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Commanders announce major coaching hire with proven track record to fix Washington's biggest weakness

The Washington Commanders have finalized their coaching staff after a complete overhaul this offseason, with the last position coaching vacancy filled.

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Promoting David Raih Proves Commanders Are All-In on Supporting Blough

The Washington Commanders didn’t waste time finding their new pass game coordinator and are promoting tight ends coach David Raih (pronounced rye) to the position.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / February 27

Commanders finally found a replacement for a highly regarded coach who was poached from the team this offseason

The Washington Commanders' offseason has already been filled with many changes to the coaching staff and on the roster, with many more ahead. The offense has had the majority of the changes after David Blough took over as the new offensive coordinator, and he built a young staff around him.

Bobby Wagner News / Washington Commanders on SI / February 27

Commanders Should Brace For Bobby Wagner Leaving in Free Agency

Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner is a free agent this offseason and the team needs to figure out whether or not to bring him back into the fold.

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Tyler Biadasz News / Field Level Media / February 27

Report: Commanders cutting starting C Tyler Biadasz

The Washington Commanders are releasing starting center Tyler Biadasz, according to multiple reports. The team decided it was best to go "in a different direction" after he made 31 starts from 2024-25, per The Athletic.

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Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / February 27

5 immediate replacements for Tyler Biadasz who could protect Jayden Daniels, and how much they could cost

The Washington Commanders have one of the more intriguing offseasons to watch with the most pending free agents in the NFL, and a lot of salary cap space to spend.

Zach Ertz News / Washington Commanders on SI / February 27

Commanders Have Big Zach Ertz Decision in Free Agency

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz is entering free agency this offseason. The Commanders need to figure out whether or not to bring Ertz back despite undergoing torn ACL surgery a few months ago.

Laremy Tunsil News / Washington Commanders on SI / February 27

Commanders GM Comments on Possible Laremy Tunsil Extension

The Washington Commanders need to do a couple of important things this offseason and one of the items on the to-do list is signing offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil to a contract extension.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 26

Commanders’ Dan Quinn among 2 coaches to earn A+ grade in leaked NFLPA report cards

These days, Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn is looking intently at draft possibilities. But his head coaching status may be tenuous entering the 2026 season.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / February 26

Commanders make first stunning offseason move, and it creates a massive hole this offseason with no real answer

The Washington Commanders have a lot of work to do this offseason with a critical 2026 season ahead and a lot of new changes. The coaching staff received an overhaul this offseason, and now it's time to work on the roster.

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The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

Tyler Biadasz News / Pro Football Rumors / February 26

Commanders To Cut C Tyler Biadasz

Tyler Biadasz had one year left on a three-year, $30MM contract. The Commanders are instead moving on early. They are releasing the veteran center, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 26

Commanders release Jayden Daniels’ starting center before free agency

After two seasons with the Washington Commanders, offensive lineman Tyler Biadasz will be moving on, as he’s now on the lookout for a gig with another team.

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Zach Ertz News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 26

Commanders insider reveals scenario where Zach Ertz returns despite ACL injury

Among the many decisions the Washington Commanders have to make in the 2026 offseason, the team has to decide what it wants to do at tight end. Although incumbent starter Zach Ertz is coming off a brutal knee injury, he could still hold onto his role, ESPN’s John Keim predicts.

Adam Peters News / Washington Commanders on SI / February 26

Commanders GM Adam Peters Explains What He Looks For in Pass Rusher

The Washington Commanders are in Indianapolis this week, looking at hundreds of NFL prospects that they could select in this year's draft. A position the Commanders are looking for specifically is on the edge and general manager Adam Peters shared a tidbit in what he is eyeing.

Isaiah Likely News / Gridiron Heroics / February 25

Commanders Named as ‘Best Team Fit’ for 15-Touchdown Tight End

The Washington Commanders have emerged as a projected landing spot for one of the more intriguing tight ends on the 2026 free agent market. Isaiah Likely, who has totaled 15 career touchdown receptions, has been identified as a strong fit for a team seeking added production at the position.

Dan Quinn News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 25

Commanders’ Dan Quinn addresses firing of Kliff Kingsbury and Joe Whitt Jr.

The Washington Commanders have executed a comprehensive reset of their coaching staff heading into the 2026 season after a disastrous 5-12 campaign in 2025.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / February 25

Bobby Wagner Plans To Play In 2026

Playing his age-35 season in 2025, Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner continued to excel. The 2025 Walter Payton Man of the Year does not have a contract for next season, but he “fully intends” to play, veteran insider Jordan Schultz reports.

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The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL players with at least 30 touchdown receptions in their career can you name in six minutes?

Dan Quinn News / Last Word On Sports / February 25

Commanders Coach Dan Quinn Lays Out Washington’s Offseason Blueprint

During the NFL combine, Commanders Coach Dan Quinn discussed Washington’s offseason blueprint to ensure the upcoming 2026 season is not a repeat of 2025.

Jayden Daniels News / Last Word On Sports / February 25

Jayden Daniels’ Mom Fires Back at Coach Amid Offseason Controversy

It wouldn’t be an offseason in Washington if there wasn’t some drama of some sort. Fortunately for the Commanders organization, the players are not stirring up any trouble.

Marshon Lattimore News / Football Analysis / February 25

Commanders Forced To Pay $3M To Dump ‘Championship Missing Piece’ In Trade Disaster

The Washington Commanders are dumping cornerback Marshon Lattimore and paying him $3 million to leave. That settlement, forced by NFL injury protection rules, reduces the team’s projected $18.5 million in cap relief to $15.5 million in actual savings.

Bobby Wagner News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 24