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The Commanders add a familiar face on the offense after losing a key player with a season-ending injury

The Washington Commanders are looking to regroup after a tough loss to the Green Bay Packers, where the team lost more than just a game. The offense took a big hit after losing starting running back Austin Ekeler for the rest of the season with a torn Achilles, and he's not easy to replace.

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Commanders could trade for $5 million Browns’ running back

The Washington Commanders are in need of a running back after Austin Ekeler suffered a torn Achilles that will keep him out for the remainder of the season.

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Jayden Daniels injury update: Adam Schefter reports Commanders QB dealing with ‘some sort of issue’

ESPN’s Adam Schefter provided an injury update on Jayden Daniels during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Monday. He’s keeping a keen eye on what Commanders coach Dan Quinn has to say later this afternoon.

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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.

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Commanders sign 7-year veteran RB after Austin Ekeler injury

The Washington Commanders are revamping their running back room after Austin Ekeler's season-ending Achilles injury. According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, the Commanders are signing veteran running back Chase Edmonds to the practice squad.

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / September 15

Commanders get called out for biggest problem after loss to Packers

The Washington Commanders are facing some harsh realities after losing 27-18 to the Green Bay Packers in Week 2 inside Lambeau Field. Bleacher Report writer Brad Gagnon thinks the defense could be exposed in future weeks if patterns stemming from the game against the Packers continue.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / September 15

Rough start quietly proved how badly Commanders miss their cornerstone

There was no shortage of weaknesses from the Washington Commanders' primetime loss to the Green Bay Packers. It also exposed just how much they miss one of their franchise cornerstones.

Chase Edmonds News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15

Commanders Signing Veteran RB Chase Edmonds To Practice Squad

The Commanders are signing veteran RB Chase Edmonds to their practice squad on Monday, according to Greg Auman. Washington just lost Austin Ekeler for the season due to a torn Achilles, so some additional running back depth was needed. Edmonds, 29, was drafted by the Cardinals in the fourth round out of Fordham in 2018.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / September 15

3 Commanders whose stock is dropping following first loss of the season

Nobody wants to be their team’s weakest link, and in the case of the Washington Commanders, it's even more rough to be that coming off an ugly loss to a team like the Green Bay Packers.

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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

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Commanders’ Deebo Samuel calls out ‘false narrative’ over alleged near homelessness

Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel did not seem to hesitate calling out a post on social media about his life. On Sunday, Samuel shared a post on X, formerly Twitter, to set the record straight about a story posted by X account MLFootball.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / September 15

Stock up for 3 Commanders despite primetime loss to Packers

The Washington Commanders are 1-1, and with a long break before the next game in Week 3, we thought it would be a good time to take a step back and take

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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.

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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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.

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.

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Commanders’ Season-Ending News Provides Hope to Jacory Croskey-Merritt Fantasy Football Owners

The Washington Commanders have looked like a far cry from the team that shocked the world with an NFC Championship Game appearance last season. Though they are just 1-1, the offense has sputtered in both games, and it doesn’t seem like things will get much easier going forward.

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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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.