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Commanders Add Intriguing Running Back Weapon In NFL Draft

Commanders Add Intriguing Running Back Weapon In NFL Draft

The Washington Commanders have focused on addressing the roster needs that contributed to their struggles last season. So far, their draft approach has been balanced, going defense in the first round, offense in the third, and back to defense in the fifth.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / April 25
Grading The Commanders’ 2026 Draft Class: Washington tries to make lemonade out of lemons, but the final product tastes funny

Grading The Commanders’ 2026 Draft Class: Washington tries to make lemonade out of lemons, but the final product tastes funny

The Commanders came into the 2026 NFL Draft missing two rounds worth of valuable picks after trading away the second- and fourth-rounder last year for Laremy Tunsil.

Adam Peters News / A to Z Sports / April 25
Grading Day 3 of the Commanders’ 2026 Draft: Adam Peters ignores multiple needs and fails to move the needle on the final day

Grading Day 3 of the Commanders’ 2026 Draft: Adam Peters ignores multiple needs and fails to move the needle on the final day

It’s always hard to drum up legitimate excitement on Day 3 of the draft and the Commanders didn’t even have a fourth-round pick to help do that. Still, Adam Peters ignored two important needs and failed to move the needle with any of his picks.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / April 25
Commanders Add Pass Rush Juice In Fourth Round Of NFL Draft

Commanders Add Pass Rush Juice In Fourth Round Of NFL Draft

The Washington Commanders enter the final day of the draft with more draft capital than they had in the first three rounds. While they do not have a fourth-round pick, they hold one selection in the fifth round, two in the sixth, and one in the seventh.

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NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / April 25
Commanders Fans Question Team's Second Pick in 2026 NFL Draft

Commanders Fans Question Team's Second Pick in 2026 NFL Draft

The Washington Commanders are working on retooling their roster through the 2026 NFL Draft. In the opening round, the Commanders landed one of the top prospects amongst the field, drafting former Ohio State star linebacker Sonny Styles at No.

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

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Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / April 25
Why Experts Were Wrong About the Commanders No. 71 Pick

Why Experts Were Wrong About the Commanders No. 71 Pick

If you looked at the predictions over the last 24 hours, there were a lot of names linked to the Washington Commanders at pick No. 71. Names like Ted Hurts, Malachi Fields, and Connor Lew.

Washington Commanders News / DC Sports King / April 25
Why Antonio Williams is the exact receiver the Commanders Need

Why Antonio Williams is the exact receiver the Commanders Need

After setting the tone defensively on Day 1 by securing elite linebacker Sonny Styles at No. 7 overall, the Washington Commanders pivoted to the offensive side of the ball in the third round.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / April 24
Grading the pick: Commanders try to help Jayden Daniels but it probably won’t work out like they hope

Grading the pick: Commanders try to help Jayden Daniels but it probably won’t work out like they hope

The Commanders’ future revolves around Jayden Daniels, so setting him up for success is paramount. Adam Peters and Co.’s latest draft pick backs that up, but we’ll see if he lives up to expectations.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / April 24
Commanders Make Big Splash in Round Three of NFL Draft

Commanders Make Big Splash in Round Three of NFL Draft

After addressing the defense with the No. 7 overall pick by selecting linebacker Sonny Styles, the Washington Commanders turned their attention to Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Washington Commanders News / Football Analysis / April 24
$100M Oweh Deal And A ‘Human Missile’ At No. 7—Commanders Bet Entire Defense On Two Moves

$100M Oweh Deal And A ‘Human Missile’ At No. 7—Commanders Bet Entire Defense On Two Moves

The Washington Commanders are set to pick seventh in the upcoming draft on April 23. Everyone in the organization has a sense of anticipation and maybe a little anxiety about what is next.

Washington Commanders News / DC Sports King / April 23
Everything you need to know about the Commanders latest draft rumors and prediction

Everything you need to know about the Commanders latest draft rumors and prediction

The wait is finally over. Today, the NFL Draft officially kicks off at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, and the Washington Commanders find themselves at an absolute crossroads.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

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Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / April 19
Native American group criticizes Commanders over new alternate logo

Native American group criticizes Commanders over new alternate logo: 'We are not your mascot'

The American Indian Affairs Commission criticized the Commanders' new alternate logo, which depicts a spear intertwined with their signature "W" on a helmet.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / April 17
Would Commanders make blockbuster NFL Draft trade with Cowboys?

Would Commanders make blockbuster NFL Draft trade with Cowboys?

The Washington Commanders hold the draft's seventh selection.

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Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / April 15
Commanders Host Caleb Downs; S Unlikely To Fall Out Of Top 10?

Commanders Host Caleb Downs; S Unlikely To Fall Out Of Top 10?

The clear-cut top safety in this draft class, Caleb Downs looks likely to become the first safety drafted in the top 10 since Jamal Adams in 2017. Adams is the only safety to go off the board in the top 10 over the past 15 drafts, but Downs could even beat the former All-Pro’s No.

Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 15
Washington Commanders Announce New Uniform For 2026

Washington Commanders Announce New Uniform For 2026

The Washington Commanders announced new primary uniforms for the 2026 season, going back to the primary color scheme from before they changed their name.  The team will be going back to similar jerseys they wore during their Super Bowl era.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / April 14
Commanders Open To Trading Down

Commanders Open To Trading Down

The Commanders currently own six picks in the upcoming draft. Only two of those are within the first 146 selections, however, and Washington is a team in need of rookie additions at several spots.

Zach Ertz News / Yardbarker / April 13
Tight end Zach Ertz has this wish after devastating injury

Tight end Zach Ertz has this wish after devastating injury

Ertz is currently continuing his recovery from the torn ACL he suffered on Dec. 7. 

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