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A Commanders leader shares his simple plan for dominance

The Washington Commanders have made it clear this offseason: defense will be the foundation of their 2025 identity. The Commanders are leaning on leaders like Daron Payne to set the tone during training camp, and the veteran defensive tackle is all in on raising the standard.

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Commanders Not Buying Into 2025 Expectation Hype

The Washington Commanders will begin the 2025 season with huge expectations after what the franchise accomplished last year, reaching the NFC Championship game.

Terry McLaurin News / Riggo's Rag / 54 minutes ago

Radio host just said what Commanders fans fear about Terry McLaurin’s next move

Terry McLaurin remains at loggerheads with the Washington Commanders over his desire for a new contract. The wide receiver is holding out of training camp until the situation reaches a successful conclusion.

Zach Ertz News / Washington Commanders on SI / 1 hour ago

Commanders veteran makes his dual purpose clear

The Washington Commanders brought in veteran tight end Zach Ertz to add leadership, experience, and reliability to their young offense. The Commanders are hoping Ertz will help elevate the tight end room and build chemistry with quarterback Jayden Daniels in his second year as a starter.

Russell Wilson News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL QBs with the most 4-TD, 0-INT games' quiz

Can you name the NFL quarterbacks who have the most games with at least four passing touchdowns without an interception?

The 'Passing leaders by NFL franchise' quiz

The 'NFL QBs with 2+ five passing touchdown games' quiz

The 'NFL leading rushers since 2000' quiz

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / 2 hours ago

National media finally wakes up to overlooked Commanders draft pick

With Washington Commanders veterans currently navigating the early stages of training camp, all fans are wondering which players can improve their position on the depth chart between now and the start of the 2025 season.

Von Miller News / Riggo's Rag / 3 hours ago

Commanders’ defensive hopes reignited by Von Miller and Ryan Kerrigan reunion

After being selected just 14 picks apart in the 2011 NFL Draft, Von Miller and Ryan Kerrigan now find themselves in a unique player-coach situation with the Washington Commanders.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / 2 hours ago

The steal of the Draft among three Washington Commanders players poised to have major role in team's success this season

The Washington Commanders enter training camp after another offseason of rebuilding the roster and certain players have to step up in a bigger way because of it.

Luke McCaffrey News / Riggo's Rag / 5 hours ago

Luke McCaffrey quickly turning heads at Commanders camp as breakout hype soars

There aren't many positives to take away from the Washington Commanders' contract standoff with Terry McLaurin, which has officially turned into the most disappointing development of the offseason.

Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / 13 hours ago

Is Jayden Daniels due for a sophomore slump? One analyst thinks so

Can Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels improve on his historic rookie season?

Von Miller hilariously claps back at doubters

Sizzling NFC training-camp position battles

Projecting the most explosive NFL offenses in 2025, from first to worst

The 'NFL Divisional round rookie passing leaders' quiz

Dan Quinn News / A to Z Sports / 14 hours ago

'It's the violence of the cuts' – Dan Quinn details special traits of Commanders' rookie breakout candidate that can help the offense

The Washington Commanders already have a handful of players impressing at training camp before the pads come on and one of them can fix a major hole on the team.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / 17 hours ago

Von Miller refers to Commanders’ old name amid Trump’s stadium threat

Donald Trump recently blasted the Washington Commanders for not using the old team name anymore. He’s gone as far as to claim he won’t allow the franchise to build a new stadium in Washington because of it.

Deebo Samuel News / Riggo's Rag / 18 hours ago

Deebo Samuel fires back at doubters with defiant message from Commanders camp

Deebo Samuel Sr. has been the subject of unfair criticism this offseason. The wide receiver got it from all angles in the media and even some ex-professionals for good measure.

Percy Butler News / Washington Commanders on SI / 18 hours ago

Washington Commanders keep continuity with return of key player

The Washington Commanders are still in the early stages of the preseason, as the outlook of the team is becoming clearer by each day. Washington has already seen enough from one player to commit to him for the future.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / 20 hours ago

Commanders defense brings the juice on Day 3 as camp energy surges

The headlines may go to Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin, but Dan Quinn is a defensive coach. Quinn knows full well that if the Washington Commanders intend to dethrone the Philadelphia Eagles this season, the defense has to step up.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / 19 hours ago

Mike Sainristil and Commanders defense gives Jayden Daniels reason to fire back after balling out at latest training camp practice

So far, Washington Commanders training camp practices have been centered around how Jayden Daniels looks with new weapons and a better offensive line, but that changed today.