Washington Commanders: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Predicting the Commanders' next five games after 2-1 start in 2025

Some doubts were creeping around the media about the Washington Commanders. A humbling loss to the Green Bay Packers came with criticism, with many suggesting last season's heroics were a flash in the pan.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / September 23

Marcus Mariota's performance may give the Commanders a difficult decision regarding Jayden Daniels' return

The Washington Commanders had to turn to veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota as Jayden Daniels suffered a sprained knee, and his performance went exactly as expected on Sunday.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / September 22

The Commanders had several young contributors step up on Sunday to help ease the criticism of recent draft classes

The roster has been under a magnifying glass by Washington Commanders fans recently, and the oldest team in the league needs its younger core of the roster to step up.

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Will Harris News / Pro Football Rumors / September 22

Commanders place starting safety on IR

He has started each of the three games in 2025, his first season as a member of the Commanders.

Without Jayden Daniels, Commanders run all over Raiders

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Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / September 22

Commanders' gamble on former first-round pick could be boom or bust

The Washington Commanders were dealt another hammer blow on the injury front when veteran safety Will Harris suffered a broken fibula against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / September 22

The Commanders' defense is being led by a breakout player who actually leads the NFL in the one thing the team needed him to do

The Washington Commanders' defense needed to rebound against the Las Vegas Raiders after surprising a lot of people the week before, and they did just that.

Jayden Daniels News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Receives Injury Update on Monday

The Washington Commanders were without franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels on Sunday, as the former second overall pick missed the first game of his NFL career.

Commanders Around the Web

Jayden Daniels injury: Commanders QB remains day-to-day with knee sprain · CBSSports.com

Jayden Daniels is day to day with his knee injury · Pro Football Talk

Commanders sign Darnell Savage, put Will Harris on IR · Pro Football Talk

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As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Will Harris News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22

Commanders Placed S Will Harris On Injured Reserve

The Washington Commanders announced they have placed S Will Harris on injured reserve. The move frees up an open roster spot for S Darnell Savage, who was officially signed in a corresponding move. Harris hurt his ankle, potentially seriously, though there hasn’t been official word yet.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / September 22

Commanders' soft spot turns into surprising strength nobody expected

The first play of the fourth quarter in the Washington Commanders’ win over the Las Vegas Raiders captured what it was like to be running back Ashton Jeanty.

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Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / September 22

The Washington Commanders wasted no time signing this intriguing free agent after yet another key starter suffered a major injury

The injuries are piling up for the Washington Commanders, and the defense took another major hit on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. Multiple starters in the secondary left the game, and one will likely be out for a long time, forcing the Commanders to pivot.

Luke McCaffrey News / Riggo's Rag / September 22

Luke McCaffrey just made a case Commanders can't ignore in Week 3

It was an outstanding overall display from the Washington Commanders in Week 3. They controlled the tempo throughout, navigating some rough injury problems to get back to winning ways at the first time of asking.

Dan Quinn News / Washington Commanders on SI / September 22

Dan Quinn was 'most pleased' with one thing in the Commanders' win

The Washington Commanders returned to the win column this Sunday with a 41-24 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Coming off a loss to the Green Bay Packers, the team hoped to regain momentum and prove they could succeed even without a key player.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / September 22

Dan Quinn just made Commanders' stance on Brandon Coleman crystal clear

The Washington Commanders decided to give their offensive line a major shake-up heading into Week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders. It was a risky strategy, but one that ended up paying off handsomely.

Will Harris News / Pro Football Rumors / September 21

$New Commanders safety suffers leg fracture$

New Commanders safety suffers leg fracture

As the Commanders overcame one injury to tally a win this weekend, they unfortunately suffered another. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, safety Will Harris suffered a fractured fibula in Sunday's game.

Terry McLaurin News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Washington Commanders Announce Big Terry McLaurin Development After Win Against Raiders

It was a nice bounce-back win for the Washington Commanders on Sunday following their disappointing Week 2 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The Commanders turned in a dominant performance against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday to score a 41-24 victory and improve to 2-1 on the season.

Marcus Mariota News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Commanders QB Marcus Mariota Gets Big $200K News on Sunday

The Washington Commanders advanced to 2-1 on Sunday, defeating the Las Vegas Raiders 41-21 at Northwest Stadium. A solid start as they try to build off their NFC Championship Game appearance last season.

Jaylin Lane News / Yardbarker / September 21

Commanders' rookie makes massive play for first career touchdown

Everything was coming up great for the Washington Commanders on Sunday. That includes rookie wide receiver Jaylin Lane, who got into the end zone for the first time in his career.

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Commanders LG Brandon Coleman benched, inactive vs. Raiders

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Washington Commanders News / Field Level Media / September 21

Commanders LG Brandon Coleman benched, inactive vs. Raiders

The Washington Commanders listed starting left guard Brandon Coleman as inactive for Sunday's game against the visiting Las Vegas Raiders. Per ESPN, a team spokesperson said Coleman's absence for the game was a coach's decision and not related to his shoulder injury.