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.
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 quarterback Jayden Daniels was a full participant in practice Wednesday, another step toward his return from a left elbow injury.
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.
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.
After missing back-to-back games with a dislocated left elbow, Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is trending toward returning in Week 5. As the Commanders prepare to face the NFC East rival Giants on Sunday, head coach Dan Quinn said Daniels will be a full participant in practice this week (via Tashan Reed of the Washington Post).
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.
The Washington Commanders worked out UFL MVP quarterback Jack Plummer on Wednesday morning, NFL Network reported. Plummer, 26, performed well but the Commanders do not plan to sign him at this time, according to the report.
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While the Washington Commanders aren't the most penalized team in the NFL, they keep finding new ways to shoot themselves in the foot at the worst time.
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.
Running back Austin Ekeler was set to join the Carolina Panthers' practice squad in Week 4 when the Washington Commanders called. What's wild is that after being signed back to the roster just a few days earlier, Ekeler not only made the trip across the pond; he played 17 offensive snaps (27%) against the Indianapolis Colts.
Jayden Daniels is just two weeks removed from another elbow dislocation. Marcus Mariota sprained his MCL for the second time in the same knee this season.
After a frustrating loss to the Colts in London, to pour salt on the wound, the Washington Commanders lost another dynamic playmaker in Jaylin Lane to injury.
Jaylin Lane suffered an ankle injury during the Commanders’ Week 4 loss. The second-year receiver/returner may not return in 2026. Testing revealed a fracture and dislocation of Lane’s ankle, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The Washington Commanders were already without starting quarterback Jayden Daniels when backup Marcus Mariota went down with an injury during the club's 30-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris was not extremely pleased after the NFL London Game, where his team faced off against the Indianapolis Colts. Firstly, the Commanders suffered a 13-30 loss to the Colts and looked completely off their best throughout the game.