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Jayden Daniels avoids surgery and IR after dislocated elbow; Mariota starts

QB Jayden Daniels dislocated his elbow in Sunday's loss to Dallas but will avoid surgery, with GM Adam Peters saying injured reserve 'hasn't been discussed'; Marcus Mariota starts Washington's home opener against Seattle.

Six Commanders starters sidelined in practice ahead of Seahawks' visit

G Sam Cosmi, LB Frankie Luvu, DT Javon Kinlaw and TE Chig Okonkwo all missed practice time this week as Washington's 0-2 start is compounded by a stacked injury list heading into its home opener.

Daniels avoids surgery and an IR stint after his elbow injury, keeping a faster return in play.

Jayden Daniels to avoid injured reserve, considered week-to-week after elbow injury

Washington's quarterback will not need surgery and stays off injured reserve, keeping him eligible to return sooner as Marcus Mariota starts in his place.

Luvu, Okonkwo unlikely for Seahawks game; Cosmi in concussion protocol

Washington risks opening at home against the defending-champion Seahawks without its starting linebacker, a key tight end, and possibly its right guard.

Commanders get clarity that Daniels avoids IR as Mariota leads Washington against Seattle.

Jayden Daniels dislocated elbow vs. Dallas; Mariota named starter vs. Seahawks

Washington's starting quarterback is out after dislocating his elbow against Dallas; Marcus Mariota was named starter for the Seattle game.

Commanders Week 3 injury report: five DNPs entering Seahawks game

Jayden Daniels, Sam Cosmi, Frankie Luvu and Chig Okonkwo were among those who did not practice ahead of Washington's home opener against Seattle.

Mariota takes over after Jayden Daniels' elbow injury ends his availability.

Five DNPs keep the Commanders' injury list crowded entering Seattle.

Jayden Daniels Suffers Second Dislocated Elbow in Loss to Cowboys

Washington's Jayden Daniels dislocated his non-throwing elbow in the first half against Dallas and did not return; initial X-rays showed no fracture. It is the same elbow he dislocated last season. Backup Marcus Mariota finished the 37-20 loss, and head coach Dan Quinn said the team would 'rally so hard around Marcus' until Daniels returns.

Commanders Already Thin at Linebacker and Tight End Entering Cowboys Loss

Washington was without linebacker Frankie Luvu and tight end Chig Okonkwo, both ruled out ahead of the Dallas game, further straining a roster that fell to 0-2.

Jayden Daniels' elbow injury is the biggest story for Washington entering Week 3.

Depth concerns at linebacker and tight end continue for the 0-2 Commanders.

Stefon Diggs emerging as a security blanket despite Commanders' 0-2 start

Diggs caught 2 TDs against Dallas (5 of 6 targets, 47 yards), the first Commander with two TD catches against the Cowboys since 2016. Washington fell to 0-2 and hosts Seattle (2-0) in its Week 3 home opener. HC Dan Quinn: "We will rally so hard around Marcus [Mariota] until Jayden's back."

Commanders release Week 3 depth chart as Mariota steps in

Marcus Mariota is listed QB1 with rookie Athan Kaliakmanis as QB3; Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs remain the top receivers; Jacory Croskey-Merritt is the lead back for the Seattle home opener.

Stefon Diggs is emerging as Washington's offensive anchor as the Commanders open 0-2 heading into a Seattle home opener.

Jayden Daniels suffers second dislocated left elbow in loss to Cowboys, ruled out

Daniels dislocated the same elbow that limited him last season on the final play of the first half against Dallas; X-rays showed no fracture. Marcus Mariota relieved him and threw a touchdown pass in the 37-20 loss.

Commanders fall to 0-2, face a Daniels-less stretch as defending champ Seattle visits

Washington hosts the Super Bowl champion Seahawks next Sunday as it navigates the near-term future without its franchise quarterback; coach Dan Quinn defended the fourth-down call on the play Daniels was hurt.

Washington enters a stretch without franchise QB Jayden Daniels (re-dislocated elbow) just as defending champion Seattle visits.

Commanders fall to 0-2 after Cowboys rout; Mariota steadies offense in relief

Washington lost 37-20 at Dallas to fall to 0-2; Marcus Mariota relieved at quarterback late in the first half and threw a touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs as the Commanders managed only 20 points.

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels exits loss to Cowboys with re-dislocated elbow

Daniels left Sunday's loss with a dislocated left elbow, the same elbow he dislocated last season, after a teammate stepped on his foot in the pocket. Coach Dan Quinn said imaging showed no fracture and Daniels flew home with the team; Marcus Mariota finished the game at quarterback.

