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These 3 Washington Commanders undrafted rookies are ready to outperform expectations, and earn their spot at training camp

Rookies have reported to training camp for the Washington Commanders, and a strong undrafted free agent rookie class is poised to make some noise heading into the preseason. Washington only had five picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, so they looked to the undrafted pool when the draft ended to acquire some hidden gems that can earn a roster spot.

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Commanders rookie could make veterans sweat in training camp pressure cooker

Competition breeds success. Complacency breeds failure. That's the way it is in life and football, regardless of job title or status. The Washington Commanders are banking on raised urgency and competition for places to steer them on the right path in 2025.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / July 18

Commanders QB gets an unbelievable label

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels didn't just have a great rookie season; he was the league's ninth-best passer among those who played at least 12 of their team's games in 2024.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / July 18

Von Miller brings hope to the Commanders (but it won’t fix everything)

The Washington Commanders finally ticked the edge-rusher box by handing two-time Super Bowl champion Von Miller a one-year deal, but there's still room for a more versatile quarterback hunter.

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The 'NFL rookie 1,000-yard receivers' quiz

In NFL history, 30 players have totaled 1,000 or more receiving yards in their first season in the league. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL AP Defensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

The 'Single-season passing leaders for each NFL franchise' quiz

The 'Total touchdown leaders by NFL season since 2000' quiz

Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / July 18

Analyst warns Commanders about possibly paying WR Terry McLaurin

The Washington Post's Neil Greenberg explained why the Commanders may want to think twice about showing Terry McLaurin the money before the season begins.

Reporter makes intriguing claim about Terry McLaurin, AFC East team

Commanders' Zach Ertz makes feelings on Terry McLaurin contract standoff clear

Commanders' Zach Ertz reveals what makes Jayden Daniels special

The greatest all-time wide receiver for every NFL franchise

The '1,000-yard receivers in the 2024-25 NFL season' quiz

Terry McLaurin News / Yardbarker / July 18

Reporter makes intriguing claim about Terry McLaurin, AFC East team

The former Ohio State Buckeye has reached the last year of a three-year, $68M deal and is currently slated to be an unrestricted free agent next offseason.

Commanders' Zach Ertz makes feelings on Terry McLaurin contract standoff clear

Reporter offers solution for Terry McLaurin, Commanders contract standoff

Commanders need to try to mend relationship with WR Terry McLaurin

The greatest all-time wide receiver for every NFL franchise

The 'Last 1,000-receiving yard season by NFL team' quiz

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / July 18

The Commanders' plan has one major flaw

The Washington Commanders finished 2024 one win from the Super Bowl, so it would make sense that people are mentioning them when discussing who might make it to the big game this season.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / July 18

Von Miller gives Commanders a hidden offseason advantage no one’s talking about

Just when it seemed that the dust had settled on free agency before training camp, the Washington Commanders sent shockwaves through the football world by signing eight-time Pro Bowler Von Miller.

Trey Amos News / Washington Commanders on SI / July 18

Commanders cornerback might surprise people in rookie season

Washington Commanders rookie cornerback Trey Amos is hoping to make a large impact in his first season with the team. Amos was taken with the No. 60 overall pick out of Ole Miss and he could be someone to look out for in the meantime.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 18

Breer: Patriots Would Likely Be ‘Very Interested’ In Terry McLaurin Trade If It Gets To That Point

Albert Breer said recently that the Patriots would likely be “very interested” in Commanders WR Terry McLaurin should he become available for trade. McLaurin

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / July 18

Commanders proved everyone wrong at a position they could never get right

The Washington Commanders have not run a base defense with three linebackers since the 2020 season. That year, defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio rolled out a classic trio — Cole Holcomb on the strong side, Kevin Pierre-Louis on the weak side, and Jon Bostic in the middle.

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Who is the longest-tenured coordinator for every NFL franchise?

Here are the longest-tenured offensive or defensive coordinators in every team's history.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / July 18

Commanders rookies have a clear path to making a big impact in training camp and here's how they can do it

It's that time of the year as Washington Commanders rookies report for training camp in Ashburn, Virginia today. As we all know, this is the part of the offseason where everything really ramps up and you get to see what you have as a team.

Jayden Daniels News / Washington Commanders on SI / July 18

Commanders need growth from Jayden Daniels in Year 2

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels had a tremendous first season. However, Daniels dealt with some struggles along the way. The Commanders hope he will be able to fix the issues that plagued him in his rookie season.