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Terry McLaurin Terry McLaurin Clear leader of WR corps
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 9:40 AM
Ahead of next month's training camp, Bryan Manning of USA Today notes that the Commanders have yet to identify a clear No. 2 wide receiver to complement McLaurin.
Analysis: Following a 2025 regular season in which he recorded a 38/582/3 receiving line on 60 targets in 10 contests, McLaurin -- who topped 1,000 receiving yards 2020-2024 -- returns as QB Jayden Daniels' top WR target, a context that should garner the 2019 third-rounder plenty of volume in 2026. It remains to been seen how the depth chart will shake out beyond McLaurin, however, and to that end Luke McCaffrey, Antonio Williams, Treylon Burks, Dyami Brown and Jaylin Lane are set to compete for roles this summer. Additionally, it's still possible that the Commanders bring in some veteran pass-catching help, with Brandon Aiyuk, who appears to have played his last snap with the 49ers, having been mentioned as a possibility on that front. |
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Jayden Daniels Jayden Daniels Still learning new offense
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 9:28 AM
Daniels said Wednesday that he still has a "long way to go" to master the schematic changes implemented by new offensive coordinator David Blough, ESPN's John Keim reports.
Analysis: Head coach Dan Quinn said he's pleased with Daniels' progress and has been impressed by his quarterback's processing speed. Blough is an internal promotion after two years as an assistant QBs coach under former OC Kliff Kingsbury, but it sounds like Blough has a different vision for Washington's offense, including less no-huddle and more snaps under center. Daniels reportedly has done well with the footwork while operating from under center, instead pointing to changes in terminology and offensive philosophy as the difficult aspects to master in a new offense. Blough has also mentioned, multiple times, wanting to get the ball to WR Terry McLaurin more often than the Commanders did in past years. That almost goes without saying, given the lack of other proven weapons amidst open competition for roles at WR and RB. The Commanders did at least sign TE Chig Okonkwo away from Tennessee to add some speed, and they've been connected with some of the veteran wideouts still available in free agency. |
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Rachaad White Rachaad White Named as offseason standout
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 12:35 PM
Commanders coach Dan Quinn named White as one of the standout performers from OTAs and minicamp, but Quinn also cautioned that he expects multiple RBs to contribute and isn't sure if there will be a designated starter, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Analysis: The Commanders also have Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Kaytron Allen, Jerome Ford and Jeremy McNichols competing for playing time, with Croskey-Merritt presumably being the other favorite to start. White easily has the most NFL experience of the group as both a rusher and pass catcher, but his efficiency on the ground was often a negative in Tampa Bay -- which is why he settled for a one-year, $2 million contract after piling up 4,106 yards from scrimmage and 25 TDs in four seasons. He's making a good impression with his new team and seems locked in for a Week 1 role, though it remains to be seen if White will get considerable rushing volume or be deployed more like a passing-down specialist. |
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Jacory Croskey-Merritt Jacory Croskey-Merritt Back at practice
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 3:10 PM
Croskey-Merritt (undisclosed) participated in Tuesday's minicamp practice, John Keim of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Croskey-Merritt missed time during the Commanders' voluntary OTAs due to an unspecified soft-tissue injury. However, the running back was back on the field Tuesday and looking healthy in the process, per Zach Selby of the team's official site. Now that he's back in the mix, Croskey-Merritt -- who logged a team-high 805 rushing yards on 175 carries and nine catches for 68 yards in 17 regular-season games in 2025 -- will look to solidify his key role in a crowded Washington backfield that also includes, Rachaad White, Kaytron Allen, Jerome Ford and Jeremy McNichols |
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Participating in OTAs
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 4:26 PM
Cosmi was seen participating at Commanders OTAs on Friday.
Analysis: Cosmi was placed on injured reserve in late December with a concussion. The guard's presence at OTAs shows he's back to full health and ready to start the season at right guard as expected. |
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Jerome Ford Jerome Ford Participating in spring practices
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 4:55 PM
Ford (shoulder) has been practicing, Zach Selby of commanders.com reports.