Jayden Daniels' re-dislocated elbow is now the central storyline for Washington's season.

Commanders rule out Frankie Luvu, Chig Okonkwo for Cowboys game

Defensive captain Luvu (groin) and TE Okonkwo (hamstring) are both out as Washington tries to avoid an 0-2 start on the road at Dallas.

Commanders look to fix slow starts, contain Lamb-Pickens duo vs. Cowboys

Washington managed just 47 yards on 28 plays outside its scoring drives in Week 1; DC Daronte Jones cited explosive plays allowed as the main issue heading into Dallas.

Commanders WR Antonio Williams named NFL Rookie of the Week

The undrafted-turned-standout rookie earned the honor following his Week 1 debut performance against Philadelphia.

Washington's slow-start problem meets a full Dallas divisional test, with a breakout rookie receiver as the bright spot.

Commanders rule out LB Frankie Luvu and TE Chig Okonkwo for Week 2 at Dallas

Both were out all week; rookie LB Sonny Styles, who wore the green dot after Luvu left Week 1 and recorded a sack plus two tackles for loss, is set for a bigger role in the division game.

Commanders place LB Jordan Magee on IR, sign veteran interior lineman Lucas Patrick

Magee is out at least 4 games; Washington signed Patrick (113 games, 65 starts) to the active roster and added OLB Marvin Jones Jr. and LB Austin Keys to the practice squad.

Sonny Styles' expanded green-dot role is the linebacker story to watch with Luvu out.

Washington looks to bounce back at 0-1 in a division road game at Dallas.

Commanders and HKS unveil new RFK-site stadium's seating bowl renderings

The team and design firm HKS released first renderings of a continuous seating bowl inspired by the old RFK Stadium, including a dedicated affordable 'wall' section for the most passionate fans, as construction on the new DC stadium continues.

Commanders WR Antonio Williams named NFL Rookie of the Week ahead of Cowboys rivalry game

Williams earned the honor as Washington (0-1) looks to bounce back from a Week 1 loss to Philadelphia in Sunday's road game at Dallas.

Antonio Williams' Rookie of the Week honor gives Washington a positive note heading into a road rivalry game at Dallas.

Commanders work around Luvu, Okonkwo ahead of trip to Dallas

Defensive captain Frankie Luvu (groin) and TE Chig Okonkwo (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday as Washington preps for an early divisional road test.

Commanders place LB Jordan Magee on IR, sign veteran OL Lucas Patrick

Magee is out a minimum of four games; Patrick brings 113 career games of interior-line experience as Washington preps for Dallas.

Commanders navigate injuries to Luvu and Okonkwo ahead of an early Dallas trip.

Dan Quinn touts Sonny Styles' breakout, updates injury list as focus shifts to Cowboys

Luvu (groin), Okonkwo and Magee (hamstring), Owens (ankle) flagged; rookie S Sonny Styles logged 2 TFL and a sack on Jalen Hurts; rookie K Drew Stevens hit a 54-yard FG in his debut.

Washington's injury list will shape depth for Sunday's trip to Dallas.

Stefon Diggs' goalpost celebration penalty compounds costly loss to Eagles

A 15-yard unsportsmanlike-conduct penalty on Diggs' first Washington touchdown forced the Commanders to kick an extra point instead of attempting a game-tying two-point conversion in a 24-22 loss; Diggs said he takes 'full accountability,' and QB Jayden Daniels said he should have reminded teammates about celebration rules.

Commanders add LB Frankie Luvu to injury list ahead of Dallas trip

Starting linebacker Frankie Luvu suffered a groin injury during the Week 1 loss to Philadelphia; Washington travels to Dallas next as both last-place NFC East teams look to avoid an 0-2 start.

Diggs' penalty and Daniels' leadership response frame a tight loss to Philadelphia.

Luvu's groin injury adds a question mark before the Dallas rematch.

Commanders fall just short, 24-22, on failed two-point try

Washington's late rally fell short after a failed two-point conversion with 61 seconds left against Philadelphia; Jayden Daniels went 9 of 11 on the final two drives.

New coordinators Blough and Jones debut revamped schemes

OC David Blough and DC Daronte Jones each ran new schemes in their debuts; the defense sacked Jalen Hurts three times.

Backup Brandon Coleman started at left tackle for the opener

Star LT Laremy Tunsil's camp triceps injury, expected to sideline him most of the season, forced Coleman into the Week 1 lineup.

