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Do Chig Okonkwo, Antonio Williams & Treylon Burks offer enough receiving help for Jayden Daniels?
Also today: Leo Chenal, Jaden Bradley, Tyler Owens, Frankie Luvu, Josh Conerly and a too-early 53-man roster projection
Jayden Daniels
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NFL offseason power rankings: No. 10 Houston Texans have a great defense and a C.J. Stroud conundrum
Other NFL team previews: 32. Dolphins | 31. Jets | 30. Cardinals | 29. Browns | 28. Titans | 27. Raiders | 26. Falcons | 25. Giants | 24. Saints | 23. Panthers | 22. Buccaneers | 21. Colts | 20. Steelers | 19. Vikings | 18. Commanders | 17. Bengals | 16. Jaguars | 15. Packers | 14. Chargers | 13. 49ers | 12. Chiefs | 11. Bears When C.J. Stroud 's historic rookie season was wrapping up, imagining the Houston Texans quickly becoming a Super Bowl contender wasn't a stretch. The Texans doing it in spite of Stroud is the surprise. Nobody foresaw the situation the Texans find themselves in going into Stroud's fourth season. Houston has built what might be the best defense in the NFL. Edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. proved to be worth every bit of what the Texans gave up when they traded up to draft him, and Houston is physical and fast at all three levels. Ask Josh Allen . The Texans abused Allen in a way he had never been before in his career during a 23-19 win over the Bills last season. The defense is stellar. And if Stroud had maintained or improved upon his rookie season level until now, the Texans would almost certainly be the best team in football. That hasn't happened. They weren't even the best team in the AFC South last season. Play Yahoo's new College Fantasy Football game: Create or join a league now! Stroud's rookie season wasn't fluky. He was really good. There are three players to lead the NFL in passing yards per game and also touchdown-to-interception ratio in the same season. The first two were Joe Montana in 1989 and Tom Brady in 2007. Those are two of the most famous single seasons in NFL history. The third member of that group is Stroud, and he did so as a rookie. It was probably the greatest rookie season a quarterback has ever had, until Jayden Daniels usurped him a year later. Now Stroud's rookie season seems like a hallucination. Stroud hasn't reached that level since, though the Texans have not done enough to help him either. Stroud's four interception game in a playoff loss to the Patriots brought forth the predictable and hyperbolic talk that Houston would trade Stroud. "It's moronic. We're not trading the guy," Texans general manager Nick Caserio said at the NFL scouting combine, according to NFL.com . "He's our quarterback. He's gonna be playing quarterback for the Houston Texans in 2026. Anything beyond that, that's your world. You guys can speculate on that. But we're not trading C.J. Stroud." That seemed obvious all along, but it's not like the concern about Stroud is invalid. After Stroud's rookie season, anyone would have bet on the Texans already signing him to a big long-term extension by now. But Stroud is still waiting for that second deal, which is telling. Stroud hasn't been bad, aside from that playoff loss, but he has been league average. It's hard for a team to know what to do, contract-wise, with an average quarterback. For this season, there's still the dream that the defense maintains its elite level while Stroud rediscovers his rookie form. Maybe that happens with new addition David Montgomery helping out in the running game, a young receiver or two leveling up and perhaps some offensive line additions helping what has been a bad unit. The Texans don't need Stroud to be 1989 Montana or 2007 Brady with the defense they have. But they do need him to be a little better. And we've seen Stroud be a lot better in the NFL already. A top-10 Texans offense paired with their scary defense can win a Super Bowl. That would be enough to get Stroud a top-end extension. But the team and everyone else is waiting for the rookie version of Stroud to show up again. The Texans' latest attempt to fix the offensive line centered around the signing of offensive tackle Braden Smith (two years, $20 million) and guard Wyatt Teller (two years, $16 million) and drafting guard Keylan Rutledge with the 26th overall pick. The Texans' line ranked 27th last season, according to Pro Football Focus , but all t [... truncated ...]
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Will Commanders & Jags both be striving for playoff seeding in Week 17 of the ’26 season?
