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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 […]

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 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 […]

The Cincinnati Bengals continue to implode their roster. After already allowing Joe Mixon to walk, plus having Tee Higgins enter free agency again, Cincy is now losing its best defender. Trey Hendrickson dropped the newest bombshell by requesting a trade Thursday. Tensions between the Bengals and Hendrickson brewed for quite some time. Hendrickson asked for […]

The Washington Commanders have emerged as the most logical and compelling landing spot for star pass rusher Myles Garrett if the Cleveland Browns ultimately decide to move on from their franchise cornerstone. With Garrett publicly requesting a trade following a tumultuous 2024 season, speculation about where the perennial All-Pro could land is rampant. While a […]

One thing seems certain for the Washington Commanders in the 2025 offseason. They need to land a receiver to complement Terry McLaurin. Perhaps it could be Deebo Samuel? Or maybe Garrett Wilson? The Commanders have other needs, too. And here are two NFL free agents who are sneaky good options to sign. Washington finished with […]

With the coaching staff intact for the 2025 season, the Washington Commanders can turn their attention to the free-agent market. And in the process, the Commanders must fix a fatal flaw during the NFL offseason. The Commanders managed to put together an impressive 12-5 season despite a defense ill-equipped to handle even a marginal NFL […]

The Washington Commanders can officially call themselves Super Bowl contenders for 2025. Those thoughts haven’t surfaced in the nation’s capitol since winning Super Bowl 26. Head coach Dan Quinn took over a team that hadn’t gone back to the conference title game since that 1991 championship season. Quinn’s first big move was drafting Jayden Daniels […]

The Washington Commanders had their season come to an end with a 55-23 loss in the NFC Championship to the Philadelphia Eagles, and head coach Dan Quinn spoke on some of the calls on fourth downs early in the game. “For sure, living on the ball and working stuff off, we were aggressive on our […]

The Washington Commanders made it to the NFC Championship Game thanks to aggressive coaching. First-year head coach Dan Quinn has gone for fourth downs and two-point conversions all season long. But one choice in the first half against the Eagles did not sit well with FOX Sports analyst Greg Olsen. He took to social media […]

Terry McLaurin is looking forward, and he’s enjoying Jayden Daniels’ season like other members of the Washington Commanders. But they will have to move along without Sam Cosmi, who sent a heartfelt message to Commanders’ fans after his brutal injury. Cosmi delivered his thoughts, saying he’s down but not out, according to a post on […]

While the Washington Commanders are enjoying Jayden Daniels’ rookie season, Dan Quinn said the team is ready for the next step. And Quinn also shouted out the lit Lions fans after the wild win on Saturday, according to a post on X by JP Finlay. Dan Quinn says the atmosphere in Detroit was the real […]

The Washington Commanders have been fueled by determination in the 2024-25 NFL playoffs. After knocking off the NFC’s No. 1 seed in Saturday’s Divisional Round matchup, the Commanders move on to the title. Dan Quinn will coach in the NFC championship for the first time since taking the Atlanta Falcons there in 2017. It hasn’t […]

The Washington Commanders had nothing to lose when they walked into Ford Field on Saturday night. Washington played loose and got a huge win against Detroit, stunning the No. 1 seed in the NFC in a 45-31 victory. The Commanders will now play in the NFC Championship game for the first time since 1991. Washington’s […]

The Dallas Cowboys have watched this new, uneasy feeling Saturday night. Their rival the Washington Commanders are now one victory away from heading to the Super Bowl. And their ex-defensive coordinator Dan Quinn is changing that culture. Quinn and the Commanders upended the top-seeded Detroit Lions 45-31. The first-year Commanders coach, though, is accomplishing immediate […]

Jayden Daniels will lead the Washington Commanders against the No. 1-seeded Detroit Lions tomorrow night. Head coach Dan Quinn’s team will be up against the odds against a team that is expecting to win the Super Bowl this year. Washington, on the other hand, is playing with house money. This year’s team has recorded its […]

Following a hard-fought Wild Card victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Washington Commanders have several players nursing minor wounds ahead of their matchup with the Detroit Lions. Of them, Bobby Wagner has missed several practices with an ankle injury, an issue head coach Dan Quinn addressed on Thursday. Quinn noted that Wagner will play […]

The Washington Commanders defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20 in their NFC Wild Card matchup on Sunday. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn was noticeably thrilled for his squad and the fanbase after the game, earning the franchise’s first playoff victory since 2006. Zane Gonzalez drilled a 37-yard kick to give Washington the late lead as […]

The Washington Commanders may have to deal with the loss of Kliff Kingsbury in the offseason. But for this weekend, stopping the run against the Buccaneers is the key to a Wild Card victory. And defense is the fatal flaw that will doom the Commanders in the 2025 NFL playoffs. Washington’s hopes of having any […]

For its wild-card game against the Buccaneers, the Washington Commanders may have an X-factor. And if you want to see bold predictions for Tampa Bay, look here. With a Washington Commanders wild-card game scheduled against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it’s time for postseason madness. Ahead of the Commanders-Buccaneers playoff game, we’ll be making our Commanders […]

