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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 […]

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn named rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels as the team’s starting quarterback, and he is now slated to start on opening day on the road against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. It is not a huge surprise, as Jayden Daniels was selected with the No. 2 […]

Washington Commanders star Jayden Daniels made another appearance during a preseason game in the loss to the Miami Dolphins, 13-6, and had some moments that were notable. However, Commanders head coach Dan Quinn spoke after the game to talk about Daniels performance saying that the rookie quarterback is in “double secret probation.” For those who […]

The Washington Commanders are looking to have an exciting offense for the upcoming season led by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels where his main weapon should be star wide receiver Terry McLaurin. However, there has been a subtle battle to see who can be the No. 2 option with the first to come to mind being […]

Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders continue the preseason as they face the Miami Dolphins. It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Commanders-Dolphins prediction and pick.   The Commanders come into the game after a loss in the first pre-season game of the year. Jayden Daniels looks solid and scored on […]

With all the eyes on Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, he impressed during Thursday’s joint practice with the Miami Dolphins. According to Dolphins beat reporter David Furones of The Sun Sentinel, Daniels threw “five touchdowns” against the opponent’s defense which is no doubt an eye-opening development from the joint practice. “Commanders QB Jayden Daniels […]

Former Carolina Panthers superstar Cam Newton had a close relationship with Ron Rivera. Rivera guided Newton and the Panthers through nine seasons and to four NFC South titles. That includes a 2015 Super Bowl appearance. In December 2019, Rivera was let go as Panthers head coach and soon after was named head coach of the […]

The name of the game for the Washington Commanders this offseason has been to ensure that rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels will be as prepared as possible by the time their season opens on September 8th. To do that, the Commanders signed veteran running back Austin Ekeler in free agency to work alongside Brian Robinson Jr., […]

As the Washington Commanders prepare for joint practices and the 2024 NFL season, quarterback depth has become a sudden need of theirs. As Jayden Daniels prepares to take over the starting spot, the guys behind him are dealing with injuries that necessitated the signing of another QB. Washington opted for Trace McSorley. The Commanders announced […]

The Washington Commanders are a team in transition, and it needs to go smoothly this season. The franchise routinely ruins young quarterbacks, and it can ill-afford for 2024 second-overall pick Jayden Daniels to receive the same fate. There are several ways to end the perpetual cycle of disaster, but one of the most important factors […]

The preseason-opener outcome didn’t go in the Washington Commanders’ favor, but good moments included a sleek play from Jayden Daniels and his nice gift to his mom. Also, the Commanders had three roster-hopeful players who improved their stock after the 20-17 loss to the Jets. Tight end Ben Sinnott, wide receiver Dyami Brown, and third-string […]

The New York Jets will try to end their 14-year playoff drought this upcoming season, and it’ll take every player on the 53-man roster to get it done. Cutting the expanded preseason roster to 53 may prove difficult, though, as plenty of players stood out in their first contest against the Washington Commanders. Preseason, of […]

Things are getting exciting in D.C. as the Washington Commanders show off their new quarterback. And young Jayden Daniels showed he respects the greats of the past. Now the Commanders are trying to give Daniels more help by bringing in a former Steelers wide receiver, signing Martavis Bryant while releasing kicker Ramiz Ahmed. NFL insider […]

Saturday saw some exciting play from rookie quarterbacks as while Caleb Williams looked solid in his small sample size, Washington Commanders signal-caller Jayden Daniels looked like a star in his preseason debut. There was specifically one play that stood out to Commanders head coach Dan Quinn that compared Daniels to the hit movie “Top Gun” […]

There was an air of anticipation among the Washington Commanders for Saturday’s preseason opener against the New York Jets, as No. 2 overall draft pick Jayden Daniels was set to make his (unofficial) NFL debut at MetLife Stadium. Not only did he shine during his brief time on the field, but he also marked the […]

A tight 20-17 loss to the New York Jets shouldn’t spoil the Washington Commanders’ preseason. Running back Austin Ekeler noted after the game that rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels called an audible at the line, leading to a 42-yard dot to Dyami Brown down the right sideline. The first-year signal-caller only played the team’s opening drive. […]

The Washington Commanders opened their 2024 NFL preseason Saturday afternoon against the New York Jets at FedEx Field. All eyes were on Jayden Daniels, the Commanders’ second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, as the young quarterback made his much-anticipated debut. Jayden Daniels, a 23-year-old quarterback from LSU, took the field for a single […]

Washington Commanders fans know the value of patience. They have been waiting out an uncertain and underwhelming quarterback situation for a while now. They are ready for rookie Jayden Daniels to usher in a new era and will therefore tolerate the inevitable growing pains that come during the 2024-25 NFL season. The thing is, though, […]

After being selected with the second overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, there’s quite a bit of hype surrounding Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. And on Saturday afternoon, fans will get to see him in game action for the first time when the Commanders open their preseason slate against the New York Jets. […]

Jayden Daneisl will make his NFL premier as the Washington Commanders face the New York Jets. It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Commanders-Jets prediction and pick. After a great career at LSU and Arizona State, Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Jayden Daniels will get his first test of his NFL career. Dan […]

The main goal of the Las Vegas Raiders in the first season of the Tom Telesco/Antonio Pierce era is to make the postseason. Anything else past that, such as winning the AFC West, would be a solid bonus. So, as Raiders training camp continues to unfold, Telesco has been busy looking for ways to improve […]

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said that quarterback Jayden Daniels has earned the right to be the first quarterback for the team’s preseason opener on Saturday against the New York Jets, according to JP Finlay of NBC 4 Sports. Dan Quinn said that Jayden Daniels has “surpassed my expectations of the readiness, of the […]

Former NFL quarterback Alex Smith suffered one of the most gruesome injuries in the history of the NFL. That is saying a lot, considering the high frequency of injuries in football. Smith, who played pro football for the San Francisco 49ers and the Washington Commanders (then the Washington Redskins) fractured his right leg during a […]

Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders are currently gearing up for the 2024 NFL season, which is slated to begin in just about a month. Daniels was the second quarterback off of the board this past NFL Draft behind only Caleb Williams, and fans are hopeful that he will be able to resurrect […]

The Washington Commanders open their preseason on the road, visiting the New York Jets next weekend. Leading up to the Commanders’ preseason opener, everyone wants to know if rookie sensation Jayden Daniels will start or even play at all vs. the Jets. So with Washington having another week of practice before taking on New York, […]

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen has seen a lot of changes since he was drafted by the team in 2017. New quarterbacks, new team names, and new coaches have all come through during Allen’s time, but he feels like this year may be the best he’s ever been a part of. Sitting down with […]

Knee-deep in training camp, the Washington Commanders have enjoyed positive signs. Their fans have taken the brunt of Davante Adams’ negative words. And the Commanders have troubles in the form of three players struggling early during NFL training camp. On the list are safety Darrick Forrest, tackle Braden Daniels and running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. […]

To find success in the 2024 NFL season, the Washington Commanders will need certain players to step up. And head coach Dan Quinn will need to navigate a tough assignment. But like every other NFL team, the Commanders have two players on the roster bubble who must shine in preseason to make the team. On […]

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has been settling in to Washington, DC. As training camp is underway, Daniels received a piece of advice about the area from a famous DC native and Commanders superfan. In a Fanatics ad that dropped on Wednesday morning featuring celebrities and other super fans recording videos for some of […]