Washington Commanders: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / September 25

Commanders' Dan Quinn confirms Jayden Daniels surgery, injured reserve decision

During a Friday morning appearance on local sports radio station 106.7 The Fan, Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters revealed that quarterback Jayden Daniels likely wouldn't undergo surgery to repair the dislocated left elbow Daniels suffered on Sept.

Commanders players push back against potential Jayden Daniels controversy

Seahawks' Mike Macdonald reveals Sam Darnold, Drew Lock plan ahead of Commanders game

Washington Commanders News / Total Pro Sports / September 25

Kurt Warner Brutally Calls Out Jayden Daniels, Claims Commanders QB Should Play Through Elbow Injury — 'I Suffered The Exact Same Injury, And I Played The Next Week'

Jayden Daniels has received unexpected advice from Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner after suffering another dislocated elbow. Daniels hurt his left elbow on Sunday during Washington’s 32-20 loss to the Cowboys.

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Leo Chenal News / DC Sports King / September 25

Leo Chenal Got Exposed Most with Frankie Luvu Out

When Frankie Luvu was ruled out with a groin injury ahead of Sunday’s tilt at AT&T Stadium, the Washington defense lost more than just a tackling machine.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 25

Three Keys to a Commanders Win Over the Seahawks in Week 3

Starting the season 0-3 would put any hopes of the playoffs nearly out of reach for the Washington Commanders. Going through a gauntlet to start the season, the Commanders need all the help they can if they want to pull off the upset against the Seahawks.

Washington Commanders News / Field Level Media / September 25

Commanders GM: Surgery, IR not on table for Jayden Daniels

Elbow surgery and injured reserve are off the table for Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, general manager Adam Peters said Friday. Daniels sustained a second dislocation of his left elbow in Washington's 37-20 defeat at Dallas last weekend.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 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 2026 season.

Stefon Diggs News / TWSN / September 25

Seattle’s Cover 6 Defense Is a Nightmare Matchup for Stefon Diggs

Stefon Diggs signed with the Washington Commanders later in the offseason, which made it seem like he was set for an immense role in the offense as they looked to get back on track as a team.

Jayden Daniels News / Pro Football Rumors / September 25

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Unlikely To Undergo Surgery

The past several days have seen Jayden Daniels and the Commanders receive a number of opinions with surgery being considered. This year’s elbow dislocation is not expected to lead to a procedure, however.

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Jayden Daniels News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 25

Commanders Have Not Discussed IR For Jayden Daniels, Surgery Not On The Table

The Commanders are set to start QB Marcus Mariota for the next few games after QB Jayden Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow in Week 2. Earlier this week, Ian Rapoport reported Washington was hoping Daniels would avoid injured reserve and return before missing four weeks.

Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / September 25

Commanders give major Jayden Daniels surgery, injured reserve updates

For the second time in less than a year, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is working to recover from a dislocated left elbow. It was previously unknown whether or not Daniels would undergo surgery and subsequently miss most, if not all, of the remainder of this season.

Commanders may have dodged a bullet with Jayden Daniels

Commanders players push back against potential Jayden Daniels controversy

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / September 25

Washington’s Receiver Rotation Is Getting Harder to Explain — Commanders Daily

The Washington Commanders built a receiver room that, while a bit top-heavy after signing Stefon Diggs, was full of hungry, young receivers looking to make a name for themselves.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / September 24

Terry McLaurin sends confident message about Jayden Daniels injury that Commanders fans need to hear

Washington’s team leader stepped up after a difficult Week 2 and delivered exactly the kind of reassurance this fan base needed. Terry McLaurin has seen enough in his time with the Washington Commanders to know when to steady the ship.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / September 24

3 Biggest Commanders Disappointments Through the First Two Weeks

In the NFL, when you start the season with losses in back-to-back divisional games, you've already got two feet of dirt on you. In those moments, some players' poor performances stand out more easily than others because expectations were excessively high entering the season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 24

Sam Darnold gives major injury return update for Seahawks' game at Commanders

Darnold hasn't played since he suffered a glute injury that has been called a "very unique soft-tissue" problem on the Seahawks' opening offensive drive of the season.

Seahawks' Mike Macdonald reveals Sam Darnold, Drew Lock plan ahead of Commanders game

Seahawks comments show why Drew Lock may start over Sam Darnold vs. Commanders

Seahawks’ Macdonald apologizes to Broncos’ Payton over aired comments

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Sam Cosmi News / Washington Commanders on SI / September 24

Commanders Have a Familiar Sam Cosmi Replacement — But There’s a Catch

With right guard Sam Cosmi's Week 3 availability in question as he manages concussion protocol and a throat injury, the Commanders face a choice that requires more than simple next-man-up logic.

Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / September 24

Commanders may have dodged a bullet with Jayden Daniels

It's been a tough start to the season for several quarterbacks, among them Jayden Daniels.

Dan Quinn sets the record straight on Commanders players’ reaction to Jayden Daniels’ injury

Commanders players push back against potential Jayden Daniels controversy

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Washington Commanders News / DC Sports King / September 23

Amik Robertson Shines While Mike Sainristil Faces Urgent Benching

Two weeks into the 2026 NFL season, the Washington Commanders’ secondary is a study in absolute extremes. On one boundary, the defense boasts a true lockdown presence.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 23

Seahawks HC reveals Darnold, Lock plan ahead of Commanders game

Seahawks' Mike Macdonald reveals Sam Darnold, Drew Lock plan ahead of Commanders game

Darnold has not played since he suffered a glute injury that has been called a "very unique soft-tissue" issue on Seattle's opening offensive drive of the season in a win over the New England Patriots back on Sept. 9.

Mike Macdonald addresses Sam Darnold, Drew Lock plan after report

Seahawks comments show why Drew Lock may start over Sam Darnold vs. Commanders

Mike Macdonald says Sean Payton accused Seahawks of cheating in 2024, escalating their 'Cold War'

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Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Commanders Injury Update: Secondary Takes Hard Hit as Others Wait for Later in the Week

After a 2025 season with countless injuries, the Washington Commanders are continuing the trend into 2026 as they already have a laundry list of injuries on their roster.

Austin Ekeler News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23

Austin Ekeler draws interest from NFC team

Running back Austin Ekeler may have a route back to the NFL after going unsigned for the entire offseason. Ekeler will work out for the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC.

Daryl Worley News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22

Commanders Host Four Players Including DB Daryl Worley

The Washington Commanders hosted LB T.J. Maguranyanga for a visit, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. The Commanders also hosted DBs Sanoussi Kane, Tanner McCalister and Daryl Worley for tryouts.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21