Washington Commanders

    Commanders training camp observations: An unlocked Odafe Oweh and a surprise tight end shine
    “They’ve given me a lot of freedom. Picking my spots, when to take chances and stuff like that,” Odafe Oweh said. “I haven’t usually had it in the past, except for the Chargers.”
    Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn at the team's training camp practice on Aug. 1.
    The Commanders haven’t signed another star receiver. Jayden Daniels might have his new favorite target anyway.
    Chig Okonkwo was the talk of the Commanders offense. Daniels couldn’t stop targeting him. Coaches and players couldn’t stop raving about him.
    Former Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo secures a catch against the Chiefs last season.
    Why the Commanders are resisting calls to add a receiver — for now
    Why hasn’t Washington bought an insurance package at receiver yet? It needs time, not reinforcements.
    Commanders receiver Jaylin Lane caught 16 passes in 15 games during his rookie season in 2025.
    Why QB Jayden Daniels has a different feeling about the Commanders’ new offense after a trip to LA
    “Some people around here would disagree,” Jayden Daniels quipped. “But there’s a lot to do out there. Great weather. So what better place to go than Southern California?”
    Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels talks to reporters following training camp practice on July 29.
    Everything you need to know as the Commanders open training camp
    Rookies to watch, big questions and position battles — this guide will help you catch up quickly with everything you need to know about the Commanders.
    Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders during a game against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis last year.
    Commanders tap former NFL great to fill in for fired tight ends coach
    Wes Welker, who played 12 seasons at wide receiver, has coached in the NFL since 2017.
    Wes Welker, picutred as the Miami Dolphins wide receivers coach, speaks after practice in June 2024.
    Commanders fire tight ends coach who was recently charged with DWI
    Ben Steele was arrested on June 7 in Loudoun County, Virginia, where the team’s facility is located. He was charged with driving while intoxicated and other offenses, according to court records.
    Tight end coach Ben Steele, pictured as a member of the Arizona Cardinals, arrives prior to a game against Houston Texans in 2023.
    Commanders’ secondary takes a hit as Trey Amos goes on PUP list ahead of training camp
    Amos figured to be a key part of Washington’s secondary.
    Washington Commanders cornerback Trey Amos breaks up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden in Week 2 of the 2025 season.
    Commanders training camp superlatives: Biggest wild card, most to prove and more
    Who has the most to prove during Commanders training camp?
    Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn speaks to the media before practice on June 9.
    Commanders rookies and young players who could break out in 2026
    For Washington to pop this year, it will likely need to rekindle some of that 2024 magic by having a rookie or young player emerge.
    Washington Commanders rookie linebacker Sonny Styles works out during practice on June 2.
    These are the Commanders’ most intriguing position battles in training camp
    There will be more than a positions up for grabs as Washington readies for its season opener in Philadelphia.
    Former Ravens outside linebacker Odafe Oweh hits Lions quarterback Jared Goff. Oweh signed as a free agent with the Commanders during the offseason.
    3 big questions the Commanders must answer in training camp
    The Washington Commanders are hoping for a major course correction in 2026.
    Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels looks on from the sidelines after leaving a game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in December.
    John Riggins set to have his No. 44 retired by the Commanders
    Riggins, 76, will be the seventh player to have his number retired by the franchise.
    Washington Redskins running back John Riggins is pursued by Los Angeles Raiders defenders as he carries the ball during the Super Bowl XVIII in 1984.
    Commanders add help in the secondary ahead of training camp, filling roster need
    Rasul Douglas played for Miami last year, recording two interceptions and 62 tackles for the Dolphins.
    Miami Dolphins cornerback Rasul Douglas, right, breaks up a pass by Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson intended for tight end Isaiah Likely (80) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
    These are the dates for the NFL draft in Washington, D.C., next year
    “This is a historic moment for our organization, our fans, and the entire region,” Commanders president Mark Clouse said in a statement.
    The NFL released the dates and venues for the 2027 draft in Washington, D.C.
    As the Commanders break minicamp, these are Dan Quinn’s lingering concerns
    Thanks to an unconventional coaching summit, the Commanders and Dan Quinn feel on schedule as minicamp ends.
    Commanders head coach Dan Quinn deployed an unusual tactic to get two new play-callers up to speed.
    How comfortable is Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels with a new offense? It might take awhile.
    After an injury-riddled 2025, one that Daniels prefers not to discuss, the Commanders star is facing more questions than he expected.
    Jayden Daniels was the Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2024 but played only seven games last season because of injuries.
    As Brandon Aiyuk rumors swirl, the Commanders’ hopes might rest on a reunion with a receiver they drafted years ago
    After the offense ground to a halt last year and the Commanders blew up the receiver room, Dyami Brown could be coach Dan Quinn’s best hope at finding a receiving threat not named Terry McLaurin.
    Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown works out during practice on June 9.
    Commanders select Ohio State LB Sonny Styles with the 7th pick in the NFL draft
    Commanders opt for ultra-athletic LB with first-round pick.
    Sonny Styles (2R) of Ohio State poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (2L), Lynn Swann (L) and Jerome Bettis (R) after being selected seventh overall pick by the Washington Commanders during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
    Washington Commanders unveil retro-style uniforms for 2026 season
    The uniforms call back to the team’s glory days, when it won three Super Bowl titles (XVII, XXII and XXVI) in the 1980s and early ’90s and was known as the Redskins.
    The two helmets the Washington Commanders will wear during the 2026 season.
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