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2026 Fantasy Football Preview: Which Commanders players are draftable?

First, a prefatory note. When debuting as Hogs Haven’s fantasy writer last year, I offered an introduction that talked about the wide variety of experience I have in playing different types of leagues, with a proud learning curve than began with Gus Frerotte as my first ever fantasy quarterback. Hand-in-hand with that tongue-in-cheek boast is […]

Washington Commanders transaction: Kicker Jake Moody reportedly released

The Commanders didn’t waste time resolving an important training camp position battle.   Washington will roll with rookie kicker Drew Stevens. Action has made that clear.   Incumbent Jake Moody was released by the team, per a Monday afternoon report by Jordan Schultz.   We’ll know more after the 4 p.m. ET NFL transactions are […]

Commanders Free Agency: Former Washington RB added with Jeremy McNichols out

The Washington Commanders had eight players in for workouts on Sunday and four of them were running backs. Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed that veteran RB Jeremy McNichols would be sidelined for a few weeks with a quad injury. Washingtin has now signed Craig Reynolds for training camp and the final two preseason games per […]

Mason/Brennan Preseason Hype! Award: Who has the most hype after Week 1?

Former Washington Redskins 6th-round draft pick Colt Brennan was a star in college at the University of Hawaii and brought that hype with him to Washington in 2008. Brennan was a cult sensation during his brief time here, and was the inspiration for the annual Mason/Brennan Preseason Hype! Awards here at Hogs Haven. Brennan passed […]

Reacts Survey: Which Commanders running back would you cut?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Commanders fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys: This week, again, we’re keeping the survey simple — just one question focused squarely on the […]

Commanders News: All-22 game film of Styles, Coleman, Henry and more

The Daily Slop – 17 August 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 Bullock’s Film Room […]

Joshua Josephs and the legend of Andrew Van Ginkel

Ever since Daronte Jones was hired as the new defensive coordinator for the Commanders in January, Washington fans have heard about the “Van Ginkel” role. A fifth-round selection of the Miami Dolphins in the 2019 NFL Draft, Andrew Van Ginkel started his career in relative anonymity, providing good, if not spectacular, production for the Miami […]

Commanders injury news: Updates on Nick Allegretti, John Bates, Trey Amos

Commanders center Nick Allegretti has been out since the first training camp practice dealing with a calf strain. While he has been active in walk-throughs, the injury has prevented him from full-speed work.   Allegretti’s finally ready to return to practice, head coach Dan Quinn said Sunday during a virtual press conference. While there will […]

Dan Quinn: Sonny Styles; focus on Jayden Daniels’ play, not LSU issue

The Washington Commanders hosted the Miami Dolphins on Friday night and had off yesterday. They held a walkthrough today that was closed to the media, but head coach Dan Quinn spoke to them after. He confirmed that QB Marcus Mariota suffered a sprained MCL and will be out for the rest of the preseason. He’s […]

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Commanders injury news: Marcus Mariota suffers sprained knee

Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota played just four snaps during Friday’s preseason opener versus Miami. The veteran didn’t get a quick hook. He got hurt on the first offensive drive.   Mariota suffered a right MCL sprain in Washington’s 20-7 victory over the Dolphins at Northwest Stadium.  Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed that fact in a […]

Commanders vs. Dolphins preseason: Mark Tyler’s Studs and Duds

The Commanders 2026 preseason opener against the Dolphins went pretty much as planned. Washington gave up an opening drive score, mainly with the second-team defense against Miami’s starters. They locked in after that and didn’t allow any more points for the rest of the game in a 20-7 victory at Northwest Stadium. What really caught […]

Kaytron Allen, Robert Henry Jr. ramp up competition among Commanders RBs

The Commanders didn’t have many running backs available during Friday night’s preseason game against Miami.   Bill Croskey-Merritt and Rachaad White weren’t active, along with 24 others, to avoid unnecessary injury risk. Jeremy McNichols is dealing with a reported quadriceps issue.   Jerome Ford was up but the Commanders chose to limit his exposure during […]

Commanders News: Stock up for RB Robert Henry; sudden question at QB

The Daily Slop – 15 August 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 Sports Illustrated Washington […]

Commanders 20, Dolphins 7: Five takeaways from Washington preseason win

The Washington Commanders took the field for the first time this preseason, with a Friday night showdown with the Miami Dolphins at Northwest Stadium.   Well, some of them, anyway.   Washington announced that 26 players would sit this one out, including quarterback Jayden Daniels. Established offensive and defensive linemen also stayed on the sideline. […]

NFL Preseason Week 1: Washington Commanders vs Miami Dolphins

The Washington Commanders had a joint practice with the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday, and will now host them at Northwest Stadium. Jayden Daniels isn’t expected play in the first preseason game, so we’ll likely get Marcus Mariota starting and the battle for QB3 between Sam Hartman and rookie Athan Kaliakmanis taking center stage. There are […]

Washington Commanders News: Dorance Armstrong suspended one game by NFL

The NFL announced that Washington Commanders DE Dorance Armstrong has been suspended for 1 game for violating the personal conduct policy. Armstrong is recovering from a torn ACL, and was placed on the active/PUP list before the start of training camp last month, but was taken off of it on Aug. 7. Armstrong has been […]

Commanders News: Game day! Preseason opener vs Dolphins

The Daily Slop 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 Sports Illustrated Commanders Still Searching for Starting […]

Commanders ’26 outlook: Roster whiplash splits fans – survey results

The Washington Commanders just gave their fanbase the ultimate NFL offseason whiplash, packaging a franchise-altering blockbuster signing and a devastating injury into the exact same week. By bringing the talented receiver Stefon Diggs to D.C., general manager Adam Peters signaled that the future is officially now. But just as fans were getting through the first […]

Commanders vs. Dolphins Preseason Week 1: Schedule, TV, Radio, Streaming, Odds

The Washington Commanders had a joint practice with the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday, and will now host them at Northwest Stadium. Jayden Daniels isn’t expected play in the first preseason game, so we’ll likely get Marcus Mariota starting and the battle for QB3 between Sam Hartman and rookie Athan Kaliakmanis taking center stage. There are […]

Washington Commanders 91-man 2026 preseason Game 1 roster/depth chart

Reviewing the roster limit As you are probably aware, the NFL CBA allows each team to have 90 players on its offseason roster, but it also makes provisions for a 91st player who joins the team via the International Player Pathway (IPP) program. For the last several years, the Commanders have made use of this […]

Commanders preseason: Colson Yankoff among players to watch vs. Dolphins

We’ve got a Commanders game on the immediate horizon, with live tackling and everything. It has been a while since the Burgundy and Gold teed it up, but they’ll do exactly that on Friday night against the Miami Dolphins at Northwest Stadium.   While it’s real football, it’s also a preseason game that doesn’t really […]

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels camp gives cease-and-desist letter to LSU

UPDATE: Jayden Daniels posted the following message on his Instagram Stories Thursday afternoon, a statement relating to the LSU/NIL issue below: An attorney speaking for Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has given LSU a cease-and-desist letter stating the school can not use is name, image and likeness, per an Wednesday evening ESPN report.   Mark Schlabach […]