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Commanders rumors: Jayden Daniels alarm bells ringing around NFL

Just a year ago, the Washington Commanders were the No. 6 seed in the NFC and stunned the No. 1 seed Detroit Lions to make a run to the NFC title game.

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The Washington Commanders have been officially eliminated from a chance at the playoffs after getting blown out against the Minnesota Vikings, but the season isn't over.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 10

The Brandon Aiyuk-Jayden Daniels link that’s sparking Commanders speculation

Washington’s season already felt bruised after a 31-0 humiliation against the Vikings, but Jayden Daniels’ latest elbow scare pushed anxiety into overdrive.

Zach Ertz News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 10

Commanders Placed TE Zach Ertz On IR, Among Other Moves

The Commanders announced they are placing TE Zach Ertz on injured reserve due to a torn ACL. Washington is also signing RB Chase Edmonds to the active roster and CB Kevon Seymour to the practice squad.

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 10

The Commanders' plans for the 2026 NFL Draft can drastically change – and the Week 15 matchup vs the Giants impacts it the most

The Washington Commandersdropped to 3-10 after a blowout to the Minnesota Vikings, in a game where they might as well have stayed at home. This season has shown all of the roster flaws from top to bottom, with Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin missing a lot of time with injuries.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Zach Ertz News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 9

Why Commanders will absolutely miss Zach Ertz on offense

The Washington Commanders are going back to the drawing board after starting tight end Zach Ertz tore his ACL in the team's Week 14 loss against the Minnesota Vikings.

Dalton Keene News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 9

Commanders Worked Out Five Free Agents Including TE Dalton Keene

The Washington Commanders brought in a group of free agents for workouts on Tuesday for Week 15. The full list includes: TE Colin Granger DB Keenan Isaac TE Dalton Keene TE Gee Scott DB Kevon Seymour Keene, 26, was selected with the No.

Chris Moore News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 9

Commanders Made Two PS Moves, Re-Signed WR Chris Moore

The Washington Commanders announced they have re-signed WR Chris Moore to the practice squad. They released WR River Cracraft in a corresponding move to make room. Moore, 32, is a former fourth-round pick of the Ravens back in 2016.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 9

Commanders lose offensive leader to season-ending knee injury

It has not been the best year for the Washington Commanders. On Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, the team took two major blows. The first was another loss that dropped Washington to 3-10 and extended its losing streak to eight games.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 9

What Jayden Daniels, Zach Ertz injuries mean for Commanders in power rankings

The Washington Commanders are struggling with eight consecutive losses but also injuries to two top players in quarterback Jayden Daniels and tight end Zach Ertz.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 9

Commanders 3-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Washington rebuilds the defense with trade back and selects elite blue-chip prospect

The Washington Commanders continue its losing streak against the Minnesota Vikings and inch closer to a top-5 pick. They've officially been eliminated from the playoffs, as if they haven't been for weeks now, and it's time to officially look to the offseason.

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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 / Washington Commanders on SI / December 9

What Commanders have to prove after playoff elimination

The Washington Commanders are eliminated from playoff contention after losing 31-0 to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 14 at U.S. Bank Stadium. With no more postseason to play for, the Commanders will now begin the process of figuring out who should stay and who should go.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 9

The Commanders lost more than just the game against the Vikings, and now they must think about the future at a certain position

The Washington Commanders left Week 14 with the worst loss of the NFL season against the Minnesota Vikings, and so much more. Of course, Jayden Daniels left the game early after falling on his arm, and the defense was back to being the worst in the league.

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Washington Commanders News / Field Level Media / December 8

Washington TE Zach Ertz diagnosed with torn ACL

Zach Ertz's season is officially over. Could his career be over as well? The Washington Commanders on Monday confirmed the veteran tight end sustained a torn ACL in his right knee on Sunday when Minnesota safety Jay Ward hit a leaping Ertz while he was trying to catch a pass.