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Commanders links Articles Commanders.com Tress Way named to Sporting News All-Pro team Way has punted 56 times for 2,651 yards, including 29 punts pinned inside the 20-yard line. Way has a net average of 47.3 yards. Way ranked fourth in the NFC in net punting average and is tied for second in the NFC in […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Mike McCarthy have gone full speed ahead in building a coaching staff since he was introduced as the team’s new head coach on Tuesday afternoon. Thus far, McCarthy has hired Patrick Graham as defensive coordinator, James Campen as his offensive line coach, and Adam Henry as wide receivers coach. Additionally, McCarthy […]
Commanders links Articles Bullock’s Film Room (subscription) Current Commanders fits with Daronte Jones’ new system Breaking down how the current Commanders roster could fit with Jones and where there could be issues Fits with shift to 3-4 front One of the first changes we could see from Jones is a shift from a base 4-3 […]
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. Teams will […]
Commanders links Articles Commanders Wire Vikings, other NFL teams not surprised Commanders hired Daronte Jones Alec Lewis covers the Vikings for The Athletic, and he told “Grant & Danny” on 106.7 The Fan on Tuesday, “I was pretty excited to see Daronte get this opportunity. I think everyone here who has observed him, talked to […]
The Commanders’ decision to hire Daronte Jones as their next defensive coordinator is not merely a staffing change — it’s a declaration of intent. After a jarring collapse from an NFC Championship appearance to a 5–12 finish this fall, Washington’s front office and coaching staff have made it clear that continuity for continuity’s sake is […]
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Mike McCarthy is getting to work putting together his first staff as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers are set to interview Commanders defensive pass game coordinator Jason Simmons for their defensive coordinator position, according to Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show. Simmons has been the defensive pass game coordinator in Washington, […]
According to multiple sources, the Commanders have reached the end of their search for a new defensive coordinator to replace Joe Whitt, who was relieved of his play-calling duties in November and fired after the end of the 2025 regular season. The new DC is Daronte Jones, who spent the past four seasons at the […]
The Minnesota Vikings may be bringing defensive coordinator Brian Flores back to the sidelines in 2026, but one of his top lieutenants is moving on to a promotion with a team that the Vikings will face this coming season. Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that Vikings’ defensive backs coach and defensive passing game coordinator […]
Commanders links Articles Bullock’s Film Room State of the Roster: Commanders Offense Running back Analysis: With only one running back currently under contract for 2026, running back can’t be lower than a medium level need and most would probably argue it’s a high priority on the offensive side of the ball. My opinion on the […]
The Rams and Seahawks could be the most intriguing NFC Championship matchup in years. Just consider that last year we got…Eagles vs. Commanders? That doesn’t feel possible. Who is picking the Rams to win? At ESPN, Jeremy Fowler, Shane Bowen, and Jason Reid picked the Rams, while seven others went against L.A.. On another ESPN […]
Commanders links Articles Commanders Roundtable Washington Commanders offensive lineman named among 25 best players in 2025 season ESPN ranked [Laremy Tunsil] the 24th best player during the 2025 NFL season, along with the second-best offensive tackle behind Denver’s star and first-team All Pro Garett Bolles. Tunsil…arrived in Washington [already] viewed as one of the best […]
Cleveland met with a new head coaching candidate this week, as former Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn interviewed for the head coaching vacancy in Northeast Ohio yesterday. Lynn, who’s been serving as the Commanders’ run-game coordinator and running backs coach since the 2024 season, is known for his steady-handedness and leadership ability. Despite his time […]
At least as far as the reporting goes, the Green Bay Packers are running a relatively slow defensive coordinator search. Currently, the Packers have only interviewed four candidates for the job, despite the Dallas Cowboys hitting the double-digit mark for interviews and other teams, notably the Washington Commanders and New York Jets, also being aggressive […]
Commanders links Articles Commanders.com 2025 Commanders position review | Safety Riggo’s Rag Commanders lineman Sam Cosmi is gaining some long overdue national plaudits The former Texas star’s 76.3 overall grade from Pro Football Focus ranked 10th league-wide among all qualifying guards. Zach Tantillo from PFF added more praise to Cosmi, proclaiming him as Washington’s secret […]
Jonathan Gannon takes the Packers DC job Anthony Lynn gets another head coach interview Teryl Austin interviewed The Washington Commanders reportedly prefer to hire a coach with play calling experience as their next defensive coordinator and they’ve added a new name to the list. The Steelers are searching for a new head coach after Mike […]
Commanders links Articles Commanders.com 3 pass-rushers Washington could target in 2026 draft Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State Paulsen’s projection: Third roundHeight: 6-5Weight: 2652025 stats: 42 tackles, 8.5 sacks, 3 FFs, 3 PDs Why: He’s a big ole’ hoss. He’s kind of in this long lineage of Penn State edge rushers with Chop Robinson, Abdul Carter, […]
We’re back with another mock draft roundup as the NFL prepares for the conference championship games on Sunday. The Washington Commanders were still in playoffs at this time last year season, but not after they finished with a 5-12 record, and the No. 7 overall pick in this year’s draft. The Commanders shook up their […]
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Al Harris, next man up? The Washington Commanders are interviewing Bears secondary coach Al Harris, who had the same role under Dan Quinn when they were with the Dallas Cowboys two years ago. Dallas blocked Quinn’s attempt to add Harris to his coaching staff in Washington. If Harris is hired, he would replace Joe Whitt […]
Commanders links Tweets Articles Commanders Roundtable Washington Commanders to fill two more offensive staff vacancies Stapleton was recently named a possible name to know by ESPN’s John Keim after noting he’s someone the coaching staff is high on. Stapleton is in his third season with the organization and previously serving as the assistant offensive line […]
The Chargers doubled up on interviews for their vacant offensive coordinator position on Monday as they followed Arthur Smith’s interview with another involving Cardinals pass game coordinator/wide receivers coach Drew Terrell. Terrell has been in his role since the 2023 season and has previous NFL stops with the Carolina Panthers (2018-2019) and Washington Commanders (2020-2022). […]
Commanders links Articles The Athletic (paywall) Commanders stay in house for offensive line coach as staff takes shape: Source The team promoted Darnell Stapleton to offensive line coach in place of Bobby Johnson, who was fired after the season, according to a source with knowledge of the Commanders’ staff changes. To fill Stapleton’s old role […]
Darnell Stapleton and Shane Toub promoted The Commanders fired OL coach Bobby Johnson on the same day they parted ways with former offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and are now promoting Johnson’s assistant OL coach to his old job. Darnell Stapleton is the Commanders new OL coach, and offensive quality control coach Shane Toub will be […]