Washington Commanders: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

One team wasted no time recruiting a Commanders pending free agent to their team this offseason

The Washington Commanders are heading into the offseason with tough decisions to make during free agency and a roster that needs a lot of work. They have 32 pending free agents now after extending <a href="/nfl/players/tress_way/259259">Tress Way</a>, and they'll have to retain more of their own for next season.

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2026 Mock Draft Roundup: How Analysts Project the Washington Commanders First-Round Pick

The Washington Commanders’ 2026 mock draft projections are already taking shape as analysts weigh in on how Washington could approach its next first-round pick.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 11

Commanders need defensive help in draft, but what about WR to pair with Terry McLaurin?

The Washington Commanders have a lot of ground to cover in the 2026 NFL Draft after a disappointing 2025 season. While many expect them to target defense to bolster an aging unit, an ESPN analyst sees the Commanders potentially adding another receiver to pair with Terry McLaurin.

Dan Quinn News / Last Word On Sports / February 11

Dan Quinn’s Press Conference Marked a Shift for the Washington Commanders

Dan Quinn’s Washington Commanders press conference did not feel like a typical NFL media session, and that distinction mattered. Rather than rushing into scheme talk or offseason optimism, Quinn opened by acknowledging people, history, and responsibility, grounding the conversation in what this job actually represents.

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The 'Super Bowl winning QBs' quiz

How many of the winning starting quarterbacks from every Super Bowl can you name in six minutes?

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Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / February 11

Deebo Samuel and Von Miller Predicted to Leave Commanders

NFL free agency is less than one month away, and several Washington Commanders' names could land elsewhere this offseason, including receiver Deebo Samuel, who Fox Sports’ Greg Auman believes will end up with the Los Angeles Chargers.

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The most awful NFL coaching jobs of all time

As franchises prepare wish lists for their next hires, numerous cautionary tales exist. Here are the worst head-coaching tenures since the 1970 merger.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / February 10

Commanders Eyeing Laremy Tunsil Extension; Latest On Daron Payne

Laremy Tunsil has brought back two big trade packages in his career. While the haul the Texans parted with to acquire the veteran left tackle dwarfs what the Commanders sent to Houston for his rights, Washington still included four draft picks to upgrade at the premium position.

Tress Way News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 10

Commanders punter Tress Way gets contract extension after Pro Bowl season

The Washington Commanders are bringing veteran punter Tress Way back for his 13th season with the team after his third career Pro Bowl nod. Way, 35, has been with the Commanders since 2014, when they claimed him off waivers as an undrafted free agent.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 10

Commanders’ Dan Quinn drops ‘bummed’ reaction to Washington Post layoffs

The head coach of the Washington Commanders football team made a classy move, following the news that The Washington Post newspaper is gutting their newsroom staff.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / February 10

Commanders announce first free agency decision regarding key Pro Bowler ahead of critical offseason

The Washington Commanders are full speed ahead with a critical 2026 offseason with free agency quickly approaching in just one month. The Commanders have 33 pending free agents, which is the most in the NFL, and general manager Adam Peters will have some difficult decisions to make.

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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.

Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 10

Commanders Re-Sign P Tress Way

The Washington Commanders announced they have re-signed P Tress Way to a one-year extension. Way, 35, wound up signing on with the Bears as an undrafted free agent back in 2013.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / February 10

David Blough reveals critical part of new offensive scheme and why Jayden Daniels benefits from it

The Washington Commanders wasted no time making changes when the offseason started, and now there's a new era starting in 2026. Head coach Dan Quinn made a change at offensive coordinator, with David Blough taking over for the first time in his career.