A missed two-point conversion decided a tight loss to Philadelphia; Washington leans on its new coordinators to bounce back.

Brandon Coleman's fill-in role at left tackle continues while Laremy Tunsil recovers from a season-threatening injury.

Commanders EDGE Dorance Armstrong suspended for Week 1 opener at Philadelphia

Armstrong is suspended for today's game, a suspension stemming from a 2025 arrest on misdemeanor assault/resisting-arrest charges.

Commanders open at Philadelphia without EDGE Dorance Armstrong, who is suspended for the opener.

Commanders get Oweh, Chaisson, Croskey-Merritt cleared for season opener at Philadelphia

Both situational pass rushers are cleared after being limited; RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt and DT Daron Payne are also available for Sunday's opener.

Commanders open Dan Quinn's third season at Philadelphia, look to establish the run

Washington's 2025 rushing offense ranked 4th; the Commanders are 6-5 all-time vs. Philadelphia in Week 1 games.

Jayden Daniels' third-season leap starts on the road against a top-10 scoring defense.

Watch Brandon Coleman at left tackle for the injured Laremy Tunsil as a pass-protection stress test.

Oweh and Chaisson's health after Week 1 will show whether the edge-rush investment was worth it.

Commanders punter Tress Way signals 2026 will likely be his last season

Way, the franchise's longest-tenured player and all-time punting leader, told the GM and coach he's 'pretty sure' this is his final season after 13 years in Washington.

Commanders open 2026 season Sunday at Philadelphia

Washington opens Dan Quinn's third season on the road vs. the defending NFC East champs, with Jayden Daniels captaining a full season for the first time.

Tress Way's likely-final season as Washington's punter.

Line injuries (Tunsil, Amos, Newton) affecting the opener at Philadelphia.

Commanders release Week 1 injury report ahead of Eagles opener

Both starting edge rushers, K'Lavon Chaisson and Odafe Oweh, plus RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt were limited Wednesday ahead of Sunday's game at Philadelphia.

Commanders name Jayden Daniels a season-long captain for the first time in his career

Daniels, Terry McLaurin, Frankie Luvu, Jeremy Reaves and Tress Way were named captains for the full 2026 season; it's Daniels' first full-season captaincy after two single-game honors.

Washington travels to Philadelphia thin up front and in the secondary as Jayden Daniels wears a season-long captaincy for the first time.

Commanders release Week 1 depth chart as patchwork O-line preps for Eagles test

Washington's first depth chart shows a reshuffled offensive line after Laremy Tunsil's torn triceps and a center's calf strain, ahead of facing Philadelphia's interior front.

A patchwork O-line, missing Tunsil, opens against Philadelphia's Carter-Davis interior — an immediate test.

Commanders rebuild the O-line on the fly after Tunsil's torn triceps

Losing star LT Laremy Tunsil forces Brandon Coleman into the starting job, while center Nick Allegretti works to rebuild silent-count chemistry with Jayden Daniels before the Philadelphia opener.

Tunsil's triceps injury forces last-minute O-line changes right before a loud road opener.

Commanders lean on silent-count reps to prep Allegretti, Daniels for hostile Philly opener

New center Nick Allegretti, who missed most of camp with a calf strain, called silent-cadence work with QB Jayden Daniels the top offensive priority before the Sept. 13 opener at Lincoln Financial Field.

Commanders place CB Trey Amos on IR, will carry seven receivers into Week 1

Presumptive top corner Trey Amos was placed on IR and will miss at least four games with an ankle injury. Washington kept seven receivers, with Terry McLaurin the clear No. 1 and Stefon Diggs the No. 2.

Commanders' Dorance Armstrong already served a one-game suspension tied to a 2025 arrest

EDGE Dorance Armstrong served a one-game NFL suspension connected to a 2025 arrest on misdemeanor assault and resisting-arrest charges. He is now separately expected to miss Washington's Week 1 opener while recovering from a torn ACL.

Silent-count chemistry with a still-gelling line is the swing factor at loud Philadelphia.

Amos's IR stint leaves the top corner job open to start the season.

Commanders' 53-man roster set: Daniels healthy, Diggs slots in as No. 2 target

Jayden Daniels enters healthy under new OC David Blough's scheme; new WR Stefon Diggs, a DMV native, slots in behind Terry McLaurin.

Commanders shuffle offensive line as LT Laremy Tunsil's triceps injury sidelines him into the season

Tunsil tore his triceps in an Aug. 8 practice and needs surgery; Brandon Coleman moves into the starting LT role.

