitals-Montreal Canadiens playoff game on Wednesday. The superstar quarterback had a historic rookie season and now looks to avoid a sophomore slump in 2025. The entire Commanders’ fanbase already loves their franchise QB, and it looks like Daniels is having a fantastic time […]

After winning the Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up for another potential title run next season. With the NFL Draft on the horizon, the front office made a final decision for one player on the roster who is a former wide receiver of the Washington Commanders. After trading for wideout Jahan Dotson, Philly […]

The Washington Commanders own the No. 29 pick overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. After witnessing a breakout season from quarterback Jayden Daniels, the front office hopes to continue building a roster to make a deeper playoff run next season. It’s not entirely clear what Washington is going to do in the first round. However, […]

The Washington Commanders have already made offseason strides. And they could wind up with more wheeling and dealing in the draft. Also, the Commanders are linked to a rising UCLA star linebacker, along with the Bills, according to espn.com. On the list of guys who could get drafted earlier than most observers expect is Carson […]

It hasn’t been much fun for the Washington Commanders’ fans over the last, oh, three decades or so. The franchise has struggled to engage the fan base thanks to poor play, mediocre coaching, and a stadium nobody seems to like. But new owners have taken over, they drafted a new quarterback with the No. 2 […]

The Washington Commanders had great success in Jayden Daniels’ rookie season, making an unexpected run to the NFC Championship game before losing to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Commanders are hoping to build on that success, and they got some reinforcements on the offensive side of the ball with the trades for Deebo Samuel and Laremy […]

The Washington Commanders have been urged to be aggressive in the draft. As for the Patriots, there seems to be a wide range of outcomes. Those two things could meet in the middle, as an NFL insider suggested an aggressive trade between the Commanders and Patriots. This doesn’t have anything to do with the first […]

The Washington Commanders had a breakout year last season, making it all the way to the NFC Championship Game. What was more impressive was that they did it with Jayden Daniels, a rookie quarterback in his first year in the league. The Commanders need to strike while the iron is hot, and that means making […]

The Washington Commanders crushed expectations, making it to the NFC Championship Game last year. They improved dramatically through the NFL Draft, taking Jayden Daniels second overall. But before the draft, many people clowned the team for bringing their top quarterback prospects to TopGolf. After successfully landing Jayden Daniels, the Commanders are headed back to TopGolf […]

It’s getting close to draft day. Will the Washington Commanders pull off a trade? And will they find late-round sleepers? It’s time to take a look at the Washington Commanders 2025 NFL mock draft, using the ESPN NFL Draft simulator. The Commanders enter the draft with glaring position needs at edge rusher and defensive back. […]

It’s looking like the Cleveland Browns should pass on Shedeur Sanders. But that doesn’t mean they should stop hunting a quarterback. And in an ESPN mock draft, the Browns traded up with the Commanders to get their man. Mel Kiper Jr. selected two-way star Travis Hunter for the Browns with their No. 2 overall pick […]

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is grieving following the news that Kyren Lacy, his friend and former LSU teammate, died in an apparent suicide after fleeing police. The 24-year-old wide receiver was arrested and faced potential charges of negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless operation of a vehicle after allegedly causing a crash that resulted […]

The Washington Commanders were one of the great stories of the 2024 NFL season. The Commanders finished in last place in the NFC East in 2023 with a 4-13 record and they gained the No. 2 pick in last spring’s NFL Draft as a result. They used that pick to select LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, […]

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels had an excellent rookie season in 2024. It was one worthy of his Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. He led his team to the NFC Championship, the first time the Commanders have been there since the 1990s. The trio of Daniels, head coach Dan Quinn and offensive coordinator Kliff […]

Will the Washington Commanders follow their usual path in the draft? What will it look like in the end? But as they search, here are three sleeper prospects the Commanders should target for the 2025 NFL Draft. After doing well in the free-agency phase of the NFL offseason, the Commanders could set themselves up for […]

