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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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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.

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The '4-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

Can you name the NFL quarterbacks who have the most games with at least four passing touchdowns without an interception?

The '2 passing AND rushing TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL Playoff-passing leaders' quiz

The 'Most passing-TD's by NFL team' quiz

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz

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Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / July 28

Commanders Preseason Schedule: Dates, Times and TV Channels

The Washington Commanders are set to play three preseason games before the NFL regular season begins this fall. One of those games will be held at Northwest Stadium, while the other two are on the road.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / July 28

Commanders LB Nick Bellore Retires

The Commanders have officially signed Rasul Douglas, confirming an agreement which was worked out earlier this month. In a corresponding move, linebacker/special teams ace Nick Bellore has been moved to the reserve/retired list.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / July 28

Commanders Veterans Report as Training Camp Finally Arrives - Commanders Daily

Tuesday is the official report date for Washington Commanders veterans. After months of offseason work, the chance to put it all together on the field has come.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 27

3 things Commanders need to get right to return to playoffs in 2026

The Washington Commanders are still trying to solve their receiver situation. And they’ve made an assistant coaching change. It’s a rocky road right now, but here are three things the Commanders need to get right to return to the playoffs in 2026.

Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / July 27

Bold Prediction Made for Commanders Running Back Despite Crowded Roster

Following his first four years in Tampa Bay, Rachaad White left the Buccaneers and found a home in Washington with former college teammate Jayden Daniels.

Nick Bellore News / Washington Commanders on SI / July 27

Nick Bellore’s Retirement Changes Commanders’ Roster Math Before Training Camp

A few weeks ago, news broke about the Washington Commanders' intent to sign free agent cornerback Rasul Douglas. The move, while reported by several news sources, was not made official until today, when the Commanders announced the signing of Douglas and that they were placing linebacker Nick Bellore on the Reserve/Retired List.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / July 27