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The Daily Slop – 6 July 2026 Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy! Commanders links Articles Washington Commanders on […]
Von Miller is a free agent again, and at 37, he has made it clear he still wants to play in 2026. But before he maps his journey ahead, Miller is looking back at how he got to where he is. Last offseason, he had two contracts on the table, and he picked the Washington […] The post “I Picked the Wrong Team”: Von Miller Admits Regret Over Choosing the Commanders Instead of NFC Rivals appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has made his thoughts on wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk crystal clear. The post Jayden Daniels’ True Feelings on Brandon Aiyuk Revealed Amid IG Feud appeared first on HEAVY .
Jayden Daniels had a pretty impressive rookie campaign in 2024. But that changed in the 2025 season as he entered a slump that changed the narrative around him. And now, former New York Jets scout Daniel Kelly believes that his time in Washington might be coming to an end. “Jayden Daniels is on his way […] The post “On His Way Out”: Jayden Daniels Predicted To Leave Commanders Amid Brandon Aiyuk Speculation appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Earlier this week, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the news that Deandre Ayton had been traded to the Washington Wizards (via the Los Angeles Lakers).Ayton is coming off his only season with the Lakers where he had averages of 12.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per contest while shooting 67.1% from the field in 72 […] The post NBA Legend Joe Johnson Reacts To Lakers-Wizards Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
The Pittsburgh Pirates recently finished a series with the Washington Nationals. They won 11-5 on Sunday afternoon, improved to 46-45, and will take on the Atlanta Braves in their next series. During the Nationals series, the Pirates announced a wave of roster moves. One of those roster moves was selecting the contract of Noah Murdock, […] The post Pittsburgh Pirates Release 2-Year MLB Player After Nationals Series appeared first on HEAVY .
MacDonald comes to the Capitals organization after a couple of seasons in the Avalanche system.
Former Washington Capitals forward Connor McMichael was one of 15 restricted free agents in the NHL to file for salary arbitration on Sunday. Players who file for arbitration can still negotiate a contract with their team before the hearing, but are no longer eligible for an offer sheet. Players filing for salary arbitration Jason Robertson,
The Washington Capitals arguably had the best offseason of any NHL team after meekly missing the playoffs last season. The team added top-six forwards Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou, former Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner, and physical defenseman Vincent Desharnais. The Capitals also inked Josh Dunne, Justin Holl, Jonny Brodzinski, and Jacob MacDonald to free-agent
The Washington Commanders have not explicitly expressed their intentions for Brandon Aiyuk, but they have sent an obvious signal nonetheless. The post Commanders Send Clear Message on Brandon Aiyuk appeared first on HEAVY .
Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox believes the Washington Commanders have a star in the making in 2nd-year cornerback Trey Amos. The post Commanders Looking for Surprise ‘Star’ to Emerge After Season-Ending Injury appeared first on HEAVY .
The Washington Capitals added to their defense depth by signing veteran rearguard Jacob MacDonald to a one-year, two-way contract on Sunday. MacDonald, who has played the last two seasons in the AHL with the Colorado Eagles, will earn $850k at the NHL level and $525k with the Hershey Bears. In 17 games for the Eagles
The Washington Capitals have signed defenseman Jacob MacDonald to a one-year, two-way contract.
Commanders Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt recorded 175 rushing attempts for 805 yards and eight touchdowns as a rookie, but only logged nine receptions for 68 yards. Croskey-Merritt said he’s been learning from veteran RB Rachaad White as a pass catcher. “He’s very smooth catching the ball, so I’m gaining knowledge from Rachaad with the receiving stuff,” […] The post NFC Notes: DeVonta Smith, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Commanders, Cowboys, Eagles appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Wizards lead assistant coach David Vanterpool is transitioning to a position in the team’s front office, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic, who reports that Adam Caporn will be Washington’s new top assistant. Vanterpool has been with the Wizards since 2023 and has been the lead assistant under head coach Brian Keefe for the […]
Before the game this afternoon, the Nationals made a bit of a surprising move. When they called up Eddy Yean, we knew that someone was getting DFA’d. In the end, former top prospect Robert Hassell III was the player who got booted off the 40-man roster. Given his pedigree, this move surprised plenty of fans. […]
After the Nats offense went wild in game one, they were held in check by the Pirates pitching staff in game two. That sets up a crucial rubber match between two teams sitting in the playoff mix. We will see two hard throwing righties square off this afternoon. The Nats are making a couple changes […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals, July 5, 2026, 1:00 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are finishing off their series in the nation’s capital with a matchup against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. The Pirates will start Bubba Chandler, who struggled in his last start against the Philadelphia Phillies. He pitched 6.1 innings, the longest […]
The National announced that outfielder Robert Hassell III has been designated for assignment. The move opens up a 40-man spot for right-hander Eddy Yean, whose contract was selected from Triple-A (The Athletic’s Spencer Nusbaum and other Nats beat writers noted earlier today that Yean had a locker in the team’s clubhouse.) Washington optioned right-hander Zak […]
The Wizards just received a massive stamp of approval from Rich Paul.
The Wizards' recent moves put the pressure on Brian Keefe in a major way.
Darryn Peterson's debut for the Jazz already has all eyes on the Wizards.
The Nationals ended up sending two players to the All-Star game in Philadelphia. Those two players are CJ Abrams, who will be the NL’s starting shortstop, and James Wood. It was neat to see the moment when Blake Butera announced that those two were going to the All-Star game. However, I want to talk about […]
The Wizards have been reluctant to trade Anthony Davis, but with Deandre Ayton in town, Washington can now at least think about listening to offers.
The Daily Slop – 5 July 2026 Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy! Commanders links Articles The Athletic (paywall) […]