This article previews the Week 17 matchup between the Jaguars and Commanders in the 2026 season, focusing on the development of young quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence and Jayden Daniels. It suggests the game could be a crucial benchmark for both teams as they potentially vie for playoff positioning
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SB Nation makes bold predictions about Jayden Daniels, Sonny Styles, Commanders playoff hopes
We’re but a few days from the start of NFL training camps , which means we’re deeeeeep into bold predictions SZSN. Hogs Haven will certainly make some this summer, possibly closer to the regular season and after we’ve gleaned some much-needed info from camp. SB Nation’s own Jarrett Bailey, who runs BehindTheSteelCurtain.com , didn’t wait for his, trotting out 61 bold predictions for the NFL season. He clearly has a high opinion of the Washington Commanders . Not, like, win-NFC-East-high, but there’s a strong sense that better’s on the way. That comes from three of his 61(!!) bold predictions about the upcoming 2026 season. They involved quarterback Jayden Daniels , linebacker Sonny Styles and the team overall . All of them are positive, and well within the realm of possibility. Daniels wins comeback player of the year. Styles wins defensive rookie of the year. The Commanders qualify for the playoffs with the NFC’s seventh seed. You can read all 61 of Bailey’s predictions right here — you won’t like who wins the Super Bowl — but we’ll highlight the Commanders related goodness below. “Daniels reminds everyone that he is one of the best young quarterbacks in football, throwing 26 touchdowns and adding seven on the ground to just nine interceptions as he leads Washington back to the playoffs.” “Styles is the key to Dan Quinn’s defense getting back on track. The Ohio State product will be a top five tackler in the NFL, as well as pick off four passes to help Washington’s defense improve from finishing 28th in success rate.” “Off the strength of a rejuvenated and healthy Jayden Daniels, as well as a defense that is much improved with several new starters, Washington bounces back after a five-win 2025 campaign and gets back into the postseason in their first year back in their perfect classic uniforms.” And a Week 1 bonus from Bailey: “The Commanders begin their season on the road in Philadelphia in the late-afternoon window on Fox, and man doesn’t that just feel right? Few things make me feel as nostalgic as the NFC East getting America’s Game of the Week. I feel like it’s 2007 again, and I’m sitting with my dad in the living room with a lovely view of the tree in our yard as the bright colored leaves fall off one-by-one with the smell of cinnamon in the air while Tony Romo and Donovan McNabb squared off. “Memories of yesteryear aside, Jayden Daniels enters this season with a point to prove after an injury-riddled 2025 campaign, and he makes a statement in Week 1. The LSU product throws for 284 yards, three passing touchdowns, and adds 64 yards with a rushing score on the ground as Washington defeats Philadelphia 34-27.” Which bold prediction would you consider most realistic? Any other superlatives coming Washington’s way? Let us know in the comments below:
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Deebo Samuel landing spots: Raiders, Colts among potential fits for former All-Pro WR
Every year around this time, the NFL sees veterans pick new homes. There are plenty of notable wide receivers still out on the market. Tyreek Hill , Stefon Diggs , DeAndre Hopkins and Keenan Allen are still free agents, as is former Pro Bowler Deebo Samuel . In his one season with the Washington Commanders , Samuel caught 72 passes for 727 yards and five touchdowns. Those 727 yards receiving led the team, as fellow wide receiver Terry McLaurin and quarterback Jayden Daniels missed extensive time due to injuries. Maybe Samuel, at 30 years old, is no longer a dynamic threat capable of being named First Team All-Pro, but he's clearly still a weapon that can help any offense. Samuel recently posted a video on his YouTube page and said that this time has been hard for him. He's still waiting for that right opportunity to pop up -- something he's "more than ready" for. "I'm going on Year 8 … I still feel like I got a lot, at least like three, four good years left," Samuel said. "It's kind of been tough, not even going to lie to you. All the free agency stuff going on, waking up in the morning, looking at your phone, seeing if your agent hit you and was like, 'This team is interested,' or things along those lines. And it's been kind of like a roller coaster. Been through a lot, not just ball. With me and how I play this game it's just like no matter what I'm going through, no matter what I'm doing, if I'm able to perform, I'm going to go out there and put it on the line for my team." Where could Samuel sign in the near future? Let's take a look at a few options. This was a logical landing spot floated by CBS Sports analyst JP Acosta . The Las Vegas Raiders are one of the most-improved teams on paper. They added Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza to the quarterback room, then Kwity Paye , Quay Walker , Nakobe Dean , Taron Johnson and Treydan Stukes on defense. Headlined by Tre Tucker , Jalen Nailor , Jack Bech and Dont'e Thornton Jr , receiver may still be an area of weakness. Pairing a veteran slot weapon like Samuel with a veteran signal-caller like Cousins makes sense. As it stands, Brock Bowers is the only offensive weapon that can be relied on in Sin City. The Indianapolis Colts looked like the best team in football for the first few weeks of the season with the motivated Daniel Jones under center and electric Jonathan Taylor toting the rock. However, this wide receiving group could use some help. The Colts re-signed Alec Pierce with the largest contract in free-agency history for a wide receiver, but traded Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers . As it stands, Pierce, Josh Downs and Ashton Dulin are expected to be the starting wideouts. Downs has played primarily in the slot, but coach Shane Steichen admitted his team would look to play him more on the outside. Could that open the door for a veteran slot player? This landing spot was recommended by CBS Sports' Mike Renner. Some would claim the Cincinnati Bengals have one of the best wide receiving corps in the NFL with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins , but apart from those two pass-catchers, it's questionable. Andrei Iosivas is the No. 3, followed by players like Mitchell Tinsley , Charlie Jones and the rookie Colbie Young . Imagine Joe Burrow operating out of 11 personnel with Chase, Higgins and then Samuel running around in the slot. If the San Francisco 49ers have no interest in bringing Samuel back, maybe he could sign with their chief rival in the Los Angeles Rams . Sean McVay has Puka Nacua and Davante Adams catching passes from reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford , but that didn't stop the Rams from showing interest in A.J. Brown this offseason. Samuel wouldn't serve as a major pillar for one of the best offenses in the NFL, but the perfect versatile playmaker to be sprinkled in on a well-timed reverse or third-and-short. The Los Angeles Chargers ' offense is undergoing a major facelift with new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. In his one season as the [... truncated ...]
