The Washington Commanders could be at the end of the Daron Payne era for the defense. Payne, 28, has played his entire career so far with the Commanders franchise after being chosen with the No.
The Washington Commanders are in need of adding a playmaker on the defensive side of the football this offseason. Bleacher Report writer Alex Ballentine believes that makes the Commanders a potential landing spot for Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby.
The Washington Commanders are in need of getting some wide receiver help at some point during the offseason. Deebo Samuel is a free agent, and the team needs another receiver to pair with Terry McLaurin in the starting lineup.
The Washington Commanders have a lot of work to do this offseason now that the majority of the coaching staff changes are done. The roster needs significant work, with 33 pending free agents for the Commanders and multiple positions in need of an upgrade.
The Washington Commanders’ identity has long been a topic of debate. Fans remember the franchise’s original Redskins name, followed by years of controversy and discussion before the team temporarily changed to the Washington Football Team.
Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.
The Commanders are parting ways with some of their incumbent defensive coaching staff. Assistant linebackers coach/pass rush specialist Ryan Kerrigan, assistant defensive line coach Sharrif Floyd, and player development coach Pete Ohnegian will all be leaving the team, per KRPC2’s Aaron Wilson.
The Washington Commanders are looking to turn the page on their unsuccessful 2025 season. They have hired new coaches across the board and can now begin focusing on how to improve the roster to turn the clock back to the success they had in 2024 when they made the NFC Championship Game.
The Washington Commanders wasted no time making a change to the coaching staff after a disastrous season, and some were shocked by the decisions that were made.
The Washington Commanders underwent a lot of coaching changes this offseason, with a new offensive and defensive coordinator taking over in 2026. Head coach Dan Quinn selected Daronte Jones as the new defensive coordinator to bring over the Minnesota Vikings successful defense, and now he has to build out his staff.
The Washington Commanders are moving on from a disastrous 2025 season and looking ahead to 2026. Washington is making many changes on the field this offseason, but it could also be making notable changes off the field as well.
The Washington Commanders have undergone many staffing changes this season, and more could happen with dominoes still falling around the league. Assistant coaches usually shuffle around when a team hires a new coordinator.
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.
ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders have followed a blueprint of sorts their first two years with general manager Adam Peters at the controls of the roster, landing high-value players at two of the five pillars of a successful team.
The Washington Commanders are back home after making their rounds at the college All-Star events around the country, including the 2026 Senior Bowl. NFL Draft boards are receiving a huge update this week with many players rising, while others watch their stock fall.
The Washington Commanders are in the process of building their big board of prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft before the NFL Combine and pro days, and they have many needs to fill.
The Washington Commanders were on site at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl, where top prospects in the NFL Draft come to compete and boost their stocks. You'll also see a handful of underdogs and gems of the draft impress by making big plays all week at practice.
The Washington Commanders are hitting the ground running as the NFL Draft season kicks off, and mock drafts will be flying off the press from now until April.
The Washington Commanders ended the season with changes that needed to be made, and they wasted no time moving on from both coordinators. At the time, it seemed like a shock to part ways with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury after all the success he had with quarterback Jayden Daniels in 2024, but that's what the Commanders decided to do.
The Washington Commanders made a change at defensive coordinator, and it was just the first domino to fall for the coaching staff. After hiring Daronte Jones as the new defensive coordinator, more changes were expected instead of in-house promotions.
The Washington Commanders are embarking on a significant defensive reconstruction following a disappointing 5-12 campaign that saw their unit finish dead last in total yards allowed.
According to Jordan Schultz, the Broncos interviewed Commanders assistant HC and offensive passing game coordinator Brian Johnson for their offensive coordinator
The Washington Commanders hired Daronte Jones to be their new defensive coordinator on Friday. Jones, 47, replaces Joe Whitt, who was fired on Jan. 6 after two seasons with the Commanders.
The Washington Commanders hired Daronte Jones as defensive coordinator. Jones worked under Brian Flores and is known for aggressive defensive schemes. Washington had 42 sacks last season, ranking in the middle of the league.
Commanders DT Daron Payne is heading into the final year of his four-year, $90 million deal in 2026 after registering a career-low 61 percent defensive snap share last season.
The Washington Commanders have officially made their move to revitalize a defense that struggled mightily in 2025, hiring Daronte Jones as their new defensive coordinator.