The Washington Commanders might have their eyes on this edge rusher, but how the rest of the draft plays out remains to be seen. Still, an NFL insider made a familiar prediction about the Commanders’ draft strategy. With pick No. 29 in the first round, there is speculation about whether the Commanders will focus on […]

The Washington Commanders still have room to maneuver their draft position. And they may have their eye on a boom-or-bust edge rusher. For now, here is the Commanders’ full seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft, according to the Pro Football Network simulator. However, the simulator pulled a weird deal. With top-notch edge rusher James Pearce Jr. […]

When it comes to wheeling and dealing, the Washington Commanders are not a stranger to the process. And they should have their sights set on this player. But if he’s not available, here is the Commanders’ perfect 2025 NFL Draft trade. The Washington Commanders are in a strong position in the 2025 NFL Draft, despite […]

In the free-agency period, the Washington Commanders made good progress toward the 2025 season — including a pair of key trades. One of those players, Deebo Samuel, got reunited with a Patriots legend, according to a post on X by Mike Reiss. Wes Welker, who was in the news last week as a worthy nominee […]

The offense for the Washington Commanders in 2025 seems to be set. But they still need to work on their defense and must be careful with their first pick. And here are three reasons why Mike Green is the perfect fit for the Commanders in the 2025 NFL Draft. First, there’s a chance Green gets […]

While hardcore NFL Draft fans have read the mocks, checked the big boards, and settled into the generally accepted rhymes and rhythms of where teams will select certain players, all it takes is for one team to make a trade, and suddenly, the entire dynamic has changed. A quarterback who many assumed would be on […]

The Dallas Cowboys could be getting close to adding Saahdiq Charles, an offensive lineman who the Washington Commanders originally drafted in the fourth round. The Cowboys worked Charles out, as was reported by NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. “The #Cowboys worked out veteran OL Saahdiq Charles today, source says. The former fourth-round pick of the #Commanders […]

After getting drafted No. 11 overall in the 2017 NFL Draft, Marshon Lattimore graduated from the Ohio State football program, earning a spot on the New Orleans Saints’ defense for nearly a decade. In that time, Lattimore repped No. 23 on his jersey, bringing the same number to his Washington Commanders uniform once he got […]

The Washington Commanders offense will have a different look in 2025. And quarterback Jayden Daniels has a chance to improve on his tremendous rookie season. Looking forward, here are three players the Commanders must avoid in the 2025 NFL Draft. Washington enters the picking fray with specific needs at four positions. The Commanders need a […]

By many accounts, the Washington Commanders did well during the free-agency rush. And they will soon have an opportunity to follow up with a good draft. The Commanders have even drawn an Eagles comparison, but there’s a fear connected to it. NFL executives weighed in on their thoughts on offseason activity, according to nytimes.com. And […]

The Washington Commanders approached the 2025 NFL free agency period with the clear intention of making a statement. With renewed commitment to build on the gains fo their impressive 2025 campaign, expectations were high for aggressive moves in the market. Sure, the front office delivered by securing marquee names. However, the most intelligent acquisition may […]

The Washington Commanders are moving in the right direction. Washington took a huge leap forward in year one under head coach Dan Quinn. The Commanders won 12 games during the regular season and had a pair of exciting playoff wins in 2024. Now the Commanders are hopeful that they can improve even further in 2025. […]

Evne though Jayden Daniels had a historic 2024 campaign, the Washington Commanders is still the subject of criticism. It hasn’t made Commanders’ head coach Dan Quinn too pleased. Via JP Finlay on X (formerly Twitter), the coach explained rather simply his shot back at Daniels’s skeptics. “If he wasn’t a dynamic runner, he’d still be […]

After signing a three-year, $68.36 million contract extension in 2022, Terry McLaurin and the Washington Commanders are in a position where it’s time to sign on the dotted line once again. McLaurin’s contract expires at the end of the 2025 season, meaning Commanders General Manager Adam Peters has an important decision to make. However, on […]