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Projecting the Commanders' Week 1 Starters After the NFL Draft (Surprises Included)
The NFL Draft has come and gone in a flurry, and many teams view themselves as having improved. The Washington Commanders had a clear vision for how they
Adam Peters News / A to Z Sports / May 1
Adam Peters helped the Commanders dodge a bullet that’s been causing NFL teams a big headache over the last few years
Adam Peters and the Commanders didn’t have a lot to work with in the NFL Draft and it definitely limited the group’s ceiling. However, there’s a small win when you break the impact down to a granular level.
Commanders Key Offseason Dates to Remember: Rookie Minicamp and OTAs
Teams have made free agency moves, released players, and added new talent through the NFL Draft. Now it is time to get down to the nitty-gritty. As the Washington Commanders prepare for the 2026 season, there is still work to be done if they want to move past last year's disappointing season.
The 'Passing TD leaders by NFL franchise' quiz
How many of the career leaders for passing touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft
With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.
Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / April 30
Austin Ekeler 100% Medically Cleared, Expected To Generate Interest
Austin Ekeler is healthy and seeking his next gig. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston, the veteran running back has been “fully 100% medically cleared for all football activities” following his torn Achilles last September.
Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 30
1 Commanders undrafted free agent who will make 2026 roster
The Washington Commanders have high hopes for their 2026 NFL Draft class. But the organization will have to overcome a mistake in the process. Maybe help will come after the draft, and here is one Commanders’ undrafted free agent who will make the 2026 roster.
Dan Quinn News / Washington Commanders on SI / April 30
What the NFL Draft Told Us About Dan Quinn’s Real Plan for the Commanders
Modern analytics have thrust us into being in favor of positional value obsession and taking the best player available when the opportunity arises. However, the 2026 NFL Draft was all but that, with teams more so focusing on their immediate needs and not looking at how draftees have been scouted from a consensus point of view.
Von Miller News / Pro Football Rumors / April 30
Von Miller Interested In Rejoining Bills
For the second straight offseason, future Hall of Famer Von Miller is taking his time in free agency. After the Bills released Miller in a cost-cutting move in March 2025, the edge defender took until July to join the Commanders on a one-year agreement worth up to $6.1MM.
Austin Ekeler News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 30
Free Agent RB Austin Ekeler Fully Cleared From Torn Achilles, Intends To Play In 2026
Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports free agent RB Austin Ekeler is fully cleared for all football activities from the torn Achilles suffered last September. Wilson adds Ekeler intends to play in 2026, and he is expected to draw “solid interest” around the league.
Washington Commanders News / EasySportz / April 29
NFL Expert Grades Washington Commanders 2026 Draft Class
LANDOVER, Md. — The Washington Commanders took a steady, measured approach in the 2026 NFL draft, earning a “B” grade from EasySportz’s in-house NFL analyst in its team-by-team evaluation.
25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season
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.
Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / April 29
Commanders Super Bowl Head Coach Comments on the Passing of Monte Coleman
In the midst of the craziness that is the NFL Draft and whatever happens post-draft, the Washington Commanders' franchise lost a legend as Ring of Fame inductee, linebacker Monte Coleman, who passed away at the age of 68.
Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / April 29
Commander’s Biggest Remaining Needs After the Draft—What’s Still Missing
Adam Peters and the Washington Commanders answered a ton of roster questions through free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft, but that doesn't mean that they have completed the process of getting the depth chart to where it needs to be as we head towards offseason programs.
Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / April 29
Commanders Late-Round Draft Picks Who Have Best Shot to Make the Roster
The Washington Commanders' 2026 NFL Draft class has been lauded as one filled with great value from pundits across the league. Sonny Styles is slated to
Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / April 29
NFL insider thinks Sonny Styles and the Commanders have a future problem on their hands, but it’s a good one to have
Sonny Styles has a very bright future with the Commanders and it’s easy to see why. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler recently brought up a topic about said future that could complicate how business is done between the two parties.
Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / April 29
One Trade the Commanders Should Still Be Pushing After the Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft saw more teams draft for need over positional value or best player available, and while the Washington Commanders came away from the draft with some of the best value from their picks, the roster is still incomplete.
Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / April 28
Commanders Mourn Loss of Legend and Ring of Fame Linebacker
The Washington Commanders franchise and fans are mourning the loss of a cornerstone that contributed to the team’s storied past. Monte Coleman, a Ring of Fame linebacker and three-time Super Bowl champion, has passed away at the age of 68.
Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / April 28
Commanders Land 300 Pound Trench Monster in Way-Too-Early 2027 NFL Mock Draft
The Washington Commanders have received overwhelming praise for what they accomplished in the 2026 NFL Draft. Adam Peters was able to get great value out of the majority of the selections, with the highlight being able to select the best off-ball linebacker in the draft, Sonny Styles, with the seventh overall pick.
Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 28
Commanders change course on 4-time All-Big Ten star
After missing the playoffs in 2025, the Washington Commanders are checking all the boxes to ensure that doesn’t happen again in 2026. That includes shoring up their special teams room.
Frankie Luvu News / A to Z Sports / April 28
Frankie Luvu is one of 5 Commanders players who may have just lost their roster spot after the 2026 NFL Draft
The Commanders took a few players in the draft that can easily push some guys down the roster or even out the door. Let’s take a look at who those guys are and talk about why they’re in a tough spot.
Washington Commanders News / Viral Sports News / April 28
Former NFL Star, 3-Time Super Bowl Champion Has Died
Monte Coleman, the steadfast linebacker who dedicated his entire 16-season NFL journey to the Washington Redskins, has died at the age of 68. His passing on April 26 marks the end of an era for one of the franchise’s most enduring figures, a player whose consistency and toughness helped anchor multiple championship teams.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 29
NFC East predictions after the 2026 NFL Draft: The division finally has a clear leader
The NFC East had a 20-year streak without a repeat champion from 2005 through 2024. It has always been the most unpredictable division in football. But after the 2026 NFL Draft, a clear leader has stepped forward, and for once, it does not feel like a coin flip heading into the season.
Washington Commanders News / DC Sports King / April 27
Monte Coleman was the heartbeat of Washington’s three Super Bowls
Washington football lost a titan this week—Monte Coleman, legendary linebacker, passed away Sunday at 68. For 16 seasons, Coleman was the beating heart of Washington’s defense, a player who embodied the grit, loyalty, and excellence of the franchise’s golden era.
Washington Commanders News / Field Level Media / April 26
Monte Coleman, 3-time Super Bowl champion for Washington, dies at 68
Monte Coleman, who won three Super Bowls while playing linebacker his entire NFL career for the Washington franchise, died on Sunday. He was 68. A cause of death was not given in announcements by the Washington Commanders as well as by Arkansas Pine Bluff, where Coleman was head coach at his hometown university from 2008-17 and was 40-71.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / April 19
Native American group criticizes Commanders over new alternate logo: 'We are not your mascot'
The American Indian Affairs Commission criticized the Commanders' new alternate logo, which depicts a spear intertwined with their signature "W" on a helmet.
Zach Ertz News / Yardbarker / April 13
Tight end Zach Ertz has this wish after devastating injury
Ertz is currently continuing his recovery from the torn ACL he suffered on Dec. 7.
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