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Deebo Samuel Decision Could Define Commanders Offseason

Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel is approaching free agency this offseason as his contract is set to expire. In Samuel's long season with the team, he got 72 passes for 727 yards and 5 touchdowns, which was a step up from what he was able to produce in 2024, his final season with the San Francisco 49ers.

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Commanders, 76ers owner Josh Harris included in latest Jeffrey Epstein files release

In a bombshell development in the United States Government’s ongoing Department of Justice investigation, Josh Harris, the co-owner of the Washington Commanders, Philadelphia 76ers, and New Jersey Devils, has been connected to the deceased trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 30

Why Commanders Should Trade No. 7 Pick in NFL Draft

The Washington Commanders are going into the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 7 overall pick, giving them a chance to take one of the top prospects in the draft.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 30

What will make or break the Commanders defense in 2026

The Washington Commanders and Dan Quinn face a watershed moment in the 2026 season. To make it go in a positive direction, they have to get better defensively.

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The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history with at least 40 touchdown passes combined in their first two seasons can you name in five minutes?

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Washington Commanders News / Field Level Media / January 30

Commanders choose Daronte Jones to revive defense

The Washington Commanders hired Daronte Jones to be their new defensive coordinator on Friday. Jones, 47, replaces Joe Whitt, who was fired on Jan. 6 after two seasons with the Commanders.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 30

Commanders Linked to Falcons' Kyle Pitts in Free Agency

The Washington Commanders are in need of adding a tight end at some point during the offseason due to Zach Ertz's torn ACL. With Ertz out for most if not the entire 2026 campaign, the Commanders will need to add another tight end, preferably one with a lot of upside as a receiver.

Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 30

Commanders Officially Announce Hiring Of DC Daronte Jones

The Washington Commanders announced they have officially hired former Vikings DB coach Daronte Jones as DC. Here’s a final look at candidates for the

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 30

2026 Senior Bowl Day 3 Winners: Commanders’ NFL Draft prospects who impressed at practice to boost stock

The Washington Commanders are in Mobile, Alabama, at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl to get their eyes on the top prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, and are trying to get to know them before April.

Dan Quinn News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 30

Commanders' Dan Quinn Might Be on the Hot Seat

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn was viewed as one of the best first-year hires in the league following his first season in the nation's capital.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 30

Commanders' Daronte Jones Hiring Gets Mixed Reviews

The Washington Commanders are bringing in Daronte Jones to be their new defensive coordinator. The former Minnesota Vikings assistant is getting his first crack at a coordinator job in the NFL, so there are a lot of question marks surrounding his candidacy.

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 29

Commanders Open With Long Odds to Win Super Bowl in 2027

My, how things have changed in the DMV. After a season that saw everything take a 180, including a run to the NFC Championship Game in 2024, the Washington Commanders fell off a cliff in 2025.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Brian Flores News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 28

How Brian Flores Helped Shape Commanders DC Daronte Jones

As Daronte Jones steps into his new role as the Washington Commanders’ defensive coordinator, his time working alongside Brian Flores with the Minnesota Vikings taught him an important lesson he now brings to Washington.

Deebo Samuel News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 28

Commanders Have Big Deebo Samuel Free Agency Decision

Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel is a free agent this offseason, and the team is trying to figure out whether or not to bring him back to the roster.

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The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

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Da'Ron Payne News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 28

Commanders Trade Involving Daron Payne Could Be Inevitable

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne may have played his last down with the team. Payne, a first-round pick from the 2018 NFL Draft, has only played for the Commanders in his career, but with one year remaining on his contract, Washington could look to move on.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / January 28

Commanders' new defensive coordinator will bring an aggressive style and a welcome change to Washington's defense

The Washington Commanders ended their search for their new defensive coordinator, and head coach Dan Quinn showed us one key thing. We all expected a retread coach or someone he's worked with in the past, but he decided to take a swing at potential by hiring Daronte Jones from the Minnesota Vikings.

Washington Commanders News / NFL Analysis Network / January 28

The Commanders ranked last in total defense. They hired the coordinator from the unit that ranked 3rd

The Washington Commanders hired Daronte Jones as defensive coordinator. Jones comes from the Minnesota Vikings, where the defense ranked third in the league.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 28

Daronte Jones Reveals His Unique Strategy for Connecting With Commanders Players

The Washington Commanders tapped into a DMV native as their next defensive coordinator after parting ways with Joe Whitt Jr. Following a difficult season, the team explored a number of candidates before filling the vacancy.

Da'Ron Payne News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 27

Commanders Expected To Keep DT Daron Payne In 2026

Commanders DT Daron Payne is heading into the final year of his four-year, $90 million deal in 2026 after registering a career-low 61 percent defensive snap share last season.

Dan Quinn News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 27

Dan Quinn’s hires will put Commanders in playoffs — or make him someone else’s DC in 2027

The Washington Commanders swung and missed on a big name for their new defensive coordinator. That comes on the heels of an unproven OC hire. And head coach Dan Quinn’s coaching hires will do one of two things: put his team in the playoffs, or send him back to a defensive coordinator role with another team in 2027.