Washington Commanders: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Washington Commanders News / Viral Sports News / October 28

Washington Commanders Add 7-Year Veteran WR on Wednesday

The Washington Commanders moved quickly to address a sudden hole in their wide receiver room on Wednesday, 2026, elevating veteran Van Jefferson from the practice squad to the active roster after placing Terry McLaurin on injured reserve, the team announced.

Jonathan Taylor News / A to Z Sports / October 28

Commanders emerge as Jonathan Taylor trade fit, but Colts’ latest stance creates major obstacle for Washington

ESPN identified Washington as a possible destination for Jonathan Taylor, but reporting suggests Indianapolis is reluctant to move him despite its recent veteran trades.

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Lucas Patrick News / Washington Commanders on SI / October 28

Lucas Patrick’s Sack-Free Start Hasn’t Settled Commanders’ Center Question

The Washington Commanders entered the 2026 season saying they had their center position filled, but they didn't take long to change course when they signed Lucas Patrick on September 16, then turned to him as the starter in Week 3.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Terry McLaurin News / Pro Football Rumors / October 28

Commanders Designate DT Jer’Zhan Newton For Return, Place WR Terry McLaurin On IR

The Commanders have designated defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton to return from injured reserve, per a team announcement. They will have 21 days to activate him.

Terry McLaurin News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 28

Commanders Announce Three Moves, Place WR Terry McLaurin On IR

The Washington Commanders announced they officially placed WR Terry McLaurin on injured reserve, signed WR Van Jefferson from the practice squad to the active roster, and signed OLB Kyle Kennard to the practice squad.

Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 28

Commanders Designate DT Jer’Zhan Newton To Return

The Washington Commanders announced they have designated DT Jer’Zhan Newton to return from injured reserve. He’s been out since mid-August after suffering a pectoral injury.

Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Dan Quinn Believes in the Commanders, but Daron Payne's Expiring $28 Million Deal Says Sell

Washington spent its bye week hearing that the heat is building on Dan Quinn, and Quinn spent it insisting he still believes in this roster. What the Commanders do with Daron Payne over the next two weeks will show whether the front office in Ashburn sees it the same way.

Jayden Daniels News / Total Pro Sports / October 28

Jayden Daniels’ Massive Trade Value Revealed — NFC Super Bowl Contender Emerges As Potential Suitor

After a stellar rookie campaign, Jayden Daniels has not replicated that success with the Washington Commanders. He was mostly out in year two. Now in his third year, it’s safe to say that his team has regressed again.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Washington Commanders News / Lindy's Sports / October 28

Washington is listening on Daron Payne and other vets

Pro Football Rumors flagged Monday that Washington could be willing to take offers from contenders before the Nov. 10 deadline. The team returns from its bye in Week 8 with two games left to change its own story.

Dan Snyder News / Athlon Sports / October 28

In 1999, Daniel Snyder paid $800 million for the Redskins; he agreed to sell the renamed Commanders for $6.05 billion in 2023

Daniel Snyder made a major bet on professional sports when he bought the Washington Redskins in 1999. The 34-year-old marketing executive joined an ownership group that paid $800 million for the team and stadium, setting an NFL record at the time.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / October 28

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Antonio Williams News / TWSN / October 28

Antonio Williams’ Expanding Opportunity Makes Him a Week 8 Sleeper to Watch

With a Washington Commanders’ passing offense looking for players to step up in some capacity to fill the void left by Terry McLauirn’s injury, that leads to players like Antonio Williams having the ability to step up and be fantasy league sleepers.

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / October 28

The Eagles Have a Second-Half Scoring Problem. Washington Can’t Be the Answer — Commanders Daily

On Sunday night football, the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles will meet for the 187th time. A rivalry steeped in disdain has already seen one chapter this season and will now shift to Northwest Stadium for chapter two this week.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / October 27

Commanders Power Rankings Deliver a Harsh Reminder Ahead of Eagles Rematch

Each week during the regular season, we'll look at what the national media is saying about the Washington Commanders via various publications' NFL Power Polls.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / October 27

At 1-4-1, Dan Quinn Partly Agrees With Kurt Warner’s Jayden Daniels Criticism

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn was asked during his press conference on Monday about former NFL quarterback Kurt Warner’s criticism that Jayden Daniels could be more aggressive in throwing into tighter windows.

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / October 27

The Eagles Look Vulnerable. Washington May Not Get a Better Chance to Save Its Season — Commanders Daily

Sunday night's game against the Philadelphia Eagles could be the last straw for the Washington Commanders' season after a 1-4-1 start. The team limped into the bye week, desperate to regroup as it heads into a must-win Week 8.

Chig Okonkwo News / TWSN / October 27

Chig Okonkwo Could Finally Solve Your Fantasy Tight End Problem

One of the more frustrating positions this season in fantasy football has been the tight end positions, but there is one player emerging as a solution to that on the waiver wire.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / October 26

Commanders Open To Trade Offers?

The Commanders are set to return from their bye in Week 8. They have two games remaining until next month’s trade deadline. Sitting at 1-4-1 on the year, Washington is not in position to operate as a buyer on the trade front.

Dan Quinn News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Commanders rumors: Dan Quinn ‘bought himself some time’ with 2nd-half comeback vs. 49ers

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn may have bought himself more time, but he still needs wins to secure his future with the franchise. After Washington’s comeback attempt against the San Francisco 49ers, NFL insider Ian Rapoport believes Quinn has earned a reprieve as the team looks to turn its season around.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 25

1 trade Commanders must make during 2026 NFL season bye week

The Washington Commanders cannot afford to waste their Week 7 bye waiting for their offense to magically fix itself. Terry McLaurin’s season-ending knee injury has robbed Jayden Daniels of his most established perimeter weapon.