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LOVERRO: A win short on style but long on establishing the team's hard-hitting identity
Dan Quinn saw it all Sunday in a hard-fought 21-6 win over the Commanders' NFL East rivals, the Giants. In front of a legitimate sold-out crowd of 64,544 at Northwest Stadium, his team was sloppy, mistake-prone and often failed to execute. But he also saw the most important thing he was looking for -- his team's identity.
Commanders' defense shines in season-opening win over Giants
The Commanders' defense kept the Giants out of the endzone while quarterback Jayden Daniels delighted the home crowd with 233 passing yards and a touchdown in the 21-6 season-opening victory on Sunday.
Moss joins Commanders' Ring of Honor during season opener against Giants
Another legend joined the Commanders' Ring of Honor on Sunday. Former wide receiver Santana Moss joined the group of franchise icons at a ceremony at halftime of the season opener against the New York Giants.
Not a cakewalk: Commanders won't underestimate Giants ahead of season opener
The New York Giants aren't a cakewalk for the Commanders for Sunday's season opener. Despite the Giants' 3-14 finish last season, the upstart Commanders struggled against their division rival -- and the stout defensive front -- during last year's run to the postseason.
Commanders look to build on unexpected 2024 run
The Commanders took the NFL by surprise last year with an unexpected run to the NFC championship game. They won't fly under the radar this season, which begins with Sunday's home opener against the New York Giants.
LOVERRO: With a great quarterback comes great responsibility
Everyone in an NFL football operation is under pressure. But I think coach Dan Quinn and the Commanders are under even more now, with the presence of Jayden Daniels. Like Uncle Ben told Spider-Man in Amazing Fantasy #15, "With great power comes great responsibility."
Daniels, other NFL award winners to don gold patches for 2025 season
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year, and the rest of the NFL award winners will sport a special gold patch on their jerseys this season.
Eagles lead revitalized Commanders, mystery-box Giants, Parson-less Cowboys in high-stakes NFC East
The ever-competitive NFC East is never boring. With the NFL season kicking off on Thursday, this year promises to be no different.
Armed with new contract, McLaurin returns to Commanders practice
Terry McLaurin was the man of the hour at Wednesday's Commanders practice in Ashburn, Virginia. Sporting gold cleats, the newly paid $96 million man joined his teammates on the training field for the first time in months.
Rick Snider, longtime Washington football writer, dies at 65
Give him two minutes. Long-time Washington sports writer Rick Snider would make you laugh, critique the many scandals of the city's football team or teach you a lesson about the region's history.
DeVito one of many quarterbacks released as NFL teams trim rosters to 53 players
Tommy DeVito is among the quarterbacks looking for a new team. The New York Giants waived the local fan favorite on Tuesday as NFL teams released more than 1,100 players before the deadline to trim rosters to 53.
Ferrell cut, Kaho in: Commanders set their initial 53-man roster
Hundreds of NFL players received bad news on Tuesday as teams across the country slashed their rosters on the league's dreaded cut-down day.
Commanders' cuts begin as team pushes toward 53-man roster
The Commanders' path to a 53-man roster began in earnest on Monday with six cuts. Coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters have until 4 p.m. on Tuesday to make 32 more moves to trim the 91-man offseason squad for the upcoming season opener.
LOVERRO: Star wideout back in orbit around the Commanders' sun
It must have really hurt Terry McLaurin to hold out like he did.
McLaurin agrees to three-year extension with Commanders
Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is ending his "hold-in" after agreeing to a three-year contract extension on Monday, a source familiar with the negotiations told The Washington Times.
Commanders' roster hopefuls wait, wonder ahead of cutdown day
The Washington Commanders' roster hopefuls made their final case for the 53-man squad during Saturday's 30-3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in the preseason finale. Now, they're stuck in the waiting game -- what many players and coaches call the NFL's most depressing period.
Howell traded to Eagles as Vikings sign Wentz in deals involving former Commanders
A pair of ex-Commanders rode the NFL's ever-spinning quarterback carousel on Sunday. The Minnesota Vikings traded signal-caller Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles in a pick swap, instead signing Carson Wentz as their new backup quarterback.
Loop kicks 61-yard field goal as Ravens finish preseason undefeated by beating Commanders
Tyler Loop made all three of his field goal attempts -- including one from 61 yards -- as the Ravens completed an unbeaten preseason with a 30-3 rout of the Washington Commanders on Saturday.
Commanders send running back Robinson to 49ers for sixth-round pick
The Washington Commanders have traded running back Brian Robinson Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2026 sixth-round draft choice, a source familiar with the negotiations confirmed Friday.
