The Washington Commanders are finally making official what most fans have already treated like gospel for decades. No one will ever wear No. 44 in burgundy and gold again, as John Riggins' iconic number will finally be retired on November 8 against the Los Angeles Rams.
The Washington Commanders announced today that they will be retiring No. 44, worn by Hall of Fame running back John Riggins. Riggins, known as “The Diesel,” played for the franchise from 1976-1985, and is still the team’s all-time leading rusher with 7,472 yards.
After missing out on the Kyle Pitts sweepstakes early in the offseason, the Commanders looked to Chig Okonkwo to fill the void left by an aging Zach Ertz.
In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?
Von Miller is not yet ready to retire, but he’s also still without a team this deep into the NFL offseason. As the veteran linebacker continues to weigh his options, he appears to have teased his preferred landing spot with a cryptic post on social media.
The NFL Draft always delivers many twists and turns that leave fans and analysts scratching their heads. This list isn't looking at hindsight and finding the biggest busts in history.
Jayden Daniels is the first NFL player to team up with Gatorade since 2024. Jayden Daniels used to dream about starring in Gatorade commercials when he was a kid and now, it’s a reality.
Multiple noteworthy members of the NFL community have voiced concerns about Aiyuk's behavior and about the numerous videos he has posted on social media over the past couple of months.
The Washington Commanders did not add Rasul Douglas to just add another name to the cornerback room. He was signed because the room needed less guessing.
The Commanders running back room continues to remain a question. Jacory Croskey-Merritt is coming back for a second year, they re-signed Jeremy McNichols, and brought in free agents Rachaad White and Jerome Ford each on one-year deals.
Future Hall of Fame pass rusher Von Miller has spent a solid portion of his 15-year career playing for contenders. Miller won a Super Bowl apiece with the Broncos and Rams (he took home Super Bowl 50 MVP honors with Denver) before spending 2022-24 on good Buffalo teams.
The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.
After a disappointing regression in 2025, the Washington Commanders are looking to have a breakout 2026 season with their new offensive coordinator, David Blough.
After an entire offseason of wondering who WR2 will be in 2026, the Washington Commanders will finally have that conversation in a matter of days at training camp.
It was a coin flip decision for Von Miller last year to join either the Washington Commanders or Seattle Seahawks. In hindsight, the coin landed wrong side up.
The Commanders have hired Demetrius Washington as a senior personnel executive, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic. He will replace Scott Fitterer, who is leaving the Commanders to join Athletes First, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Von Miller appears to be ruing the big decision he made last offseason, and it is easy to see why. Miller admitted he only received two contract offers last season when he was a free agent.
Training camp may still be a few weeks away, but that has not stopped the NFL from having a lot of storylines off the field in the last week.
A free agent at 37, Miller still has a desire to play. But based on his recent comments, it's possible he would've felt more satisfied to call it a career if he made a different decision around this same time one year ago.
Signing Rasul Douglas did not suddenly make the Washington Commanders the class of the NFC East at cornerback. There is little doubt that the move improved the unit, but what it really did was make their cornerback room more complete.
The 49ers and WR Brandon Aiyuk have been in a saga all offseason, as the receiver has publicly said he will sign with the Commanders once San Francisco releases him.
Welcome to today's Commanders Daily, your go-to place for Burgundy and Gold news links. Below, we’ve rounded up the top stories and essential Commanders news updates from around the web.
Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt enters the second year of his career after being a seventh-round pick in 2025. Washington HC Dan Quinn said the running
Washington has made another addition to its defense.
Aiyuk has repeatedly done himself no favors with what he has said in numerous videos that he has posted on social media over the past month and a half or so.
The Washington Commanders already have plenty of reasons to avoid adding wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. He gave them another one on Saturday.
His time without a team may not last much longer.
Here are five free agents worth monitoring over the next month.
A recent report suggested that the Washington Commanders could view former Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott as an eventual replacement for current Washington head coach Dan Quinn.
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