Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels once wore No. 5 at LSU, but the program has since allowed cornerback DJ Pickett to wear it. On August 5, Daniels took action by sending a legal notice to the program to refrain from using his name, image, and likeness, according to ESPN.
Jayden Daniels is an LSU legend, but recent events have turned his relationship with the school where he emerged as a superstar upside down. The turmoil stems from sophomore cornerback DJ Pickett being allowed to wear the number five, which Daniels of course wore during his Heisman Trophy-winning season.
On Wednesday, the Washington Commanders finally got the outside test they have been waiting for, and Daronte Jones' defense responded by disrupting Miami's offense for much of the joint practice session.
How many of the quarterbacks to throw for 400 yards or more at least five times in their NFL career can you name in five minutes?
LSU football is back to zero days without incident.
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.
Jayden Daniels is taking some legal action against his alma mater. An attorney representing the Washington Commanders quarterback Daniels has sent a cease-and-desist letter to LSU, informing them that they can no longer use Daniels’ name, image, and likeness.
This is not the kind of drama either LSU or the Commanders need with the 2026 season approaching.
The Burgundy Roundup brings together the best Washington Commanders reporting, analysis, interviews, and other worthwhile reads from around the web, along with selected coverage from Commanders On SI.
Ahead of their first preseason game against the Miami Dolphins, the Commanders hosted a joint practice to get the gears turning before taking the field.
Wednesday marked the 11th Washington Commanders Training Camp practice and also the team's joint practice session with the Miami Dolphins. Washington's records confirmed this was indeed the first official NFL joint practice held on the Ashburn grounds.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has officially been granted an early release from prison. Smallwood, who played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for defrauding federal COVID-19 relief programs.
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.
The Washington Commanders kicked off their first joint practice with the Miami Dolphins today, the latest step in the lead-up to the teams' preseason debut on Friday.
The Washington Commanders are hoping to bounce back in 2026 after a rough 2025 season that saw them miss the playoffs altogether on the heels of their shocking NFC Championship Game run.
The Washington Commanders did not sign Stefon Diggs to stand near the sideline and provide veteran wisdom. He will command targets, but Dan Quinn acknowledged that fitting him into the offense could come at a cost elsewhere.
Odafe Oweh's move to the Commanders, a four-year, $96 million deal with $68 million guaranteed, is one of the riskiest moves of the offseason, according to Fox Sports analyst Bucky Brooks.
Washington ended the 2025 campaign with a record of 5-12.
A few days ago, newly signed receiver Stefon Diggs posted online, saying he wants to use the iconic No. 7 that former Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann wore during his career, including Super Bowl XVII.
Sam Hartman may not get a roster spot on the Washington Commanders, but the 27-year-old quarterback just gave a group of friends a fun memory they will have forever.
The Washington Commanders paid the veteran to help repair their defensive line. One year later, they may have a chance to get out of the deal before it becomes even more expensive.
The tight end room in Washington looks very different in 2026 than it did in 2025. With Chig Okonkwo now the primary target, the days of an aging Zach Ertz leading the pack are over.
The recent retirement of D.J. Davidson created the need for additional defensive line depth in the case of the Commanders. A veteran free agent signing has been lined up.
It’s a tough time for the Washington Commanders because of a key offensive injury. They may have to lean more on their defense in 2026. Helping matters, here is the Commanders’ biggest bombshell surprise from training camp.
Everyone knew it was just a matter of time before Stefon Diggs would become a major boon for the Commanders offense. I don’t think many people expected it to happen this quickly, though.
The Commanders were dealt a brutal blow when stalwart left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered a triceps tear in practice on Saturday. There is no exact timeline for Tunsil’s return, but the injury may shelve the five-time Pro Bowler for at least a couple of months.
When Head Coach Dan Quinn mentioned he wanted to let the kicking competition stretch into the preseason, he likely wanted to see how his specialists handled high-pressure reps.
The Washington Commanders are deep into their 2026 training camp, and the secondary has become one of the most heavily scrutinized positional groups on the roster.
The Commanders shared an update on Tunsil's injury.
The Washington Commanders' aspirations were dealt a massive blow on Saturday. Is this free agent the answer to their new problem?
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