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Terry McLaurin a Prime Bounce-Back Candidate Entering 2026
After a high-profile contract disagreement that led to him missing most of last summer, Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin had his 2025 season derailed by quad and core injuries that caused him to miss seven games. The veteran wideout remained a productive player when healthy, recording 38 catches for 582 yards and three touchdowns on 60 targets across 10 games. McLaurin also has a long track record of being one of the most durable pass-catchers in the NFL, playing in 17 games in four consecutive seasons leading into 2025. McLaurin is now entering his age-31 campaign, which leads to some obvious concerns about age-related regression. However, he should have the benefit of a fully healthy offseason leading into 2026. McLaurin also profiles as the obvious number one option in the Commanders' passing game, and he'll have a chance to renew his chemistry with Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels after the two shared the field for just three games last season. As the WR24 by current redraft ADP, McLaurin could end up as a value selection for fantasy managers
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Treylon Burks an Intriguing Dynasty Buy-Low Candidate Ahead of 2026
A first-round pick of the Tennessee Titans in 2022, current Washington Commanders wide receiver Treylon Burks was never able to live up to his draft-day pedigree in Tennessee. However, the 26-year-old could have a second chance to establish an NFL career in Washington. After latching on with the Commanders midway through the 2025 season, Burks recorded 10 catches for 130 yards and a touchdown on 22 targets across eight games (three starts). While Burks' numbers do not leap off the page, Washington does not currently have an obvious WR2 behind star wideout Terry McLaurin. Health has been one of the main reasons why Burks has struggled as a pro, as he's missed 33 games across four seasons due to toe, knee, concussion, and collarbone issues. If he can stay on the field in 2026, Burks could establish a role in Washington going forward. Dynasty managers in deeper league formats may be wise to take a low-cost flyer on Burks
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David Blough among four Washington Commanders with most to prove in 2026
Most Commanders have something to prove entering 2026, including David Blough, Treylon Burks and Jayden Daniels
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Commanders CB Trey Amos says he’ll “be healthy” and “good for training camp”
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! The Athletic (paywall) Washington Commanders: Jayden Daniels, QB The real answer is head coach Dan Quinn, who has turned to two first-year coordinators when his future in Washington may depend on a winning season. But this is a players-only list, and although this player is only a year removed from being the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year, he inherently faces the most pressure on Washington’s roster. The Commanders haven’t wavered in their belief in Daniels, and he’s given them little reason to do so. But should he have another injury-riddled season or look wholly unlike the player he was in 2024, there undoubtedly will be comparisons to Robert Griffin III or questions about whether he’s the franchise’s long-term answer at QB. But another solid season from Daniels, and especially one with a playoff berth, would reaffirm his place among the league’s top QBs and all but guarantee him a massive second contract. (I’m betting on the latter.) — Nicki Jhabvala To read more of this article, CLICK HERE Commanders Roundtable Biggest Training Camp Question : How do Harris & Martin Fit? Harris arrived with positional versatility that could matter with experience at both safety spots and cornerback, though he struggled mightily at free safety after missing at least 10% of his tackles for the third straight season while allowing completions on 60% of targets. A fractured fibula would then end his first season as a Commander after appearing in just nine games, giving him a chance to prove himself once again along the backline. Similar could be said for Martin, who started all but one of Washington’s 17 games in 2025, his third season with the organization, despite battling consistent injuries. His ten missed tackles marked a career-high, yet so did his 154.5 passer rating allowed when targeted — comfortably surpassing the 86.4 rating he allowed as a rookie in 2023. Though he’s amassed four forced fumbles and six pass deflections over the last two seasons, 2025 marked his first season without an interception. Now under a coordinator that has made clear takeaways are a priority, Martin has a chance to prove 2025 was an outlier. Did being less than 100% all season play a role? 2026 can prove that. Martin adds IQ to the backline, but with Jones implementing three safety looks, could Martin also be used in nickel packages with Amik Robertson? The former second round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft will need to showcase that — and consistently. To read more of this article, CLICK HERE Riggo’s Rag Chris Hilton Jr. – Commanders WR Much has been made about the Commanders’ concerns in their wide receiver room. Speculation remains high about another dependable veteran coming into the fold, but Adam Peters might also decide to stick with what he has and hope one or two of the young hopefuls can break out. That’s risky, but it does have some merit. The competition for places will make everyone better, and though Chris Hilton Jr. has a huge fight to stay relevant, he’s got the athletic scope to enter the roster conversation with a strong camp and preseason. Hilton has a previously established connection with Jayden Daniels from their time together at LSU. His production with the Tigers was modest, which is why he didn’t hear his name called during the 2026 NFL Draft. At the same time, there is also a lot of untapped potential if he can become a more convincing route runner. To read more of this article, CLICK HERE ESPN Washington Commanders G/OT Andrew Wylie, LB Leo Chenal [Bill-in-Bangkok: Leo Chenal as a backup is a tough sell] Two former Chiefs make it to our team of backups. Wylie is an ideal sixth lineman, a utility player with significant starting experience at guard and tackle. He could start at [... truncated ...]
