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Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / September 15

One division rival stole the Commanders' hopes for a free agent that could have replaced a major injury on the roster

The Washington Commanders are already having to possibly replace a couple of players on the roster who are out for the season with an injury, and unfortunately, there aren't many quality options.

Austin Ekeler News / The Predictors / September 15

Ekeler Injury Breakdown and Analysis

It’s never good when a player goes down in the open field with no one anywhere near him. In the 4th quarter of the Thursday Night Football game against the Packers, Commanders’ RB Austin Ekeler dropped in the open field, holding his right lower leg.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / September 15

Commanders' season outlook just got way brighter without lifting a finger

The Washington Commanders did not have a positive outing in Week 2, losing to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football. They looked like a completely different team from the rest of the Jayden Daniels era, with the offense stagnant and the defense inconsistent at best.

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Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / September 15

DC's mayor sends an urgent message about Commanders' stadium

The Washington Commanders are one step closer to returning to RFK Stadium and the future of the franchise’s home rests in the hands of the DC Council, who is set to make a final decision on September 17.

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The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

Another NFL season means more potentially memorable moments from Monday Night Football. Here are 25 of the most notable to date.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / September 15

Commanders land top tight end in latest NFL mock draft

The Washington Commanders are still going through the early part of their season, but they should have their eyes set on the 2026 NFL Draft. FOX Sports conducted a recent mock draft where the Commanders selected Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq with the No.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / September 15

Commanders scrambling for answers after top pass rusher signs elsewhere

The Washington Commanders are dealing with some significant injury issues right now. One of those is defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr., who has been ruled out for the entire campaign with a quad issue that requires surgery.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / September 15

Commanders biggest 2026 NFL Draft need revealed

The Washington Commanders are a work in progress at the wide receiver position. The Commanders are paying Terry McLaurin a lot of money on his new contract, but the depth behind him beyond the 2025 season is up in the air.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / September 15

Predicting the Commanders' next five games after 1-1 start in 2025

The Washington Commanders' momentum came screeching to an abrupt halt in Week 2. As if their heavy loss to the Green Bay Packers wasn't enough, head coach Dan Quinn is also navigating some serious injury concerns to further cloud the team's outlook moving forward.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 14

There are some concerns with Jayden Daniels' injury that he suffered in the physical loss to the Packers

We all saw the Washington Commanders face a nightmare of a loss against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football, and the team got banged up a lot in the physical matchup.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / September 14

Former Commanders WR makes jaw-dropping touchdown catch

The Washington Commanders are watching their former wide receivers do some incredible things in the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Cincinnati Bengals.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / September 14

Analyst floats bold Commanders injury replacement that just might work

Losing Deatrich Wise Jr. to a season-ending quad injury has to sting from the Washington Commanders' perspective. They were already thin on legitimate options on the defensive edge, so losing one of their most experienced players is a blow that demands a swift response.

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Jacory Croskey-Merritt News / Riggo's Rag / September 14

Commanders' rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt thrown into fire amid injury crisis

The Washington Commanders' decision to trade Brian Robinson Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers for a sixth-round selection highlighted the confidence in their young running backs entering the 2025 campaign.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / September 14

Commanders' rookie RT had a nightmare game, but it wasn't all his fault

After the Washington Commanders' Week 2 loss to the Green Bay Packers, head coach Matt LaFleur told his winning squad that it was quite the team victory.

Adam Peters News / Riggo's Rag / September 14

Adam Peters faces season-shaping moment in Commanders' injury storm

Things couldn't have gone much worse for the Washington Commanders in Week 2. Not only did they suffer a humbling loss to the Green Bay Packers, but head coach Dan Quinn is also dealing with some significant injury issues that have the scope to impact depth and hurt the team's chances.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / September 14

Anatomy of a disaster: A deep dive into Washington Commanders' defensive collapse

When it's 2nd-and-6 in a scoreless game, just about anything can happen. On Thursday night against the Green Bay Packers, the Washington Commanders' defense, which included giving up a 57-yard catch and run to tight end Tucker Kraft, set the tone for how the evening was going to play out.

Austin Ekeler News / Riggo's Rag / September 14

Commanders' plan after Austin Ekeler injury blow is staring them in the face

The result was disappointing. But the injury issues that emerged from the Washington Commanders' primetime clash with the Green Bay Packers come with much graver ramifications attached.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / September 14

Commanders' locker room leader must rise now before it’s too late

The Washington Commanders have a long week ahead of them as they look to regroup from their primetime loss to the Green Bay Packers. Washington struggled in all three facets of the game on Thursday Night Football.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / September 14

Commanders star slipping under the radar as role change backfires

There was a sequence in the third quarter of Washington’s Week 1 victory over the New York Giants that perfectly epitomized what Mike Sainristil means to the Washington Commanders’ defense.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 13

Commanders have reason to regret Brian Robinson Jr. trade after losing All-Pro

With this latest development, Washington might regret trading Robinson so early before the trade deadline.

Commanders get bad news on DE's injury following Week 2 loss

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Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 13

Commanders Make Two Practice Squad Moves

The Commanders announced they are signing TE Lawrence Cager to the practice squad and releasing P Mitch Wishnowsky from the unit in a corresponding move.

Jayden Daniels News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 12

Report: Jayden Daniels Underwent MRI On Knee Friday

According to Grant Paulsen of 106.7 The Fan, Commanders QB Jayden Daniels underwent an MRI on his knee Friday after Thursday’s loss to the Packers. Paulsen notes that Daniels was “limping pretty good at the end of the game.” Daniels took a number of hits during the game.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / September 12

Commanders get bad news on DE's injury following Week 2 loss

Austin Ekeler‘s presumed Achilles tear is not the only major injury the Commanders suffered Thursday night.

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Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / September 12

Will Commanders hit 'panic button' regarding offense after loss to Packers?

What has been advertised as a high-powered Washington Commanders offense left much to be desired with its play for a second consecutive game, this time during Thursday night's 27-18 loss at the Green Bay Packers.

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