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The Commanders reunite with a free agent to help fill in a void after losing a starter to a season-ending injury

The Washington Commanders are already banged up, only two weeks in the NFL season, and have multiple season-ending injuries to key starters. The season goes on, however, and the Commanders need someone to step up in the place of Deatrich Wise, who left the Green Bay Packers game on a cart and was later ruled out for the season with a quad injury.

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Commanders fell in the power rankings, and an analyst explained why

Things haven't gone as well as the Washington Commanders had hoped to open the 2025 season. They started the season off in the muck, struggling to get past NFC East foe the New York Giants in Week 1 and followed that up with another stinker by losing to the Green Bay Packers 27-18 on national TV on Thursday Night Football.

Deatrich Wise Jr. News / Riggo's Rag / September 17

Commanders land Deatrich Wise Jr. replacement nobody thought possible

There was a great deal of buzz among the fan base when the Washington Commanders brought in Preston Smith for a workout. And it seems as if those in power were suitably impressed by his capabilities.

Washington Commanders News / Hogs Haven / September 17

Washington Commanders Free Agency: Preston Smith returns to D.C.

The Washington Commanders placed RB Austin Ekeler(Achilles) and DE Deatrich Wise Jr.(calf) on injured reserve after they both suffered injuries in Thursday night’s loss to the Green Bay Packers.

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The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for at least 450 yards and three touchdowns in one game and still lose can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / September 17

Raiders coach just revealed his game plan to attack Commanders

The Washington Commanders laid a flat egg on the defensive side of the ball last week against the Green Bay Packers. Head coach Dan Quinn's defense didn't seem to be able to stop Jordan Love or the rushing attack led by bell cow Josh Jacobs.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2025 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2025 season.

Washington Commanders News / Hogs Haven / September 17

Washington needs its defensive playmakers to step up

The Washington Commanders’ defense has not forced a turnover in their first two games of the season. They are one of six teams remaining that have not forced a turnover so far.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / September 17

Commanders spark buzz about future plans with quiet roster clue

The Washington Commanders are reeling from the loss of defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. to a season-ending injury. General manager Adam Peters is not one to sit on his hands, and a notable development before preparations for Week 3 begin indicates more moves could be coming.

Jayden Daniels News / Washington Commanders on SI / September 17

Jayden Daniels' new NFL QB grade could concern Commanders fans

The Washington Commanders have been unimpressive to open the season after shocking the world last season by making it to the NFC Championship game. The

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / September 17

5 Commanders quietly moving up the depth chart during early turmoil

There has been a lot of panic connected to the Washington Commanders in recent days. There is also no need for fans to get overly concerned just yet, despite some early turmoil for head coach Dan Quinn's squad to navigate.

Preston Smith News / Pro Football Rumors / September 16

Commanders could reunite with former pass-rusher with 70 sacks on his resume

The Commanders need some help at defensive end after Deatrich Wise suffered a season-ending quad injury.

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa was too honest while praising Bills' Josh Allen

Bills QB Josh Allen to wear special device amid injury

Raiders' Pete Carroll admits disappointing truth about Ashton Jeanty

Bears QB Caleb Williams sends team strong statement after loss

Stats show why Bengals trust Jake Browning to replace injured Joe Burrow

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

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

Dan Quinn News / Washington Commanders on SI / September 16

Dan Quinn is worried about 1 thing after Commanders' latest loss

The Washington Commanders are back to work, looking to put lessons from their Week 2 loss to use and leave behind the mess as much as they can. Ultimately, says head coach Dan Quinn, that is what will determine if the Commanders grow from the experience or are doomed to repeat it moving forward.

Tress Way News / Riggo's Rag / September 16

Commanders' stalwart stands tall as the hope fans wanted in tough times

Entering the Washington Commanders' Week 2 Thursday Night Football contest against the Green Bay Packers, one of the biggest concerns was the uncertain availability of veteran punter Tress Way.

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Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 16

Commanders’ roster blunders threaten to crush Super Bowl dreams

The Washington Commanders have been hit hard by the injury bug, and maybe Jayden Daniels isn’t built for the long haul. But the Commanders took serious offseason chances for the 2025 season, and their roster blunders threaten to crush their Super Bowl dreams.

Tom Brady News / A to Z Sports / September 16

NFL makes a statement on Tom Brady drama that's worrying Washington Commanders fans ahead of Week 3 matchup

Tom Brady has been a hot topic today, with a lot of people being critical of his involvement with the Las Vegas Raiders coaching staff and his broadcasting position.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / September 16

NFL analyst calls out overlooked Commanders weakness hiding in plain sight

It was the reality check that the Washington Commanders should have expected at some stage during the 2025 campaign. What's important is not letting this become the start of a concerning trend.

Jayden Daniels News / Washington Commanders on SI / September 16

Why Commanders trust their backup QB if Jayden Daniels is out

Losing in Week 2 was bad enough, and the way the Washington Commanders lost left many wondering what would happen moving forward. However, worse than losing one game for the Commanders was the loss of two key starters and news that their starting quarterback is among those who also left Thursday night wounded by the battle.

Washington Commanders News / Hogs Haven / September 16

Film Session: What went wrong for Washington’s offense against Green Bay

While the Washington Commanders’ offense ended their 2024 season as one of the more explosive offenses heading into 2025, the reality of where this unit is heading into the third week of the season does not match the expectations of the unit.

Marshon Lattimore News / Riggo's Rag / September 16

Commanders' trade gamble enters dangerous territory (and the NFL is watching)

It's been a tale of two games for Marshon Lattimore to begin the 2025 campaign. The Washington Commanders' cornerback looked back to his old self in Week 1 against the New York Giants.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / September 16

Commanders' draft pick set for pivotal audition that could rewrite his story

The Washington Commanders are reeling from some significant injury concerns right now. One of the most overlooked might be the most glaring aside from franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / September 16

One rookie's role in the Commanders offense has gone from a want to a desperate need as they look to replace an injured starter

The Washington Commanders lost a handful of players in the game against the Green Bay Packers, including starting running back Austin Ekeler for the rest of the season.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / September 15

The Commanders could be even more short-handed than expected with recent injury updates to key players with big roles to fill

It's early in the season, but the Washington Commanders are one of the many banged-up teams in the league right now. We already know about Austin Ekeler and Deatrich Wise missing the rest of the season with major injuries, but we've been waiting on updates with a lot of other key players.