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Four NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year sleepers to consider, including 49ers' De'Zhaun Stribling
With training camps opening up around the NFL this week, one of the main storylines to watch is the rookies. Will quarterback Fernando Mendoza outperform Kirk Cousins on the practice field in Vegas? Could Carnell Tate skyrocket up fantasy big boards by showing he has an automatic connection with Cam Ward ? Since several rookies are about to make headlines, this is a good time to revisit the odds for Offensive Rookie of the Year. You could probably guess the favorites. Over at DraftKings Sportsbook, No. 3 overall pick running back Jeremiyah Love of the Arizona Cardinals has the shortest odds at +400, followed by Mendoza at +425, Tate at +550, New Orleans Saints wideout Jordyn Tyson at +600 and Seattle Seahawks running back Jadarian Price rounding out the top five at +750. But what about some sleepers? Below, we will break down four Offensive Rookie of the Year sleepers to consider. These players will have odds listed outside of the top five with a minimum of +1000. The No. 20 overall pick of the Philadelphia Eagles is the reigning Biletnikoff Award winner, as he caught 79 passes for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns for USC last season. Makai Lemon had four games in which he recorded 150 yards receiving and a touchdown in 2025, which tied a Big Ten single-season record, and recorded the most yards after catch (502) in the conference. Lemon wasn't just a playmaker after the catch, but also a deep-ball weapon. His 16 receptions of 20+ air yards were tied for third-most in the FBS. Lemon isn't A.J. Brown . He's a slot weapon, not a big-bodied perimeter threat. New offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, who played and learned under Sean McVay, could use a reliable playmaker like Lemon as a pillar in his new offense. I think it could be easy to scheme up quick touches for him. As the Brandon Aiyuk saga continues to drag on, it seems very unlikely he will join his former college teammate Jayden Daniels in Washington. The Washington Commanders needed to add another wide receiver to help Terry McLaurin , who is coming off his worst season as a pro, and the most notable addition Adam Peters and Co. made this offseason was Antonio Williams in the third round. Williams leaves Clemson with the fourth-most career receptions (208) in program history, and is tied for the fourth-most receiving touchdowns (21). He caught 15 touchdowns over the last two seasons, which ranks most in the ACC. This is a solid slot weapon that doesn't drop the ball and can create after the catch. He also possesses the vision necessary to create those game-changing splash plays. The only question I have with Williams is his ability to stay healthy, as he missed 12 games due to injury during his collegiate career. But he's someone that could play a big role in Washington's offense if Daniels can also remain healthy. He has a clearer path to picking up touches than another talent like Germie Bernard in Pittsburgh. No one expected De'Zhaun Stribling to be the sixth wide receiver off the board, as he was CBS Sports' WR19 in this class. However, I trust John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan, and they clearly wanted this prospect. Stribling is known for his blocking ability and physicality, but he also ran a 4.36 40-yard dash at the combine at 6-foot-2. He caught 55 passes for 811 yards last season for the Ole Miss Rebels and led the team with six receiving touchdowns. He also caught seven passes for 122 yards in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal upset against Georgia. Surely he can find a role in this efficient San Francisco 49ers offensive attack -- and should have the opportunity, too. The 49ers signed soon-to-be 33-year-old Mike Evans , who has missed 12 games over the last two seasons due to injury, and Christian Kirk while losing Jauan Jennings and Kendrick Bourne in free agency. Jennings was the most reliable wide receiver Shanahan had over the past couple of seasons, and Stribling has the potential to wear the hat he did in this scheme. If the 49ers' weapons stru [... truncated ...]
