Washington Commanders: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Trey Amos News / DC Sports King / August 31

How Commanders Cornerbacks Must Survive with Trey Amos on Injured Reserved

The Washington Commanders’ defense just took a massive hit before the first whistle of the 2026 regular season has even blown. Promising cornerback Trey Amos is officially starting the season on injured reserve with a designation to return, meaning the Commanders will be without their top boundary corner for at least the first four weeks.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 31

Commanders’ biggest mistake on 53-man roster cutdown day ahead of 2026 NFL season

The offseason didn’t go as the Washington Commanders planned, and they faced tough decisions as training camp wrapped up. But here is their biggest mistake on the 53-man roster cutdown day ahead of the 2026 NFL season.

Byron Cowart News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31

Commanders Re-Signing Three To Practice Squad Including DT Byron Cowart

Ben Standig reports the Commanders are expected to sign DT Byron Cowart to the practice squad. Standig adds the Commanders are also signing C Julian Good-Jones and RB Craig Reynolds to the practice squad.

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Washington Commanders News / Lindy's Sports / August 31

Washington Move To Sell Redskins Merch Triggers Sellout

Earlier this week NBC Sports’ Mike Florio got the headline wrong. “Resurgence of Commanders’ nickname and logo meets quick resistance,” Florio wrote for Pro Football Talk.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / August 31

Washington Commanders’ initial 53-man roster has plenty of questions, but also contains a foundation for the future

The Commanders’ initial 53-man roster is full of ups and downs, but the vision is still there. NFL roster cut day hit the Washington Commanders hard, with 34 players released as the franchise trimmed down to its initial 53-man roster.

Fabian Moreau News / Washington Commanders on SI / August 31

Washington Enters Monday With Only 3 Cornerbacks After Cutting Fabian Moreau — Commanders Daily

The Washington Commanders finalized their initial 53-man roster Sunday night, but one position immediately stood out as unfinished: cornerback. After releasing

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / August 31

Three Commanders Targets to Approach with Caution Entering Fantasy Draft Season

Despite a victorious start to their NFL preseason lineup, the Washington Commanders came up considerably short in their attempt to complete their televised runway to Week 1 with much dignity.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / August 30

Commanders Place Trey Amos, Jeremy McNichols on IR With Return Designations

As the Washington Commanders finalized their initial 53-man roster, they placed cornerback Trey Amos and running back Jeremy McNichols on the Reserve/Injured list with designations to return.

Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30

Commanders Announce 34 Roster Cuts

The Washington Commanders officially cut their roster down to 53 players on Sunday ahead of the deadline. Here’s the full list of moves: LB Krys Barnes OLB Boogie Basham S Joshuah Bledsoe WR Jaden Bradley G/T Daniel Brunskill TE Lawrence Cager DT Byron Cowart CB Fred Davis II C/G Julian Good-Jones CB Antonio Hamilton Sr.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / August 30

Washington Commanders Initial 53-Man Roster After Final Cuts

The Washington Commanders have trimmed their 91-man roster down to 53, which was due to the NFL league office by 6 p.m. ET. The roster reflects decisions the Commanders' front office made after weeks of training camp and preseason.

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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 / Pro Football Rumors / August 30

Commanders Move Down To 53; CB Trey Amos, RB Jeremy McNichols In IR-Return Spots

The 5pm CT deadline for teams to set their initial 53-man rosters has passed. Here is how the Commanders’ moved to the regular-season limit: LB Krys Barnes

Van Jefferson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30

Commanders Releasing WR Van Jefferson

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Commanders are releasing WR Van Jefferson. Jefferson, 30, was drafted by the Rams in the second round out of Florida in the 2020 NFL Draft.

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Shy Tuttle News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30

Commanders Releasing DT Shy Tuttle

Adam Schefter reports that the Commanders are releasing DT Shy Tuttle with plans of bringing him back to the roster for Week 1. Tuttle, 30, signed with the Saints as an undrafted free agent out of Tennessee in 2019.

Washington Commanders News / 5 GOATs / August 30

Report: Washington Commanders waiving QB Sam Hartman

According to Tom Pelissero of The Ringer, quarterback Sam Hartman is being waived by the Washington Commanders. However, his time in our nation’s capital might not be completely over.

Krys Barnes News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30

Commanders Releasing LB Krys Barnes

Jeremy Fowler reports that the Commanders are releasing veteran LB Krys Barnes as part of their roster cutdown to 53. Washington recently hosted Barnes for a workout and signed him in August.

Daniel Brunskill News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30

Commanders Release OL Daniel Brunskill

According to Ben Standig, the Washington Commanders have released OL Daniel Brunskill ahead of the roster cut deadline. The veteran has 71 career starts

Craig Reynolds News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30

Commanders Releasing RB Craig Reynolds

Ben Standig reports the Commanders are releasing RB Craig Reynolds. Standig adds Reynolds could be a practice squad candidate, especially if RB Jeremy McNichols remains out with a quad injury.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 28

Commanders fans could soon turn on HC Dan Quinn

Commanders fans may turn on HC Dan Quinn after alarming preseason loss to Ravens

Dan Quinn can call Washington’s 41-3 loss to Baltimore meaningless because it happened in the preseason. Commanders fans may soon arrive with pitchforks if the regular season confirms what Friday’s 38-point humiliation appeared to reveal.

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Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / August 29

Commanders to Require Soul Searching After Brutal Defeat in Preseason Finale

Friday night’s preseason finale against the Ravens was nothing but a disappointment for the Washington Commanders. Falling 41-3 to their crosstown rivals, they failed to get in the red zone except for one drive following a takeaway.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 27

NFL roster cuts expose flaws in league’s approach to player safety

The NFL never stops advertising its commitment to player safety. Yet each August, the league's roster cutdowns reveal how quickly that commitment weakens when an injured player occupies a spot a team wants to use elsewhere.

Lions Cut WR Cedrick Wilson From Injured Reserve

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Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / August 26

Commanders should be concerned after pathetic showing at joint practice

Several reporters observed a pitiful training-camp joint practice session with the Baltimore Ravens, showing a significant gap between the two teams entering the final week of preseason action.

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Will Harris News / Pro Football Rumors / August 25

Commanders Sign OLB Boogie Basham, Release S Will Harris

On Monday, the Commanders hosted Boogie Basham on a free agent visit (h/t Jonathan Jones of The Athletic). That workout went well, and a deal is now in place.