Washington Commanders: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 29

Commanders Announced Five Roster Moves

The Commanders announced five roster moves on Wednesday morning, signing veterans P Matt Haack and WR River Cracraft. In corresponding moves, Washington released OLB Andre Carter and TE Anthony Firkser, while also activating CB Fred Davis from the NFI list.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 29

Commanders’ Dan Quinn reveals Jayden Daniels weapon who made major muscle transformation

With training camp beginning, the Washington Commanders’ Jayden Daniels is ready to bounce back after an injury-plagued season. Coach Dan Quinn revealed that one of his weapons bulked up and made a major muscle transformation, according to Commanders beat writer John Keim.

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Dan Quinn News / A to Z Sports / July 29

Dan Quinn is ready to make Commanders training camp as stressful as possible for players and coaches, but in the best way

The Commanders are doing everything they can to turn the ship around in 2026 and it all starts in training camp where Dan Quinn has a good plan to ensure the team develops as much as possible.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Wes Welker News / Washington Commanders on SI / July 29

Washington Was Already Prepared for Wes Welker’s Expanded Role - Commanders Daily

The Washington Commanders parted ways with tight ends coach Ben Steele on Monday just before the start of training camp. On Tuesday, Commanders head coach Dan Quinn announced that offensive assistant Wes Welker will now be working with the tight ends.

Brandon Aiyuk News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 29

Commanders GM addresses Brandon Aiyuk issue without saying his name

Here is a list of the three worst-kept secrets in human history: 1. Wrestling is fake, 2. Area 51, and 3. Brandon Aiyuk wants to play for the Washington Commanders.

Nick Allegretti News / Washington Commanders on SI / July 28

Why the Commanders Believe Nick Allegretti Can Win Their Starting Center Job

The Washington Commanders are entering training camp without an established starting center. What they do have in Nick Allegretti is a dependable interior lineman who is capable of playing all three positions along the interior.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 28

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels’ ‘hunger’ expedites learning new system, per Dan Quinn

The Washington Commanders are going to look a little different this season after firing offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury during the offseason. Despite a disappointing 2025 season, the decision to let Kingsbury go was a bit of a surprise given the context of the season.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / July 28

Commanders Reveal Injuries to Tress Way, Kain Medrano at Start of Camp

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn and GM Adam Peters addressed the media Tuesday afternoon on veteran report day. The first announcement was that punter Tress Way and linebacker Kain Medrano were both dealing with injuries that are not expected to keep them out for long.

Wes Welker News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 28

Commanders promote Wes Welker after firing TE coach

Wes Welker manned the tight ends unit while the Washington Commanders decided what to do about Ben Steele, and the two-time First-Team All-Pro wide receiver will now assume the role on a full-time basis.

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 28

Commanders Hosted Nine Players For Workouts

Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC, the Commanders hosted the nine players for workouts. The following players worked out with Washington: LS Cal Adomitis WR River

Stefon Diggs News / Washington Commanders on SI / July 28

Commanders Should Exercise Caution Amid Stefon Diggs Speculation

The much-anticipated start of the 2026 NFL regular season now sits just a little over a month away, and most offseason storylines have shifted to focusing on how the league's 32 franchises plan on approaching the schedule at hand.

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Sonny Styles News / A to Z Sports / July 28

Former first-round pick gets cut and Sonny Styles’ massive step forward highlight 4 bold predictions for Commanders training camp

Real football has officially returned to the fold. So naturally, it’s time to make some bold predictions before the Commanders hold their first training camp practice.

Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Three Commanders Defenders Auditioning for a New Contract in 2026

Washington's defense went from serviceable in 2024 to awful in 2025. After giving up the fifth-most passing yards and third-most rushing yards in the league, Washington drafted Sonny Styles with the seventh overall pick, but one player won't be enough to elevate the group from the bottom of the league.

Sonny Styles News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Sonny Styles Highlights Commanders' Three ESPN Top 50 Offseason Additions

Hours before training camp kicks off around the league, ESPN's Matt Bowen ranked the 50 most impactful moves of the offseason. Washington earned three entries on the list: the drafting of Sonny Styles and the free-agent signings of Odafe Oweh and Chig Okonkwo.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / July 28

Washington Commanders’ two-time Pro Bowler suddenly retires before training camp starts and it creates a hole on the roster

The Commanders didn’t see this one coming ahead of training camp and practically no one else did. Washington Commanders training camp hasn’t even featured a single practice, yet the news is already flying.