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LANDOVER, Md. – As the Washington Commanders prepare to host the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas Day, there is a high likelihood that the players who aren’t participating will have as much to do with the outcome of the game as those who are.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Talk / November 5

Commanders sign DT Sheldon Day to their 53-man roster

The Commanders announced a handful of roster moves on Wednesday morning. In addition to the previously reported move to add wide receiver Treylon Burks to the 53-man roster, the Commanders announced that they have also signed defensive tackle Sheldon Day off of their practice squad.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Talk / November 1

Commanders elevate WR Treylon Burks, DT Sheldon Day

The Commanders have activated wide receiver Treylon Burks from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the Seahawks on Sunday Night Football. They signed Burks to the practice squad on Oct.

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / October 27

Commanders sign Matthew Wright to practice squad, elevate K for Week 8

The Washington Commanders will attempt to derail the Chiefs without Jayden Daniels on Monday, but their Marcus Mariota-led effort will involve a backup kicker as well.

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / October 27

Commanders reveal final lineup decisions for Chiefs game

KANSAS CITY -- Just hours before the Washington Commanders were scheduled to kick off against the Kansas City Chiefs for their Week 8 Monday Night Football matchup, we learned that the burgundy and gold would be competing with yet another starting player on the mend.

Washington Commanders News / Hogs Haven / October 27

Washington Commanders Roster Moves: Two players elevated from the practice squad; Matt Gay OUT

The Washington Commanders are elevating K Matthew Wright and DT Sheldon Day from the practice squad for tonight’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Wright was signed today, and will replace Matt Gay who has been ruled out after popping up on the injury report on Saturday with a back injury..

Washington Commanders News / Hogs Haven / October 19

Previewing today’s Commanders-Cowboys NFC East matchup

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Washington Commanders News / Hogs Haven / October 18

Washington Commanders Roster Moves: Two players elevated from the practice squad; Two players activated

The Washington Commanders are elevating WR Robbie Chosen and DT Sheldon Day from the practice squad for tomorrow’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. This is the first elevation of the season for both players.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Washington Commanders News / Hogs Haven / August 27, 2025

Washington Commanders officially sign 14 players for the practice squad

Yesterday the Washington Commanders cut their roster down from 90 to 53 players. The roster is still in flux, but Washington, who are #29 on the waiver priority list, weren’t awarded any waiver claims.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / August 26, 2025

Commanders are cutting their backup QB and other players

We won't have firm confirmation from the Washington Commanders themselves until later today, but reports of roster cuts are starting to come out, including the release of quarterback Sam Hartman.

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Washington Commanders News / Hogs Haven / August 26, 2025

Washington Commanders not awarded any players off waivers

The Washington Commanders are #29 on the waiver priority list, but they weren’t awarded any players on the waiver wire. All 32 NFL teams had to cut their rosters down from 90 to 53 players before yesterday’s 4 p.m.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / March 13, 2025

Commanders re-sign quartet of role players

Already retaining two auxiliary wide receivers Thursday (Noah Brown, K.J. Osborn) and cornerback Noah Igbinoghene, the Commanders are adding several other 2024 holdovers to their immense Thursday re-signing ledger.

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Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / March 13, 2025

Commanders re-sign key defensive player on one-year deal

The Washington Commanders have gotten off to a strong start in free agency, namely through the trade market after acquiring wide receiver Deebo Samuel and left tackle Laremy Tunsil.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Talk / March 13, 2025

Commanders re-sign defensive tackle Sheldon Day

Commanders defensive tackle Sheldon Day will remain in Washington after briefly testing free agency. Day and the Commanders have agreed to a one-year contract, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.

Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / January 25, 2025

Commanders Issue Crushing Injury Announcement Day Before NFC Championship Game

The Washington Commanders will take on the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game in less than 24 hours, with a trip to Super Bowl 59 on the line.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / December 29, 2024

Sheldon Day and 2 unheralded Commanders who must step up in Week 17 vs. Falcons

Win and they're in. The Washington Commanders need to maximize their chances of beating the Atlanta Falcons at Northwest Stadium in Week 17. Doing so will require stuffing the strength of the visiting offense, namely its running game.

NFL News / Riggo's Rag / November 13, 2024

Under the radar Commanders who must contribute at Eagles in Week 11

Winning in the trenches on both sides of the ball will be key for the Washington Commanders against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday Night Football.

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 16, 2024

Commanders vying to 'sharpen' play vs. lowly Panthers

Despite a 4-2 start, the Washington Commanders believe they have yet to display their true potential. Their next chance to elevate their play comes Sunday against the visiting Carolina Panthers in Landover, Md.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 24, 2024

Vikings UFA profile: DL Sheldon Day

With the 2023 season in the books, Inside the Vikings will be taking a look at all 22 of Minnesota's pending unrestricted free agents over the next couple weeks.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 20, 2023

Vikings have six estimated DNPs on Wednesday's injury report

The Vikings listed six players as estimated DNPs (did not participate) on Wednesday's injury report, the first of the week ahead of Sunday's big game against the Lions.

NFL News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / November 30, 2023

Mock drafts are already making it interesting for the Vikings

If the NFL Draft were today the Minnesota Vikings would have the 20th overall pick in the first round. Dane Brugler of The Athletic believes that if the Vikings were put on the clock right now, they would take Illinois defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton. No quarterback with the first-round pick?

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 21, 2023

Vikings Announce Four Moves, Sign DL Sheldon Day To Active Roster

The Vikings announced four roster moves on Tuesday including DL Sheldon Day from the practice squad to the active roster. The team also waived WR Trishton Jackson, signed OLB Austin Bryant to the practice squad, and released WR Dan Chisena from the unit in corresponding moves.