After failing to qualify for the playoffs last season, the Washington Commanders are eager to bounce back. They stumbled to a 5-12 record, a significant drop from their inspired run in 2024, when they reached the NFC Championship Game.
The Commanders did a great job of re-tooling the defense, especially in the front seven. There’s a major question facing the safety position, however, and it will lead to tough times if it isn’t answered correctly.
The Washington Commanders getting a C+ from ESPN in its annual 2026 NFL offseason grades is not the part that should bother anyone all that much. That is not to say that all fans will agree with it.
By the end of the Commanders’ 5-12 disaster in 2025 — which halted all the progress Jayden Daniels and Co. had made the year before during their run to the NFC Championship Game — it was clear this was a team in need of an overhaul.
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Is Aiyuk working himself right out of the league with his social media antics?
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Here are five free agents worth monitoring over the next month.
Brandon Aiyuk‘s eventual destination has long seemed to be Washington. The disgruntled 49ers wideout has increasingly made it clear his preference would be a release allowing for him to sign with the Commanders.
Aiyuk hasn't played in a regular-season game since he suffered a serious knee injury in October 2024.
The Washington Commanders have big question marks as they head toward the 2026 season. And they have serious offensive shortcomings. But what about the overall roster?
The Commanders had a solid offseason, but questions still remain when it comes to certain aspects of the roster. The following list of free agents can help them answer some of said questions on the offensive side of the ball.
A recent report suggested that the Washington Commanders could view former Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott as an eventual replacement for current Washington head coach Dan Quinn.
The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.
The Washington Commanders have several players heading into the 2026 season with more than production on the line. For some, this year is not just about helping the team bounce back from a disappointing season.
This late into the offseason, it’s a little odd that Deebo Samuel has yet to find a landing spot. A second-round pick out of South Carolina by the 49ers in 2017, he blossomed into a star in San Francisco, peaking in 2021 with 77 receptions for 1,405 yards and six touchdowns.
Aiyuk generated headlines and sparked concerns via comments he has made in numerous social media videos shared over the past month or so.
The Washington Commanders were one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL last season, and a big reason for that was Jayden Daniels’ inability to stay healthy.
The Commanders completely revamped the defensive side of the ball and there are five players who must have a good year in order for everything to come together as planned.
The Commanders are looking for an offensive resurgence in 2026 and the following five players must perform at a high level in order for it to happen. The Washington Commanders are ready to get back on track in 2026 and the team has made plenty of moves over the offseason to help make that happen.
According to Jason La Canfora of SportsBoom, Commanders HC Dan Quinn is viewed around the league as someone who enters 2026 with his job security in question. La Canfora’s sources pointed to the major coaching staff changes Washington underwent this past season, which is commonly viewed as a warning sign that the head coach could be next.
Is Aiyuk in for a rude awakening if and when he becomes available to other teams?
With Week 1 of the 2026 NFL seasons less than three months away, ESPN has decided to part ways with analyst Will Blackmon. Blackmon, 41, played in the NFL from 2006-2016 and racked up 210 tackles, nine forced fumbles and four interceptions.
Zach Ertz continues to be in the midst of his recovery from an ACL tear. The free agent tight end is still unsigned at this time, but playing in 2026 remains his target.
According to ESPN’s John Keim, the Commanders still plan to let veteran DT Daron Payne play out the 2026 season with a contract extension. Keim says the
Whether or not Quinn is on the hot seat heading into the 2026 NFL season is bound to be a storyline that hovers over the Commanders throughout the summer.
Injury setbacks limited Daniels to just seven starts last season before he was shut down. The Commanders finished the campaign with a record of 5-12.
Multiple physical setbacks limited the young signal-caller to seven starts last fall before he was shut down for the remainder of the season after he aggravated a previously suffered elbow injury.
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