Sonny Styles was all over the field in the Washington Commanders’ 27-10 win over the Eagles on Sunday night. The No. 7 pick played 68 of 69 defensive snaps, and he enters Week 9 as Washington’s third-highest-graded defensive starter on the season, according to PFF’s midseason review of first-round rookies.
It's been two weeks since we last visited the Washington Commanders Rookie Power Rankings, but Washington has only played one game since then. The 23–17 loss to San Francisco gave us another look at the rookies before the bye, and while some have strengthened their cases, others haven't done much to help theirs.
It feels like we're living in a different world since we last visited the Washington Commanders Rookie Power Rankings, because so much has changed. We're now five games into the season and three games removed from the last edition, which has reshaped the order.
We're more than a quarter of the way through the 2026 NFL season, which is about the time when many rookies start to flash as they catch up to the speed of the big leagues.
How many of the last teammates to hit the 100-receiving-yard milestone in the same game for each NFL franchise can you name in eight minutes?
Sonny Styles needed one month to convince at least one national voice that he’s the best defensive rookie in football. NFL.com’s Gennaro Filice put the Washington Commanders linebacker at No.
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.
Commanders first-round LB Sonny Styles had the best game of his young career in Week 3, going for a forced fumble and an interception in the team’s upset of the Seahawks.
The Washington Commanders did not have the flashiest draft class in 2026 but each of them has been given a specific role on the team. Breakout star Sonny Styles dominated during Week 3 with his first interception in the NFL and a forced fumble in the first quarter.
The top NFL rookies are starting to feel more comfortable in the big leagues, and that led to a few standout performances in Week 3. Let's break down the most impressive rookie performances from Sunday's slate.
Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn has given rookie linebacker Sonny Styles a demanding responsibility early in his NFL career.
The Washington Commanders shocked many people in Week 1 by hanging around and nearly knocking off the Philadelphia Eagles.
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.
FRISCO, Texas — Sonny Styles reminds Brian Schottenheimer a lot of Caleb Downs. The Dallas Cowboys coach said Wednesday at The Star that he sees the same confidence in the Washington Commanders rookie linebacker after one game that he sees in Downs, who played with Styles at Ohio State.
The Washington Commanders did not have the most expansive or flashiest rookie class in 2026. Sonny Styles in the first round was the obvious choice and he has done nothing but grind and compete in every opportunity given.
Washington Commanders fans caught a glimpse of the defense’s future on Sunday in Philadelphia. Rookie linebacker Sonny Styles made an immediate, physical impact in his NFL debut during Washington’s 24-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
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.
Turns out everyone might have been watching the wrong side of the ball.
The Washington Commanders made six selections in the draft this spring and brought in a handful of players on both sides of the ball through free agency.
The Washington Commanders drafted linebacker Sonny Styles with the No. 7 overall pick for a multitude of reasons, including his size, athletic skill set, and ability to play multiple positions at a high level.
There has been a lot of criticism of Washington LB Sonny Styles this preseason. Is the analysis warranted or not? The Washington Commanders defense has a lot to prove heading into the 2026 season.
The anticipation leading up to Friday night at Northwest Stadium was palpable. For Washington Commanders fans, the preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins wasn’t just about knocking off the rust.
Washington Commanders rookie linebacker Sonny Styles stepped onto the field for his first NFL action. The No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 draft started the preseason opener.
The Commanders released their first unofficial depth chart on Monday and there aren’t a ton of surprises. The Washington Commanders released the first unofficial depth chart of the 2026 season ahead of this week’s preseason game against the Miami Dolphins.
When the Washington Commanders selected Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, they knew they were getting a physical anomaly.
Commanders training camp battles are officially a full-go now that pads are on. Which ones should you pay attention to most over the next few weeks? The first few days of training camp are very important, as teams use that time to lay the groundwork for the next few grueling weeks ahead.
Real football has officially returned to the fold. So naturally, it’s time to make some bold predictions before the Commanders hold their first training camp practice.
When general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn turned in the card for Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles at No. 7 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, traditional draft analysts raised a questioning eyebrow.
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