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Commanders links Articles Bullock’s Film Room (subscription) Commanders Free Agent Fits: Running Back [A]s the Commanders only currently have one back on the roster, running back becomes a need. Regular readers of mine will know that I’m not necessarily one for spending a lot of resources on the running back position. I won’t argue that […]
After last season’s 5-12 finish, one thing is abundantly clear for Washington football fans. The team needs to add a significant amount of talent during the offseason. While Adam Peters will continue to use the draft, the Commanders GM will also have an estimated $82 million in cap space at his disposal after various projected […]
Commanders links Articles Commanders Roundtable So, why is Marshon Lattimore still on the roster? As with most things in the NFL, things are complicated. For one, Lattimore ended the season on injured reserve and is currently rehabbing that ACL. Under the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement (CBA), releasing a player who is physically unable to perform […]
The Chicago Bears’ special teams had some big moments in 2026, with Josh Blackwell winning NFC Player of the Week after his block in Las Vegas, and Cairo Santos winning it following his three field goals and onside kick performance against the Packers. And who can forget Jake Moody walking off the Commanders or Devin Duvernay’s last-minute […]
Commanders links Articles Pro Football Talk Jayden Daniels: I love Philly fans, closest thing to playing in a college environment Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has played two games in Philadelphia in his NFL career, losing both. He thinks there’s no tougher place in the NFL to play. Daniels said in an interview with Sports Illustrated […]
In his introductory presser, newly appointed Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Daronte Jones was asked about what scheme he intended to implement. His answer: “It’s not how they line up, it’s how they wind up.” This left fans wondering what they might see come September. I know Jones is all about putting his players in the […]
Commanders links Articles Bullock’s Film Room (subscription) Commanders Free Agent Fits: Wide Receiver I will state up front that I’m not sure how aggressive the Commanders will be in free agency for a wide receiver. My gut feeling is that the team will take a shot on Brandon Aiyuk whenever the 49ers decide to release […]
The 2026 NFL draft starts Thursday, April 23rd at 8 p.m ET, and will be broadcast live from Pittsburgh, PA. Teams have been scouting these players for years, and the pre-draft process will gain national attention at the post-season college all-star games and ramps up again at Pro Days and the NFL Combine next week. […]
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After last season’s 5-12 finish, one thing is abundantly clear for Washington football fans. The team needs to add a significant amount of talent during the offseason. While Adam Peters will continue to use the draft, the Commanders GM will also have an estimated $82 million in cap space at his disposal after various projected […]
Commanders links Articles Commanders Roundtable Commanders working to hire LSU assistant to 2026 defensive staff Pete Nakos of On3 reported on Friday evening that the Commanders are working to hire LSU safeties coach Jake Olsen to the staff. What role he would join with the Commanders is unclear with Tommy Donatell the current safeties coach […]
The Washington Commanders are entering a critical offseason in 2026, and will need an infusion of youth, talent, and some luck as they try to bounce back from a 5-12 season. Year 2 of general manager Adam Peters’ “recalibration” of the roster started with sky-high expectations after an NFC Championship Game appearance the year before. […]
Derrick Moore, DESchool: Michigan | Conference: Big TenCollege Experience: Senior | Age: 23Height / Weight: 6’3” / 254 lbsProjected Draft Status: 2nd-3rd RoundPlayer Comparison: Derick Hall College Statistics Defense & Fumbles Table Tackles Def Interceptions Fumbles Season Team Conf Class Pos G Solo Ast Comb TFL Sk Int Yds IntTD PD FR Yds FRTD FF Awards 2022* Michigan Big Ten FR DE 14 […]
Over the Cap has just updated its database with Tress Way’s contract details, and if it looks as if the math doesn’t work, there’s a good reason. Tress Way has a contract that is in compliance with a new-ish benefit that was introduced with the 2020 Collective Bargaining Agreement called a 4-Year Qualifying Contract. Here’s […]
Commanders links Articles Commanders Roundtable 4 running back free agents that fit the Washington Commanders Tyler Allgeier, 25 The Falcons took Allgeier in the fifth round of the 2022 Draft and proved to be a steal in his first year, rushing for over 1000 yards and finishing fifth in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting. […]
This week, I published a post on the Feed asking for 3 free agent suggestions — one offensive, one defensive, and one player from the Commanders 2025 roster to be extended. The responses were a bit more widely spread than I’d expected — which is a good thing, I believe. I got 12 suggested skill […]
Commanders links Articles Bullock’s Film Room (subscription) Commanders Free Agent Fits: Cornerback High Profile: Nahshon Wright, Bears, 27. It feels a bit strange to put Wright’s name in the high profile category given this time last year, most casual NFL fans wouldn’t have known who he was. He is a long, rangy cornerback, listed at […]
In 2024, the New Orleans Saints traded a 2025 sixth-round pick to the Washington Commanders for DT John Ridgeway and a 2025 seventh-round pick, which they ultimately used on UCLA TE Moliki Matavao. This offseason, the 26-year-old is set to hit free agency—but should New Orleans bring him back? The former fifth-round pick has primarily […]
After last season’s 5-12 finish, one thing is abundantly clear for Washington football fans. The team needs to add a significant amount of talent during the offseason. While Adam Peters will continue to use the draft, the Commanders GM will also have an estimated $82 million in cap space at his disposal after various projected […]
Commanders links Articles ESPN Quinn expects more of Daniels under center with new OC Blough With Blough, the Commanders want to run more plays under center to help the offense — and Daniels — evolve. Washington ran an NFL-low 192 plays with the quarterback under center over the past two seasons, which was 158 fewer […]
During Dan Quinn’s press conference with the media on Tuesday, introducing Washington’s new offensive and defensive coordinators, David Blough and Daronte Jones, respectively, the Commanders head coach said in his opening statement that he felt their vision and energy for it right away during their interviews. Their vision and energy were enough for Quinn, who […]
Dan Quinn introduced new DC Daronte Jones and new OC David Blough earlier today. Special teams coordinator Larry Izzo got some attention today too. His All-Pro/Pro Bowl punters Tress Way has been extended for another year! Way is the longest-tenured player on the team and has been getting signed to one-year extensions to take advantage […]
David Blough is the Washington Commanders new offensive coordinator, and we finally get a chance to hear from him today. Dan Quinn spoke to the media to introduce Blough, and new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones. Kliff Kingsbury and the team “mutually agreed to part ways” after the season, and it was reported that Quinn wanted […]
Daronte Jones is the Washington Commanders new defensive coordinator, and we finally get a chance to hear from him today. Dan Quinn spoke to the media to introduce Jones, and new offensive coordinator David Blough. Quinn made it clear that Jones will be running his own system, which will be his first time calling plays […]