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NFL training camp storylines: Patrick Mahomes injury update, Aaron Rodgers’ farewell tour and biggest QB battles
Kansas City is accustomed to being the epicenter of the NFL universe during the postseason. But during the preseason? That’s a new development for the Chiefs. While several starting quarterbacks are expected to be cleared to start training camp after suffering season-ending injuries, only one is a two-time MVP and three-time Super Bowl champion. Apologies to Daniel Jones (Colts), Bo Nix (Broncos) and Jayden Daniels (Commanders), but there is only one Patrick Mahomes . After suffering a torn ACL and LCL in December, Mahomes’ goal is to play Week 1 . So, Mahomes’ day-to-day involvement in practices — and how mobile he looks in the pocket — will create major news as the Chiefs look to squeeze more out of a dynasty that seemed to be on its last legs; the Chiefs were 6-8 even before his injury. Mahomes, 30, could have a renewed chip on his shoulder too, as fewer NFL talent evaluators than in the past see him as the clear top quarterback in the league. This could be the start of Mahomes’ final season throwing to his favorite target — newlywed Travis Kelce . And his next-favorite target, Rashee Rice , is expected back on the field after missing OTAs and minicamp while serving a 30-day jail sentence for a probation violation. The Chiefs’ Plan B if Mahomes is not ready is journeyman Justin Fields . Here are nine other storylines as NFL training camps get underway this week, beginning with Wednesday’s report date for the Panthers and Cardinals: Ever since the all-in Rams traded for Myles Garrett , future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald has fed speculation about possibly coming out of retirement after two seasons away. Donald reportedly isn’t looking for the half-season Roger Clemens Package. If he returns, he wants to be part of the full ride (starting Saturday) and perform like his dominant self rather than a part-timer. That presumably means Donald would want to be paid top dollar, too, and that part could get sticky: He had one year left on a three-year, $95 million contract when he retired. Love him or hate him, Aaron Rodgers is an NFL icon. The retiring Rodgers begins his 22nd and final season by reuniting with his former Packers coach Mike McCarthy in Pittsburgh , where the Steelers are transitioning after 19 years under Mike Tomlin. Rodgers could catch Peyton Manning for No. 3 on the all-time touchdown passes chart this season. The battle in camp to be Rodgers’ backup is between Mason Rudolph , Will Howard and rookie Drew Allar . Can either Howard or Allar make a case to be his heir apparent? The three main battles are in Cleveland ( Deshaun Watson vs. Shedeur Sanders ), Minnesota ( Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy ) and Atlanta ( Tua Tagovailoa vs. Michael Penix Jr.). The situations for Murray and Tagovailoa are similar: Former Pro Bowlers looking to restart their careers for playoff hopefuls by beating out 2024 first-round picks who have been beset by injuries. Watson hasn’t thrown for more than 1,200 yards or seven touchdowns since 2020 but is still eating up $40.9 million in salary cap space. Sanders is an ultra-confident lightning rod. And Dillon Gabriel — drafted two rounds ahead of Sanders in 2025 — already looks like the odd man out. Coaches every year vow to be patient with their rookie quarterbacks. They almost always give in to pressure. When will No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza force first-year coach Klint Kubiak’s hand with the Raiders? He already got “a ton better” in his first month in the NFL. Can placeholder Kirk Cousins — looking for redemption after his disastrous (but very lucrative) decision to leave the Vikings for the Falcons in 2024 — hold off Mendoza to get the Week 1 start? A handful of former 1,000-yard receivers changed teams during the offseason and could have big impacts on the expectations for their quarterbacks: Welcome to an era of the Patriots’ A.J. Brown , Broncos’ Jaylen Waddle , Bills’ D.J. Moore and 49ers’ Mike Evans . Free agent Stefon Diggs looms as another difference-maker. The R [... truncated ...]