Players on the bubble inhabit 'funky space' ahead of preseason finale
The impending roster cutdown keeps Commanders coach Dan Quinn up at night. Ahead of Thursday's practice -- the final training camp session -- the second-year coach touched on the many question marks facing his team ahead of the regular season.
Injury questions grow louder as Commanders near end of training camp
Two of the Commanders' top three receivers still aren't practicing with less than a week before roster cut-down day and just over two weeks until the season opener at home against the New York Giants.
BigBear.ai buys naming rights to Commanders' Ashburn practice facility
The Washington Commanders' practice facility in Ashburn, Virginia, has a new name: the BigBear.ai Performance Center.
LOVERRO: Daniels, Commanders showcase a Hogs-style ground game
Commanders fans likely left Northwest Stadium on Monday night pleased even though their team lost, because in the brief time the first-team offense was on the field, it was explosive -- and Daniels, last season's NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, never threw a game pass.
Robinson trade rumors heat up as Commanders' backs vie for starting gig
Brian Robinson Jr. has likely played his last game as a Washington Commander. Coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters held the running back out of Monday's preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals as they consider trading or cutting the fourth-year pro.
Burrow directs two touchdown drives, Bengals outlast Daniels, Commanders for preseason win
In a matchup of LSU Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks, Jayden Daniels rushed for a 14-yard touchdown in his lone possession, while Joe Burrow directed two touchdown drives in the Cincinnati Bengals' 31-17 win over the Washington Commanders on Monday night.
Commanders' Robinson sits on trade block as rookie rusher impresses
The Commanders are listening to trade offers for running back Brian Robinson Jr., according to multiple reports. The franchise is reportedly shopping the 26-year-old to other clubs as he enters the final year of his rookie contract.
Commanders activate McLaurin from physically unable to perform list
The Commanders activated wide receiver Terry McLaurin from the physically unable to perform list on Saturday, though the 29-year-old has still not appeared on the practice field.
Commanders, Ravens cancel joint practice over logistics
The Washington Commanders will no longer host the Baltimore Ravens for a joint practice next week, the teams announced Thursday.
D.C.-area coaches embrace new era of cross-sport collaboration
Legendary coaches like Georgetown's John Thompson, Maryland's Lefty Driesell and the Redskins' Joe Gibbs are long retired. New blood has entered the District's coaching ranks, and they're working together to galvanize their teams and their fanbases.
Cowboys owner Jones reveals cancer diagnosis, credits experimental drug
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones announced Wednesday that he survived a decadelong battle with Stage 4 melanoma, a type of skin cancer, that began in 2010.
Cowboys richest in NFL with $12.8 billion valuation; Commanders in top 10
The Dallas Cowboys are still the most valuable team in the NFL, worth $12.8 billion, according to a ranking released by Sportico on Wednesday.
Commanders' McLaurin-less offense sputters as tensions rise during camp scrimmage
Wide receiver Terry McLaurin's continued absence over a contract dispute has created some "silver linings" for coach Dan Quinn's Washington Commanders -- he's had a better chance to evaluate the rest of the receiving group, for better or worse.
Commanders cut 2024 draft pick Hampton amid flurry of moves
The Commanders' 2024 draft class has its first disappointment. The team released linebacker Dominique Hampton, a fifth-round pick in last year's draft, on Monday morning.
Commanders look to 'flush' disappointing preseason debut
Commanders coach Dan Quinn arrived frustrated for Sunday's training camp practice, the team's first since a 48-18 blowout loss to the New England Patriots in their preseason debut on Friday.
Commanders' Niang tears ACL, forcing more offensive line changes as season approaches
Commanders tackle Lucas Niang, who the team signed just two weeks ago, will miss the upcoming season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament, coach Dan Quinn announced Sunday.
Young quarterbacks in spotlight as Commanders, Patriots share field in scrappy joint practice
Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels were on the field together Wednesday for a joint practice between the teams in advance of their exhibition game on Friday. For Maye, it was a reminder of the potential and expectations they both carry.
Commanders' Daniels won't play in exhibition opener against Patriots
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will not play in Washington's exhibition opener at New England, coach Dan Quinn said.
More NFL starters to skip preseason games as surging joint practices supplant exhibitions
The Washington Commanders open preseason action on Friday against the New England Patriots. But star quarterback Jayden Daniels likely won't play in the exhibition game. He'll get his work in during a joint practice between the two teams on Wednesday.
'Do what's right': Commanders coordinators embrace new philosophy after breakout season
Coaching is an exercise in humility, according to Washington Commanders coordinators Joe Whitt Jr. and Kliff Kingsbury. While players spent the offseason honing their skills and letting their bodies recover, the coaching staff pinpointed their own areas for improvement.
