Washington Commanders: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Washington Commanders News / Lindy's Sports / October 28

Washington is listening on Daron Payne and other vets

Pro Football Rumors flagged Monday that Washington could be willing to take offers from contenders before the Nov. 10 deadline. The team returns from its bye in Week 8 with two games left to change its own story.

Dan Snyder News / Athlon Sports / October 28

In 1999, Daniel Snyder paid $800 million for the Redskins; he agreed to sell the renamed Commanders for $6.05 billion in 2023

Daniel Snyder made a major bet on professional sports when he bought the Washington Redskins in 1999. The 34-year-old marketing executive joined an ownership group that paid $800 million for the team and stadium, setting an NFL record at the time.

Antonio Williams News / TWSN / October 28

Antonio Williams’ Expanding Opportunity Makes Him a Week 8 Sleeper to Watch

With a Washington Commanders’ passing offense looking for players to step up in some capacity to fill the void left by Terry McLauirn’s injury, that leads to players like Antonio Williams having the ability to step up and be fantasy league sleepers.

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NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / October 28

The Eagles Have a Second-Half Scoring Problem. Washington Can’t Be the Answer — Commanders Daily

On Sunday night football, the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles will meet for the 187th time. A rivalry steeped in disdain has already seen one chapter this season and will now shift to Northwest Stadium for chapter two this week.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / Washington Commanders on SI / October 27

Commanders Power Rankings Deliver a Harsh Reminder Ahead of Eagles Rematch

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.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / October 27

At 1-4-1, Dan Quinn Partly Agrees With Kurt Warner’s Jayden Daniels Criticism

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn was asked during his press conference on Monday about former NFL quarterback Kurt Warner’s criticism that Jayden Daniels could be more aggressive in throwing into tighter windows.

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / October 27

The Eagles Look Vulnerable. Washington May Not Get a Better Chance to Save Its Season — Commanders Daily

Sunday night's game against the Philadelphia Eagles could be the last straw for the Washington Commanders' season after a 1-4-1 start. The team limped into the bye week, desperate to regroup as it heads into a must-win Week 8.

Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Commanders Climbed to No. 4 in the 2027 Draft Order Without Playing, and Dylan Stewart Fits

Washington Commanders fans didn’t have a game to watch Sunday, and their team still moved up a spot. At 1-4-1 coming out of the bye, Washington sits fourth in the updated first-round order heading into Week 8, behind only the Chargers, Titans and Dolphins.

Chig Okonkwo News / TWSN / October 27

Chig Okonkwo Could Finally Solve Your Fantasy Tight End Problem

One of the more frustrating positions this season in fantasy football has been the tight end positions, but there is one player emerging as a solution to that on the waiver wire.

Javon Kinlaw News / Washington Commanders on SI / October 26

Commanders Expect Three Players Back at Practice, but Javon Kinlaw Needs More Time

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn delivered three pieces of good injury news and one piece of bad news during Monday's online press conference.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Da'Ron Payne News / A to Z Sports / October 26

Two Daron Payne trade proposals could help Commanders reshape roster before NFL deadline arrives in Washington

With Washington weighing its options before the trade deadline, two hypothetical Daron Payne deals explore whether a receiver or linebacker could offer more value.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / October 26

Commanders Open To Trade Offers?

The Commanders are set to return from their bye in Week 8. They have two games remaining until next month’s trade deadline. Sitting at 1-4-1 on the year, Washington is not in position to operate as a buyer on the trade front.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 26

NFC Notes: Cam Skattebo, Dan Quinn, Commanders, Giants

Commanders HC Dan Quinn admitted DT Javon Kinlaw is “not trending as fast as we had hoped” after his knee injury. (Nicki Jhabvala) Quinn said QB Marcus Mariota, WR Treylon Burks, and DL Charles Omenihu are returning to practice.

Dan Quinn News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Commanders rumors: Dan Quinn ‘bought himself some time’ with 2nd-half comeback vs. 49ers

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn may have bought himself more time, but he still needs wins to secure his future with the franchise. After Washington’s comeback attempt against the San Francisco 49ers, NFL insider Ian Rapoport believes Quinn has earned a reprieve as the team looks to turn its season around.

Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Commanders’ Dan Quinn Announces Replacement for WR Terry McLaurin

In what has largely been a disaster NFL season for the Washington Commanders, it only got worse in Week 6 when steady wide receiver Terry McLaurin tore his patellar tendon in his left knee.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 25

1 trade Commanders must make during 2026 NFL season bye week

The Washington Commanders cannot afford to waste their Week 7 bye waiting for their offense to magically fix itself. Terry McLaurin’s season-ending knee injury has robbed Jayden Daniels of his most established perimeter weapon.

Amik Robertson News / Athlon Sports / October 24

Will the Commanders Trade Amik Robertson? No 2027 Guarantees Make Him Movable

Washington fans have had little to cheer about this fall, and the heat builds on Dan Quinn with every loss. Amik Robertson has been one of the few Commanders holding up his end, which is exactly why he could be on the move before the Nov.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / October 23

Saquon Barkley argues why Eagles shouldn't embrace trade deadline fire sale

It sounds like star running back Saquon Barkley does not want the 2-4 Eagles to punt on this season quite yet.

Saquon Barkley upset people have made blood clot issue an 'Eagles vs. Jalen Hurts' story

NFL commissioner defends Eagles, treatment of Jalen Hurts

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Steve Wilks News / Pro Football Rumors / October 21

Steve Wilks Joins Commanders’ Staff

The Commanders have made a change to their staff, but it does not involve beleaguered head coach Dan Quinn. Rather, they have added veteran coach Steve Wilks as a defensive assistant, Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report.

Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / October 20

How Terry McLaurin's absence impacts Commanders passing attack

Commanders' Terry McLaurin suffers season-ending knee injury; here's how WR's absence impacts NFC East team's passing attack

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will be without one of his top targets for the rest of the season.

Dan Quinn, Jayden Daniels address viral fourth-down moment after loss

Kyle Shanahan shares encouraging Mike Evans injury update after win

Titans release player following incident at team facility

Bills make a move on two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Tre'Davious White

Sean McVay responds to controversial Kyren Williams comments after loss

Terry McLaurin News / Pro Football Rumors / October 20

Commanders WR Terry McLaurin suffers torn patellar tendon, ending his season: Instant reaction and analysis

Terry McLaurin was carted off the field during Monday night’s game. Pessimism soon emerged with respect to the chances of a return taking place this season, and it has proved to be well-founded.

Dan Quinn, Jayden Daniels address viral fourth-down moment after Commanders' loss to 49ers

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