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Commanders' journeyman quarterback prepares for potential full-circle start

ASHBURN, Va. – In the NFL world, there is a hard truth that every player on the Washington Commanders roster understands and accepts: That in order for one man to play, another has to sit.

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Commanders claim ex-Titans nose tackle off of waivers

The Washington Commanders fell to 4-11 with Week 16’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. A late touchdown and two-point conversion made the game appear closer than it was as the Eagles clinched the NFC East for the second straight season.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 22

NFL news: Eagles-Commanders brawl results in no suspensions

While Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner may have saved Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley in the teams’ brawl, Dan Quinn hinted the Eagles might pay for a 2-point conversion attempt late in the game.

Jaylin Lane News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 22

Commanders Placing WR Jaylin Lane On IR Among Four Roster Moves

Nicki Jhabvala reports the Commanders are placing WR Jaylin Lane and DT Eddie Goldman on injured reserve. Additionally, the Commanders are claiming WR Jamal Agnew off waivers from the Falcons and DT Shy Tuttle off waivers from the Titans.

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The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

How many of the 55 NFL players to get a hat-trick of rushing touchdowns multiple times in the same season can you name in eight minutes?

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 22

The Commanders are bringing back a familiar face for Christmas game against Cowboys, which signals bad news for one player

The Washington Commanders fell to 4-11 after a loss at home against the Philadelphia Eagles, but there's no more time to think about it with a short week ahead.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Sam Cosmi News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 22

Commanders Placed OL Samuel Cosmi On IR

The Washington Commanders are placing OL Samuel Cosmi on injured reserve, the team announced. The move makes room for QB Jeff Driskel to be signed to the roster off the practice squad. Cosmi suffered a concussion in Saturday’s loss to the Eagles. Cosmi, 26, was drafted by the Commanders with the No.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / December 22

Commanders To Explore QB Addition

With Jayden Daniels out of the lineup, Marcus Mariota handled starting duties for the Commanders on Saturday. He was unable to finish the game, however, meaning a short-term QB addition could be coming.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 22

Commanders veteran claims injuries make defensive evaluation unfair

LANDOVER, Md. – Remember 2024. It wasn’t that long ago, though it seems forever ago, that the Washington Commanders were the new hot team in the NFL and

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 22

The Commanders' biggest flaws on defense reappeared against the Eagles, and there's only one way to fix them this offseason

The Washington Commanders were hanging in there against the Philadelphia Eagles, but things took a turn for the worse in the second half, and all of their defensive flaws reappeared.

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 22

Commanders getting into Christmas spirit vs. Cowboys

The Washington Commanders may be out of the postseason, but they are still headlining the NFL's Christmas Day slate in Week 17 against the Dallas Cowboys.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

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.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 22

Commanders 3-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Washington collects extra picks in the top-100 of the draft to rebuild roster needs

The Washington Commandersdropped to 4-11 after falling to the Philadelphia Eagles at home, with two more games left in the season. The season honestly ended weeks ago, and the coffin was really closed after Jayden Daniels was shut down with his injuries.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 22

Commanders considering multiple quarterback moves for Cowboys game

The Washington Commanders are in need of a quarterback after Marcus Mariota suffered a hand injury in the team's Week 16 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles.

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NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 21

Commanders should keep eye on defensive star in College Football Playoff

The Washington Commanders are in need of some help with a 4-11 season, knocking them out of the playoffs. "Safeties aren’t valued enough to occupy top picks, which will subsequently push Downs further down the board than his talent deserves.

Dan Quinn News / A to Z Sports / December 21

Dan Quinn addressed the giant elephant in the room after the Commanders suffered another injury to a key player on a short week

The Washington Commanders looked ready to play spoiler at home against the Philadelphia Eagles, but one key injury pulled the plug on those plans. The Commanders came out in the second half with a 10-7 lead, but then quarterback Marcus Mariota went down with an injury and never returned.

Marcus Mariota News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 21

Commanders QB Marcus Mariota dealing with multiple injuries after loss to Eagles

The Washington Commanders fell to a 4-11 record after suffering a 29-18 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday. After the contest, it appears that Marcus Mariota is dealing with multiple injuries.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / December 21

Dan Quinn ticked off by Eagles’ late-game move

Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn was not happy with the Philadelphia Eagles over their late-game move on Saturday. Quinn was clearly unhappy with the Eagles’ decision to go for two despite having a 17-point lead with 4:26 to go in Saturday’s game at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md.

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 21

Commanders dismiss disrespectful Eagles decision with warning for rematch

LANDOVER, Md. – The Washington Commanders fell to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16, 29-18, to fall to 4-11 on the season, one loss shy of matching the number of wins they had in 2024.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / December 21

Commanders Likely To Retain Dan Quinn, Move On From DC Joe Whitt

Joe Whitt came over from Dallas with Dan Quinn, but after Washington’s defense has underwhelmed, it looks like a change will be coming. Although Quinn appears safe heading out of the 2025 season, a new defensive play-caller may be coming soon.

Deebo Samuel News / The SportsRush / December 21

Washington’s Deebo Samuel Can Cash Out $700,000 in Incentives Despite Lackluster Season

The 2025 season was supposed to be a bounce-back year for Deebo Samuel. Or at least that’s what the Washington Commanders hoped for, when they gave the WR a one-year prove-it deal worth up to $20 million ($17 million guaranteed) after acquiring him from the 49ers.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 21

Commanders HC seemingly issues warning to Eagles after brawl

Commanders HC Dan Quinn seemingly issues warning to Eagles after brawl

The Eagles clinched the NFC East division title with a 29-18 win over the Commanders at Northwest Stadium on Saturday.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / December 20

Eagles make NFC East history with win over Commanders

Despite an up-and-down season, the Philadelphia Eagles are the class of the NFC East once again.

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Tyler Steen, Javon Kinlaw, Quan Martin ejected for fighting during Eagles-Commanders game

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / December 20

Commanders Make Marcus Mariota Announcement After Leaving Eagles Game

It has been Marcus Mariota who has taken on the QB1 role for the Washington Commanders amid Jayden Daniels’ injury-plagued season. This was the case again on Saturday, as Washington hosted the defending champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, at Northwest Stadium.