From the outside looking in, the Washington Commanders' tight end room looks easy to explain. Chig Okonkwo was not signed to be hidden in the offense. John Bates’ value as one of the best blocking tight ends in the business is well known, and he has already proven he can handle the dirty work.
As with any talented player, all it takes is for one NFL team to give them a shot. The Commanders have a strong culture that could hold Brandon Aiyuk accountable, but finding out isn’t worth the risk.
Sacks were not really a problem for the Washington Commanders last season, at least not in the traditional sense, as the team had 42 sacks, good enough for 14th in the league and tied with two other teams.
The Commanders did a great job of re-tooling the defense, especially in the front seven. There’s a major question facing the safety position, however, and it will lead to tough times if it isn’t answered correctly.
In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?
By the end of the Commanders’ 5-12 disaster in 2025 — which halted all the progress Jayden Daniels and Co. had made the year before during their run to the NFC Championship Game — it was clear this was a team in need of an overhaul.
The NFL Draft always delivers many twists and turns that leave fans and analysts scratching their heads. This list isn't looking at hindsight and finding the biggest busts in history.
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Is Aiyuk working himself right out of the league with his social media antics?
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels could have another proven weapon at his disposal if Brandon Aiyuk ultimately lands in the nation’s capital, and ESPN analyst Mina Kimes believes the fit would make plenty of sense.
It seems like Washington Commanders’ former OC Kliff Kingsbury got a lot of blame last year. Meanwhile, head coach Dan Quinn came out unscathed for the most part.
Quan Martin is not one of those Washington Commanders players fighting just to be noticed when training camp opens. That would make this conversation much easier.
Here are five free agents worth monitoring over the next month.
The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.
Brandon Aiyuk‘s eventual destination has long seemed to be Washington. The disgruntled 49ers wideout has increasingly made it clear his preference would be a release allowing for him to sign with the Commanders.
Aiyuk hasn't played in a regular-season game since he suffered a serious knee injury in October 2024.
The Washington Commanders have big question marks as they head toward the 2026 season. And they have serious offensive shortcomings. But what about the overall roster?
The Commanders had a solid offseason, but questions still remain when it comes to certain aspects of the roster. The following list of free agents can help them answer some of said questions on the offensive side of the ball.
A recent report suggested that the Washington Commanders could view former Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott as an eventual replacement for current Washington head coach Dan Quinn.
This late into the offseason, it’s a little odd that Deebo Samuel has yet to find a landing spot. A second-round pick out of South Carolina by the 49ers in 2017, he blossomed into a star in San Francisco, peaking in 2021 with 77 receptions for 1,405 yards and six touchdowns.
Aiyuk generated headlines and sparked concerns via comments he has made in numerous social media videos shared over the past month or so.
The Washington Commanders were one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL last season, and a big reason for that was Jayden Daniels’ inability to stay healthy.
According to Jason La Canfora of SportsBoom, Commanders HC Dan Quinn is viewed around the league as someone who enters 2026 with his job security in question. La Canfora’s sources pointed to the major coaching staff changes Washington underwent this past season, which is commonly viewed as a warning sign that the head coach could be next.
Zach Ertz continues to be in the midst of his recovery from an ACL tear. The free agent tight end is still unsigned at this time, but playing in 2026 remains his target.
According to ESPN’s John Keim, the Commanders still plan to let veteran DT Daron Payne play out the 2026 season with a contract extension. Keim says the
Whether or not Quinn is on the hot seat heading into the 2026 NFL season is bound to be a storyline that hovers over the Commanders throughout the summer.
Injury setbacks limited Daniels to just seven starts last season before he was shut down. The Commanders finished the campaign with a record of 5-12.
Multiple physical setbacks limited the young signal-caller to seven starts last fall before he was shut down for the remainder of the season after he aggravated a previously suffered elbow injury.
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