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3 things Commanders need to get right to return to playoffs in 2026

The Washington Commanders are still trying to solve their receiver situation. And they’ve made an assistant coaching change. It’s a rocky road right now, but here are three things the Commanders need to get right to return to the playoffs in 2026.

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Bold Prediction Made for Commanders Running Back Despite Crowded Roster

Following his first four years in Tampa Bay, Rachaad White left the Buccaneers and found a home in Washington with former college teammate Jayden Daniels.

Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / July 27

Commanders Begin Training Camp by Bringing a 2025 Trend into the 2026 Season

Before training camp even opened for veterans, the Commanders placed Trey Amos, Dorance Armstrong and Deatrich Wise on the active/physically unable to perform list.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 27

NFC Notes: Cooper DeJean, Terry McLaurin, Commanders, Eagles, Giants

Commanders WR Terry McLaurin is convinced that there will be players on the team who step up this season, including “I think each year you go into a season, there’s question marks or, for fans, maybe concerns of what’s this season going to look like?

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / July 27

Commanders Part Ways with Tight Ends Coach Following June Arrest

The Commanders announced Monday morning that they are parting ways with tight ends coach Ben Steele due to a violation of team policy, multiple sources are reporting.

Nick Bellore News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 27

Commanders Place LB Nick Bellore On Retired List

Per ESPN’s John Keim, the Commanders placed LB Nick Bellore on the reserve/retired list. Keim adds the Commanders also officially signed CB Rasul Douglas in correspondence.

Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / July 27

Veteran Free Agent Linked to Washington Days Before Training Camp Kicks Off

With a few days left before the Washington Commanders take the practice field in Ashburn, Virginia, the search continues for a solid No. 2 wide receiver to pair with Terry McLaurin.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / July 27

Stefon Diggs ‘Intrigued’ By Possibility Of Signing With Commanders

Stefon Diggs remains unsigned as teams open up training camps around the league. He is still among the top options on the market at the receiver position.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / July 27

What Commanders Could Do Next After Dismissing Tight Ends Coach Ben Steele

The Washington Commanders announced they were parting ways with tight ends coach Ben Steele Monday morning, just a couple of days before the start of training camp.

Washington Commanders News / Total Pro Sports / July 27

NFL Coach Abruptly Fired Before Training Camp Following Arrest

The Washington Commanders have made a coaching change just days before training camp. The organization announced Monday that it has parted ways with tight ends coach Ben Steele following his arrest on suspicion of driving while impaired in June.

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

Washington Commanders News / Field Level Media / July 27

Commanders fire TEs coach Ben Steele after DWI arrest

The Washington Commanders parted ways with tight ends coach Ben Steele on Monday, just before the start of training camp. "The team will have no further comment at this time," the Commanders said in a statement.

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Commanders’ Quiet QB Battle Could Shape Future Behind Jayden Daniels

Very few things in life are certain: death, taxes, and, for the sake of this conversation, Jayden Daniels' status as Washington's starting quarterback.

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Commanders Part Ways With Tight Ends Coach Following Reported DWI Arrest

The Washington Commanders made an unexpected coaching change Monday morning, announcing that tight ends coach Ben Steele was no longer with the organization.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / July 27

Commanders Fire TEs Coach Ben Steele

Ben Steele will not be a member of the Commanders’ coaching staff during training camp. His time in the nation’s capital has proven to be very short-lived.

Washington Commanders News / Viral Sports News / July 27

Commanders Fire Coach Just Months After Hiring Him

The Washington Commanders have parted ways with tight ends coach Ben Steele, via ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The decision comes less than five months after Steele

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 27

Commanders fire coach who was just hired this offseason

The Washington Commanders hired Ben Steele to lead their tight end room after seeing what he achieved with All-Pro Trey McBride on the Arizona Cardinals over the last few seasons, but on Monday, the team announced it was parting ways with its new TE coach.

Washington Commanders News / The Spun / July 27

Details Emerge From Commanders' Firing of Ben Steele

Ben Steele, the tight ends coach for the Washington Commanders, was abruptly fired by the team on Monday morning, July 27, days before the start of training camp.

Washington Commanders News / The Spun / July 27

NFL Assistant Coach Fired Days Before Training Camp Begins

The Washington Commanders have abruptly made a coaching change, right before the start of the 2026 NFL regular season. Washington announced on Monday morning, July 27, that they have fired tight ends coach Ben Steele.

Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 27

Commanders Part Ways With TE Coach Ben Steele

The Washington Commanders announced they have parted ways with TE coach Ben Steele. The Commanders said they have no further comment on the decision at this time.