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Optimism reigns after Commanders’ promising season opener
Pundits and fans rushed to the airwaves and keyboards on Monday morning to issue bold proclamations based on a one-game sample. For the Washington Commanders, those declarations were overwhelmingly positive after Sunday's 21-6 win over the New York Giants.
Wilson will remain the Giants’ starting quarterback going into Week 2
Russell Wilson will start at quarterback for the New York Giants in their second game of the season Sunday at Dallas, coach Brian Daboll said, keeping the veteran in the role after a lackluster performance in the opener rather than turning to rookie Jaxson Dart.
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.
Jayden Daniels, Commanders seek to build on last season’s stunning success
Jayden Daniels' AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year performance helped push the Commanders to a surprising trip to the NFC Championship game, their deepest playoff run since winning the Super Bowl more than 30 years ago. His rapid ascent helps put Washington into the NFC contender mix.
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.