Analysis: Jacory Croskey-Merritt, on the other hand, has been absent from recent practices with a soft-tissue injury. It sounds like Rachaad White has been getting a lot of the first-team snaps, but Ford is also getting some work alongside QB Jayden Daniels. While not necessarily a standout in either role, Ford theoretically could fill in for either Croskey-Merritt on early downs or White on passing downs. However, Ford got only $437,500 guaranteed on his one-year, $1.4 million contract, leaving him at risk of missing out on the Week 1 roster if things don't go well this summer. The Commanders also have sixth-round pick Kaytron Allen and 30-year-old Jeremy McNichols competing for roster spots. There's been no hint of trouble with the shoulder injury that ended Ford's 2025 campaign in Cleveland. |
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Jacory Croskey-Merritt Jacory Croskey-Merritt Dealing with soft-tissue injury
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 4:47 PM
Croskey-Merritt has been absent from spring practices due to a soft-tissue injury, NFL reporter Ben Standig reports.
Analysis: Commanders RBs coach Anthony Lynn didn't sound too concerned, noting that mental preparation is more important than on-field work during the offseason program. Free-agent signing Rachaad White presumably has taken a lot of the first-team snaps, with Jerome Ford, Jeremy McNichols and sixth-round pick Kaytron Allen also competing for playing time. Croskey-Merritt played all 17 games during his rookie season, getting 175 carries (4.6 YPC, eight TDs) but just 13 targets. Head coach Dan Quinn suggested the Commanders have high expectations for Croskey-Merritt in 2026, pointing to the passing game and kick returns as potential areas for improvement, per Zach Selby of Commanders.com. |
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Working towards return to practice
Tue, Jun 2, 2026, 7:08 PM
Amos (lower leg) is not participating in the Commanders' OTAs, Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C. reports.
Analysis: Amos is present, but rather than drilling with the team, he's still rehabbing from the fractured fibula he suffered back in Week 10 of the 2025 campaign. There is still no concrete timeline for his full return to football activities, and in the meantime, veteran Antonio Hamilton could see increased work on the boundary with the first team. |
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Anthony Firkser Anthony Firkser Going to Washington
Tue, Jun 2, 2026, 6:15 PM
The Commanders signed Firkser on Tuesday.
Analysis: Firkser is now joining his fourth different team in three years with offseason workouts underway in Washington. It seems likely at this point that free-agent acquisition Chig Okonkwo, in-line specialist John Bates and 2024 second-rounder Ben Sinnott will make the Commanders' 53-man roster for 2026, so Firkser's path to a roster spot is relatively narrow. |
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Jaylin Lane Jaylin Lane Past ankle injury
Wed, May 27, 2026, 2:35 PM
Lane (ankle) was spotted participating during OTAs on Wednesday, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Analysis: The 24-year-old from Virginia Tech was sidelined for Washington's final two games last season due to an ankle injury, but his participation in Wednesday's practice suggests he's moved past the issue. Lane had an impressive rookie campaign, catching 16 of 32 targets for 225 yards while accumulating 314 punt-return yards and two touchdowns. Now back at full health, he's expected to operate as one of the Commanders' top return men during the 2026 season. |
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Jacory Croskey-Merritt Jacory Croskey-Merritt May be dealing with injury
Wed, May 27, 2026, 12:07 PM
Croskey-Merritt (undisclosed) is dressed for practice Wednesday but is not participating in team drills, Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C. reports.
Analysis: Croskey-Merritt may simply be dealing with a minor injury, leading the Commanders to take a cautious approach to his activity level at voluntary OTAs. His next opportunity to take part in team drills will arrive during mandatory minicamp June 16-18, and then during training camp in July. The 2025 seventh-round pick suited up for all 17 regular-season games as a rookie, totaling 175 carries for 805 yards and eight touchdowns (4.6 YPC). He also had nine catches for 68 yards on 13 targets. Rachaad White inked with Washington on a one-year deal in free agency and will provide Croskey-Merritt with competition for touches, especially in the receiving game. The Commanders also inked Jerome Ford (shoulder) and re-signed Jeremy McNichols, both to one-year deals, and selected rookie sixth-rounder Kaytron Allen in April's draft. |
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Luke McCaffrey Luke McCaffrey Past collarbone injury
Wed, May 27, 2026, 11:50 AM
McCaffrey (collarbone) is participating in OTAs this week, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Analysis: McCaffrey's second NFL season was cut short in Week 9 of last year when he suffered a broken collarbone. After the Commanders let Deebo Samuel walk in free agency and selected Antonio Williams in the third round of the 2026 Draft, McCaffrey will be jockeying for positioning in Washington's wideout room behind clear WR1 Terry McLaurin. Along with McCaffrey and Williams, the Commanders also have Treylon Burks, Dyami Brown, Jaylin Lane and Van Jefferson as candidates for playing time. |
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Jayden Daniels Jayden Daniels Participating in OTAs
Wed, May 27, 2026, 11:46 AM
Daniels (elbow) is participating in OTAs this week, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Analysis: Daniels' 2025 campaign was filled with injuries, and he missed the final four weeks of the regular season with an elbow injury that he originally suffered in Week 9 against the Seahawks. He returned for Week 14 against Minnesota but aggravated the injury and was shut down for the remainder of the campaign. In total, Daniels made just seven starts last season, completing 60.6 percent of his 188 pass attempts for 1,262 yards, eight touchdowns and three interceptions. He also ran 58 times for 278 yards and a pair of scores. Daniels will be learning a new offense this summer after Washington hired OC David Blough to replace Kliff Kingsbury. |
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Staying with Washington
Mon, May 11, 2026, 3:48 PM
The Commanders signed Hamilton on Monday.
