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Washington Commanders miss on top assistant coach option at key position to NFC East rival

The Washington Commanders underwent a lot of coaching changes this offseason, with a new offensive and defensive coordinator taking over in 2026. Head coach Dan Quinn selected Daronte Jones as the new defensive coordinator to bring over the Minnesota Vikings successful defense, and now he has to build out his staff.

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Commanders may have leaked new logo design or alternate uniform theme in latest social media post

The Washington Commanders are moving on from a disastrous 2025 season and looking ahead to 2026. Washington is making many changes on the field this offseason, but it could also be making notable changes off the field as well.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / February 2

Former Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury Could Join Rival's Staff

Former Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is still searching for his next landing spot. After a mutual parting of ways with the Commanders, there was speculation that suggested Kingsbury might pursue another head coaching opportunity.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / February 2

Latest NFL coaching domino means Commanders are likely to keep key assistant coach on offense

The Washington Commanders have undergone many staffing changes this season, and more could happen with dominoes still falling around the league. Assistant coaches usually shuffle around when a team hires a new coordinator.

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The 'Skill-position Pro-Bowlers' quiz

How many of the offensive skill-position players to be named a Pro Bowler for the 2025-26 season (including the players replaced AND their alternates) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

Jayden Daniels News / Athlon Sports / February 2

Jayden Daniels Card Dip: How 2025 Injury Tanks Values and Smart Buy Low Moves

Hey folks, if you're into collecting NFL cards like I am, you've probably been watching Jayden Daniels rookie cards take a wild ride. This guy's got that electric talent as the Commanders QB, but man, that 2025 injury really shook things up. We're talking about a dip in Jayden Daniels card values 2026 that's got collectors scrambling.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / February 2

Commanders' 2026 international game location is still unknown, but latest NFL news paints a clearer picture

The Washington Commanders are hoping to get back to their winning ways in 2026, and they already know who they'll have to face next season, but not the whole schedule just yet.

Adam Peters News / Washington Commanders on SI / February 2

Adam Peters Targets Pass Rusher as the Next Pillar for Commanders Roster

ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders have followed a blueprint of sorts their first two years with general manager Adam Peters at the controls of the roster, landing high-value players at two of the five pillars of a successful team.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / February 2

Commanders 7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Washington addresses defense while Senior Bowl standouts make debut

The Washington Commanders are back home after making their rounds at the college All-Star events around the country, including the 2026 Senior Bowl. NFL Draft boards are receiving a huge update this week with many players rising, while others watch their stock fall.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / February 1

Latest 2026 NFL mock draft has Commanders making controversial selection that fits their needs

The Washington Commanders are hitting the ground running as the NFL Draft season kicks off, and mock drafts will be flying off the press from now until April.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / February 1

Kliff Kingsbury could get revenge on Commanders after being linked to landing with NFC East rival

The Washington Commanders ended the season with changes that needed to be made, and they wasted no time moving on from both coordinators. At the time, it seemed like a shock to part ways with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury after all the success he had with quarterback Jayden Daniels in 2024, but that's what the Commanders decided to do.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / January 31

Commanders continue massive coaching staff changes, including notable fan favorite

The Washington Commanders made a change at defensive coordinator, and it was just the first domino to fall for the coaching staff. After hiring Daronte Jones as the new defensive coordinator, more changes were expected instead of in-house promotions.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / January 31

Commanders' chances of losing top assistant coach increased after interviewing for offensive coordinator position

The Washington Commanders made a lot of coaching changes this offseason, and they're heading into the next season with two new coordinators The changes come with a lot of unknowns, especially with David Blough and Daronte Jones both getting their first NFL coordinator positions.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 31

Commanders making flurry of changes to coaching staff

The Washington Commanders are embarking on a significant defensive reconstruction following a disappointing 5-12 campaign that saw their unit finish dead last in total yards allowed.

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The 'Skill-position Pro-Bowlers' quiz

The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz

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The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 31

Why Commanders Season Wasn't a Total Failure

The Washington Commanders struggled mightily in the 2025 campaign, notching just five wins in the 17-game schedule. The team finished 7 games worse than the year before and missed the playoffs, which was a big difference between what they were able to do the year before when they made all the way to the NFC championship.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / January 31

Latest NFL news gives major boost to help Commanders' biggest obstacle this offseason

The NFL offseason is in full swing, and the Washington Commanders are set to make multiple roster changes this offseason in free agency and the NFL Draft.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 31

Commanders Linked to Four-Time Pro Bowler in Free Agency

The Washington Commanders know they need a top playmaker on the defensive side of the football for next season. Von Miller led the team in sacks, and he is a free agent at the end of the season, so Washington will have to find a way to replace his production.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 31

Dan Quinn Taking Massive Risks in Commanders Coordinator Hires

The Washington Commanders have two new coordinators for the upcoming season in David Blough and Daronte Jones. Blough has been part of the team's coaching staff for the past two seasons while Jones comes to the team from spending the most recent season with the Minnesota Vikings.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 30

Commanders, 76ers owner Josh Harris included in latest Jeffrey Epstein files release

In a bombshell development in the United States Government’s ongoing Department of Justice investigation, Josh Harris, the co-owner of the Washington Commanders, Philadelphia 76ers, and New Jersey Devils, has been connected to the deceased trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

Deebo Samuel News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 30

Deebo Samuel Decision Could Define Commanders Offseason

Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel is approaching free agency this offseason as his contract is set to expire. In Samuel's long season with the team, he got 72 passes for 727 yards and 5 touchdowns, which was a step up from what he was able to produce in 2024, his final season with the San Francisco 49ers.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 30