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Commanders Place WR Noah Brown On IR

Noah Brown‘s injury-marred season has come to an end. The veteran receiver has once again landed on injured reserve, the Commanders announced on Tuesday.

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Commanders veteran vows to ruin Christmas for rivals

The Washington Commanders' 2025 season has been a rollercoaster ride, and with the New York Giants' win behind them, so is playoff contention as they approach the final three games of the season.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 16

Eagles’ Saquon Barkley get concerning label before Commanders game

Philadelphia Eagle superstar running back Saquon Barkley’s name appeared on the team’s injury report on Tuesday with a DNP (did not practice) label because of a stinger.

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Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / December 16

The Commanders' biggest offseason mistake took one final hit, and Adam Peters can't let it happen again for Jayden Daniels' sake

The Washington Commanders' season has been a nightmare, and it honestly started well before they went 4-10 in the regular season. General manager Adam Peters had a heavily criticized offseason that ended up being the worst outcome for the team's success.

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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.

Washington Commanders News / Larry Brown Sports / December 16

Jayden Daniels addresses Commanders’ ‘disappointing’ decision

Jayden Daniels’ season is over after seven games after he reaggravated an elbow injury in a Week 14 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, and he is not thrilled about that.

Noah Brown News / Field Level Media / December 16

Commanders place WR Noah Brown on season-ending IR

The Washington Commanders placed wide receiver Noah Brown on injured reserve Tuesday, ending his season. Brown, who turns 30 next month, sustained a rib injury in Sunday's 29-21 win against the New York Giants.

Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 16

Commanders Put WR Noah Brown Back On IR Among Flurry Of Moves

The Washington Commanders announced that they have placed WR Noah Brown back on injured reserve, ending his season. They promoted WR Chris Moore from the practice squad to take his place and added WR River Cracraft and TE Gee Scott Jr.

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 16

Commanders win vs. Giants shines light on 2026 needs

With the Washington Commanders' 29-21 win over the New York Giants, they snapped an eight-game losing streak, advanced to 4-10 on the season, and nearly pushed themselves out of the top 10 in the upcoming NFL Draft.

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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 / A to Z Sports / December 16

Commanders 3-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Washington adds playmaker on defense with the No. 8 overall pick following Week 15 win

The Washington Commanders finally snapped their losing streak and got an ugly win on the road against the New York Giants. The win shook up the order in the 2026 NFL Draft and dropped the Commanders from the No.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 16

What's next for Marcus Mariota after Commanders bench Jayden Daniels?

Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota is being given the keys to the offense for the rest of the season after the team decided to bench the injured Jayden Daniels.

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Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / December 16

A resurging rookie and an unsung hero led the way of the biggest winners for the Commanders who helped snap losing streak

The Washington Commanders avoided ending the season with a losing streak and finally got their first win since Week 5 against the New York Giants. The team also needed to see some of their younger players step up, and a few were able to, despite Dan Quinn still holding out on playing time for a few players.

Jayden Daniels News / 5 GOATs / December 15

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels shares holiday plans, talks donating Raising Cane’s branded children’s bikes

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels won’t play again this season, but he is staying active by giving back to the community. Last week, Daniels appeared in the East Room at Union Station to gift 100 Raising Cane’s branded bikes and helmets to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington.

Washington Commanders News / Larry Brown Sports / December 15

Commanders make final decision on QB Jayden Daniels

The Washington Commanders have decided to shut down quarterback Jayden Daniel for the remainder of the season. This was reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network on Monday, just a day after the Commanders’ 29-21 win over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

Jayden Daniels News / Field Level Media / December 15

Commanders shut down QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) for season

The Washington Commanders' injured star quarterback Jayden Daniels will not play again this season, coach Dan Quinn confirmed Monday. Marcus Mariota will be the starting quarterback for the remainder of the Commanders' season.

Washington Commanders News / Total Apex Sports / December 15

Washington Commanders Make Quarterback Decision For Final Three Games Of 2025 Season

The Washington Commanders are packing it in for the year—at least where their franchise quarterback is concerned. According to reports from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the team has decided to shut down Jayden Daniels for the remainder of the 2025 season.

NFL News / The Predictors / December 15

Commanders earn first win since Oct. 5, take down Giants 29-21

Marcus Mariota walked out of the Washington Commanders’ locker room Sunday with a feeling that had been absent for more than two months. Washington ended an eight-game losing streak by beating the New York Giants 29-21, picking up its first victory since Oct.

NFL News / Field Level Media / December 14

Commanders hold off Giants to snap 8-game losing streak

Jaylin Lane returned a punt 63 yards for a score, Terry McLaurin had a 51-yard touchdown catch and the visiting Washington Commanders held on to beat the New York Giants 29-21 on Sunday, ending their eight-game losing streak.

Von Miller News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 14

Commanders’ Von Miller passes Jared Allen on all-time sacks list

The Commanders are putting a beating on the Giants, up 22-7 at halftime, but the mood around Washington’s franchise quarterback is still anything but calm.

Deebo Samuel News / Last Word On Sports / December 14

Deebo Samuel Injury Update: Star WR’s Status Revealed For Commanders-Giants

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is on the injury report as the wide receiver battles an unspecified illness. However, despite the designation, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the wide receiver should be “good to go” as the team battles the New York Giants.

Laremy Tunsil News / Pro Football Rumors / December 12

Commanders, Laremy Tunsil Likely To Discuss Extension In Offseason

Riding the momentum of an appearance in the NFC championship game, the Commanders swung a trade with the Texans last March for left tackle Laremy Tunsil.