Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels had a surprising reaction to Stefon Diggs’ costly celebration penalty in Week 1. Daniels did firmly point out that Diggs had to be smarter to avoid the unsportsmanlike conduct penalty he received after his fourth quarter touchdown, which deprived the Commanders of a chance to go for two and the tie.
We didn't see a single rookie quarterback take the field in NFL Week 1, but a few first-year players stood out as future stars in their debuts. Let's check out four rookies who made instant impressions with their respective teams in Week 1.
While the Philadelphia Eagles opened their season with a 24-22 home win over the rival Washington Commanders on Sunday, the Eagles were outscored 13-10 in the second half of that contest.
Now in the third year of the Adam Peters and Dan Quinn experiment, the Commanders opened the season on the road in a 24-22 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles.
32 quarterbacks in NFL history have throw for more than 6,000 yards in the first two seasons of their career. How many of those QBs can you name in five minutes?
The Washington Commanders opened Week 1 with a 24-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, and Jayden Daniels admitted the offense needed time to settle in.
All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.
The Washington Commanders were just a few short feet away from tying their Week 1 kickoff against the Philadelphia Eagles entering the game's final 60 seconds.
The Washington Commanders knew the athlete they were getting when they drafted linebacker Sonny Styles with the 7th pick this year. They weren't sure how long it would take for him to make a difference; after one game, they now know.
Former Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III didn’t hold back after watching how the Washington Commanders’ season opener ended Sunday, posting his reaction directly on X following Washington’s 24-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
The Washington Commanders opened the 2026 season with a hard-fought battle against the Philadelphia Eagles, but the contest ultimately came down to a single, polarizing play.
A special teams snap rarely becomes the defining highlight of an NFC East divisional clash. Still, Washington Commanders safety Tyler Owens achieved exactly that during Sunday’s season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Washington Commanders went toe-to-toe with the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1. It was a close game between two NFC East rivals. Washington had a chance to win the game.
Washington Commanders fans are already getting the full Stefon Diggs experience. The former All-Pro receiver Diggs made his debut for the Commanders in Sunday’s season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Turns out everyone might have been watching the wrong side of the ball.
The Washington Commanders spent an entire offseason giving David Blough more toys to play with. When he finally needed one play to save the season opener, he somehow settled on John Bates.
The Washington Commanders are set to open the 2026 season against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday afternoon. Daron Payne, Odafe Oweh, K’Lavon Chaisson, and Jacory Croskey-Merritt were all cleared to play Friday after appearing on the injury report during the week.
Looking at all possible outcomes for Washington’s critical NFC East matchup against Philadelphia in Week 1. The Washington Commanders open the 2026 NFL season against the Philadelphia Eagles in a Week 1 NFC East showdown.
The Washington Commanders have not one, but three giant tests ahead of them to start the 2026 season. The team starts the season on the road against the Eagles then on the road against the Cowboys before returning home to face the defending champion Seattle Seahawks.
Two weeks after veteran offensive tackle D.J. Humphries signed with the Commanders, he is already headed back to free agency. The Commanders released him on Friday, per a team announcement.
The Commanders head coach believes his quarterback has improved in an area that could make Washington considerably more dangerous this season.
2026 will represent the 13th season of Tress Way’s NFL career. It will also likely be the last in the case of the Commanders punter. “I thought about it a long time,” Way said (via The Athletic’s Nicki Jhabvala) when stating he is “pretty sure” about retiring after the year.
The NFL has never been more committed to international games. Jon Gruden has apparently never been more convinced that the league is making a mistake.
Way is a fan-favorite among Commanders fans, and his announcement on Thursday was sad for not only fans, but also for some of his teammates.
The Washington Commanders have terminated the contract of wide receiver Jacoby Jones after reaching an injury settlement, per the NFL transaction wire.
The Washington Commanders officially cut three players from injured reserve with settlements, including LB Curtis Jacobs, WR Jacoby Jones, and TE Quentin Moore, per the NFL Transactions wire. Jacobs, 24, signed with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent out of Penn State following the 2024 draft.
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