LOVERRO: Bowser caters to the sports mob with Commanders stadium deal
We can dispense with the title of "Mayor" for Muriel Bowser and change it to "Queen of Washington." Like a Roman emperor, she has delivered games to the mob, and they'll love her for it.
Washington Commanders donate $1 million to local girls' flag football programs
The Washington Commanders are betting big on flag football. The team announced Monday a $1 million donation to 127 girls flag football programs around the Washington area.
Commanders, Bowser take victory lap after D.C Council approves RFK Stadium plan
The Washington Commanders' return to "Old D.C." has cleared a major hurdle as the D.C. Council voted 9-3 on Friday in favor of a glitzy new arena on the site of the crumbling RFK Stadium.
Quinn glad McLaurin remains a presence at Commanders camp amid contract dispute
Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Saturday that wide receiver Terry McLaurin told him directly about his request to be traded amid a contract dispute but the coach has not addressed the matter with the other players as the team continues to prepare for the season.
D.C. Council approves $3.7 billion RFK Campus proposal for new Commanders stadium
Cue the fight song; the Washington Commanders are coming back to "Old D.C."
Commanders' McLaurin requests trade as contract negotiations stall
Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin requested a trade on Thursday evening as contract negotiations stalled, sources familiar with the negotiations confirmed to The Washington Times.
Commanders' McLaurin requests trade as contract negotiations stall
Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin requested a trade on Thursday evening as contract negotiations stalled.
LOVERRO: Commanders' stadium party is on tap (and so is the coming bill)
For all intents and purposes, it appears the Washington Commanders' proposed stadium on the RFK campus is a $3.8 billion party, of which $1.1 billion will be paid for by District taxpayers.
Commanders adjust RFK Stadium plan ahead of Friday's D.C. Council vote
The Washington Commanders unveiled adjusted plans for a new RFK Stadium on Wednesday after Tuesday's marathon hearing featured plenty of concerns from skeptical residents in nearby Kingman Park.
RFK Stadium skeptics, supporters make final pitches to D.C. Council before Friday's vote
Hundreds of skeptics and supporters addressed the D.C. Council in a marathon hearing on Tuesday by making their final pitches as legislators prepare to vote on a new RFK Stadium for the Washington Commanders on Friday.
Commanders guard Herbig retires during training camp
Washington Commanders offensive lineman Nate Herbig ended his time with them before it began. The 27-year-old announced his retirement on Tuesday, one week into his first training camp with the NFL team.
Moss to enter Commanders' Ring of Fame during season opener
Former wide receiver Santana Moss is joining the Commanders' Ring of Fame at Northwest Stadium. The team surprised him with the announcement on Sunday morning during a live broadcast from training camp.
Commanders' McLaurin reports to camp, ending holdout without extension
Terry McLaurin signed cereal boxes, jerseys, helmets, footballs, signs and hats for fans at Commanders training camp on Sunday. But, despite reporting to the team facility and ending his holdout, the Pro Bowler has not signed a new contract.
New Commander Miller can still roll out of bed and rush the passer at age 36
Newly signed edge rusher Von Miller completed just one training camp practice before the Commanders gifted him a veteran's rest day on Thursday. The 36-year-old was glad for it.
D.C. Council chairman schedules vote for RFK Stadium proposal
The Commanders' return to the District cleared another roadblock on Thursday.
Price of Snyder's former mansion drops to $24.9 million after more than two years on the market
Former Commanders owner Dan Snyder donated his massive estate in Potomac, Maryland, to the American Cancer Society in 2023 after struggling to find a buyer. Now, the charity has dropped the price to $24.9 million after two years on the market.
D.C. Council chairman agrees to terms with Commanders for new RFK Stadium
The push to bring the Commanders back to "old D.C." by building a domed stadium on the RFK Campus took another step on Wednesday as the D.C. Council prepares for a pair of public hearings on the plan.
LOVERRO: Old name would be a step back for a franchise finally moving forward
The Washington Commanders opened training camp Tuesday in Ashburn, Virginia, but general manager Adam Peters was asked about the political battle brewing 34 miles away in the nation's capital over the very name of the team he works for.
McLaurin's training camp holdout gives other Commanders receivers a chance to shine
Receiver Terry McLaurin missed the first practice of Washington Commanders training camp, but teammates and coaches aren't worried. His absence has given the 11 other receivers on the roster a chance to shine.
Commanders' Wagner buys stake in WNBA's Seattle Storm
Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner became the first active NFL player to own a stake in a WNBA franchise on Wednesday.
Commanders' McLaurin doesn't report to training camp, begins holdout amid contract negotiations
The Terry McLaurin training camp holdout has begun. The Commanders' star pass catcher did not report to the team's practice facility Tuesday for the required physical and conditioning test at the start of training camp as he negotiates a new contract.