Analysis: Hamilton played 15 games for the Commanders in 2025, totaling 18 tackles (12 solo) and two passes defensed. The cornerback was a consistent special teams contributor who was also called upon as a defensive depth piece late in the season. His consistency and versatility have earned him another year with the Commanders as the team looks to contend for the NFC East title. |
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Inks UDFA deal
Thu, May 7, 2026, 7:46 PM
Stevens signed with the Commanders as an undrafted free agent Thursday.
Analysis: Stevens joins the Commanders after a successful four-year career at Iowa. As a senior, Stevens hit 22 of 28 field-goal attempts (78.6 percent), including four of six tries from beyond 50 yards while adding a career-long of 58 yards. Despite average collegiate statistics, there's some opportunity in Washington, as Jake Moody is currently his only competition for the starting job. Moody spent time with three teams last season and connected on 19 of 23 field-goal tries (82.6 percent) through nine games. |
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Chris Hilton Jr. Chris Hilton Secures UDFA deal
Thu, May 7, 2026, 7:42 PM
Hilton signed with the Commanders as an undrafted free agent Thursday.
Analysis: Hilton was a four-star recruit in LSU's 2021 class alongside Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas, but his career never took off, partly due to injuries. The 23-year-old wide receiver never posted more than 243 receiving yards in a season through five years at LSU. Still, Hilton ran a 4.41 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, so he could at least make some noise on special teams en route to a potential roster spot. |
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Quentin Moore Quentin Moore Heads to Washington
Thu, May 7, 2026, 7:38 PM
Moore signed with the Commanders as an undrafted free agent Thursday.
Analysis: Moore almost exclusively served in a blocking role through five years at Washington, reeling in just 13 passes for 168 yards and two touchdowns through 40 games. He joins a crowded tight-end room that features Chig Okonkwo, John Bates and Ben Sinnott, so he'll need a strong training camp to earn a spot on the 53-man roster. |
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Links up with Commanders
Thu, May 7, 2026, 7:36 PM
The Commanders signed Bradley as an undrafted free agent Thursday.
Analysis: After failing to eclipse the 200-yard mark through his first four collegiate seasons, Bradley broke out as a fifth-year senior at UNLV, catching 58 passes for 931 yards and four touchdowns over 14 games. At 6-foot-4, 195 pounds, Bradley has some intriguing range despite running a modest 4.57 40-yard dash at his pro day. Badley likely needs to make an impact on special teams to secure a spot on the Commanders' 53-man roster. |
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Heads to Commanders
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 4:51 PM
The Commanders selected Kaliakmanis in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 223rd overall.
Analysis: Kaliakmanis was a full-time starter at Minnesota in 2023 before transferring to Rutgers for his final two seasons. As a fifth-year senior, Kaliakmanis completed 52 percent of his passes for 3,124 yards, 20 touchdowns and seven interceptions while connecting on 28 passes for 20-plus yards. He didn't add much with his legs and likely won't in the NFL after running a 4.92 40-yard dash at his pro day. Still, Kaliakmanis has a good enough arm to give him a strong chance to earn the No. 3 quarterback job behind Jayden Daniels (elbow) and Marcus Mariota. |
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Selected by Commanders
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 4:16 PM
The Commanders selected Gulbin in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 209th overall.
Analysis: Gulbin (6-foot-4, 305 pounds) started at center for Michigan State in 2025 but started at guard for the two years prior at Wake Forest. Gulbin is a poor athlete by interior lineman standards and has poor reach (31 and 3/4-inch arms), so he projects as a career backup despite his quality collegiate play at Michigan State and Wake Forest over the last three years. |
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