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Daniels is 'full go' as Commanders prepare for hawkish Giants defense
Washington Commanders offensive coordinator David Blough says quarterback Jayden Daniels has no limitations despite not having played in three weeks. He'll need everything Daniels has against a hawkish New York Giants defense Sunday at Northwest Stadium.
'Embrace the brace': Commanders' Daniels adapts to new arm support as he eyes a Sunday return
"Next man up" is a common refrain in locker rooms across the NFL. The Washington Commanders are leaning hard on that mantra not even a quarter of the way into the season. Another mantra this week will be "embrace the brace."
Banged-up Commanders lose WR Lane for season, QB Mariota indefinitely
The ranks of the injured for the Washington Commanders have gotten worse following Sunday's loss in London.
Backup NFL quarterbacks are seeing a lot of action and winning
Backup quarterbacks are seeing plenty of action and several are having success.
Commanders cross fingers for Daniels' return after Mariota joins injured list
It's hard to win in the NFL without your starting quarterback. It's even harder without your backup quarterback. Just ask the Washington Commanders, who lost to the Indianapolis Colts 33-13 on Sunday in London behind third-string signal-caller Athan Kaliakmanis.
Penalties, injuries doom Commanders in London loss to Colts
Losing leaders such as receiver Terry McLaurin along with quarterbacks Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota gave the Washington Commanders minimal room for error on Sunday. Penalties and miscues eliminated that cushion entirely during a 30-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Commanders' Mariota injured in London against Colts, will not return
The Commanders are playing with their third-string quarterback under center against the Indianapolis Colts.
Mariota to start for Commanders against Colts in London with Daniels ruled out
Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota will get his second straight start in place of the injured Jayden Daniels on Sunday when Washington faces the Indianapolis Colts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Daniels 'mentally prepares' to play for Commanders in London with new brace on arm
Don't expect the Washington Commanders coaches and players to confirm who will play quarterback in London on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. That decision hasn't been made.
Quinn: Daniels has chance to start for Commanders vs. Colts in London despite elbow injury
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has a shot to start Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts and would wear a brace on his injured left elbow, Washington coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday.
Daniels to practice with Commanders in London, status for Colts game in doubt
The Commanders are inching closer to getting their star quarterback back on the field. Coach Dan Quinn confirmed Monday that Jayden Daniels would practice with the team in London this week as they prepare to face the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
Commanders lose LB Chenal for season, sign HB Ekeler
The Commanders' early-season roster churn continued Monday.
Commanders hold on for unlikely upset of defending champion Seahawks
Linebacker Kain Medrano gave the Washington Commanders the break they needed on Sunday. His 50-yard interception return in the fourth quarter gave his squad a late touchdown to seal a 33-31 victory over the defending champion Seattle Seahawks.
Commanders' Chenal backboarded, carted off with neck injury
Commanders linebacker Leo Chenal was strapped onto a backboard and carted off the field following a scary collision in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks.
District of Sports: Commanders, Terps deal with injuries, other struggles to begin season
The struggle is real for the Washington Commanders, who are 0-2 and will be without quarterback Jayden Daniels for a few weeks after a dislocated elbow, and for the Maryland Terrapins, who lost in a primetime spot to rival Virginia Tech, amplifying questions about coach Mike Locksley's future.
Commanders' Daniels avoids IR, considered week-to-week with elbow dislocation
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is not headed to injured reserve for his dislocated left elbow, team officials said Friday. The dual-threat signal-caller is considered week-to-week and won't undergo surgery at this time.
Maryland natives with Commanders shrug off homecoming ahead of Seahawks game
Daronte Jones has no idea how many ticket requests he's received from friends and family ahead of the Washington Commanders' home opener against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The first-year defensive coordinator -- a native of Capitol Heights, Maryland -- has enough on his plate.
McLaurin says Daniels 'will be back' from injury
The Washington Commanders haven't provided a timeline for star quarterback Jayden Daniels to return after he dislocated his left elbow during Sunday's loss to the Dallas Cowboys. But on Thursday, wide receiver Terry McLaurin implied that Daniels would be back on the field this season.
Darnold returns to practice, no decision yet on Seahawks' game at Commanders
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since he was injured in the team's season opener.
Wave of broken and banged-up quarterbacks has teams scrambling
The NFL hasn't seen an early-season injury epidemic at quarterback quite like this in a long time.
Injuries to Daniels, Darnold turn Commanders-Seahawks clash into a battle of the backup QBs
Sunday's matchup between the Washington Commanders and Seattle Seahawks won't have the same star power that was once expected, as quarterbacks Jayden Daniels and Sam Darnold are both expected to remain sidelined with injuries.