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LB Leo Chenal brings winning ways from KC to DC - 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 Roundtable Washington ’s shift to more bootlegs and play actions is expected to allow more vertical shots in an offense that attempted just 40 passes over 20 yards last season– sixth-fewest across the NFL. It also adds the dynamic of Daniels as a weapon in space, also providing a chance for Daniels to dispel critics after 2025. Yet the chance to turn that praise into production will also come from a foundation already set between the two over the last two seasons, highlighted by the weekly quarterback competitions after Friday’s practices while Blough served as assistant quarterbacks coach. Blough then benefitted from a promotion after Tavita Pritchard departed from quarterbacks coach in Washington to the next head coach at Stanford. To read more of this article, CLICK HERE [The Commanders] parted ways with Kliff Kingsbury and elevated David Blough from assistant quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator. The move allowed the Commanders to bring a new vision and keep Blough — someone who has played a key role in Daniels’ development — in the building. And while Daniels admits that he doesn’t have a say in which coaches the team hires, the move does have his blessing. “It’s been fun,” Daniels told Bryan Colbert Jr. when asked about working with Blough. “I talk to him all the time. And I told him it’s just been cool to see…him go from assistant QB coach to now offensive coordinator.” To read more of this Commanders.com article, CLICK HERE ESPN Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (5): Daniels won the 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year award, but he struggled alongside his team last season, playing in only seven games and seeing his numbers decline across the board. The 25-year-old has plenty of time to reclaim his status as a top QB. Jalen Hurts , Philadelphia Eagles (9): The Eagles’ 2025 issues have been well documented , and Hurts is not blameless. He still has plenty of believers around the league, like one AFC offensive coach who told us: “I know it has been up and down, but I’m still betting on the Super Bowl credentials, the intangibles and the toughness.” Frankie Luvu , Washington Commanders (5): Luvu excelled in his first season as a Commander and was a second-team All-Pro. However, he fell off in every major statistical category in Year 2 as the Commanders’ defense plunged to last in the NFL in yards allowed (6,533). To read more of this article, CLICK HERE Heavy.com “Sainristil was one of the many Commanders defenders who took a major step backward in 2025 after impressing the prior season,” Barnwell wrote. “I wouldn’t rule out a return to form for the third-year pro, although he would need to prove that he can hold up as an outside cornerback to justify a first-round pick as a trade return.” Sainristil, 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds, received a 52.7 overall grade from Pro Football Focus in 2025, which ranked him 96th out of 114 eligible players at his position. In 2 of the most important metrics, Sainristil fell woefully short . He led the NFL in receptions allowed (106) and was 4th in receiving touchdowns allowed (10). Opposing quarterbacks finished the season with a 109.7 passer rating when targeting Sainristil. “I feel awful saying this because I love Mike Sainristil as a dude (and as a player for that matter),” 106.7-FM The Fan’s Grant Paulsen wrote on his official X account in November, with the Commanders on a 7-game losing streak. “There’s been no bigger regression or larger disappointment this season than the step backwards he has taken. I still feel good about his future but his 2024 and 2025 seasons are night and day different. People forget. He was so good last year.” To read more of this article, CLICK HERE Riggo’s Rag Leo Chenal – Commanders LB [... truncated ...]
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Commanders fans fear another injury-filled season could be ahead for Jayden Daniels - poll results
A recent poll indicates Commanders fans are concerned about Jayden Daniels' (JD5) potential for further injuries in the upcoming season
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Quarterback series includes Jayden Daniels working with VR headset
Ten years ago (or thereabouts), stories began to emerge about NFL quarterbacks using virtual reality to augment their training
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Quarterback series includes Jayden Daniels working with VR headset
Ten years ago (or thereabouts), stories began to emerge about NFL quarterbacks using virtual reality to augment their training. The talk quieted fairly quickly, apparently because teams that were using it didn’t want to publicize how well it works. That’s what made the inclusion of an extended look at Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels using a VR headset in the new season of Quarterback on Netflix a bit surprising. “They select the play and I’ve got seven seconds to kind of process what coverage I think they’re in and the ball snaps and you’ve got to go out there and make a quick decision,” Daniels said. The two-plus-minute segment includes both head coach Dan Quinn and then-quarterbacks coach (now offensive coordinator) David Blough talking about the benefits of the system. “I can say, ‘Hey, we’re expecting this play against three coverages. Can I get these three coverages brought into the system,’” Blough said. “And then he’s able to see different defenses and operate from there.” “You might have not had that exact play at practice,” Quinn said, “but now that you do, there’s recall that goes with it.” It also gives a quarterback a chance to see, as explained by Cognilize CEO Verena Krakau, everything in the next stadium where a team will be playing, such as the location of the play clock. One coach who, in recent years, was fairly talkative about the VR system was former Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians. In June 2019, he expressed hope that then-starter Jameis Winston had embraced it. (Given that Winston threw 30 interceptions in his first and only season with Arians, Winston possibly didn’t.) The next year, Arians said new starter Tom Brady was “ falling in love ” with the VR system Arians had brought with him from Arizona. And the 2020 season culminated in a Super Bowl win. Basically, any team that isn’t using VR for quarterback training should be. Which further explains the general reluctance of teams that are using it to zip it
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Brandon Aiyuk has Scared Teams Like Washington
Despite potential interest from teams like the Commanders due to his connection with Jayden Daniels, Brandon Aiyuk's market appears limited. Concerns about his desire to play in the NFL following a knee injury and his public criticism of the 49ers organization are scaring teams off. His fantasy relevance for 2026 is uncertain the longer he remains unsigned
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Adam Schefter on 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk: ‘I honestly believe he’s scared off teams like Washington’
Brandon Aiyuk's future in the NFL is uncertain due to his refusal to apply for reinstatement and his public criticism of the 49ers and Jayden Daniels
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Bengals News: NFL’ No. 1 Triplets
