Washington Commanders News

Commanders Place RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt On IR Among Six Moves

The Washington Commanders announced they have activated CB Trey Amos, LB Jordan Magee and RB Jeremy McNichols from injured reserve. The Commanders placed RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt and OLB Javontae Jean-Baptiste on injured reserve and released LB Austin Keys in corresponding moves.

Commanders HC Dan Quinn’s job security comes down to a daunting 8-game stretch after an ugly start in Washington

The Washington Commanders are nearing their bye week with plenty of questions surrounding Dan Quinn. Just how hot is his seat heading into the stretch run?

NFL Makes Historic Jayden Daniels Announcement Ahead of Commanders-49ers Game

Jayden Daniels is gearing up for his biggest challenge yet just weeks into the 2026 season. Daniels will help lead the Washington Commanders against an undefeated team in the league in the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium.

4 Reasons the Commanders Will Beat the 49ers, and 2 Reasons They Won't

Trips to the Bay Area haven’t been kind to the Commanders. Washington is 3-10-1 all-time on the road against the 49ers and hasn’t won a game in San Francisco since 2004, according to the team’s preview of the trip.

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

The 'NFL receiving-leaders by season' quiz

How many of the NFL receiving leaders during the Super Bowl era can you name in six minutes?

Washington Can Jump From Last to Second in the NFC East Tonight — Commanders Daily

Yesterday, the New York Giants (3-2-1), Philadelphia Eagles (2-4), and Dallas Cowboys (2-4) all lost. While the Giants still lead the NFC East, Washington (1-3-1) is the only team left in the division to play in Week 6 and could move from last to second with an upset victory tonight in Santa Clara.

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The NFC East Will Make 60-Year History If Commanders Lose Tonight

Another rough outing in the NFC East could reportedly make for some unique history on Monday night. With the Eagles, Cowboys and Giants all losing again in Week 6, the Washington Commanders are the last gasp of hope for the NFC East to avoid back-to-back winless weeks — which would be a first in the division’s 60 years of existence.

NFL Is Being Urged To Change Playoff Rules For The NFC East

The NFC East is a disaster right now. If the Washington Commanders don’t beat the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football, the NFC East will have gone two straight weeks without a win.

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Jayden Daniels vs. 49ers Week 6: Four Expectations for Commanders QB

Jayden Daniels spent most of this week in Ashburn answering for one play. The Commanders quarterback was sacked with 12 seconds left in overtime against the Giants, the clock ran out before Washington could spike the ball and the botched finish against New York left Washington at 1-3-1.

Trent Williams Considers His Time in Washington a Distant Memory

Usually, when a player spends nearly a decade with a franchise and becomes a key part of its core, they’ve memories that last a lifetime. Yet, for Trent Williams, the Washington chapter is slowly being overwritten.

Commanders vs. 49ers Weather Forecast for Monday Night Football

The Washington Commanders head to Santa Clara, California, this week to face the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football, and the weather forecast looks fairly manageable as Washington tries to pick up its second win of the season.

10 Commanders Quotes That Define Washington Entering Week 6 vs. 49ers

The Washington Commanders have spent much of the week answering questions about how Sunday's game against the Giants ended, but now they have an unbeaten San Francisco 49ers team waiting on Monday night.

3 players Commanders must target at 2026 NFL trade deadline

The Washington Commanders are heading into their Monday Night Football matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, facing another setback in their backfield.

Trade Candidate: Daron Payne

Daron Payne received the franchise tag in 2023 before signing a long-term Commanders extension. The veteran defensive tackle has spent his entire career in Washington, but that may change soon.

Commanders lose Jacory Croskey-Merritt for 49ers game as running back room creates major concern for Jayden Daniels

Washington will be without its lead running back Monday night, while injury concerns for Rachaad White and Austin Ekeler could leave Jayden Daniels carrying an even bigger burden against San Francisco.

Drew Stevens Has Missed Three Extra Points. Only One Came Under Normal Circumstances — Commanders Daily

Washington Commanders kicker Drew Stevens entered the year carrying the weight of kickers past with him after beating out Jake Moody in camp. This past weekend, Stevens missed an extra point against the Giants, bringing his season total to 8-for-11.

Stefon Diggs Week 6 Fantasy Football Matchup Analysis

Right now, I feel as if Stefon Diggs is one of the more underrated players in fantasy football. After signing with the Washington Commanders in the offseason, Diggs filled an immediate need for Washington and became an impact player early on.

Commanders Designating LB Jordan Magee To Return From IR

Per Nicki Jhabvala, the Commanders are designating LB Jordan Magee to return from injured reserve. Magee will have 21 days to practice and get activated to the 53-man roster or he will revert to injured reserve for the rest of the year.  Magee, 25, was a fifth-round pick by the Commanders in the 2024 draft out of Temple.