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The Washington Commanders have a pregame ritual that should be pretty unique. Pregame rituals vary across the NFL. And it’s likely that the Washington linebacker habit could be one of the most unusual, given that it involves alcohol. Second-year linebacker Kain Medrano disclosed it via The Banner this week.

Washington Commanders News / DC Sports King / September 29

How Young Commanders Linebackers Fuel A Stunning Upset Victory Over The Seahawks

The Washington Commanders young linebacker corps stepped up when the team needed them the most, helping lead the way in a thrilling 33-31 victory over the Seattle Seahawks.

NFL News / Lindy's Sports / September 28

Commanders Kain Medrano Heroically Saves the Day Against Seattle Seahawks

Facing the defending Super Bowl champions as heavy underdogs at home without their starting quarterback, the Washington Commanders were at a crossroads against the Seahawks on Sunday.

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Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 29

Commanders Place Two On Injured Lists, Including P Tress Way

The Washington Commanders officially placed P Tress Way on the Non-Football Injury List and LB Kain Medrano on the Physically Unable to Perform List, per Ben Standig. Way suffered a pectoral injury this week. Way, 35, wound up signing on with the Bears as an undrafted free agent back in 2013.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

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.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / November 9

This baffling Commanders decision looks worse by the week

Dan Quinn highlighted his desire to get younger players involved more. The Washington Commanders are going nowhere fast, so this represents the best chance to start planning for the future before another crucial offseason for the franchise in 2026.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / September 21, 2025

Commanders' rookie confronted with uncomfortable truth after latest setback

The Washington Commanders were gearing up for a tough test against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 3. And their defensive game plan centered mainly on the need to contain All-Pro tight end Brock Bowers.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / August 25, 2025

Commanders just landed golden shot to solve hidden weakness

The Washington Commanders are likely to enter the season with Jordan Magee and Kain Medrano as their two primary backup linebackers. That might not be enough based on preseason efforts.

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 14, 2025

Ohio State Buckeyes 2025 Opponent Preview: UCLA Bruins

With the 2025 college football season just around the corner, it's time to take an in-depth look at theOhio State Buckeyes' schedule prior to week one.

Washington Commanders News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 12, 2025

UCLA's Kain Medrano Impresses in NFL Preseason

Kain Medrano, a former UCLA linebacker, recently made his debut in the Washington Commanders' preseason opener against the New England Patriots. Commanders' team reporter Zach Selby put Medrano down as one of the "must-watch" players in the Week 1 matchup.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / August 12, 2025

Commanders' rookie turns heads with raw talent and brutal errors in debut

There was an enormous sense of intrigue to see the Washington Commanders' rookie class in action for the first time. There weren't many more fascinating players to monitor than Kain Medrano.

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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.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / August 8, 2025

Commanders rookie LB making eagerly anticipated debut vs. Patriots

Washington Commanders rookie linebacker Kain Medrano is making his NFL debut tonight on the road against the New England Patriots. Team reporter Zach Selby listed Medrano as one of the players to watch ahead of tonight's matchup.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / August 7, 2025

Commanders' rookie riser has everything to gain in high-stakes preseason debut

When Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters selected Kain Medrano in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, eyebrows were raised. Washington’s first three picks — offensive lineman, cornerback, and wide receiver — came at obvious positions of need.

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Oregon Ducks News / Pro Football Rumors / July 17, 2025

Commanders agree to terms with second-round CB Trey Amos

It took a bit, but the Commanders have now completed their draft pick signings. The team has agreed to terms with second-round cornerback Trey Amos, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / July 8, 2025

Commanders rookie linebacker labeled 'project' ahead of training camp

Washington Commanders linebacker Kain Medrano is entering his first season with the team. The sixth-round pick out of UCLA is hoping to carve out any kind of role with the Commanders, whether on special teams or defense.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / June 7, 2025

Commanders rookie exciting coach ahead of minicamp

The Washington Commanders knew they needed to add a linebacker in the draft, which is why they selected Kain Medrano out of UCLA in the sixth round. Medrano has versatility.

NFL News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 5, 2025

UCLA's Medrano Credits Former Bruin Coach for Draft Selection

Former UCLA Bruins linebacker Kain Medrano was drafted by the Washington Commanders with the 228th overall pick in Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft. He leaned on a familiar friend to get him to Washington on draft night.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / June 3, 2025

Polarizing Commanders draft pick waging all-out war on doubters

The Washington Commanders raised a few eyebrows by taking Kain Medrano at No. 205 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. He comes highly recommended, and the linebacker is eager to maximize every possible resource required to ease his transition.

Commanders Round 6 linebacker named 'rookie to watch' in team's draft class

The Washington Commanders are hoping that sixth-round rookie linebacker Kain Medrano can take his talents from UCLA to the nation's capital to start his NFL career.

Commanders rookie could be massive sleeper pick

The Washington Commanders took a chance on UCLA linebacker Kain Medrano with the No. 205 overall pick in the sixth round of last weekend's NFL Draft. Medrano was the fourth pick out of five for the Commanders, but there's a chance he could emerge into one of the key players for Washington's defense in the years to come.

College Football News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / April 2, 2025

30 Days of Colts Fits: LB Kain Medrano, UCLA

The 2025 NFL Draft is officially a month away. In order to help you all along until draft day, I decided to start a daily prospect spotlight series to talk about some players that the Indianapolis Colts could target next month.

College Football News / LAFB Network / March 18, 2025

UCLA Football: Kain Medrano NFL Draft Profile

UCLA Bruins linebacker Kain Medrano capped off his pre-draft process with a strong showing at the Bruins’ Pro Day, reinforcing the athleticism and upside he displayed throughout the scouting circuit.

New York Giants Draft Prospect: LB Kain Medrano, UCLA

Kain Medrano makes for an intriguing Day 3 developmental player/special teams guy who could also have a future at safety. A former three-star recruit out of East High School in Pueblo, Colorado, where he was the 16th recruit in his state and the 131st overall athlete during the 2019 recruiting cycle.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / February 27, 2025

UCLA LB grabs attention after posting fastest NFL Combine time

The biggest stunner at the 2025 NFL Combine belongs to UCLA football. One defender who entered Lucas Oil Stadium without much draft hype wound up turning heads.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / February 27, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: UCLA's Kain Medrano Talks Draft Process, 2024 Season

UCLA linebacker Kain Medrano is a player who is probably better suited for the NFL than college football due to his discipline and play style. He's a scheme fit in most defenses, and from the conversation Medrano had with UCLA Bruins On SI on Wednesday, he's more than willing to share his experiences and lessons taken from them.

UCLA Bruins News / The 33rd Team / January 26, 2025

Kain Medrano 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For UCLA Bruins LB

Height: 6024 (verified) Weight: 219lbs (verified) Year: Sixth-Year Senior Pro Comparison: Justin Strnad UCLA Bruins linebacker Kain Medrano projects as a special teams contributor at the NFL level with the upside of becoming a sub-package defender.