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Commanders QB Marcus Mariota ruled out; Josh Johnson to start Sunday

The Washington Commanders will finish off an injury-riddled and disappointing 2025 season with a second consecutive start from third-string quarterback Josh Johnson on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Eagles HC Nick Sirianni explains controversial decision for Week 18 game vs. Commanders

A previous report revealed that the 11-5 Eagles will rest QB Jalen Hurts and other starters for this Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Commanders, even though the Eagles could still earn the NFC's No. 2 playoff seed.

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Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 2

Commanders QB Josh Johnson Starting Week 18, Two Players Officially Ruled Out

Commanders HC Dan Quinn announced that QB Josh Johnson will start Week 18, with QB Marcus Mariota ruled out with hand/quad injuries. Washington LT Laremy

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / January 2

The Commanders could have one less worry this offseason after latest update on Kliff Kingsbury's head coaching opportunities

The Washington Commanders are looking to finish the season strong, and then it's back to work for the front office and the coaching staff. General manager Adam Peters has a long to-do list to get the team back to winning, and it starts on Black Monday.

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The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

How many of the NFL receivers to terrorize each team's fanbase the most in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / January 1

The Commanders' scouts got a close look at a huge favorite to be their selection in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft

The Washington Commanders still have one game left in the season, but they're on the road watching the best games in the College Football Playoff, as they prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Dan Quinn News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 1

Commanders lead league in 'killer' stat Dan Quinn hates

As with most things in life, in football, everything that is positive can help, and everything negative can hurt. How many things do so for teams like the Washington Commanders depends on the quantity of the influences, of course, but also the quality of the impact.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / January 1

Commanders' Week 18 finale against the Eagles could be the last game for several key players in Washington

The Washington Commanders have one last matchup before heading into the offseason, and a lot of changes are expected to take place. This might seem like a pointless Week 18 game with the Philadelphia Eagles resting starters and the Commanders dealing with injuries, but it could be the last game in a Washington jersey for several players.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / January 1

Washington Commanders 2026 New Year's Resolutions: What the team must do next year to get back into Super Bowl contention

It has been a season to forget for the Washington Commanders, and 2026 absolutely has to be better after a major regression from making the NFC Championship game.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / December 31

The Commanders' concern for losing Kliff Kingsbury grows as an NFL insider links him to two potential head coach landing spots

The Washington Commanders have just one game left against the Philadelphia Eagles this weekend before a very crucial offseason begins. Sunday night will be the end of the 2025 season for a lot of teams, and then comes Black Monday, when teams will make major changes to their coaching staff for the offseason.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 31

Commanders injury disaster creates perfect Week 18 test

At first glance, Washington Commanders fans may see the Week 18 injury report as a disaster. Key starters like Tyler Biadasz and Laremy Tunsil have appeared on the report, and the idea of facing the Philadelphia Eagles defensive front feels like a disaster waiting to happen.

Dan Quinn News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 31

Commanders coach reveals 'sleepless nights' over tackling woes

Dan Quinn has never shied away from addressing the Washington Commanders’ performance. Heading into Week 18 with a 4–12 record, what has weighed on him most this season isn’t the record or their effort, but the failure to execute when it matters most.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Tyler Biadasz News / Field Level Media / December 31

Commanders place C Tyler Biadasz (ankle, knee) on IR

The Washington Commanders placed starting center Tyler Biadasz on injured reserve on Wednesday. Biadasz, 28, started the first 16 games this season before sustaining ankle and knee injuries in the Christmas Day loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

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Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 31

Commanders criticized for 'too cute' red zone strategy

For weeks, we have seen the Washington Commanders get into the red zone, converting roughly 60% of their appearances into touchdowns. This wasn’t bad luck, not a fluke, but a team that wants to win and knows what its identity is, but this quickly changed.

Dan Quinn News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 31