The Washington Commanders secured the No. 6 seed in the upcoming NFC playoffs with their 23-19 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 18, but they did not finish the game with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels on the field. Head coach Dan Quinn pulled Daniels from the game when the quarterback experienced leg soreness. Daniels […]

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has turned in a special season of coaching, and he’s taking his team full bore into Week 18. Meanwhile, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels joined an exclusive club with his Pro Bowl selection, according to a post on X by The 33rd Team. Jayden Daniels joins an exclusive club by […]

On a night when Jayden Daniels etched his name alongside Josh Allen, the terrific rookie also broke a record held by a former Washington Commanders player. But as good as Daniels has been, Dan Quinn is sculpting one of the best coaching jobs in NFL history. Jayden Daniels connected with Zach Ertz in overtime for […]

Although the Washington Commanders clinched a playoff berth following their overtime win against the Atlanta Falcons, head coach Dan Quinn made it clear where he stands on resting his starters versus playing them. Quinn made a statement on Monday, explaining why he made his decision, per Ben Standig on X. “Dan Quinn said the Commanders […]

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said he is optimistic about defensive tackle Jonathan Allen being activated off of injured reserve for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons, according to Ben Standig of The Athletic. Allen was listed as a full participant in Wednesday’s practice estimate. Quinn, general manager Adam Peters and others will meet […]

CommandersAfter the Washington Commanders eeked out a win, head coach Dan Quinn took the high road about a mysterious clock stoppage. He also faced the bad news of a possible concussion for Zach Ertz. Also, here are three Commanders’ reasons for concern after the tight victory versus the Saints. Jayden Daniels threw two first-half touchdown […]

The Washington Commanders defeated the New Orleans Saints in a close game on Sunday. Washington moved to 9-5 on the season and currently occupies the final playoff spot in the NFC. However, the win over the Saints did not come without some controversy, though the controversy worked against Washington head coach Dan Quinn’s men in […]

Kevin O’Connell has the Vikings winning with Sam Darnold as the quarterback. And Dan Campbell has guided the Lions to success despite massive defensive injuries. But here are three reasons Dan Quinn of the Washington Commanders must be the coach of the year frontrunner in the NFL. If the ballots had to be sent in […]

Things didn’t go well for Emmanuel Forbes Jr. with the Washington Commanders. So the team decided to part ways with the former first-round pick. That allowed the Los Angeles Rams to swoop in and claim Forbes off of waivers, according to a post on X by Adam Schefter. “Rams claimed former Commanders’ first-round pick Emmanuel […]

After three straight losses, Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders delivered a dominant performance, defeating the Tennessee Titans 42-19 to improve to 8-5 heading into their bye week. This is the first time Washington has won eight of its first 13 games in a season since 1996. “The guys really dug in. I thought they […]

The Washington Commanders revealed two huge injury updates to running back Austin Ekeler and cornerback Marshon Lattimore ahead of their Week 14 matchup against the Tenessee Titans. Head coach Dan Quinn’s team is coming off a three-game losing streak, falling far behind the red-hot Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East. Star rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has […]

Being a fan of the Washington Commanders provided a rollercoaster ride of thrill and nightmare in a few minutes Sunday. Jayden Daniels’ second miracle of the season turned to ashes when the kicker didn’t have a simple extra point in his arsenal. Here are the Commanders most to blame for the Week 12 loss to […]

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and head coach Dan Quinn had a similar message after their stunning home loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The Commanders are on a three-game losing streak after the 34-26 defeat to their NFC East rival. While Washington currently holds onto a playoff slot, that situation can change quickly if these […]

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn gave an optimistic take on Marshon Lattimore amid the star cornerback’s injury update. The four-time Pro-Bowler has yet to debut in Washington after his blockbuster trade from the New Orleans Saints. To this point, Lattimore has missed two games for the Commanders as Jayden Daniels and company head into Week […]

The Dallas Cowboys are struggling immensely, having won only three games out of the 10 they’ve played in the 2024 season; the latest setback was an embarrassing loss at AT&T Stadium to the in-state rival Houston Texans, extending their winless streak at home. The Cowboys are back in action on Sunday against the division rival […]

The 2024 NFL Draft was filled with top quarterback prospects expected to change the trajectory of the teams that selected them. After 11 weeks of NFL play, two of those quarterbacks have done just that in Washington Commanders’ Jayden Daniels and Denver Broncos’ Bo Nix. Both are strong contenders for the Offensive Rookie of the […]

After starting the season at a blazing 7-2 pace, the Washington Commanders have fallen to 7-4 after consecutive losses. Fans and media alike are hypothesizing that this is mostly due to the Jayden Daniels rib injury that has hampered the rookie sensation suffered back in Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers. Whether that is true […]

For the first time as the head coach of the Washington Commanders, Dan Quinn lost two games in a row when, on Thursday Night Football, his team couldn’t overcome the Philadelphia Eagles four days after dropping their Week 10 game to the Pittsburgh Steelers. What gives? Are the Commanders cooked? Have they been a mirage […]