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Training camp is a time for roster and position battles, and the Washington Commanders have their share. It’s part of the big challenge facing new head coach Dan Quinn. But there’s good news from D.C. in the form of three surprising developments from the Commanders 2024 NFL training camp. At the top of the list […]

The Washington Commanders are on the rise. They drafted their quarterback of the future in Jayden Daniels and made a number of marquee signings. But now the real work starts. Washington went just 4-13 last year. They shifted their roster and overhauled their coaching staff. They have to make progress and that starts in training […]

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has his work cut out for him in his first season in the nation’s capital. His chores include determining when to start his prized rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. But Daniels will surely love Quinn’s review of new tight end Zach Ertz. ESPN Commanders’ reporter John Keim posted a quote […]

The Washington Commanders and their fans are obviously pumped to have selected Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, but he wasn’t the only potential star that the team selected in the draft. The team’s second pick of the draft ended up being talented defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton, who was […]

It’s fair to say that in Ron Rivera’s four years as the head coach in Washington, the Commanders’ quarterback situation was far from ideal. Case in point, in the 67 games that Rivera coached in D.C., the following eight quarterbacks got starts: Alex Smith, Dwayne Haskins, Kyle Allen, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Taylor Heinicke, Garrett Gilbert, Carson […]

The Washington Commanders are starting training camp, and it appears the jury is still out on who will be the team’s Week 1 starter. Commanders coach Dan Quinn is not committing to naming Jayden Daniels his starting quarterback. “When he’s ready we’ll know and he will know,” Quinn said, per NBC Sports in Washington. Daniels […]

When the defense is abysmal but the first pick in the draft is a quarterback, the team plans to ride the offensive wave and hope the defense gets a surfboard. That’s where the Washington Commanders landed, and why one surprising player who could make or break the Commanders’ 2024 NFL season comes from the offensive […]

With a new head coach, front office and quarterback, the Washington Commanders are hoping to turn a new leaf entering the 2024 campaign. However, the Commanders will have to do so without one of their top 2024 NFL Draft picks. Defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton was placed on the Non-Football Injury list on Friday, via Ian […]

The Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders will most likely start their high profile rookie draft picks Jayden Daniels and Caleb Williams at some point this season, which could be a smart move according to former Pittsburgh Steeler and NFL analyst Ryan Clark. Clark believes that the key to success could lie in the hands of […]

One thing that helped push former head coach Ron Rivera out the door with the Washington Commanders came in the form of drafting Emmanuel Forbes in last year’s first round. Rivera tried to hang on to the idea of Forbes becoming a standout, even late in the 2023 season. But Forbes turned into a bust, […]

The Washington Commanders are entering a new era of ownership. Team President Jason Wright and owner Josh Harris have agreed on one of the biggest overhauls in terms of leadership post-Dan Snyder. However, it looks like one of these two is going to have to leave the organization. Who will collaborate with Dan Quinn and […]

As the Washington Commanders prepare for what they hope will be an exciting 2024 season under new head coach Dan Quinn, finding ways to strengthen the roster is a critical component of their plans. One way to improve is by identifying potential trade candidates entering the 2024 training camp. It should be noted these are […]

It’s hard to blame Dan Quinn for wanting another shot as an NFL head coach. With his team practically clearing space for the 2016 season Lombardi Trophy the Falcons coughed up a 28-3 lead to the Patriots. But whether he can right that wrong with the Washington Commanders is an even bigger challenge than you […]

Welcome to 2024, where the Washington Commanders’ roster manipulation is infinitely more interesting than at any time in the finally-over Ron Rivera era. Under new general manager Adam Peters and new head coach Dan Quinn, finding three cut candidates ahead of NFL training camp is a little less cut and dried. First, this is Peters’ […]

Although there is hope among football fans in the nation’s capital that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk may soon be referred to as Washington Commanders wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, the All-Pro wide receiver continues to make it clear that he believes that playing in the Bay Area is what is best for him, even […]

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,” […]