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Commanders get help for Jayden Daniels in latest NFL mock draft

The Washington Commanders are seeing their season slip away but there could be a light at the end of the tunnel. The Commanders' 3-8 record through 11 games will likely translate towards getting a high pick in the 2026 NFL Draft that the team can use to get better in a key area.

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The Commanders will have opportunities to hit big in free agency with their salary cap, but only if they can clear one hurdle

The Washington Commanders' season hasn't gone as planned with a 3-8 record so far, and a lot of roster flaws have shown themselves along the way. The Commanders need help on both sides of the ball, but especially the defense, which should see major changes this offseason.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 24

Commanders face a complex elimination scenario in Week 13

The Washington Commanders have one game remaining in the month of November, and then it's on to December football, always considered the most critical stretch of any NFL season.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / November 23

The Commanders probably regret one offseason move at an uncertain position after his recent performance

The Washington Commanders are on a bye week for Week 12, so that means stress-free football before the team comes back for the final stretch of the season.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

How many of the NFL running backs with the most receptions in a season can you name in five minutes?

The '400-touch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL running back receiving leaders' quiz

The '2024 NFL passing TD leaders' quiz

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / November 22

Jayden Daniels could likely get his wish this offseason as Commanders will be big favorites to land Brandon Aiyuk

The Washington Commanders are on their bye week with a 3-8 record, but there's no shortage of news, as always. There are still plenty of matchups to watch around the league that can change the Commanders' order in the 2026 NFL draft, and even an interesting story that has a deep connection to Jayden Daniels.

College Football News / Yardbarker

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

Marcus Mariota News / The Lead / November 23

Marcus Mariota is Much More Than a Backup Quarterback

Veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota is sending a clear and powerful message to his Washington Commanders teammates— be yourself, lean into your strengths, and embrace the journey together.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 22

Commanders' season has hit a new low in latest PFF rankings

The Washington Commanders are stuck in a tough stretch, and the latest PFF Power Rankings reflect just how rough things have become. PFF writer Thomas Valentine ranked Washington at No.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 22

Commanders could land a star WR thanks to a contract loophole

The Washington Commanders have been criticized for not doing more to secure their receiver room during the 2025 offseason. On the surface, it would look

NFL News / FirstSportz / November 22

Brandon Aiyuk’s Time with 49ers Over? Franchise Voids Nearly $25 Million in Guaranteed Money

Brandon Aiyuk became one of the best receivers on the San Francisco 49ers, which led the franchise to do everything they could to keep him for the long haul.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 21

2026 NFL draft prospects to watch for the Washington Commanders during their bye week, including WR with top matchup

The Washington Commanders are finally at their Week 12 bye week after losing their sixth straight game, and now we get a weekend off to watch other storylines.

Dan Quinn News / A to Z Sports / November 21

Dan Quinn faces challenge of two important goals remaining for the Commanders' season that fall on a fine line

The Washington Commanders have the week off as they look to regroup for the final stretch of the season after going 3-8. The season isn't over by any means, and there are still a lot of things to watch for on the roster for head coach Dan Quinn.

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / November 21

Washington Commanders Make Announcement on 2026 Madrid Game

The Washington Commanders are officially headed back to Madrid, as team president Mark Clouse confirmed the Commanders will be the designated home team in next year's game in Spain.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / November 21

The Commanders add much-needed speed to help Jayden Daniels and defense in latest 3-round 2026 NFL mock draft

The Washington Commanders are on their bye week with a 3-8 record, which makes for the perfect time to look ahead at the offseason with no game to worry about.

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The '2025 NFL draft QB class' quiz

The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The '2022 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 21

A Commanders QB is making a surprise appearance on College GameDay

The days where we see college players joining NFL teams like the Washington Commanders carrying the kind of torch for their schools like we’re used to may be coming to an end in some ways.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 20

3 bold predictions for rest of Commanders' season

The Washington Commanders have one bye week and six games to put something together that points to the team being on some sort of upward trajectory, leaving the season, with playoff hopes all but gone at this point.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 20

Commanders made a handful of roster moves during the bye week

ASHBURN, Va. – The Washington Commanders are on a bye week, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t work to be done. While players and at least some coaches

Jayden Daniels News / Riggo's Rag / November 20

Insider drops Jayden Daniels update that shuts down the heated debate

The Washington Commanders are having, or will have, difficult conversations during their bye week. And the status of quarterback Jayden Daniels remains a source of fierce debate among the fan base.

Deebo Samuel News / Riggo's Rag / November 20

Analyst details the colossal Commanders challenge redefining Deebo Samuel

The Washington Commanders began their aggressive recruitment during the offseason by trading for wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. This was projected to be the perfect running mate for second-team All-Pro wideout Terry McLaurin, giving quarterback Jayden Daniels a legitimate 1-2 punch to depend upon deep into the playoffs.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / November 20

The spark Dan Quinn needed might be appearing before Commanders' eyes

Adam Peters essentially cleaned house when he took over the Washington Commanders' front office in 2024. And it was desperately needed. There were two position groups where Peters quite literally started from scratch.

Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 20

Commanders Re-Sign WR Jacoby Jones

The Washington Commanders announced they have re-signed WR Jacoby Jones to the practice squad. In correspondence, the Commanders have released S Daryl Worley from the practice squad.

Jayden Daniels News / Pro Football Rumors / November 19

Commanders could make major decision on QB Jayden Daniels

Ten months ago, the Commanders were celebrating an upset win over the Lions in the Divisional Round of the playoffs and preparing to face the Eagles for a chance at a Super Bowl berth all on the arms and legs of a rookie quarterback.

Commanders making this Jayden Daniels decision reportedly 'remains a possibility' amid lost season

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The 'Single-season QB rushing leaders' quiz

Jayden Daniels News / Yardbarker / November 19

Commanders making this Daniels decision reportedly 'remains a possibility'

Commanders making this Jayden Daniels decision reportedly 'remains a possibility' amid lost season

Daniels suffered a gruesome dislocated left elbow during a defeat against the Seattle Seahawks back on Nov. 2.

Commanders cut their kicker after bad game

20 NFL players who were one-season wonders

The 'Single-season QB rushing leaders' quiz

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / November 17

Commanders release K Matt Gay following continued struggles

Matt Gay‘s struggles continued on Sunday. The veteran kicker’s time in the nation’s capital has come to an end as a result. Gay was released on Monday, per a Commanders announcement.