The Washington Commanders still have a long, constantly shifting list of high-leverage questions to answer, plus training camp and preseason reviews and injury updates that'll continue shaping the final roster.
The Washington Commanders have been dealing with multiple injuries throughout training camp. Washington will already be without Johnny Newton, who should miss significant time with a pectoral injury.
Physical setbacks limited Daniels to just seven starts in 2025 before he was shut down after he aggravated a previously suffered elbow injury during the season.
At a time when Washington needs everyone focused on perfecting the new aspects of both systems being installed on each side of the ball, the Commanders' injury list keeps growing by the day.
Per Nicki Jhabvala, Commanders HC Dan Quinn said DT Jer’Zhan Newton‘s timetable for returning from pectoral surgery is unclear. Jhabvala adds that typical returns from a torn pectoral muscle are usually around three to four months, but depend on the player and location of the tear.
Rookie linebacker Sonny Styles spoke with reporters on Wednesday about getting his first taste of NFL game action, but came away from it far from satisfied with his performance.
The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.
After visiting with a specialist yesterday, Washington Commanders defensive tackle Johnny Newton underwent surgery for the pectoral injury he sustained in the preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins, according to NFL Insider Jordan Schultz.
The Washington Commanders have been without running back Rachaad White at practice over the past few days with an undisclosed injury. NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo reported Wednesday that White tweaked his hamstring during Washington’s joint practice with the Miami Dolphins.
The Washington Commanders enter the final stretch of the 2026 preseason facing a pair of significant injuries that have already altered their depth on both sides of the line.
After a disappointing 2025 season in which the Washington Commanders went 5-12 and had a horrendous defense, fixing that was a major focus of the offseason. One player who was expected to make strides in his third season was defensive lineman Johnny Newton.
Washington Commanders defensive tackle Johnny Newton spent Wednesday in New York seeking the advice of a specialist on his pectoral injury suffered last Friday against Miami.
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.
The Washington Commanders were back at it Wednesday in Ashburn for Day 13, the last public day for fans to see the team at camp and the last padded, full-contact practice before Saturday's game against the Detroit Lions.
The Washington Commanders will open the season on the road in Philadelphia, taking on the reigning division champion Eagles. Assuming a standard 11 personnel for the offense and a 4-3 base for the defense, here’s an early prediction of how the team will look.
Then a member of the Commanders, running back Austin Ekeler went down with a season-ending Achilles tear in a Week 2 loss to the Packers last September.
The Washington Commanders had a letdown of a season last year, and it mostly came from injuries. Before this season can even get rolling, they’re already dealing with several injuries to some of their defensive players, and head coach Dan Quinn offered an update on all fronts.
The Commanders have made a decision on the first position competition of the preseason. Rookie Drew Stevens, out of Iowa, has earned the starting kicker job for Washington after a perfect outing in the team’s first preseason game and being the most consistent kicker throughout training camp.
The Washington Commanders announced they have signed LB Krys Barnes, DT Maurice Hurst II, TE Tre McKitty and RB Craig Reynolds. In correspondence, the Commanders released P Matt Haack and K Jake Moody.
The Commanders made a bunch of roster moves on Tuesday, including putting two veterans on season-ending IR. The Washington Commanders received some bad news early this week when they placed two veteran players on injured reserve, ending their respective 2026 season before it even began.
Perhaps nobody is more excited for linebacker Von Miller to join the Dallas Cowboys than former Denver Broncos teammate DeMarcus Ware.
Jake Moody is set to be on the move once again. The Commanders kicker is being waived, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports. Moody was non-tendered as a restricted free agent but wound up re-signing in Washington this spring.
It was learned on Sunday night that Miller and a Cowboys team that had been linked with numerous pass-rushers throughout the spring and summer months had agreed to a one-year contract.
He has found a taker for his services, and it is going to allow him to stay in the NFC East.
The Commanders quarterback room took a hit Friday when Mariota left the first preseason game with a non-contact injury.
Miami Dolphins backup quarterbacks fell flat in their 20-7 preseason loss to the Washington Commanders, and it should be a very concerning sign for the team going into the regular season.
The Washington Commanders will be without a key member of their defense for Week 1 in a rematch of the 2024 NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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