New-look Commanders defense leans on offseason additions Oweh, Chaisson up front

Free-agent edge additions Odafe Oweh and K'Lavon Chaisson are viewed as core pieces of a rebuilt defense.

Stefon Diggs slots in as Washington's No. 2 receiver behind McLaurin.

Tunsil's triceps tear forces an O-line shuffle right before the opener at Philadelphia.

Free-agent edge additions Oweh and Chaisson anchor a rebuilt Commanders defense.

Commanders insider previews post-cutdown depth chart ahead of opener

NBC4's JP Finlay broke down Washington's depth chart now that the 53-man roster is set, with ESPN's John Keim discussing the top Week 1 storylines ahead of the Sept. 13 opener at Philadelphia.

LT Laremy Tunsil expected to miss most of 2026 with torn triceps

Tunsil, acquired from Houston and signed to a two-year, $60.2M extension this offseason, suffered a torn triceps in practice and needs surgery, per NFL Network; Washington is weighing swing tackle Andrew Wylie, RT Josh Conerly Jr. sliding over, or 2024 third-rounder Brandon Coleman as replacements.

Backup QB Marcus Mariota out for rest of preseason with sprained MCL

Mariota, hurt in the preseason opener vs. Miami, will miss the rest of the preseason with a sprained right MCL; coach Dan Quinn said he's 'optimistic' Mariota is ready for Week 1, with Sam Hartman and rookie Athan Kaliakmanis getting extra reps behind Jayden Daniels in the meantime.

Left tackle plan without Laremy Tunsil is the single biggest question protecting Jayden Daniels.

Marcus Mariota's MCL recovery timeline for backup QB reps behind Daniels.

Commanders keep three QBs as rookie Athan Kaliakmanis wins the No. 3 job

Kaliakmanis (7th round, Rutgers) beat out Sam Hartman for the job behind Jayden Daniels and primary backup Marcus Mariota.

Commanders reshuffle offensive line as Brandon Coleman steps in for injured Laremy Tunsil

Washington turns to 2024 third-rounder Coleman at left tackle with Tunsil out; center Nick Allegretti (calf strain) was not placed on any injured list.

Commanders' receiver room deepens into a strength after Stefon Diggs addition

Diggs slots in as the No. 2 option opposite Terry McLaurin, who is described as fully healthy entering Jayden Daniels' third season.

Commanders' 53-man roster still a work in progress, thin at cornerback

Washington's own team site flags a light three-man cornerback rotation and pending IR moves for Tunsil and Jer'Zhan Newton, with more transactions expected this week.

Commanders place LT Laremy Tunsil, DT Jer'Zhan Newton on injured reserve

Washington moved both to Reserve/Injured on Aug. 31 after holding their spots on the initial 53; 2024 third-rounder Brandon Coleman now starts at left tackle in Tunsil's place.

Rookie QB Athan Kaliakmanis beats out Sam Hartman for Commanders' No. 3 job; Stefon Diggs reshapes WR room

Washington released veteran Hartman in favor of the seventh-round rookie, while Diggs slots in as the No. 2 receiver opposite Terry McLaurin, freeing up roles for Antonio Williams and Treylon Burks.

Commanders close preseason with lopsided 41-3 loss at Baltimore

Washington's offense managed just 60 yards and one first down in the first half of a 41-3 loss; rookie K Drew Stevens missed a 62-yard attempt, and Athan Kaliakmanis/Sam Hartman each played a half competing for a possible third QB spot. OT Laremy Tunsil and DT Jer'Zhan Newton had not yet been placed on IR as of the report despite expected extended absences.

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Commanders' reserves stumble in 41-3 preseason-finale loss to Ravens, finish exhibition slate 1-2

Washington rested Jayden Daniels and 40 other players, so the lopsided score reflected roster-bubble players rather than the Week 1 starting unit. Baltimore rookie QB Joe Fagnano led two touchdown drives; RB Kaytron Allen fumbled on the game's first snap, setting up a Ravens score, and Washington finished 0-for-5 on third down with no first-half points.

Commanders' QB3 battle between Athan Kaliakmanis and Sam Hartman still unresolved after finale

Each quarterback played a half; Kaliakmanis completed throws to Luke McCaffrey and Van Jefferson while Hartman showed pocket-escape ability. The club's own site notes Washington could keep both, with the loser landing on the practice squad.

