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Commanders 7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Washington addresses defense while Senior Bowl standouts make debut

The Washington Commanders are back home after making their rounds at the college All-Star events around the country, including the 2026 Senior Bowl. NFL Draft boards are receiving a huge update this week with many players rising, while others watch their stock fall.

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Commanders can take advantage of EDGE depth in 2026 NFL Draft to select best player available with No. 7 overall pick

The Washington Commanders are in the process of building their big board of prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft before the NFL Combine and pro days, and they have many needs to fill.

Jayden Daniels News / A to Z Sports / February 1

Senior Bowl standouts prove Commanders can add weapons for Jayden Daniels with late-round NFL Draft picks

The Washington Commanders were on site at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl, where top prospects in the NFL Draft come to compete and boost their stocks. You'll also see a handful of underdogs and gems of the draft impress by making big plays all week at practice.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / February 1

Latest 2026 NFL mock draft has Commanders making controversial selection that fits their needs

The Washington Commanders are hitting the ground running as the NFL Draft season kicks off, and mock drafts will be flying off the press from now until April.

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The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz

How many of the starting quarterbacks from every Super Bowl can you name in nine minutes?

The 'Winning NFL playoff debuts' quiz

The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz

The 'Most NFL passing-touchdowns' quiz

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / February 1

Kliff Kingsbury could get revenge on Commanders after being linked to landing with NFC East rival

The Washington Commanders ended the season with changes that needed to be made, and they wasted no time moving on from both coordinators. At the time, it seemed like a shock to part ways with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury after all the success he had with quarterback Jayden Daniels in 2024, but that's what the Commanders decided to do.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 31

Commanders Linked to Four-Time Pro Bowler in Free Agency

The Washington Commanders know they need a top playmaker on the defensive side of the football for next season. Von Miller led the team in sacks, and he is a free agent at the end of the season, so Washington will have to find a way to replace his production.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 31

Dan Quinn Taking Massive Risks in Commanders Coordinator Hires

The Washington Commanders have two new coordinators for the upcoming season in David Blough and Daronte Jones. Blough has been part of the team's coaching staff for the past two seasons while Jones comes to the team from spending the most recent season with the Minnesota Vikings.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 30

Commanders, 76ers owner Josh Harris included in latest Jeffrey Epstein files release

In a bombshell development in the United States Government’s ongoing Department of Justice investigation, Josh Harris, the co-owner of the Washington Commanders, Philadelphia 76ers, and New Jersey Devils, has been connected to the deceased trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

Deebo Samuel News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 30

Deebo Samuel Decision Could Define Commanders Offseason

Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel is approaching free agency this offseason as his contract is set to expire. In Samuel's long season with the team, he got 72 passes for 727 yards and 5 touchdowns, which was a step up from what he was able to produce in 2024, his final season with the San Francisco 49ers.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 30

Why Commanders Should Trade No. 7 Pick in NFL Draft

The Washington Commanders are going into the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 7 overall pick, giving them a chance to take one of the top prospects in the draft.

Brian Johnson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 31

Broncos Interviewed Commanders Assistant HC Brian Johnson For OC Job

According to Jordan Schultz, the Broncos interviewed Commanders assistant HC and offensive passing game coordinator Brian Johnson for their offensive coordinator

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 30

What will make or break the Commanders defense in 2026

The Washington Commanders and Dan Quinn face a watershed moment in the 2026 season. To make it go in a positive direction, they have to get better defensively.

Washington Commanders News / Field Level Media / January 30

Commanders choose Daronte Jones to revive defense

The Washington Commanders hired Daronte Jones to be their new defensive coordinator on Friday. Jones, 47, replaces Joe Whitt, who was fired on Jan. 6 after two seasons with the Commanders.

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The 'Super Bowl host cities' quiz

The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 30

Commanders Linked to Falcons' Kyle Pitts in Free Agency

The Washington Commanders are in need of adding a tight end at some point during the offseason due to Zach Ertz's torn ACL. With Ertz out for most if not the entire 2026 campaign, the Commanders will need to add another tight end, preferably one with a lot of upside as a receiver.

Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 30

Commanders Officially Announce Hiring Of DC Daronte Jones

The Washington Commanders announced they have officially hired former Vikings DB coach Daronte Jones as DC. Here’s a final look at candidates for the

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 30

2026 Senior Bowl Day 3 Winners: Commanders’ NFL Draft prospects who impressed at practice to boost stock

The Washington Commanders are in Mobile, Alabama, at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl to get their eyes on the top prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, and are trying to get to know them before April.

Dan Quinn News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 30

Commanders' Dan Quinn Might Be on the Hot Seat

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn was viewed as one of the best first-year hires in the league following his first season in the nation's capital.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 30

Commanders' Daronte Jones Hiring Gets Mixed Reviews

The Washington Commanders are bringing in Daronte Jones to be their new defensive coordinator. The former Minnesota Vikings assistant is getting his first crack at a coordinator job in the NFL, so there are a lot of question marks surrounding his candidacy.

Washington Commanders News / NFL Analysis Network / January 29

The Commanders just hired a defensive coordinator. His mentor explains everything about what’s coming

The Washington Commanders hired Daronte Jones as defensive coordinator. Jones worked under Brian Flores and is known for aggressive defensive schemes. Washington had 42 sacks last season, ranking in the middle of the league.

Washington Commanders News / NFL Analysis Network / January 28

The Commanders ranked last in total defense. They hired the coordinator from the unit that ranked 3rd

The Washington Commanders hired Daronte Jones as defensive coordinator. Jones comes from the Minnesota Vikings, where the defense ranked third in the league.

Da'Ron Payne News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 27

Commanders Expected To Keep DT Daron Payne In 2026

Commanders DT Daron Payne is heading into the final year of his four-year, $90 million deal in 2026 after registering a career-low 61 percent defensive snap share last season.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 27

Dan Quinn’s hires will put Commanders in playoffs — or make him someone else’s DC in 2027

The Washington Commanders swung and missed on a big name for their new defensive coordinator. That comes on the heels of an unproven OC hire. And head coach Dan Quinn’s coaching hires will do one of two things: put his team in the playoffs, or send him back to a defensive coordinator role with another team in 2027.