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The pressure is on for Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn in 2026, and he has taken a big chance with young coordinators. Things could be easier if the team does things the right way over the next couple of months.

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Adam Peters After Two Years: Progress or Just Promise in Washington?

When Adam Peters took over the Washington Commanders, he was not exactly stepping into an ideal situation. He walked into a franchise that had been losing for over thirty years.

Jayden Daniels News / Last Word On Sports / February 12

Jayden Daniels May Be Recruiting Former ASU Offensive Threat to Washington

This past week in an interview with Yahoo Sports’ Nate Tice, Jayden Daniels casually mentioned reuniting with a former Arizona State teammate. After a dismal season with a lack of offensive firepower, you don’t just mention something like that unless it’s been on your mind.

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Commanders' David Blough Describes Emotions After Taking OC Job

Washington Commanders coach David Blough was the assistant quarterbacks coach this time a year ago. Now, he's the offensive coordinator. Blough's quick rise through the hierarchy of the coaching staff was assisted by the departure of quarterbacks coach Tavita Pritchard, who became the head coach at Stanford, his alma mater.

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Daronte Jones is prepared to fix Commanders' biggest issue, which will also help boost their offseason

The Washington Commanders introduced new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones, and fans are already excited to see him improve the defense. Jones spoke on what his new scheme will look like, but he also said the scheme doesn't matter if you don't have your players prepared for it or playing in their strengths.

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The most awful NFL coaching jobs of all time

As franchises prepare wish lists for their next hires, numerous cautionary tales exist. Here are the worst head-coaching tenures since the 1970 merger.

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Commanders DC Daronte Jones is Ready For the Moment

Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Daronte Jones is entering his first season on the job, but the long-time NFL coach has a ton of experience.

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Dan Quinn Reveals Why Commanders Moved on From OC Kliff Kingsbury

The Washington Commanders have a new offensive coordinator in David Blough, but it isn't necessarily the team's first choice. The Commanders were happy with the work Kliff Kingsbury put in for the past two seasons, but he ultimately decided to move on.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / February 11

Commanders' hopes of signing top free agent option are fading with contract extension talks heating up

The Washington Commanders are looking ahead to free agency now that the coaching staff is finalized, and this offseason has to be different than last year.

Washington Commanders News / Last Word On Sports / February 11

Washington Commanders Expected to Acquire Running Back

The Washington Commanders running back situation remains one of the roster’s biggest questions heading into the offseason. That question came into sharper focus Tuesday when new offensive coordinator David Blough spoke to the media for the first time at his introductory press conference.

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The One Offseason Move That Makes the Commanders Super Bowl Contenders

Washington Commanders fans want to see the franchise return to its glory days and become Super Bowl contenders again, like it once was in the 1980s and 1990s.

Washington Commanders News / Last Word On Sports / February 11

2026 Mock Draft Roundup: How Analysts Project the Washington Commanders First-Round Pick

The Washington Commanders’ 2026 mock draft projections are already taking shape as analysts weigh in on how Washington could approach its next first-round pick.

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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 / February 11

One team wasted no time recruiting a Commanders pending free agent to their team this offseason

The Washington Commanders are heading into the offseason with tough decisions to make during free agency and a roster that needs a lot of work. They have 32 pending free agents now after extending Tress Way, and they'll have to retain more of their own for next season.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 11

Commanders need defensive help in draft, but what about WR to pair with Terry McLaurin?

The Washington Commanders have a lot of ground to cover in the 2026 NFL Draft after a disappointing 2025 season. While many expect them to target defense to bolster an aging unit, an ESPN analyst sees the Commanders potentially adding another receiver to pair with Terry McLaurin.

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Dan Quinn News / Last Word On Sports / February 11

Dan Quinn’s Press Conference Marked a Shift for the Washington Commanders

Dan Quinn’s Washington Commanders press conference did not feel like a typical NFL media session, and that distinction mattered. Rather than rushing into scheme talk or offseason optimism, Quinn opened by acknowledging people, history, and responsibility, grounding the conversation in what this job actually represents.

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Deebo Samuel and Von Miller Predicted to Leave Commanders

NFL free agency is less than one month away, and several Washington Commanders' names could land elsewhere this offseason, including receiver Deebo Samuel, who Fox Sports’ Greg Auman believes will end up with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / February 10

Commanders Eyeing Laremy Tunsil Extension; Latest On Daron Payne

Laremy Tunsil has brought back two big trade packages in his career. While the haul the Texans parted with to acquire the veteran left tackle dwarfs what the Commanders sent to Houston for his rights, Washington still included four draft picks to upgrade at the premium position.

Tress Way News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 10

Commanders punter Tress Way gets contract extension after Pro Bowl season

The Washington Commanders are bringing veteran punter Tress Way back for his 13th season with the team after his third career Pro Bowl nod. Way, 35, has been with the Commanders since 2014, when they claimed him off waivers as an undrafted free agent.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 10

Commanders’ Dan Quinn drops ‘bummed’ reaction to Washington Post layoffs

The head coach of the Washington Commanders football team made a classy move, following the news that The Washington Post newspaper is gutting their newsroom staff.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / February 10

Commanders announce first free agency decision regarding key Pro Bowler ahead of critical offseason

The Washington Commanders are full speed ahead with a critical 2026 offseason with free agency quickly approaching in just one month. The Commanders have 33 pending free agents, which is the most in the NFL, and general manager Adam Peters will have some difficult decisions to make.