Washington Commanders: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Commanders rumors: Is Brandon Aiyuk actually an option with WR a clear trade deadline need?

The Washington Commanders came into the season with questions at wide receiver, and it looks like they solved them after signing Stefon Diggs. Now, they may be back asking those same questions with Terry McLaurin out for the rest of the season after a torn patellar tendon.

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Commanders Announce Two Roster Moves

The Washington Commanders announced they signed DT Ricky Barber from the practice squad to the active roster and signed DT Daniel Ekuale to the practice squad in a corresponding move. Barber, 25, originally signed with the Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2025 out of UCF.

Javon Kinlaw News / Field Level Media / November 4

Report: Commanders DT Javon Kinlaw (knee) out for season

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw will miss the remainder of the season due to a knee injury, ESPN reported Wednesday. Kinlaw, 29, was placed on injured reserve Tuesday after he underwent surgery to repair an MCL injury.

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The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least three touchdowns in an NFL game can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

The 'NFL QB playoff debut-winners' quiz

The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / November 4

Commanders Beat the Giants to Robert Henry Jr. on Waivers, per Report

Washington’s running back room took another hit this week when Jeremy McNichols landed on injured reserve, along with Daron Payne and Javon Kinlaw. The Commanders’ answer was a familiar face.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 4

Commanders Daily: Washington’s Depleted Front Has More Than Kyren Williams to Handle Against the Rams

After missing the 27-10 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night, Daron Payne and Javon Kinlaw were both placed on injured reserve Tuesday. Reportedly,

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / November 3

Commanders Make Series Of Moves

The Commanders have placed defensive linemen Daron Payne and Javon Kinlaw and running back Jeremy McNichols on injured reserve, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network relays.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 3

Commanders Power Rankings Rise After Eagles Win, but One Writer Makes Bold NFC East Call

Each week during the regular season, we'll look at what the national media is saying about the Washington Commanders via various publications' NFL Power Polls.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

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.

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The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

Robert Henry Jr. News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 3

Commanders Claiming RB Robert Henry Jr.

Per Ben Standig, the Commanders are claiming RB Robert Henry Jr. off waivers from the Seahawks. Henry, 24, was a first-team all-AAC selection in 2025. He wound up going undrafted out of UTSA following the 2026 NFL draft.

Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 3

Commanders Place Three On IR Including DTs Daron Payne & Javon Kinlaw

According to Ben Standig, the Commanders are placing three players on injured reserve, including DT Daron Payne, DT Javon Kinlaw and RB Jeremy McNichols. The moves for Payne and McNichols are not unexpected given their respective foot injuries.

Mike Sainristil News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 3

Commanders CB Mike Sainristil Could Be Available Ahead Of Trade Deadline

Per SI.com’s Albert Breer, Commanders CB Mike Sainristil could be available ahead of the upcoming trade deadline. Breer says the Commanders have gotten calls about guys but aren’t sellers yet, as they are just two games behind the Giants in the NFC East.

DJ Johnson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 3

Packers Signing EDGE DJ Johnson

Per SI.com’s Bill Huber, the Packers are signing EDGE DJ Johnson to the practice squad. Johnson has worked out with Green Bay twice since the start of October, including on Monday.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 3

3 Players the Commanders Could Trade to Fill Bigger Roster Holes

Mike Sainristil didn't play a defensive snap in the Washington Commanders' 27-10 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night. Commanders General Manager Adam Peters should be finding out what another team would give up for him.

Sonny Styles News / Athlon Sports / November 3

How Good Is Sonny Styles? Commanders Rookie Is Washington’s Third-Highest-Graded Defender

Sonny Styles was all over the field in the Washington Commanders’ 27-10 win over the Eagles on Sunday night. The No. 7 pick played 68 of 69 defensive snaps, and he enters Week 9 as Washington’s third-highest-graded defensive starter on the season, according to PFF’s midseason review of first-round rookies.

Treylon Burks News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 3

Commanders Daily: How Washington Set Up Treylon Burks’ 53-Yard Catch Against the Eagles

While the Washington Commanders have struggled to stop opponents from getting explosive plays, they haven't been very successful at getting them either.

Jeremy McNichols News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 2

Commanders RB Jeremy McNichols’ foot injury update doesn’t sound promising

The Washington Commanders could be without veteran running back Jeremy McNichols for an extended period after he suffered a concerning foot injury during Sunday’s 27-10 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

Dan Quinn News / A to Z Sports / November 2

Dan Quinn sends stern warning after Commanders beat Eagles as Washington’s biggest problem threatens to linger

Washington defeated Philadelphia, but Dan Quinn wasn’t satisfied with the Commanders’ nine penalties, a recurring issue that could undermine their efforts to turn the season around.

Luke McCaffrey News / DC Sports King / November 3

Luke McCaffrey Proved He Fits Vital Role for Commanders on Special Teams

The Washington Commanders delivered a resounding 27-10 victory over their NFC East rival, the Philadelphia Eagles, on Sunday, a win that displayed complementary football in all three phases of the game.

Jayden Daniels News / Yardbarker / November 2

Jayden Daniels blasts Commanders for 'complete BS' after win over Eagles

The Eagles are a mess of a team in the middle of an injury crisis, but it was the Commanders that seemed to be the flatter side for the bulk of the game's opening quarter.

'SNF' takeaways: Commanders rattle Tanner McKee, take down slumping Eagles

Commanders' Daron Payne suffers season-ending Jones fracture

NFL executives predict Eagles could make big Jalen Hurts, Nick Sirianni moves in 2027

The 'Rookie passing-TD records' quiz

Washington Commanders News / The Lead / November 2

The Washington Commanders Are Not Dead Yet

After a four-game skid early in the 2020 season, Washington head coach Ron Rivera took the podium and told the press, “I’m taking my shot.” He said this in regard to winning an exceptionally weak division.

NFL News / Field Level Media / November 1

Commanders get long-awaited second win at sliding Eagles' expense

Jayden Daniels passed for 217 yards and a touchdown and the Washington Commanders won for the first time since Week 3 with a 27-10 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night in Landover, Md.

Tanner McKee News / Yardbarker / November 2

'SNF' takeaways: Commanders take down slumping Eagles

'SNF' takeaways: Commanders rattle Tanner McKee, take down slumping Eagles

The Washington Commanders stifled the Philadelphia Eagles and overcame a slow start in a 27-10 win on "Sunday Night Football" in a battle of NFC East foes.

Commanders' Daron Payne suffers season-ending Jones fracture

Report reveals whether Eagles would trade Saquon Barkley

Dolphins' Malik Willis calls out Ollie Gordon over his costly outburst

Was Ashton Jeanty's reduced workload tied to jab toward Jets?

Rex Ryan obliterates ‘soft’ Jeanty

Maxx Crosby has changed his stance on a possible trade

Washington Commanders News / DC Sports King / November 1

Commanders Derail Opening Drive with Rare Back-to-Back False Starts and Missed Field Goal

With the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline looming, the Washington Commanders’ season seemed on the line in Week 8’s Sunday Night Football clash against the Philadelphia Eagles.