Jonathan Jones of The Athletic reports that Washington believes QB Jayden Daniels could return in Week 5 if he has a full week of practice. Jones adds that Daniels’s return depends on his pain tolerance, functionality, and rebuilding elbow strength, and the team believes the risk of reinjury is incredibly low because he’ll use a brace.
The Washington Commanders already knew they would be heading into Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts without Jayden Daniels. Now Marcus Mariota could be asked to win without two more important pieces of Washington's offense.
The NFL’s international slate is officially underway, with the Washington Commanders touching down in London to face the Indianapolis Colts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The Commanders announced the elevation of RB Craig Reynolds and LB Ale Kaho on Saturday. Reynolds, 30, went undrafted out of Kutztown in May 2019. He signed a three-year, $1.755 million contract with Washington but was cut and later re-signed to their practice squad.
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Commanders linebacker and team captain Frankie Luvu injured his groin in the season opener in Philadelphia. The injury caused Luvu to miss both the Dallas and Seattle games while recovering.
One win can change the mood in a building without changing much else. Dan Quinn got that win last Sunday, when the Washington Commanders shocked the Seattle Seahawks 33-31 behind backup quarterback Marcus Mariota and a defense that finally took the ball away.
Washington Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin popped up on the injury report causing fans to wonder whether he can go against the Colts on October 4. McLaurin’s rough start has him in a “not too pressed” mood as he continues to prioritize his health.
The Commanders are coming off a big 33-31 win over the Seahawks in Week 3 despite being without starting QB Jayden Daniels. When asked about OC David Blough‘s
Marcus Mariota's stock is riding as high as it has in years after last week's 33-31 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, but his chances of keeping the momentum going will only go so far, given the roster he has left to work with.
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
There is a lot of football left to be played but after picking up their first win of the season against the defending Super Bowl champions, spirits inside the Washington Commanders locker room are riding high.
The Commanders’ passing game got good news on Jayden Daniels, but will have to make due without him vs. Indianapolis in Week 4. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin has had a brutal start to the season, including an injury that has recently popped up.
The Washington Commanders didn’t initially tip their hand, but eventually ruled out QB Jayden Daniels. But a Week 5 return looks reasonable. Daniels’ status makes a big difference as we look at the Commanders Week 4 injury report versus the Colts and what it means for fantasy football.
The Washington Commanders are getting a boost back ahead of their Week 4 matchup in London against the Indianapolis Colts. The player they are getting back is their tight end Chig Okonkwo.
One of the more ambiguous things about the 2026 Washington Commanders was new offensive coordinator David Blough's scheme and how he planned to use said offense.
The Washington Commanders released outside linebacker Marvin Jones Jr. from the practice squad on Thursday with an injury settlement, ending a brief stay that never reached the active roster, via the NFL transaction wire.
The Washington Commanders could be without another offensive contributor in Week 4 after running back Rachaad White missed practice with a shoulder injury.
Marcus Mariota has already proven he can be more than a traditional backup quarterback for the Washington Commanders. Now, he should make sure his bank account reflects it.