The Washington Commanders had to spend a few hours licking their wounds following last weekend's 24-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, but their season-opening Sunday wasn't completely without good news.
On Sunday, everything will come full circle for defensive end Dorance Armstrong. The former Dallas Cowboys player will be making his 2026 debut Sunday against his old team after serving a one-game suspension to start the 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.
There is no early-season slog in the NFC East; rather, games that will determine playoff seedings come in January. The Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys both enter Week 2 at 0-1, and that shared desperation could define Sunday’s matchup in Dallas.
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin had just two receptions for 14 yards in their Week 1 loss to the Eagles. Washington QB Jayden Daniels said they “have answers”
The Washington Commanders waived 25-year-old defensive tackle Ricky Barber on Thursday, opening a 53-man roster spot they immediately filled by promoting cornerback Isaac Yiadom from the practice squad, via the NFL transaction wire.
The Washington Commanders lost their first game of the season to the Philadelphia Eagles, and they also lost tight end Chig Okonkwo. Okonkwo exited the game against the Eagles in the third quarter with a hamstring injury, and his status moving forward remains unknown.
The Washington Commanders announced they have signed CB Isaac Yiadom from the practice squad to the active roster. The Commanders released DT Ricky Barber in a corresponding move.
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.
The Washington Commanders' receiver room is headlined by one of the NFL's more statistically accomplished duos. Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs have combined
What was expected to be a much-improved Cowboys defense largely failed to impress in the club's 28-20 Week 1 "Sunday Night Football" loss at the rival New York Giants on Sept. 13.
As the new season began, Washington Commanders fans hoped the secondary would take a massive leap forward. Instead, Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles brought back some familiar, painful memories.
The Washington Commanders placed linebacker Jordan Magee on injured reserve and signed veteran guard/center Lucas Patrick on Wednesday. Magee, 25, will be sidelined for at least four games after he injured his hamstring in the fourth quarter of Sunday's season-opening loss at Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Eagles walked away with a win over the Washington Commanders, but Fangio apparently didn't leave the game feeling particularly satisfied.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels had a surprising reaction to Stefon Diggs’ costly celebration penalty in Week 1. Daniels did firmly point out that Diggs had to be smarter to avoid the unsportsmanlike conduct penalty he received after his fourth quarter touchdown, which deprived the Commanders of a chance to go for two and the tie.
We didn't see a single rookie quarterback take the field in NFL Week 1, but a few first-year players stood out as future stars in their debuts. Let's check out four rookies who made instant impressions with their respective teams in Week 1.
While the Philadelphia Eagles opened their season with a 24-22 home win over the rival Washington Commanders on Sunday, the Eagles were outscored 13-10 in the second half of that contest.