Safety Tyler Owens, receivers McCaffrey and Jefferson flash in bubble roles vs. Ravens

Owens, a special-teamer angling for defensive snaps, delivered a physical goal-line hit and a stop in run defense; McCaffrey and Jefferson, competing to be Washington's seventh receiver, both made contested catches in traffic.

Commanders still haven't placed injured Laremy Tunsil, Jer'Zhan Newton on IR ahead of cutdown

Both players remain sidelined for extended stretches but were not yet formally on injured reserve as of Saturday's report, leaving a pending roster-mechanics decision ahead of Sunday's deadline alongside possible opportunistic pickups off other teams' cut lists.

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Commanders backup QB Marcus Mariota out for rest of preseason with sprained MCL

Mariota sprained his right MCL in the Aug. 14 preseason opener vs. Miami; coach Dan Quinn is optimistic he'll be ready for the regular-season opener. Washington does not plan to sign another QB.

Commanders get encouraging injury news as Allegretti, Bates trend toward return

Starting center Nick Allegretti and TE John Bates were expected back at practice; CB Trey Amos remains out with an ankle injury ahead of Friday's finale vs. Baltimore.

Commanders wrap training camp, turn to joint practice with Ravens

Washington's Ashburn training camp has concluded; the team travels to Baltimore for a joint practice Wednesday ahead of Friday's preseason finale against the Ravens.

Commanders wrap training camp, turn to joint practice with Ravens

Dan Quinn scraps closed walk-through for full practice after loss to Lions

Monday's Ashburn session was scheduled as a light, media-closed walk-through; Quinn switched to a full practice after what was described as a disappointing preseason showing against Detroit, ahead of Friday's finale at Baltimore.

Commanders add extra practice in final cutdown week

HC Dan Quinn scheduled an unplanned practice to keep evaluating the roster before Aug. 30 cuts; S Quan Martin (2 INTs in 2 preseason games) drew praise, and the center battle between Matt Gulbin and Nick Allegretti remains open.

Commanders fall 17-13 to Lions as Jayden Daniels' preseason debut lasts one series

Daniels played a single three-and-out by design as part of Washington's low-exposure plan for its franchise QB; the defense forced two early turnovers and recorded five sacks.

Rookie QB Athan Kaliakmanis, WR Jaden Bradley make roster-bubble case in Lions loss

Kaliakmanis completed 78% of his passes for 162 yards without a sack, strengthening his case over Sam Hartman for the No. 3 QB job; Bradley made a contested one-handed catch.

Police records detail Dorance Armstrong's one-game NFL suspension

Newly reported police-record details explain the League's Personal Conduct Policy suspension: Armstrong was arrested in Frisco, TX in May 2025 after a girlfriend's 911 call; the police report says no physical altercation occurred between them, but Armstrong became agitated and, per the report, kicked an officer while being placed in the patrol car. Original charges (assault on a peace officer, resisting arrest, public intoxication) were resolved via a guilty plea to a reduced Class A misdemeanor with deferred adjudication community supervision — nine months' probation, community service and counseling requirements, and a $100 fine; no formal conviction was entered. The NFL's resulting suspension is one game without pay, beginning Aug. 30, covering only the Week 1 opener vs. Philadelphia; he is eligible to return for Week 2. No public statement from Armstrong was found.

Commanders' defense scores twice in first half of preseason loss to Lions

With 15 players ruled out, Amik Robertson forced a fumble that rookie Joshua Josephs returned for a touchdown, and Quan Martin intercepted Josh Dobbs for his second pick in as many preseason games; Jayden Daniels played one series behind a patchwork offensive line.

Commanders injury roundup: Newton and Tunsil both had surgery, several others sidelined

DT Johnny Newton (torn pectoral) and LT Laremy Tunsil (torn triceps) both underwent surgery; C Nick Allegretti (calf) and RB Rachaad White (hamstring) are considered closer to returning.

Armstrong suspension resolved as one-game absence for Week 1 opener

Commanders' defense a bright spot in a reserve-heavy Week 2 loss

Commanders weighing season-ending IR for LT Laremy Tunsil, DL Johnny Newton

Both starters have had surgery; Washington must decide by the Aug. 30 cutdown whether to place them on season-ending IR or preserve a 'designated to return' path. Commanders signed DT Maurice Hurst II to cover interior reps.

Commanders lose LT Laremy Tunsil (triceps) and DT Johnny Newton (pectoral) to surgery, extended absences

Both injuries are ahead of Saturday's Week 2 preseason game at Detroit; Brandon Coleman is slated to start at left tackle. HC Dan Quinn praised both players' character while confirming the injuries.