The Cincinnati Bengals have done a masterful job of building this offense. Part of that gets recognized as they get voted as having the No. 1 Triplets (quarterback, wide receiver and running back) in the NFL. It is safe to say that you can easily argue Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase as the best quarterback and wide receiver Duo in the NFL. Realistically, Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua are the only other pair that comes close. But Chase Brown proving he is a good quality running back gets Cincinnati vaulted to the top spot in this particular category. You could even make the argument that the Triplets tag is holding the Bengals back here. If it were simply the top three offensive players on the list Tee Higgins would take Brown’s place, and it is hard to assume voters would have a hard time determining who the top team would be then. How far ahead do you think the Bengals Triplets are from the rest of the NFL? 2026 NFL ‘Triplets’ rankings: Where every team’s QB, RB, pass catcher combo stands The Bengals are on top once again. They reclaimed the top spot in the rankings last year and received seven of the nine first-place votes this season. Burrow’s injury absence wasn’t enough to knock them off their perch, thanks in large part to his excellence but also the combination of him and Chase, and Brown’s emergence as a quality back in every situation except the one where Jake Browning is under center is also a contributor to the Bengals’ position at the top of the rankings. Netflix “Quarterback” Season Three Featuring Joe Flacco Now Streaming Quarterback give viewers exclusive, unprecedented access to four quarterbacks across the 2025 NFL season both on and off the field. This season features Flacco , Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield , Tennessee Titans rookie QB Cam Ward and Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels . Relive key moments from the season and get a behind-the-scenes look at what makes the QB position one of football’s toughest jobs. One Joe Burrow training camp tweak Bengals can actually afford to make now Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has had a rough go of it throughout his NFL career in training camp. He came off a devastating knee injury entering his second season. Another year, his appendix exploded. A tweaked calf hampered him on another occasion. Joe Flacco says TJ Watt’s penalized Bengals-Steelers hit had intention “Man, he f—ed me up,” Flacco said of Watt’s hit. “He knew what he was doing, too. He was like, ‘I’ve got a chance to hit him here. I’m gonna take full advantage. … But that’s football. That’s the Steelers defense.” Holes are being poked in one of Bengals’ marquee free-agent signings The Cincinnati Bengals have made plenty of waves this offseason, including a long-awaited major move to address their safety position. Two-time Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl champ Bryan Cook , a Cincinnati native, is now rocking the Bengals stripes. Orlando Brown Jr.: I feel Bengals have the best pass protection unit in the NFL “I really think — and I say this confidently — I really feel like we got the best pass protection unit in the NFL,” Brown said. “There isn’t a lot of groups that could come do what we do on a week-to-week basis and have the success that we’ve had, especially with the circumstances.”
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Dallas Cowboys 2026 Opponent Preview: Washington Commanders
Continuing our previews of the Dallas Cowboys 2026 opponents, it is time to wrap up the NFC East with the Washington Commanders. Most recently, we looked at the very new-look New York Giants , who the Cowboys will see in week one, and it won’t be long after that until the Cowboys play the Commanders, hosting them in week two. The Cowboys swept the Commanders for the second time in three seasons last year, pulling away in the second half of a week seven home win, and winning at Washington on Christmas Day. Both games were marked by the familiar theme of the Commanders having availability issues at quarterback. Jayden Daniels was knocked out of the 44-22 runaway Cowboys win in Arlington, replaced by Marcus Mariota . Daniels only appeared in two more games the rest of the season after this week seven loss, and one of them was not on Christmas against the Cowboys, as that game was started by journeyman Josh Johnson . Going into year three of Dan Quinn as head coach, the Commanders are facing a bit of an identity crisis, falling from 12-5 and an appearance in the NFC Championship game in Daniels’ rookie season to 5-12 battling through his injuries last season, only one game ahead of the last place Giants. Like the Cowboys, the Commanders have done well to maintain a high amount of continuity on offense, but for the first time in Quinn’s tenure in Washington he will not have Kliff Kingsbury as offensive coordinator, and questions persist about their ability to protect Daniels to make any of this matter anyway. On defense, the Commanders have made a lot of changes to lean even further into the style that Quinn wants to play, and even done some things that Cowboys fans familiar with this defense would certainly call uncharacteristic, most notably drafting an 0ff-ball linebacker in the top ten with Sonny Styles . Week two is early enough to expect the Cowboys to see Jayden Daniels, and if this Commanders defense gets up to speed quickly as well, this game could easily prove to be a second straight close NFC East battle that will go a long way in shaping up the final division standings at the end of the year. Let’s take a closer look at everything the Commanders did this offseason so far. * SIGNED IN FREE AGENCY OT Laremy Tunsil (Re-signed) G Chris Paul (Re-signed) QB Marcus Mariota (Re-signed) WR Treylon Burks (Re-signed) DE Odafe Oweh CB Ahkello Witherspoon DT Tim Settle LB Leo Chenal CB Rasul Douglas DE K’Lavon Chaisson SAF Nick Cross DE Charles Omenihu RB Rachaad White WR Van Jefferson * DEPARTED IN FREE AGENCY C Tyler Biadasz CB Jonathan Jones QB John Johnson CB Noah Igbinoghene Perhaps one of the unexpected things that rubbed off on Dan Quinn during his time with the Cowboys is how to prioritize re-signing internal free agents, as this list shows key re-signings they’ll be relying on in the trenches to protect their most valuable player at QB. On the departure side, it is interesting to see two former Cowboys in Biadasz and Igbinoghene leave the team, as well as Jonathan Jones leaving the Commanders for the rival Eagles. The area the Commanders did the most work with external free agents is the defensive line. Settle, Chaisson, Omenihu, and Oweh give this team a new pass rush look up front, joining mainstays in Javon Kinlaw , Daron Payne , and former Cowboy Dorance Armstrong who is still with the Commanders. Gone are the days of the Commanders stockpiling Alabama-bred defensive linemen, particularly interior tackles, and having lines that were good at holding the line of scrimmage, but lacked in juice. Quinn is looking to rebuild an aggressive, penetrating defense starting with the front, and has some big new names in the secondary to tie this defense together as well. Ahkello Witherspoon coming over from the Rams is the headline here along with Rasul Douglas, as well as Nick Cross at safety. The Commanders allowed just two less passing touchdowns than the awful Matt Eberflus led Cowboys defense last sea [... truncated ...]
