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Commanders links Articles The Athletic (paywall) The Commanders have a new type: Younger, faster and with something to prove That the Commanders’ front office, and coaches, and returning players have been able to convince so many free agents from so many winning organizations to come to D.C. and try to resurrect Washington’s magical 2024 campaign […]
The Washington Commanders only had one running bsck on their roster when free agency started, Bill Croskey-Merritt. They added Rachaad White who was Jayden Daniels’ RB at Arizona State, and have now added another veteran. Jerome Ford was a 5th-round pick by the Cleveland Browns in 2022, and he played out his rookie contract for […]
Commanders links Articles The Athletic (paywall) With 2 new free-agent receivers, Commanders begin to address a major roster void Washington [brought] back Dyami Brown, a 2021 third-round pick by the franchise, and agree[d] to terms with veteran wideout Van Jefferson, a 2020 second-round pick who won Super Bowl LVI with the L.A. Rams. Neither receiver […]
Jalon Kilgore, SSchool: South Carolina | Conference: SECCollege Experience: Junior | Age: 21Height / Weight: 6’1” / 210 lbsProjected Draft Status: 3rd RoundPlayer Comparison: Nick Cross College Statistics Defense & Fumbles Table Tackles Def Interceptions Fumbles Season Team Conf Class Pos G Solo Ast Comb TFL Sk Int Yds Avg IntTD PD FR Yds FRTD FF Awards 2023 South Carolina SEC FR DB […]
Washington’s offensive line played well in 2025, but there have been a number of changes. Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury “parted ways” and offensive line coach Bobby Johnson was shown the door a bit less graciously. The team promoted the new OL coach from the existing ranks of coaches. When it comes to the OL players, […]
Commanders links Articles The Athletic (paywall) RB Rachaad White agrees to one-year deal with Commanders: Source The Washington Commanders agreed to a one-year deal with veteran running back Rachaad White on Thursday, a league source said, reuniting him with his former college quarterback, Jayden Daniels. Washington needed to add to its rushing corps since it […]
Earlier this week, we published a survey question asking readers to rate the offseason to-date. At the time the poll was published, the free agent “legal tampering” period was only at the end of its first day. At that point, the Commanders had signed 4 external free agents: The team also announced just prior to […]
Washington’s newly signed tight end, Chig Okonkwo, who spent 4 seasons with the Titans after they selected him in the 4th round of the 2022 draft, met with the DMV media on Thursday at Commanders headquarters after signing his contract. Okonkwo started the media session by answering a question about playing with Jayden Daniels; he […]
The Washington Commanders had over 30 pending free agents, and not many of them of them have been signed by other teams. The Philadelphia Eagles have been quiet in free agency, but they signed their second cornerback today, former Commanders veteran Jonathan Jones. He only spent one season in Washington, suffering a hamstring injury that […]
The Washington Commanders have re-signed offensive tackle Trent Scott on a 1-year deal. Scott has been with Washington since 2023, but he was active for the least amount of games with the team last season. Washington added LT Laremy Tunsil and rookie RT Josh Conerly last year, pushing Scott down the depth chart. The 32-year […]
Commanders links Articles A to Z Sports Grading the signing: Commanders land young, ascending LB Leo Chenal to thrive in Daronte Jones’ defense A to Z Sports Kansas City beat writer Charles Goldman says that Chenal was a key part of the Chiefs’ defense, and still has his best ahead of him. “Chenal was a […]
There have been several changes to the Commanders roster since we published the last depth chart update yesterday. Here’s a quick summary of the reported transactions that took place over the past week or so: Re-signed/extended Free agents signed from other teams These 8 players are highlighted in pink on the depth chart. The updated […]
The Washington Commanders are committed to turning around one of the worst defenses in the NFL, and they have added another pass rusher in free agency. Kansas City Chiefs DE Charles Omenihu has reportedly signed a 1-year deal that’s worth up to $7 million. Omwnihu joins newly-signed pass rushers Odafe Oweh and K’lavon Chaisson in additions […]
The Jacksonville Jaguars have added their first new player of the 2026 NFL year. Former Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. has agreed to a contract with Jacksonville. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, it’s a two-year deal with a base value of $10 million, a max value of $12 million, and $6.2 million guaranteed. […]
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Indianapolis Colts starting safety Nick Cross is signing with the Washington Commanders on a 2-year deal, worth up to $14 million: Originally a 2022 3rd round pick of the Colts out of Maryland, Cross had become a full-time starter for the Colts over the past two seasons, starting in […]
The NFL’s legal tampering period started at on Monday at noon. The Washington Commanders have agreed to terms with four pending free agents from other teams, and they’ve added another one before the new league year starts today at 4 pm. There was interest reported in Patriots OLB K’Lavon Chaisson, and now that has turned […]
The New England Patriots have suffered another loss in free agency. Edge defender K’Lavon Chaisson, who led the team in sacks in 2025, is headed to the Washington Commanders. According to a report by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Chaisson is signing a one-year deal worth $12 million with his new team. Chaisson, 26, joined […]
Commanders links Articles Bullock’s Film Room (subscription) What Linebacker Leo Chenal brings to the Washington Commanders Chenal is a very intriguing pick up for the Commanders. I wrote about him a few weeks ago in a free agent linebacker preview post and mentioned how he’s a very versatile piece but because of that versatility, he […]
There have been several changes to the Commanders roster since we published the last depth chart update on Sunday. Here’s a quick summary of the reported transactions in the past 24 hours or so: Re-signed/extended Free agents signed from other teams The updated depth chart The numbers that appear beside some players’ names are 2025 […]
The latest Leo Chenal’s departure leaves one last man standing from Kansas City Chiefs GM Brett Veach’s 2022 NFL Draft class | A to Z Sports According to multiple reports, Chiefs LB Leo Chenal will sign a three-year, $24.75M contract with the Washington Commanders. With the amount of salary cap space the Chiefs have tied up at linebacker, this […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Washington Commanders fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Today, we have just one question in the Reacts survey, having to do with — […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing former Buffalo Bills safety Darnell Savage, per Tom Pelissero. It is a one year deal. Savage began the 2025 season with the Jacksonville Jaguars and was released after two games. He was then signed by the Washington Commanders, appearing in eight games before being released in December. He was quickly […]
The NFL’s legal tampering period started at noon today, and the Washington Commanders have reportedly agreed to terms on a 3-year deal, $24.75 million with Kansas City Chiefs LB Leo Chenal. The Commanders are looking for upgrades at almost every position on the roster after a disappointing 5-12 season, and the defense has been the […]
The Green Bay Packers made their first acquisition of free agency on Tuesday morning, signing former Washington Commanders and Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Benjamin St-Juste to a two-year, $10-million deal. In a surprising corresponding move, the Packers released Nate Hobbs just one year into a four-year contract with a post-June 1 designation that would spread […]
The Las Vegas Raiders are signing veteran kicker Matt Gay. Let’s get to know Gay: Size: 6-0, 232 pounds. NFL experience: Gay has been in the NFL for even seasons and he has bounced around. He has played for the Buccaneers, Rams, Colts, Commanders and 49ers. The 49ers signed him after he was released. He’s […]