Commanders camp notebook: Allegretti, Bates return; Drew Stevens locks down kicker job

C Nick Allegretti and TE John Bates returned from injury; Washington released Jake Moody and named Drew Stevens the outright placekicker after he hit all six field-goal attempts including a 60-yarder.

Commanders sign four players, release Matt Haack and Jake Moody, place two on IR

Washington added LB Krys Barnes, DT Maurice Hurst II, TE Tre McKitty and RB Craig Reynolds while placing WR River Cracraft and RB Jerome Ford on IR ahead of the Lions preseason game.

Commanders backup QB Marcus Mariota sidelined rest of preseason with sprained MCL

Mariota is Washington's established No. 2 QB behind Jayden Daniels and started eight games in relief last season; losing him for the rest of camp thins depth behind two unproven young passers just as the regular season nears. Mariota suffered a sprained MCL in the first quarter of Washington's 20-7 preseason-opening win over Miami on Aug. 14, playing only four snaps before exiting. Reports indicate Mariota is expected to miss the rest of the preseason, but the team has voiced optimism he can be ready for the Sept. 13 regular-season opener. With Mariota out, QB Sam Hartman and rookie seventh-round pick Athan Kaliakmanis are set for extended reps over Washington's remaining two preseason games.

All-Pro LT Laremy Tunsil injury threatens to sideline him for the season

Losing All-Pro left tackle Tunsil for an extended stretch would be a major blow to protecting Jayden Daniels and to an offensive line Washington spent the offseason trying to stabilize. Heavy.com reported Tunsil was hurt during what it called 'an epic week of failure' for Washington, with an injury that could sideline him for possibly the entire regular season. The Tunsil news broke in the same week as Mariota's MCL sprain and a one-game NFL suspension for starting DE Dorance Armstrong.

Robert Henry Jr., turnover-happy defense highlight Commanders' 20-7 preseason-opening win

First live look at Dan Quinn's retooled roster: undrafted rookie RB Robert Henry Jr. served notice for a 53-man spot while a rebuilt defense forced three takeaways, a marked shift from last year's turnover-starved unit. Washington's defense allowed a 93-yard opening touchdown drive to Miami's starters, then forced three turnovers and did not allow another point the rest of the way. Undrafted rookie RB Robert Henry Jr. led Washington in rushing, including a 22-yard touchdown run, boosting his case for a 53-man roster spot. QB Sam Hartman took over after Mariota's injury and directed a touchdown drive; the offense finished with 21 first downs and a 47% third-down conversion rate.

Commanders sign DL Byron Cowart, release two players as center battle and CB injury linger

Adds defensive-line depth insurance while the team still hasn't settled its starting center job and is missing CB Trey Amos, sharpening the roster-bubble picture heading into preseason. Washington officially signed DT Byron Cowart and released G Sala Aumavae-Laulu and S Rob McDaniel ahead of the team's joint practice with Miami. Center Nick Allegretti and CB Trey Amos both missed practice that week; head coach Dan Quinn said the team was 'still assessing' Amos's ankle injury. Julian Good-Jones has remained ahead of free-agent addition Matt Gulbin at center in Allegretti's absence; Washington also added centers Daniel Brunskill and Trey Hill this offseason for depth.

Commanders backup QB Marcus Mariota sidelined rest of preseason with sprained MCL

All-Pro LT Laremy Tunsil injury threatens to sideline him for the season

Robert Henry Jr., turnover-happy defense highlight Commanders' 20-7 preseason-opening win

Commanders sign DL Byron Cowart, release two players as center battle and CB injury linger

Commanders host Dolphins in preseason opener as Daniels and core starters rest

Washington's first live look of 2026 at Northwest Stadium. QB Jayden Daniels, WR Terry McLaurin, WR Stefon Diggs, T Laremy Tunsil and DL Daron Payne were all out of uniform.

Commanders enter preseason opener with Tunsil out and Settle and Amos questionable

OT Laremy Tunsil (triceps) is out. DT Tim Settle (calf), RB Jeremy McNichols (quadriceps) and CB Trey Amos (ankle) are questionable. Washington released G Sala Aumavae-Laulu and S Rob McDaniel and signed DT Byron Cowart.

Preseason opener puts Commanders' center and skill-position battles to the test

Washington has unresolved competition at running back, receiver, tight end and center with the roster to be cut from 91 to 53 in five weeks.

Starters resting in the opener

Unresolved competition at center and the skill positions