Washington Commanders: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Commanders face massive staff changes that will impact their decisions in the 2026 NFL Draft

It's officially NFL Draft season, and the Washington Commanders will be looking to add talent to the roster and fix a lot of holes. The team will get an up-close look at some of the best prospects in the draft at the Senior Bowl, but the staff will be much different from what it has in the past.

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'Commanders will make a big splash': Washington predicted to land 18-career touchdown RB

The Washington Commanders are being pegged to make a blockbuster splash in free agency by signing running back Breece Hall, a move that would reshape the team’s offense.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 24

Al Harris Emerges as a Serious Candidate for Commanders Defensive Coordinator

ASHBURN, Va. –– The Washington Commanders hired offensive coordinator David Blough three weeks ago, but the search for a defensive coordinator remains unresolved.

Mike Pettine News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 24

Mike Pettine’s Comments Reveal a Major Red Flag Washington Dodged

ASHBURN, Va. – We know enough about the Washington Commanders’ defensive coordinator search to know that Brian Flores is not going to be the man hired for the job, and that may be the best part of the search when it’s all said and done.

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The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

How many of the tight ends to eclipse the 5,000-receiving-yard milestone in their NFL career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 10 rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

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The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 24

Quan Martin Trade Could Make Sense For Commanders

The Washington Commanders have some issues on the defensive end that need to be worked out this offseason. Some of the solutions may be linked to fixing the secondary, and a trade could be the best path moving forward.

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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 23

Commanders Just Got One Step Closer to Adding 49ers Weapon

The Washington Commanders will be looking to turn things around in 2026 after a disastrous 2025 season. Washington has already hired a new offensive coordinator in David Blough following the separation with Kliff Kingsbury, and is currently on the hunt for their next defensive coordinator before beginning to examine improving the roster.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / January 23

Commanders' latest defensive coordinator candidate would be a status hire over actual results

The Washington Commanders' search for the next defensive coordinator continues, and fans are left wondering where they turn next. They missed out on Brian Flores, who decided to stay with the Minnesota Vikings, but they have interviewed other top candidates.

Da'Ron Payne News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 23

Commanders Could Trade Away Pro Bowler in Surprise Offseason Move

The Washington Commanders are a year removed from their NFC Championship appearance, and things have gone south ever since. The Commanders finished 5-12 in the 2025 season, which was good for third place in the NFC East.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 23

Commanders’ empty DC job spells more trouble for 2026

It’s not that the Washington Commanders haven’t tried to get a premier defensive coordinator. They have interviewed top-level guys. However, the empty defensive coordinator job spells more trouble for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 22

Coaching Rumors: Cardinals, Kingsbury, Webb, 49ers, Falcons, Petzing, Lions, Fraley, Jaguars, Commanders

As the Steelers and Bills’ searches get underway, the Browns, Cardinals and Raiders’ processes have shifted into the background a bit. Two candidates (Mike McDaniel, Jesse Minter) pulled out of the Cleveland search, while Kevin Stefanski exited the Vegas derby.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / January 22

NFC East rival's recent move opens a path for Commanders to hire defensive coordinator candidate

Everyone is waiting to see which direction the Washington Commanders decide to go with for their next defensive coordinator, and dominoes continue to fall.

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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.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / January 22

Commanders have one clear competitor who could ruin their defensive coordinator search again

The Washington Commanders continue their search for the next defensive coordinator under head coach Dan Quinn, and it might take yet another turn if they can't land one target.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 22

Commanders Defense Should Look Very Different Next Season

The Washington Commanders defense is undergoing a makeover this offseason. The team is in need of an uplift after firing defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr.

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The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

Deebo Samuel News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 22

Deebo Samuel Free Agency Decision Could Define Commanders' Offseason

The Washington Commanders are going into free agency with a big decision to make in regards to wide receiver Deebo Samuel. Samuel was acquired in a trade with the San Francisco 49ers almost a year ago, but the dividends did not pay off for Washington.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 22

Commanders Could Make Bold Move in Free Agency

The Washington Commanders are in need of making a change on offense in the upcoming season. The Commanders did not have a solidified rushing attack throughout the season after the injury to Austin Ekeler and the waffling between Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Chris Rodriguez Jr.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 22

Commanders interview Bears defensive assistant

The Washington Commanders cleaned house after a massively disappointing 5-12 campaign. Dan Quinn fired his offensive and defensive coordinators at the conclusion of the regular season.

Dan Quinn News / A to Z Sports / January 21

The Commanders have a new target at defensive coordinator – and his connection to Dan Quinn makes him a top candidate

The Washington Commanders continue to search for their next defensive coordinator after parting ways with Dan Quinn's right-hand man, Joe Whitt Jr. They've interviewed a lot of top candidates, but they struck out on coaches like Brian Flores, so they have to pivot.

Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 21

Commanders Interviewed Al Harris For Defensive Coordinator Position

The Washington Commanders are interviewing Bears DB coach and passing game coordinator Al Harris for their defensive coordinator position, according to Jeremy Fowler.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / January 21

Top defensive coordinator candidate turns down Commanders, and fans should be concerned

The Washington Commanders are one of many teams still looking for a defensive coordinator, and their search just took a turn for the worse. Things have been quiet lately while they wait for other dominoes to fall, but they did interview a lot of top candidates in the coaching cycle.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / January 14