When an NFL franchise misses on a first-round draft pick, the pain usually lasts three to four years. You watch the player struggle, you stomach the dead cap space, and eventually, the front office cuts its losses and moves on.
A lot of people think Sonny Styles will immediately help the Commanders defense thanks to his abilities and future usage under Daronte Jones. Sonny Styles is considered to be one of the most promising rookies from the 2026 draft class.
The Washington Commanders' offense struggled throughout the 2025 season, mostly due to multiple injuries suffered by star quarterback Jayden Daniels and a lack of elite skill players, and they will be looking to be a more explosive and consistent bunch here in 2026.
Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.
The Washington Commanders' 2025 season didn't go according to plan. While many will point towards health as a major reason behind the collapse, some onus can be placed on general manager Adam Peters.
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin sounds really excited about where the offense is headed under new offensive coordinator David Blough.
The Washington Commanders ended last season with a disappointing 5-12 record after reaching the NFC Championship Game the year prior. With QB Jayden Daniels making a return to the field and head coach Dan Quinn back for another season, the potential of this Commanders’ roster will hope to be actualized in the upcoming season.
Every team around the league is heading into voluntary OTA practices, and this is where teams' offseason moves begin to take shape. This season, the Washington Commanders are heading into OTAs with their defense looking noticeably different.
The Washington Commanders went through a roster overhaul this offseason through free agency and the NFL Draft, and those new additions will be tasked with helping turn things around from last year's disappointing season.
The potential is evident and the talent has already been proven. The main question surrounding Washington Commanders' star quarterback Jayden Daniels entering his third season in Washington is centered on his health.
The Washington Commanders are ready to welcome quarterback Jayden Daniels back into their offense. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin will once again be one of his top pass catchers.
With the Washington Commanders’ 2026 schedule released, the team is looking to bounce back after a regression in 2025 on both sides of the ball. As Commanders
Undrafted free agents sign standard three-year contracts that are worth whatever the minimum salary is in those years. In 2026, the standard UDFA deal is worth $3.1 million.
At first glance of the Washington Commanders' 2026 schedule, they will not have the luxury of easing into it. If the franchise does not want a repeat of the 2025 season, they have to come out of the tunnel swinging.
Veteran RB Demetric Felton announced his retirement from the NFL on his Instagram at 27 years old. Felton also announced he’s starting a player development role with the Browns.
Veteran wide receiver Deebo Samuel had a down year in 2025, failing to make a bigger impact on the Washington Commanders’ offense. The San Francisco 49ers traded him to the Washington team after six years of partnership.
Without a doubt, the Commanders’ 2026 schedule is as hard as they come, but there are some positives when you look a little closer. The Washington Commanders certainly got the short end of the stick when it comes to its version of the 2026 schedule, but teams can only play the hand that’s been dealt.
The Commanders are trying to get back to playoff contender status after a tough 2025 season, but their 2026 schedule isn’t doing them any favors. Let’s break down why.
Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders is preparing for his third year in the NFL. After being selected No. 2 overall by the Commanders in 2024, Daniels had a record-setting rookie season in Washington.
Per Nicki Jhabvala, the Commanders are re-signing CB Antonio Hamilton to a new deal for the 2026 season. Hamilton, 33, signed a three-year, $1.62 million contract with the Raiders as an undrafted free agent out of South Carolina State in 2016.