Washington Commanders: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / September 6

Final Commanders Rookie Power Rankings: Who Rose Most Before Week 1

We posted the first version of this list a little late, after the Detroit Lions game. Since then, the Washington Commanders have finished preseason, trimmed the roster, and started focusing on the upcoming season.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / September 6

Dan Quinn Admits One Part of Stefon Diggs' Game Has Surprised Him — Commanders Daily

Stefon Diggs arrived in Washington as a known entity, an established route-runner with a proven track record, and there was very little that Commanders head coach Dan Quinn had not already seen.

Nick Allegretti News / Washington Commanders on SI / September 5

Nick Allegretti Identifies Washington’s No. 1 Priority Before Week 1 — Commanders Daily

The Washington Commanders are a team heading into Week 1 with plenty left to clean up, but center Nick Allegretti believes one specific detail matters above all others between now and the Philadelphia game.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 1st-round QB by NFL team' quiz

Can you name the last time every NFL team selected a signal-caller in the first round of the NFL Draft?

The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

The 'Last 3-TD playoff game by NFL team' quiz

The 'Last QB debut win by NFL team' quiz

Jayden Daniels News / Washington Commanders on SI / September 4

Commanders News: Jayden Daniels' Protection Plan, Defense's New Identity, and 2026 Predictions | Burgundy Roundup

The Burgundy Roundup brings together the best Washington Commanders reporting, analysis, interviews, and other worthwhile reads from around the web, along with selected coverage from Commanders On SI.

NFL News / Yardbarker

When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Jeremy Reaves News / Washington Commanders on SI / September 4

Fast, Physical and Joyful: Inside Daronte Jones’ Vision for Commanders Defense

The Washington Commanders spent the entire offseason program and training camp laying the groundwork for a new defensive identity under new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones.

Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / September 4

Offensive Line and Tough Schedule Have CBS Sports Taking the Under on Commanders Win Total

Even though Jayden Daniels has taken more than 500 snaps throughout training camp and looks more prepared than ever to start the season, concerns about depth on the offensive line and in the secondary continue to grow.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 4

NFC Notes: Jayden Daniels, DeMarvion Overshown, Commanders, Cowboys, Eagles

Commanders HC Dan Quinn said an unintended benefit of strapping a GoPro camera to QB Jayden Daniels‘ helmet during the offseason program was observing how he communicated with teammates in the huddle. “One of the unintended good consequences was the audio,” Quinn said, via Jonathan Jones of The Athletic.

Zach Ertz News / Washington Commanders on SI / September 4

Commanders Could See Former TE Zach Ertz Sooner Than Expected

The Washington Commanders made a dedicated effort to get younger this offseason, ditching most of their aging, battered contributors in exchange for younger options to breathe fresh life into the franchise's fading contending hopes.

Jayden Daniels News / Athlon Sports / September 4

Jayden Daniels Predicted to Set New Franchise Record in Latest ESPN Power Ranking

The Commanders sit at No. 20 on ESPN’s latest NFL power rankings with 10 days left before the 2026 NFL season kicks off. If Daniels can remain healthy

Jayden Daniels News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 4

3 Commanders bold predictions for 2026 NFL season as Jayden Daniels looks for bounce-back season

The Washington Commanders hope a coach-player pairing will make a difference. But both of them will have to overcome the team’s glaring weakness. The 2026 NFL season is nearing, and here are three bold Commanders predictions as Jayden Daniels looks to have a bounce-back season.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / September 4

Commanders Make Huge Gamble in the Middle of their Offensive Line

The Washington Commanders offensive line has been nothing short of frustrating all throughout training camp. With Jayden Daniels missing 10 games last year, his protection up front has been an area of concern all summer going into Week 1.

Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Rookie passing-TD records' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks with the most passing touchdowns in their rookie season for each NFL team can you name in five minutes?

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The 'NCAA football national champions' quiz

The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Most starts by an NFL QB' quiz

The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 4

Commanders' Jayden Daniels shares if has regrets about playing style after injury-plagued season

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was asked if he has any regrets about his playing style after he endured an injury-plagued second pro season.

Commanders are NFL’s only team missing from Top 100 player list

Four NFL teams that should be terrified by their lack of roster depth

Three dangerous NFL teams were handed easier paths than anyone realizes

The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / September 4

Dan Quinn Confirms Intentional Change to Washington's Offense With Jayden Daniels — Commanders Daily

This offseason, the Washington Commanders spent much of their time installing new offensive and defensive systems. During the offensive installation, one thing missing over the last couple of years returned: the huddle.

Drake Jackson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 3

Commanders Cut Two From IR With Injury Settlements Including LB Drake Jackson

The Washington Commanders have released LB Drake Jackson from injured reserve with an injury settlement, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. The Commanders also waived DB Malik Spencer from injured reserve with an injury settlement, per the wire.

Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / September 3

Commanders are NFL’s only team missing from Top 100 player list

One fanbase that hasn't had much to say about the list, though, is that of the Washington Commanders and that's because of a glaring omission on the list.

Commanders GM Adam Peters ignores obvious warning signs with latest gamble

Commanders fans may turn on HC Dan Quinn after alarming preseason loss to Ravens

The '5+ 1K-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 3

Week 1 could expose NFL’s most overrated contenders

Week 1 cannot ruin a season, although it can tear through months of convenient excuses.

Four NFL teams that should be terrified by their lack of roster depth

Joey Porter Jr. seems ready to send message to Steelers after Omar Khan comments

All eyes on Jordan Love following latest setbacks for Packers

The 'Active 300-yard NFL passers' quiz

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 2

Stefon Diggs blowing Commanders’ Dan Quinn away with ‘fire.’ Will Diggs resurrect Jayden Daniels?

The Washington Commanders are just over a week from kicking off the 2026 NFL season. The Commanders have had a relatively uninspiring offseason, headlined by the recent addition of former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs, among other moves.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / September 1

Former Pro Bowler highlights 4 free agent targets the Washington Commanders have to look into before Week 1

The Commanders have a few free agent targets that make a lot of sense after roster cuts. The Washington Commanders kick off Week 1 in 12 days, and their roster still needs work.

Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1

Commanders Signed Four To Practice Squad

The Washington Commanders announced they signed T Esa Pole, TE Joshua Simon, TE Jack Westover and CB Isaac Yiadom Washington’s practice squad now includes: WR Jaden Bradley DT Byron Cowart CB Fred Davis II C/G Julian Good-Jones QB Sam Hartman RB Robert Henry Jr.