Washington Commanders News

Did Commanders’ Dan Quinn have a wild brain fart during MNF vs. 49ers?

Dan Quinn said the Washington Commanders had moved on after Jayden Daniels brutal brain fart in their 27-27 tie with the New York Giants. However, it seems the Commanders’ head coach isn’t immune to having the odd brain fart himself.

Terry McLaurin carted off the field with scary knee injury

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin left Monday night’s game with a concerning knee injury. McLaurin sustained the injury while running a route later in the first quarter of Washington’s matchup against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Troy Aikman drops wild anti-analytics take during 49er-Commanders MNF tilt

Week 6 wrapped up with a Monday Night Football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Washington Commanders that saw Brock Purdy make NFL history early on.

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.

Commanders LB K’Lavon Chaisson unleashes peanut punch to force Christian McCaffrey fumble

Washington Commanders linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson delivered a crucial defensive play Monday night, forcing San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey to fumble during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium.

Commanders WR Terry McLaurin Carted Off With Knee Injury

Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin was carted off the field after suffering a knee injury during Monday Night Football against the 49ers. Medical personnel placed an air cast on McLaurin’s left leg, per Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic, a worrisome initial sign about the 31-year-old’s condition.

Commanders WR Stefon Diggs appears to injure hand on MNF vs. 49ers

Stefon Diggs’ status for the Washington Commanders’ Monday Night Football clash with the San Francisco 49ers was questionable as he dealt with a hamstring injury.

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.

Commanders Get Stefon Diggs Back for Monday Night Football vs. 49ers

The Washington Commanders will have Stefon Diggs back for Monday Night Football against the unbeaten San Francisco 49ers. After missing last week’s tie with the New York Giants because of a hamstring injury, Diggs is active, giving Jayden Daniels another receiving option alongside Terry McLaurin.

Ravens Signing K Jake Moody To Practice Squad

The Baltimore Ravens are signing K Jake Moody to their practice squad, according to Jordan Schultz. Moody, 26, was a third-round pick of the 49ers out of Michigan in the 2023 draft.

Commanders Place RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt On IR

Ahead of their matchup with the 49ers tonight, the Commanders have announced a handful of roster moves. Most notably, the team has placed running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt on injured reserve.

Sources: Dan Quinn Could Be Coaching for His Job as Commanders Face 49ers on MNF

It was less than two years ago that Dan Quinn, who was in his first year as head coach with the Washington Commanders, took the team to the NFC title game with a rookie quarterback.

Commanders Place RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt On IR Among Six Moves

The Washington Commanders announced they have activated CB Trey Amos, LB Jordan Magee and RB Jeremy McNichols from injured reserve. The Commanders placed RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt and OLB Javontae Jean-Baptiste on injured reserve and released LB Austin Keys in corresponding moves.

Commanders HC Dan Quinn’s job security comes down to a daunting 8-game stretch after an ugly start in Washington

The Washington Commanders are nearing their bye week with plenty of questions surrounding Dan Quinn. Just how hot is his seat heading into the stretch run?

NFL Makes Historic Jayden Daniels Announcement Ahead of Commanders-49ers Game

Jayden Daniels is gearing up for his biggest challenge yet just weeks into the 2026 season. Daniels will help lead the Washington Commanders against an undefeated team in the league in the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium.

4 Reasons the Commanders Will Beat the 49ers, and 2 Reasons They Won't

Trips to the Bay Area haven’t been kind to the Commanders. Washington is 3-10-1 all-time on the road against the 49ers and hasn’t won a game in San Francisco since 2004, according to the team’s preview of the trip.

The 'NFL receiving-leaders by season' quiz

How many of the NFL receiving leaders during the Super Bowl era can you name in six minutes?

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The NFC East Will Make 60-Year History If Commanders Lose Tonight

Another rough outing in the NFC East could reportedly make for some unique history on Monday night. With the Eagles, Cowboys and Giants all losing again in Week 6, the Washington Commanders are the last gasp of hope for the NFC East to avoid back-to-back winless weeks — which would be a first in the division’s 60 years of existence.

NFL Is Being Urged To Change Playoff Rules For The NFC East

The NFC East is a disaster right now. If the Washington Commanders don’t beat the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football, the NFC East will have gone two straight weeks without a win.

Jayden Daniels vs. 49ers Week 6: Four Expectations for Commanders QB

Jayden Daniels spent most of this week in Ashburn answering for one play. The Commanders quarterback was sacked with 12 seconds left in overtime against the Giants, the clock ran out before Washington could spike the ball and the botched finish against New York left Washington at 1-3-1.

Trade Candidate: Daron Payne

Daron Payne received the franchise tag in 2023 before signing a long-term Commanders extension. The veteran defensive tackle has spent his entire career in Washington, but that may change soon.