Washington Commanders: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Marcus Mariota News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 18

Marcus Mariota has one word to describe Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez Jr.

Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. has been a bright spot for the team during some pretty dark days. Rodriguez ran the ball 15 times for 79 yards in the team's game against the Miami Dolphins, which marked his highest rushing total of the season.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / November 18

7 Commanders whose roster futures are falling apart at the bye week

Dan Quinn said it best about the Washington Commanders' long-awaited bye week. The players and coaches are despondent regarding a campaign that promised the world and has delivered almost nothing.

Dan Quinn News / A to Z Sports / November 18

How the Commanders can fix their defense this offseason, which requires Dan Quinn to go against everything he believes in

The Washington Commanders' season went off the rails quickly, and there are many factors to point your fingers at, including injuries and certainly the defense.

Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NFL in tackles-for-loss each season since 2000-01 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL's active 50-sack club' quiz

The 'Last 4,000-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

The 'NFL head coach all-time wins leaders' quiz

Adam Peters News / A to Z Sports / November 18

Adam Peters calls in a familiar face to help repair a mistake at a position the Commanders can't seem to get right

The Washington Commanders have had plenty of issues on their roster dating back to last season, and a majority of them have led to the 3-8 record heading into the bye week.

College Football News / Yardbarker

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

Jake Moody News / Pro Football Rumors / November 17

Commanders to sign K Jake Moody off Bears practice squad

It has not taken long for the Washington Commanders to find their Matt Gay replacement. The veteran was cut earlier Monday, and his successor has already been identified.

Washington Commanders News / Larry Brown Sports / November 17

Commanders cut their kicker after bad game

The Washington Commanders are in the market for a new kicker. The Commanders on Monday cut kicker Matt Gay. Gay had gone 2/4 on field goals in the team’s 16-13 overtime loss to the Miami Dolphins in Madrid in their Week 11 game on Sunday.

Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 17

Commanders DL Da’Ron Payne’s One-Game Suspension Officially Lifted

Commanders DL Da’Ron Payne’s one-game suspension was officially lifted on Monday after he sat out Sunday’s game against the Dolphins. Payne received an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for punching Lions WR Amon-Ra St.

Matt Gay News / Field Level Media / November 17

Commanders release PK Matt Gay

The Washington Commanders have released kicker Matt Gay, the team announced on Monday. After two solid seasons in Indianapolis, Gay, 31, was released by the Colts on April 10, 2025 and quickly signed a one-year, $4.25 million deal two weeks later with Washington.

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Men's Final Four hosts since 2000' quiz

The 'Most TD catches by NFL tight ends' quiz

The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

Matt Gay News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 17

Commanders Cut K Matt Gay

The Washington Commanders announced that they have released K Matt Gay. He had two misses in Sunday’s loss to the Dolphins in Spain, including the potential

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / November 17

NFL blindsides Commanders fans with a decision that defies explanation

The Washington Commanders' sensational run to the NFC Championship game in 2024 put them back in the national spotlight. It was a long time coming, as reflected by the number of stand-alone games head coach Dan Quinn's squad was given before the campaign.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 17

Commanders QB says “it is what it is” as season spirals

There was plenty of fanfare for the Washington Commanders entering their Week 11 matchup against the Miami Dolphins, thanks to the NFL holding the game in Madrid, Spain, for the first time in history.

Javon Kinlaw News / Riggo's Rag / November 17

Javon Kinlaw might've just made the jump Commanders fans were waiting for

The Washington Commanders took yet another loss, their sixth in a row, as they fell in overtime to the Miami Dolphins in the NFL's inaugural Madrid game.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / November 17

Commanders' draft projection puts Quan Martin firmly on the chopping block

The Washington Commanders are now 3-8 after a defeat to the Miami Dolphins. There are still six games left to navigate after the bye week. Still, fans have already turned their attention to what promises to be a tenure-defining offseason for general manager Adam Peters.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / November 17

Dan Quinn might've finally found the formula to reignite Mike Sainristil

Listed at 5-foot-10 and 183 pounds, cornerback Mike Sainristil is the smallest player on the Washington Commanders’ roster. That has never been seen as a problem because of the Michigan product's savvy and toughness.

Zach Ertz News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 17

Commanders’ Zach Ertz calls out field at Madrid’s Bernabeu Stadium

The Washington Commanders’ issues started long before their trip to Spain. After a 28-7 Monday Night Football loss to the Chiefs in late October dropped Washington to 3-5, tight end Zach Ertz delivered an urgent warning about the team’s inconsistency.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / November 17

The Commanders need to fix another season-long mistake during the bye week after recent success showed impact of change

The Washington Commanders head into their Week 12 bye week on a six-game losing streak and need time to regroup for the final stretch of the season. There have been many issues with the Commanders' season, including injuries, the defense, and the refusal to make necessary changes.

Dan Quinn News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 17

Dan Quinn gives honest take after Commanders suffer their eighth loss

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn is tired of losing. After the team lost 16-13 to the Miami Dolphins in their Week 11 game in Madrid, Quinn gave a candid answer when asked about the team's latest loss.

Marcus Mariota News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 17

Marcus Mariota sends crystal clear message to Commanders’ teammates

The Washington Commanders are taking the long flight back to the nation's capital with a lot of disappointment after falling 16-13 to the Miami Dolphins in Madrid.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 17