After leading the Washington Commanders to the NFC Championship Game in his rookie season, high expectations were placed on quarterback Jayden Daniels to see if he could produce an encore or even go one step further.
The NFC East is home to some of the NFL’s biggest spenders — and some of its most painful salary cap mistakes. With the 2026 cap landing at a record $301.2 million, contracts that miss the mark stand out more than ever.
Washington Commanders General Manager Adam Peters had a plan for the team's offense when free agency began in April. That plan included adding weapons to help Jayden Daniels move the chains and finding a replacement for Zach Ertz at tight end without breaking the bank on overpriced talent.
When a local reporter asked Jayden Daniels, "Where Brandon Aiyuk fits on the team," on Wednesday, his response was obvious. Daniels said, “I don't know.
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?
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.
Before Von Miller committed to the Commanders last year, he reached out to the Broncos to gauge interest. His initial NFL team did not make an offer, and Denver’s defense proceeded to lead the NFL in sacks.
ESPN’s Bill Barnwell believes the Commanders’ best move of the offseason was the improvements they made to the secondary. It’s the wrong take for multiple reasons.
Nobody seems to know if the Washington Commanders will actually get Brandon Aiyuk. And the receiver group needs to be good if the team is going to be a playoff contender.
OTAs in May are not the time to signal depth-chart positions, but seeing who lines up with the starters is a good indication of how the team views its players.
The Washington Commanders received an encouraging boost at voluntary organized team activities with the unexpected attendance of veteran left tackle Laremy Tunsil.
Physical setbacks limited Daniels to just seven starts last fall before he was shut down after he aggravated a previously suffered elbow injury. The Commanders finished the season with a record of 5-12.
The Washington Commanders are a team with many young, unproven receivers, led by a quarterback who lacks fear and, up to this point, has been given the green light to run whenever necessary.
Future Hall of Famer Von Miller made one thing clear this week — he plans to play in 2026 and hopes that season ends where his legendary career began. Speaking during a charity event for his Von’s Vision foundation in the Denver area, Miller revealed he has actively lobbied Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton about returning to the franchise.
Even though the meaty part of the NFL offseason is completed, there are still a few players on the open market seeking employment for the 2026 season. One of the biggest names on that list is edge-rusher Von Miller, and he is lobbying teams for a job next season.
The Washington Commanders had high hopes for the 2025 season, but they fell short due to a lot of injuries and some roster limitations. After missing the playoffs, the Commanders were left picking up the pieces and seeing how they could improve.
The Commanders held their first of several OTAs over the next few weeks and there are plenty of updates to discuss. The Washington Commanders kicked off the first day of OTAs on Wednesday and there are some tangible takeaways even though it’s still extremely early in the offseason.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Giants are working out veteran DT Eddie Goldman on Tuesday. Goldman, 32, is a former second-round pick of the Bears back in 2015.
The ink barely dried on one contract before the next one landed. Washington’s front office moved through free agency like a building was on fire, stacking signings on top of signings, writing checks that would reshape every position group on the roster.
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.
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.
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.