Brutal odds for 0-2 NFL clubs, including Commanders and Texans
It's a perennial graphic on NFL broadcasts in mid-September. Just 11% of squads that start 0-2 have later qualified for the postseason since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970. That spells trouble for the eight teams waiting on their first win.
LOVERRO: Asking Daniels to carry team had Commanders playing on borrowed time
Washington's best player went down on coach Dan Quinn's foolish goal-line gamble with three seconds left in the first half of a 37-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Commanders won't sugarcoat Daniels injury as they pave path forward
In the face of another injury to star quarterback Jayden Daniels, the Commanders players were left in the same place as the fans during Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys: crushed.
Commanders add injury to insulting loss against Cowboys
The Commanders' hopes for a successful season appeared to roll off a cliff Sunday, as quarterback Jayden Daniels left the 37-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys at halftime with a gruesome-looking injury to his left elbow.
Commanders' Daniels dislocates left elbow in playmaker's latest setback
Commanders fans' recurring nightmare became a reality during Sunday's loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Star quarterback Jayden Daniels left the game with a gnarly left elbow injury on the final play of the first half.
Commanders' offense, defense seek rebound in pivotal matchup with Cowboys
The rivalry between the Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys might lack the level of ruthlessness it had in the 1980s and 1990s, when both squads were enjoying historic runs of success. But the two teams expect plenty of competition for their Week 2 matchup in Dallas.
Commanders place linebacker Magee on injured reserve
The injury bug hit the Washington Commanders in Week 1. The team sent linebacker Jordan Magee to injured reserve after he suffered a hamstring injury during Sunday's season-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
LOVERRO: When the game is on the line, dance with the one that brought you
In the classic film "Hoosiers," with the score tied at 40-40 and seconds left on the clock, Hickory gets possession of the ball and calls time out. They huddle around their coach, Norman Dale, who gives them to play he believes will win the game:
Commanders' 'awesome' special teams shine despite rollercoaster loss to Eagles
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels stole most of the headlines for valiant late-game heroics in Sunday's losing effort to the Eagles. But NFL fans and coaches who have watched game film are raving about the effort from special teams ace Tyler Owens.
Commanders show promise, despite miscues, in season-opening loss to Eagles
The Washington Commanders didn't look like a finished product during Sunday's season-opening 24-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. They were a promising prototype, though, according to players and coaches.
Commanders' rookie coordinators eager to hit ground running against Eagles
The preparations are nearing an end for Washington Commanders coordinators David Blough and Daronte Jones, who will make their play-calling debuts for the squad's offense and defense, respectively, during Sunday's season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Commanders' Way 'pretty sure' he'll retire at season's end
Three-time Pro Bowl punter Tress Way said Thursday that he would likely retire at the end of this season.
LOVERRO: No need to toss dirt on Commanders' grave before season begins
I'm not ready to bury the Washington Commanders this season.
Commanders 'all in' on ping-pong to foster competition as NFL season kicks off
The top player on the Washington Commanders' locker room ping-pong leaderboard -- the latest effort to instill a pervasive sense of competition throughout the organization -- is punter Tress Way.
Commanders' Daniels, McLaurin, Luvu named season-long captains
Commanders coach Dan Quinn doesn't typically name season-long team captains. But this year's roster forced his hand, the third-year coach said Monday.
New book offers glimpse into corporate rise of Commanders owner Harris
A big book coming out Tuesday about the rise of Apollo Global Management and its controversial billionaire cofounder, Leon Black, has a considerable amount about Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris -- Black's former business partner and also a cofounder of Apollo.
Already low expectations for Commanders fall further after preseason struggles, injuries
Expectations are sinking for Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders, as national media members and Las Vegas oddsmakers tout concerns about injuries, roster depth and first-year coordinators David Blough and Daronte Jones.
Commanders' linemen, including training camp surprise Togiai, look to dispel concerns
Undrafted offensive lineman Tanoa Togiai was one of the surprises on the Commanders' initial 53-man roster, sneaking onto the depth chart after showing off strength and quickness during training camp. With offensive line depth a lingering concern, the Utah product could be called upon sooner rather than later.
Eagles are repeat NFC East champs, but Super Bowl wins are the standard now
The Philadelphia Eagles are the first in a generation with back-to-back titles in the NFC East, a division that didn't have another team with a winning record last season.
