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Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / October 8
Commanders Waive RB Kaytron Allen
The Commanders brought back Austin Ekeler recently and have Jeremy McNichols moving close to returning from injured reserve. Rather than a McNichols activation ballooning Washington’s running back room to five on the 53-man roster, the team cut one of its backs.
Kaytron Allen News / Field Level Media / October 8
Commanders waive rookie RB Kaytron Allen
The Washington Commanders on Thursday waived running back Kaytron Allen, who was a sixth-round draft pick this past April. Allen, 23, saw snaps in each of Washington's four games so far and rushed 12 times for 41 yards.
The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz
How many of the NFL players to record at least 80 first downs as a receiver in a single season can you name in five minutes?
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Washington Commanders News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8
Commanders make bizarre move with promising rookie
A roster crunch has forced the Washington Commanders into a very strange move with a promising rookie. The Commanders waived rookie running back Kaytron Allen on Thursday.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / October 8
Anonymous NFL executives say Commanders must adjust offense to protect Jayden Daniels
Are the Commanders failing Daniels?
Washington Commanders News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8
Commanders make major announcement about Jayden Daniels
The Washington Commanders have confirmed what had already been widely expected regarding quarterback Jayden Daniels. Commanders offensive coordinator David Blough confirmed Thursday that Daniels is a “full go” ahead of their Week 5 game against the New York Giants.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / October 8
Commanders OC David Blough shares Jayden Daniels update for Giants game
Is Daniels ready to return to the field? And if so, will the Commanders make any adjustments to their offense?
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 8
Giants' Abdul Carter shares warning for Commanders' Jayden Daniels ahead of return from injury
While Washington Commanders starting quarterback Jayden Daniels hasn't played since he suffered a dislocated left elbow on Sept. 20, he is on track to start when 1-3 Washington hosts the rival New York Giants (3-1) this coming Sunday.
Chig Okonkwo News / Washington Commanders on SI / October 8
Commanders Need More From Chig Okonkwo, but the Problem Goes Beyond Him
The Washington Commanders, like most 1-3 operations in the first month of the NFL regular season, have produced numerous players and position groups who could contend for the distinction of their roster's most disappointing element.
Dan Quinn News / Athlon Sports / October 8
NFL Insider Says Commanders' Call on Dan Quinn Gets Simple if This Season Slips Away Too
Dan Quinn has already made the move most coaches save for a season like this one. The Washington Commanders coach replaced both coordinators after last year’s 5-12 finish, and with Jayden Daniels expected back from a dislocated left elbow Sunday against the New York Giants, a national insider says the rest of this season falls on Quinn.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / October 8
Commanders' Jayden Daniels addresses big concerns about playing through latest injury
Barring a surprising development, Daniels will be back in the lineup when 1-3 Washington hosts the rival New York Giants (3-1) this coming Sunday.
Jayden Daniels News / Field Level Media / October 8
Jayden Daniels set to return as Commanders host Giants
Quarterback Jayden Daniels returned to practice this week and is expected to start Sunday when the Washington Commanders host the New York Giants in an NFC East matchup in Landover, Md.
Washington Commanders News / DC Sports King / October 8
Growing Commanders Injury Report Raises Concern as Hamstrings Ground Stefon Diggs, Terry McLaurin
The Washington Commanders’ dream wide receiver tandem is currently grounded, and the timing couldn’t be worse. Washington’s Week 5 injury report reads like a CVS receipt—spanning a staggering 23 players in total—but the two names sitting at the very top are what have fans sweating ahead of Sunday’s divisional clash with the New York Giants.
Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 7
Commanders’ Jayden Daniels may not have Terry McLaurin, Stefon Diggs for expected return after latest update
The Washington Commanders have already been hit with the injury bug so far in 2026, and they are off to a 1-3 start as a result. The biggest injury of them all in Washington is to star quarterback Jayden Daniels, who dislocated his elbow once again in Week 2 and has missed the last two games as a result.
NFL News / Viral Sports News / October 8
Commanders Terminate Contract of Massive 6-foot-6 Defender
The Washington Commanders released defensive tackle Jeffrey M’ba from the practice squad on Wednesday, ending the rookie’s brief stay in Ashburn and clearing a roster spot as the team reshuffled its developmental depth, via the NFL transaction wire.
Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / October 7
6 Winners, 5 Losers From the Commanders’ First Four Games
The Washington Commanders are four games into the season, which doesn't give us enough time to decide what this team ultimately will be, but it's certainly enough to start figuring out where some of those preseason expectations were right and where they weren't.
Dan Quinn News / A to Z Sports / October 7
Dan Quinn confirms 3 times the good news the Commanders needed on the injury front ahead of Week 5 action
Washington’s secondary, defensive front, and backfield are all getting reinforcements back on the practice field, and Dan Quinn is in no rush to set a timeline on a return to game action.
Washington Commanders News / The Spun / October 7
The Commanders Have A Concerning 23 Players On Wednesday's Injury Report
It’s been another rough start to the season for the Washington Commanders, who are 1-3 on the season with an average offense and a pretty paltry defense.
Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / October 7
Commanders CB Trey Amos, RB Jeremy McNichols, DE Deatrich Wise Return To Practice
The Commanders could have reinforcements in place as early as Week 5. The team announced on Wednesday that cornerback Trey Amos, running back Jeremy McNichols and defensive end Deatrich Wise have each returned to practice.
Da'Ron Payne News / Athlon Sports / October 7
Daron Payne's Expiring Contract Gives the 1-3 Commanders a Chance to Get Something Back in 2027
The Washington Commanders gave Daron Payne a four-year, $90 million extension in March 2023, according to Over the Cap, after an 11.5-sack 2022 season.
Jaylin Lane News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 6
Commanders Placed WR Jaylin Lane On Injured Reserve
The Washington Commanders officially placed WR Jaylin Lane on injured reserve on Tuesday, per the NFL’s Transactions wire. Tests confirmed Lane suffered an ankle fracture and dislocation in Week 4, and he is likely done for the season.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / October 2
Commanders get late injury update on Terry McLaurin ahead of Colts matchup
McLaurin leads Washington in receiving yards this season.
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