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Da'Ron Payne News / Washington Commanders on SI / June 1
Contract Year Countdown: Will Daron Payne Earn Another Deal in Washington?
Looking over the 2026 roster, the biggest thing that pops out is the overwhelming amount of players in their last year. Obviously, some players were recently added to the roster via free agency on one-year prove-it deals, but there are 20+ players on the roster whose futures lie no further than this season.
Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 1
2 hidden gems on Commanders’ 2026 roster you need to know
While the Washington Commanders try to recover from last year’s defensive debacle, they are trying not to waste Jayden Daniels’ rookie contract advantage.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 1
Commanders floated as potential Stefon Diggs option
The Washington Commanders are hoping that the 2026 season brings better fortune than the 2025 campaign, which was marred by injuries and overall regression from their surprise run to the NFC Championship the year before.
The 'NFL passing-TD champions' quiz
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?
NFL News / Yardbarker / June 1
Should this AFC North team make a move for Deebo Samuel?
Deebo Samuel is no longer at the peak of his powers, but he proved that he still had plenty left in the tank last season. Is this AFC North team the right fit for Samuel?
The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise
Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.
Jayden Daniels News / A to Z Sports / June 1
ESPN lumps Jayden Daniels into a weird group with some other quarterbacks and it doesn’t make any sense at all
Jayden Daniels fully has fully recovered from the elbow injury he suffered in 2025. So why is ESPN saying his play is worth monitoring over the next few months and into the regular season, even?
Offseason Changes Bring New Look to Washington; Any Post-June 1 Cuts? - Commanders Daily
Welcome to today's Commanders Daily, your number one place for Burgundy and Gold news links. Below, we’ve rounded up the top stories and essential Commanders news updates from around the web.
Adam Peters News / Washington Commanders on SI / May 31
The Cleanse: Only 14 Players Remain From the Pre-Adam Peters Era
Washington Commanders General Manager Adam Peters was nothing but smiles when he was hired, but went a bit quiet at first when he was asked about the talent on the roster at the time.
Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / May 31
Commanders Acknowledge CB Need
The Commanders ranked dead last in terms of total defense in 2025 and were the fifth-worst team with respect to passing defense. While Washington added CBs Amik Robertson and Ahkello Witherspoon in free agency this year, the team’s cornerback room still looks as if it could use a quality addition or two.
Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 31
Commanders rumors: Kliff Kingsbury thrown under bus for defense stinking it up last season
The Washington Commanders are currently gearing up for the 2026 NFL season, which is slated to begin in early September. The Commanders are hoping to bounce back after a rough 2025 campaign, which saw them miss the playoffs altogether on the heels of their 2024 run to the NFC Championship Game.
Deebo Samuel News / Yardbarker / May 31
Should this AFC West team pursue Deebo Samuel?
Does Samuel have a fit in the AFC West?
The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft
With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.
NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / May 31
Four Years Deep: Re-Evaluating the 2022 Commanders Draft Haul
The Ron Rivera era will not be remembered fondly by historians. While the coach was a highly liked, well-respected individual, Rivera walked into a situation in Washington that was just not normal.
Dan Quinn News / DC Sports King / May 31
Why Disastrous 2026 Start Will Put Dan Quinn on the Hot Seat
The NFL schedule makers certainly didn’t do Dan Quinn any favors for his third year at the helm in Washington. When the 2026 NFL schedule dropped, Washington Commanders fans immediately circled the opening stretch of the season.
Rating the Washington Commanders Foundation Under Adam Peters: The Bucky Brooks Formula
Books have been written about the plight of rebuilding the burgundy and gold, a franchise steeped in history, but cursed by a bad owner and a string of bad hires/drafts.
Commanders Daily: Javon Kinlaw Expresses Passion, Optimism at OTAs; Possible Trade Offers for Keon Coleman?
Before we get to today's links, let's go over where we are with the Commanders. Washington just wrapped up the opening sections to Phase 3 of OTAs with the May 27-29 session.
Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / May 30
Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin already look like they’re back to the 2024 form that helped Commanders get to playoffs
Commanders OTAs kicked off earlier in the week and Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin immediately got back to the groove that helped them take the league by storm in 2024.
Javon Kinlaw News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 30
Commanders’ Javon Kinlaw is hyped to have some ‘MFers’ on the D-line
The Washington Commanders have spent the offseason reshaping their defense. Defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw is already convinced the results will be felt across the NFC East.
Mike Sainristil News / Washington Commanders on SI / May 29
'Always Been a Sponge': How Mike Sainristil Fits Daronte Jones’ New Schematic Identity
When Mike Sainristil was drafted in the second round out of Michigan, the talk was that he was an elite slot corner, and the film proved it. Nick Saban loved him so much he dubbed him "the best football player, pound-for-pound" in his entire draft class.
Javon Kinlaw News / DC Sports King / May 29
Javon Kinlaw’s Explicit Warning Explains Why The Commanders Defense Is Now Dangerous
If there is one takeaway from the first week of Washington Commanders OTAs, it’s that the energy on the defensive side of the ball has fundamentally shifted.
Von Miller News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 29
Von Miller ‘For Sure’ Playing In 2026, Wants To Return To Broncos
Veteran OLB Von Miller has been adamant all offseason that he plans to play in his 15th year and age-37 season in 2026. During an appearance in Denver on Wednesday for his foundation, Miller was asked if he had spoken with Broncos HC Sean Payton about a reunion.
Washington Commanders News / Football Analysis / May 29
The 10 Worst NFC East Contracts as Commanders Stack Three of the Top Five
The NFC East is home to some of the NFL’s biggest spenders — and some of its most painful salary cap mistakes. With the 2026 cap landing at a record $301.2 million, contracts that miss the mark stand out more than ever.
Von Miller News / Pro Football Rumors / May 28
Von Miller Lobbies For Broncos Return; Veteran’s FA Market ‘Quiet’
Before Von Miller committed to the Commanders last year, he reached out to the Broncos to gauge interest. His initial NFL team did not make an offer, and Denver’s defense proceeded to lead the NFL in sacks.
Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / May 28
ESPN makes a major mistake by giving the Commanders props for the wrong reasons and it’s easy to see why
ESPN’s Bill Barnwell believes the Commanders’ best move of the offseason was the improvements they made to the secondary. It’s the wrong take for multiple reasons.
Eddie Goldman News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 26
Giants Working Out Veteran DT Eddie Goldman
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Giants are working out veteran DT Eddie Goldman on Tuesday. Goldman, 32, is a former second-round pick of the Bears back in 2015.
Odafe Oweh News / Football Analysis / May 25
Commanders Spend $100M On Oweh After ‘Panic’ Offseason Guts Roster
The ink barely dried on one contract before the next one landed. Washington’s front office moved through free agency like a building was on fire, stacking signings on top of signings, writing checks that would reshape every position group on the roster.
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