Commanders' brass preaches confidence, comfort in face of depth concerns
The Commanders' initial 53-man roster was a rough draft at best, according to coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters. The team continued its moves around the margins on Monday, despite avoiding any splashy moves, signings or waiver acquisitions.
Ravens sign Moody to the practice squad as Loop continues to struggle
The Baltimore Ravens signed kicker Jake Moody to the practice squad, giving the team another option if second-year man Tyler Loop continues to struggle.
Commanders keep seven receivers, just three corners in initial 53-man roster
In Washington, Sunday marked the end of several hard-fought training camp competitions. Offensive linemen, wide receivers and linebackers battled throughout the preseason to earn their spots on the depth chart.
Ravens rout Commanders in preseason finale, but Loop misses two more field goals
Tyler Huntley and Joe Fagnano each threw a touchdown pass in a dominant first half for the Baltimore Ravens, who wrapped up their preseason schedule with a 41-3 rout of the Washington Commanders on Friday night.
Countdown to 53: Injuries open spots for Commanders' hopefuls
The Washington Commanders' players and coaches have spent months preparing for this weekend -- Friday's preseason finale and Sunday's dreaded roster cutdown day.
LOVERRO: Commanders' woeful offensive line haunted by Rivera's roster choices
The Ron Rivera roster that general manager Adam Peters and coach Dan Quinn inherited was so deeply devoid of talent that it will take more than the three drafts and free agencies that they have overseen since taking over in 2024 to build a competitive foundation for this team.
Commanders' beleaguered line struggles in joint practice with Ravens
Wednesday's joint practice against the Baltimore Ravens wasn't the crowning jewel on which the Washington Commanders and quarterback Jayden Daniels were hoping to end their training camp ahead of Friday's final preseason game.
Commanders release safety Harris with cut-down day on horizon
The Commanders' 53-man roster is taking shape as training camp winds down. The team released safety Will Harris on Tuesday morning, ending one of the tightest competitions of Washington's offseason.
LOVERRO: Small sample raises big questions about protecting Daniels
Well, that was a wasted trip to Detroit for the Commanders. Hope they had some time to at least squeeze in a visit to the Motown Museum.
LOVERRO: Silly flap over No. 5 jersey splashes a little mud in the face of the franchise
Quarterback Jayden Daniels has been the biggest distraction for the organization during Commanders training camp. Or, more specifically, the business of Jayden Daniels.
Bad news for big men: Commanders' Newton ruled out indefinitely as line injuries rise
Commanders coach Dan Quinn confirmed Thursday that defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton will miss extended time after undergoing surgery for a torn pectoral muscle.
Commanders' injury concerns grow as Newton sees specialist for pec issue
The dog days of training camp are taking a toll on the Commanders' defense.
Commanders churn training camp roster ahead of second preseason game
The Commanders' training camp roster churn continued Tuesday as the team officially signed four free agents and moved a pair of veterans to injured reserve.
Bieniemy jokes wife Mia gave him blessing to rejoin Chiefs after she was shot at their Virginia home
Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy joked Tuesday that he had the blessing of his wife, Mia, to return to the team after she was shot at their Virginia home because, well, "I know I was driving her and a bunch of my family members crazy in the house."
Commanders to cut kicker Moody, sign running back Reynolds
The Commanders have ended one training camp battle. Undrafted rookie Drew Stevens is expected to be the team's starting kicker, as the Commanders planned to release veteran Jake Moody, sources familiar with the move confirmed on Monday.
Miller set to join his hometown Cowboys after one season with Commanders
Von Miller is set to sign with his hometown Dallas Cowboys and doesn't even want to wait a week for the team to get back from training camp in California before joining the club.
Commanders roll with Kaliakmanis, Hartman as backups with Mariota out for preseason
Jayden Daniels is the Commanders' starting quarterback for the foreseeable future. Who takes snaps behind him became an open question after backup Marcus Mariota was diagnosed with a sprained MCL, the team confirmed Sunday.
Commanders' four players to watch during preseason opener against Dolphins
Commanders football returns on Friday night with a home exhibition against the Miami Dolphins.
Commanders' Daniels sends cease-and-desist letter to LSU over jersey spat
Jayden Daniels is limiting his relationship with LSU. Attorneys for the Washington Commanders quarterback sent a cease-and-desist letter to his alma mater this week.
Value of Commanders' joint practices grows amidst 'watered down' preseason slate
The NFL preseason game is a dying species. Starters are playing fewer snaps than ever in the exhibitions as joint practices -- like Wednesday's session between the Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders in Ashburn, Virginia -- take over.
