Washington Commanders: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Washington Commanders News / Total Apex Sports / December 25

Washington Commanders Running Back Chris Rodriguez Jr. Questionable For Week 17 Game

Nothing ruins a holiday morning quite like a last-minute notification on the injury report. Just as Washington Commanders fans were settling in to see if their squad could play spoiler against the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas Day, the team dropped a lump of coal in the stocking.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 25

Former Commanders trade was a major mistake for Washington

Some of the decisions made by the old regime before Adam Peters and Dan Quinn arrived are still haunting the Washington Commanders years later. While injuries played a major role in the Commanders' struggles this season, lingering roster decisions, particularly one major trade from 2020, have also caught up with the franchise.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / December 25

Washington Commanders' Christmas List: 2026 NFL Draft prospects fans should be wishing for this offseason to fix the roster

The Washington Commanders are taking on the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas Day, but there aren't many positives to watch for with Josh Johnson starting at quarterback.

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 24

The Commanders will need a Christmas miracle to beat the Cowboys after the final injury report shows several key players out

The Washington Commanders are looking to shock the world on Christmas Day with a win against the Dallas Cowboys, and they'll need a miracle to do so at this rate.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / December 25

Commanders make QB decision for clash with Cowboys

Commanders make QB decision for Christmas Day clash with Cowboys

The Washington Commanders will be without the services of backup quarterback Marcus Mariota due to a quad injury on Christmas Day.

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Josh Johnson News / Pro Football Rumors / December 24

Commanders To Start QB Josh Johnson In Week 17

With Jayden Daniels shut down for the season and Marcus Mariota dealing with hand and quad injuries, the Commanders will call on Josh Johnson to start on Christmas, per The Athletic’s Nicki Jhabvala.

Josh Johnson News / Field Level Media / December 24

Veteran QB Josh Johnson to start for Commanders vs. Cowboys

Journeyman quarterback Josh Johnson will start for the Washington Commanders in their Christmas Day home game against the Dallas Cowboys. Washington coach Dan Quinn also confirmed Wednesday that Jeff Driskel, who signed with the team on Monday, will back up Johnson.

Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 24

Commanders Starting QB Josh Johnson, Signing QB Sam Hartman

Per Nicki Jhabvala, the Commanders will start QB Josh Johnson tomorrow against the Cowboys. Commanders HC Dan Quinn also said that QB Jeff Driskel would serve as the team’s backup.

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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.

Jayden Daniels News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 24

Commanders coordinator remains coy about future amid coaching rumors

We saw undeniable chemistry between Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and quarterback Jayden Daniels early on, but that growth was stunted as Daniels appeared in only seven games this season due to injuries.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / December 24

Cowboys, Chiefs among five NFL teams poised for 2026 turnaround

Many NFL teams are already thinking about next season. With 10 of the 14 playoff spots clinched, most NFL teams must begin preparing for the offseason.

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Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 24

Commanders veteran secures lone bright spot in dark season

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Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / December 23

Commanders' standout player had early Christmas gift stolen after being an NFC Pro Bowl roster snub, but he will be rewarded soon

The Washington Commanders have had a nightmare of a season, filled with injuries and many losses, but there have been some standouts that should be rewarded.

Bobby Wagner News / HBCU on ClutchPoints / December 23

Commanders star Bobby Wagner to graduate from Howard University

Washington Commanders standout linebacker Bobby Wagner has successfully completed an 18-month Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Howard University, balancing his demanding NFL career with rigorous academic work.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 23

Commanders’ Kliff Kingsbury drops cryptic response to head coaching question

With the Washington Commanders taking on the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas Day for a special game, there could be a chance that the coaching staff looks different next season.

Jaylin Lane News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 22

Commanders Placing WR Jaylin Lane On IR Among Four Roster Moves

Nicki Jhabvala reports the Commanders are placing WR Jaylin Lane and DT Eddie Goldman on injured reserve. Additionally, the Commanders are claiming WR Jamal Agnew off waivers from the Falcons and DT Shy Tuttle off waivers from the Titans.

Sam Cosmi News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 22

Commanders Placed OL Samuel Cosmi On IR

The Washington Commanders are placing OL Samuel Cosmi on injured reserve, the team announced. The move makes room for QB Jeff Driskel to be signed to the roster off the practice squad. Cosmi suffered a concussion in Saturday’s loss to the Eagles. Cosmi, 26, was drafted by the Commanders with the No.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / December 22

Commanders To Explore QB Addition

With Jayden Daniels out of the lineup, Marcus Mariota handled starting duties for the Commanders on Saturday. He was unable to finish the game, however, meaning a short-term QB addition could be coming.

Deebo Samuel News / The SportsRush / December 21

Washington’s Deebo Samuel Can Cash Out $700,000 in Incentives Despite Lackluster Season

The 2025 season was supposed to be a bounce-back year for Deebo Samuel. Or at least that’s what the Washington Commanders hoped for, when they gave the WR a one-year prove-it deal worth up to $20 million ($17 million guaranteed) after acquiring him from the 49ers.