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Commanders make starting quarterback decision against Cowboys

The Washington Commanders have officially named their starting quarterback for Thursday’s Christmas Day matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. The Commanders will turn to veteran Josh Johnson under center after ruling out Marcus Mariota due to a quad injury.

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Commanders To Start QB Josh Johnson In Week 17

With Jayden Daniels shut down for the season and Marcus Mariota dealing with hand and quad injuries, the Commanders will call on Josh Johnson to start on Christmas, per The Athletic’s Nicki Jhabvala.

Josh Johnson News / Field Level Media / December 24

Veteran QB Josh Johnson to start for Commanders vs. Cowboys

Journeyman quarterback Josh Johnson will start for the Washington Commanders in their Christmas Day home game against the Dallas Cowboys. Washington coach Dan Quinn also confirmed Wednesday that Jeff Driskel, who signed with the team on Monday, will back up Johnson.

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Commanders Starting QB Josh Johnson, Signing QB Sam Hartman

Per Nicki Jhabvala, the Commanders will start QB Josh Johnson tomorrow against the Cowboys. Commanders HC Dan Quinn also said that QB Jeff Driskel would serve as the team’s backup.

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Jayden Daniels News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 24

Commanders coordinator remains coy about future amid coaching rumors

We saw undeniable chemistry between Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and quarterback Jayden Daniels early on, but that growth was stunted as Daniels appeared in only seven games this season due to injuries.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / December 24

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Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 24

Commanders veteran secures lone bright spot in dark season

ASHBURN, Va. – The Washington Commanders haven’t had much go right this season, but not everything has gone wrong. While it is oftentimes the forgotten

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / December 23

Kliff Kingsbury left the door wide open on the biggest question this offseason that could change everything for the Commanders

The Washington Commanders only have two more games left this year until the nightmare of a season is finally over, and the offseason begins. General manager Adam Peters has a long list of tasks this offseason, from fixing the coaching staff to rebuilding the roster.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 23

Commanders’ Josh Johnson ‘trending toward’ starting Christmas Day amid Marcus Mariota injury

The Washington Commanders were already decimated by injury at the quarterback position when Jayden Daniels went down for the season. And now, even backup Marcus Mariota is hurt.

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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 / A to Z Sports / December 23

Commanders' standout player had early Christmas gift stolen after being an NFC Pro Bowl roster snub, but he will be rewarded soon

The Washington Commanders have had a nightmare of a season, filled with injuries and many losses, but there have been some standouts that should be rewarded.

Bobby Wagner News / HBCU on ClutchPoints / December 23

Commanders star Bobby Wagner to graduate from Howard University

Washington Commanders standout linebacker Bobby Wagner has successfully completed an 18-month Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Howard University, balancing his demanding NFL career with rigorous academic work.

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Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 23

Commanders’ Kliff Kingsbury drops cryptic response to head coaching question

With the Washington Commanders taking on the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas Day for a special game, there could be a chance that the coaching staff looks different next season.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / December 23

The Washington Commanders may have let a late divisional win get in the way of a franchise-changing move in the 2026 NFL Draft

The Washington Commanders are currently 4-11 with two games left in the season, and just on the outside of having a top-5 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Even with how bad their record is, the Commanders could still finish outside the top-5 picks in the draft in a wasted season, and only have six draft picks to work with.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 23

Commanders head coach reveals wild emergency quarterback scenario

ASHBURN, Va. – Saturday afternoon in Week 16 of the NFL season, the Washington Commanders entered into battle with the Philadelphia Eagles for the first time since it was announced that quarterback Jayden Daniels would not make another game appearance this season.

Dan Quinn News / A to Z Sports / December 23

Dan Quinn admitted that one young player has his attention, and the roster needed his growth with a critical offseason coming

The Washington Commanders might be 4-11 in a wasted season, but there are still plenty of things to watch for on this roster in the last two games. General manager Adam Peters has a critical offseason ahead where he will disect the roster to its core, and evaluate what moves need to be made.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 23

Commanders' journeyman quarterback prepares for potential full-circle start

ASHBURN, Va. – In the NFL world, there is a hard truth that every player on the Washington Commanders roster understands and accepts: That in order for one man to play, another has to sit.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 22

Commanders claim ex-Titans nose tackle off of waivers

The Washington Commanders fell to 4-11 with Week 16’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. A late touchdown and two-point conversion made the game appear closer than it was as the Eagles clinched the NFC East for the second straight season.

Jaylin Lane News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 22

Commanders Placing WR Jaylin Lane On IR Among Four Roster Moves

Nicki Jhabvala reports the Commanders are placing WR Jaylin Lane and DT Eddie Goldman on injured reserve. Additionally, the Commanders are claiming WR Jamal Agnew off waivers from the Falcons and DT Shy Tuttle off waivers from the Titans.

Sam Cosmi News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 22

Commanders Placed OL Samuel Cosmi On IR

The Washington Commanders are placing OL Samuel Cosmi on injured reserve, the team announced. The move makes room for QB Jeff Driskel to be signed to the roster off the practice squad. Cosmi suffered a concussion in Saturday’s loss to the Eagles. Cosmi, 26, was drafted by the Commanders with the No.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / December 22

Commanders To Explore QB Addition

With Jayden Daniels out of the lineup, Marcus Mariota handled starting duties for the Commanders on Saturday. He was unable to finish the game, however, meaning a short-term QB addition could be coming.

Deebo Samuel News / The SportsRush / December 21

Washington’s Deebo Samuel Can Cash Out $700,000 in Incentives Despite Lackluster Season

The 2025 season was supposed to be a bounce-back year for Deebo Samuel. Or at least that’s what the Washington Commanders hoped for, when they gave the WR a one-year prove-it deal worth up to $20 million ($17 million guaranteed) after acquiring him from the 49ers.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 21