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Commanders Report Card: Jayden Daniels' injury and defensive woes cause season to derail quickly

This has been an absolute nightmare of a year for the Washington Commanders, who are 3-8 heading into Week 13 of the season. You can point fingers at a lot of different factors, but injuries and one of the worst defenses in the league are the main contributors to the team's failures.

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Commanders 3-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Washington trades back with QB-needy team and loads up on playmakers

The Washington Commanders currently hold the seventh overall pick in the draft after going 3-8, with six more games left to go this season. The draft order will shake up down the final stretch of the season, and so will the draft boards as the college football season heads into its final weeks.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / November 24

Dan Quinn hints at the timeline for All-Pro WR Terry McLaurin to finally return to the Commanders' offense

The bye week has come and gone for the Washington Commanders, and now it's time to get back to work for the final six weeks of the season. There's already a lot of positive news from the team with quarterback Jayden Daniels returning to practice while he waits to be cleared for contact.

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The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

How many of the 31 NFL quarterbacks with at least 30 three-touchdown, zero-interception games can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL 60,000 passing-yard club' quiz

The 'NFL Offensive Players of the Year' quiz

The 'Active NFL TD catch leaders' quiz

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The most memorable NFL Thanksgiving game performances

The NFL on Thanksgiving has become one of the great American traditions, dating back to 1920. These are some of the most memorable moments and performances from the Turkey Day games.

K.J. Osborn News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 24

Falcons Signing WR K.J. Osborn

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Falcons are signing WR K.J. Osborn to their practice squad. Osborn, 28, was a four-year starter at Miami and led the team in receiving before being selected by the Vikings in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 24

Commanders named landing spot for $120 million wide receiver

The Washington Commanders may be limping through a disappointing 2025 season, but they remain a team to watch once the next wave of roster building begins.

Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / November 24

Status revealed for Commanders' Jayden Daniels ahead of Week 13

Is Daniels ready to return to the field?

The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history

The 'Single-season QB rushing leaders' quiz

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Jayden Daniels News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 24

Jayden Daniels Set To Practice But Longshot To Play Week 13

According to Ian Rapoport, Commanders QB Jayden Daniels is expected to return to practice this week after his absence from a dislocated left elbow. However,

Noah Brown News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 24

Commanders Designate WR Noah Brown To Return

The Washington Commanders announced they have designated WR Noah Brown to return from injured reserve. This opens a three-week window for him to practice with the team before he has to be added to the active roster.

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The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

The '2025 NFL draft QB class' quiz

The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The '2022 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 24

A new mock draft has the Commanders taking a 'skeleton key' defender

If the 2025 NFL Season were to close out today, the Washington Commanders would have a top-10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. It’s been a steep decline and

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 24

Commanders get help for Jayden Daniels in latest NFL mock draft

The Washington Commanders are seeing their season slip away but there could be a light at the end of the tunnel. The Commanders' 3-8 record through 11 games will likely translate towards getting a high pick in the 2026 NFL Draft that the team can use to get better in a key area.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / November 24

The Commanders will have opportunities to hit big in free agency with their salary cap, but only if they can clear one hurdle

The Washington Commanders' season hasn't gone as planned with a 3-8 record so far, and a lot of roster flaws have shown themselves along the way. The Commanders need help on both sides of the ball, but especially the defense, which should see major changes this offseason.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 24

Commanders face a complex elimination scenario in Week 13

The Washington Commanders have one game remaining in the month of November, and then it's on to December football, always considered the most critical stretch of any NFL season.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / November 23

The Commanders probably regret one offseason move at an uncertain position after his recent performance

The Washington Commanders are on a bye week for Week 12, so that means stress-free football before the team comes back for the final stretch of the season.

K.J. Osborn News / Pro Football Rumors / November 22

Falcons work out veteran WR K.J. Osborn

The Atlanta Falcons worked out veteran wide receiver K.J. Osborn on Friday, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2. No deal has come together, and it’s unclear if the Falcons are considering signing Osborn.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / November 22

Jayden Daniels could likely get his wish this offseason as Commanders will be big favorites to land Brandon Aiyuk

The Washington Commanders are on their bye week with a 3-8 record, but there's no shortage of news, as always. There are still plenty of matchups to watch around the league that can change the Commanders' order in the 2026 NFL draft, and even an interesting story that has a deep connection to Jayden Daniels.

Marcus Mariota News / The Lead / November 23

Marcus Mariota is Much More Than a Backup Quarterback

Veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota is sending a clear and powerful message to his Washington Commanders teammates— be yourself, lean into your strengths, and embrace the journey together.

Deebo Samuel News / Riggo's Rag / November 20

Analyst details the colossal Commanders challenge redefining Deebo Samuel

The Washington Commanders began their aggressive recruitment during the offseason by trading for wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. This was projected to be the perfect running mate for second-team All-Pro wideout Terry McLaurin, giving quarterback Jayden Daniels a legitimate 1-2 punch to depend upon deep into the playoffs.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / November 20

The spark Dan Quinn needed might be appearing before Commanders' eyes

Adam Peters essentially cleaned house when he took over the Washington Commanders' front office in 2024. And it was desperately needed. There were two position groups where Peters quite literally started from scratch.