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Five key free agents for Commanders

The Washington Commanders are seeing their season end, so the future is at the forefront of the discussion for many players. The Commanders can't bring everyone back, but they will have to make a decision on a few key players.

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Von Miller Wants To Play Another Season, Hopes To Remain With Commanders

Commanders OLB Von Miller is set to be an unrestricted free agent this year after signing a one-year deal for 2025, his age-36 season. Coming off a solid season where he appeared in every game, Miller plans to play another season in 2026 and expressed his desire to do so in Washington.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 6

Commanders' Kliff Kingsbury gets stamp of approval for head coaching candidacy

There are already six head coach openings in the NFL this season, and Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury could fill one of them.

Jayden Daniels News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 6

Jayden Daniels hopes to learn from disastrous Commanders season

Washington Commanders quarterback Jaden Daniels didn't have the season he had hoped for in 2025 with the team. After making it all the way to the NFC Championship in his rookie year, Daniels' second season was highlighted by injuries as the Commanders won just five games.

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The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz

The NFL officially started recording sack totals during the 1982 season, and since then a player has totaled 18 or more sacks in a season on 31 occasions. How many of the 31 can you name in five minutes?

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Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 5

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels is psyched that Drake Maye, Caleb Williams complete ‘bad a**’ draft class

Washington Commanders star quarterback Jayden Daniels sang his praises for his fellow 2024 NFL Draft mates Drake Maye and Caleb Williams following the conclusion of the 2025 regular season.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 5

Commanders news: Washington GM hints at possible NFL Draft trade

The Washington Commanders have many roster problems to address. And there could be new coaches in the building. Managing the roster situation will take some work, and GM Adam Peters hinted at a possible NFL Draft trade, according to a post on X by John Keim.

Washington Commanders News / Total Apex Sports / January 5

Washington Commanders Linebacker Bobby Wagner Makes NFL History

In a season that largely went sideways for the Washington Commanders, Week 18 offered a rare moment of pure, unadulterated history. Sunday’s 24-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles was, on paper, a spoiler game.

Adam Peters News / A to Z Sports / January 5

Adam Peters gives a very surprising answer regarding which position he wants to attack this offseason for the Commanders

The Washington Commanders' offseason is underway, and it's time to get to work to get back to a winning team next season. General manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn had their end of the season press conference to reflect on the nightmare season and where things will change moving forward.

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 5

Commanders take a loss even after beating rival Eagles

The Washington Commanders were able to battle back and defeat their NFC East rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles, in the regular season finale 24-17. While the win was nice to have as the season came to a close, it was on the backs of the Eagles, not playing their starters.

Von Miller News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 5

Commanders’ Von Miller has 1 scary regret from Hall of Fame career

The Washington Commanders’ 2025 NFL season is over. Despite posting a disappointing 5-12 record and missing the playoffs, they went out with a bang, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles, 24-17.

Jayden Daniels News / A to Z Sports / January 5

One intriguing free agent wasted no time expressing once again that he wants to play with Jayden Daniels and Commanders next year

The 2025 NFL regular season came to a close, and the offseason is underway for teams that didn't make the playoffs. The Washington Commanders are one of those teams, which means it's time to get to work in rebuilding the coaching staff and the roster.

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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 / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 5

Commanders Signed 11 To Futures Deals

The Washington Commanders announced they have signed 11 players to futures contracts. The full list includes: G Sala Aumavae-Laulu DT Ricky Barber WR Ja’Corey Brooks CB Tre Hawkins DE D.J.

Adam Peters News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 5

Glaring Commanders roster problems signal 2026 disaster for GM Adam Peters

There are major question marks for the Washington Commanders’ coaching staff heading into 2026. And there could be a big shakeup. But a bigger issue is the roster, and glaring problems signal a 2026 disaster for general manager Adam Peters.

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Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / January 5

A clear top target to be the Commanders' defensive coordinator is officially available after team wasted no time making changes

Monday is the first official day of the offseason for teams that didn't make the NFL playoffs, and it's time for them to make changes and improve their teams.

Bobby Wagner News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 5

Commanders’ Bobby Wagner becomes 3rd player ever with 2,000 tackles

Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner made NFL history by recording his 2,000th career tackle during a 24-17 season-ending win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / January 5

Kliff Kingsbury got a very unexpected, yet noteworthy public endorsement for his return to the Commanders next season

The Washington Commandersfinish the 2025 season 5-12, and now a very important offseason begins to make sure this doesn't happen again next year. Teams are hitting the ground running and wasting no time making changes to their teams, with the Atlanta Falcons already firing Raheem Morris.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / January 4

The Washington Commanders end the season with a win, but it comes at a cost that will heavily impact the offseason

The Washington Commanders' nightmare 2025 season has finally come to an end, and they finish it off with a road win against the Philadelphia Eagles. This was an ugly game on so many levels, but both teams had something to play for.

Josh Johnson News / Field Level Media / January 4

Josh Johnson earns rare victory as Commanders nip Eagles

Josh Johnson earned his first NFL win since 2018 and the visiting Washington Commanders rallied to beat the playoff-bound Philadelphia Eagles 24-17 in Sunday's regular-season finale.

Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 3

Commanders Elevated WR River Cracraft & DT Ricky Barber

The Commanders announced the elevation of WR River Cracraft and DT Ricky Barber for Week 18. Cracraft, 31, wound up signing on to the Broncos’ practice squad in 2017 as an undrafted free agent out of Washington State.

Jayden Daniels News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 3

Commanders coordinator issues honest verdict on Jayden Daniels

ASHBURN, Va. – Jayden Daniels was supposed to take a leap forward in year two. After all, that is the year most young players grow the most. However, as the Washington Commanders’ season has gone south, so too has Daniels’s sophomore season in the NFL.

Washington Commanders News / Field Level Media / January 2

Commanders QB Marcus Mariota ruled out; Josh Johnson to start Sunday

The Washington Commanders will finish off an injury-riddled and disappointing 2025 season with a second consecutive start from third-string quarterback Josh Johnson on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 2

Eagles HC explains controversial decision for Week 18 game

Eagles HC Nick Sirianni explains controversial decision for Week 18 game vs. Commanders

A previous report revealed that the 11-5 Eagles will rest QB Jalen Hurts and other starters for this Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Commanders, even though the Eagles could still earn the NFC's No. 2 playoff seed.

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Tyler Biadasz News / Field Level Media / December 31

Commanders place C Tyler Biadasz (ankle, knee) on IR

The Washington Commanders placed starting center Tyler Biadasz on injured reserve on Wednesday. Biadasz, 28, started the first 16 games this season before sustaining ankle and knee injuries in the Christmas Day loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 26