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Best Commanders decisions GM Adam Peters made during 2026 NFL offseason
Adam Peters made roster moves big and small this offseason. The Commanders general manager kept busy trying to get his team back on track after a 5-12 disaster of an encore from an NFC title game appearance in his first season with Washington . That included 17 free-agent signings , eight players retained in free agency and six contract extensions. Peters let several others walk right out the door. He also made six NFL draft picks, and then added nine undrafted players . He was heavily involved in the decision to keep head coach Dan Quinn around and replace both coordinators – there was surely input from others here — with David Blough promoted to OC and Daronte Jones the next DC. That’s a ton of movement for one offseason. Peters made some smart moves and others that sure seem questionable. In this two-parter, we’ll discuss some of his best decisions from this offseason. Peters traded significant draft capital for one of the NFL’s best left tackles. He gave the Houston Texans a 2025 third-round pick and a seventh-rounder, plus second- and fourth-rounders in 2026 for five-time Pro Bowler Laremy Tunsil and a 2025 fourth-round pick. Tunsil went out and proved himself a leader and an elite blindside protector. Peters rewarded that with a two-year, $60 million contract extension that keeps Tunsil in Washington through the 2028 season. Yeah, that’s expensive but also what you pay for a top-flight player at a premium position. He provides stability and an excellent mentor – have you seen all the work he does with Josh Conerly Jr. ? — and makes all that draft capital given up look like a win for him, quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Commanders overall. The Commanders ranked No. 32 in total defense and No. 27 in scoring defense last season. They allowed 384 yards per game and 26.5 points per game. They also ranked No. 29 with 6.0 yards per play allowed. Washington had some personnel problems. Of that there was no doubt. They also had schematic issues that had to be remedied during the offseason. That was clear far earlier, when head coach Dan Quinn took over defensive play calling in Week 10. The important part came next. The firing was obvious. Finding the right guy was vital. The Commanders didn’t just hire a Quinn disciple to run the longtime defensive coordinator’s scheme. They brought in a fresh perspective with Daronte Jones and allowed him to import a system of his own. That was a bold move and the right one. Younger and faster personnel upgrades had to accompany Jones and they did, in both free agency and the NFL draft. This scheme is a different animal with an attacking style, rooted in what Brian Flores executes in Minnesota and what Mike Zimmer did with the Vikings before that, with some Lou Anarumo in the mix. Early reviews on Jones are positive. While we’re still in wait-and-see mode with the new defense, a complete departure from that 2025 defensive disaster was required. I can already sense the first commenters writing the phrase, “Well, duh.” I get that. Those who regularly watched the Commanders knew that linebacker Bobby Wagner was too slow to keep pace anymore, despite the 162 total tackles on his ledger . He had 11 straight seasons of at least second-team All-Pro honors but was exploitable in 2025 and was not part of an effort to get younger and faster. Still, letting a surefire Hall-of-Famer walk out the front door is never easy. Peters didn’t have to cut Wagner – he surely would’ve still done that – so that made the departure easier. So is the fact that Washington wasn’t his primary ( Seattle ) or hometown (L.A. Rams) club. Letting Wagner walk was the first step in a dramatic linebacker overhaul that was vital to 2026. And replacing him with an elite athlete in No. 7 overall draft pick Sonny Styles breeds optimism in what comes next at the position. Do you think these were smart choices made by Adam Peters this offseason? Were there better ones I missed let us know in the article comments belo [... truncated ...]
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