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Commanders | Laremy Tunsil to miss significant time Sun Aug 9, 01:31 PM
Updating a previous report, Washington Commanders OT Laremy Tunsil (triceps) suffered a torn triceps during practice Saturday, Aug. 8, and is expected to miss at least a significant portion of the regular season, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Tunsil is the best offensive lineman on the Commanders roster by a good margin. The team is installing a new offense, and now they will be adjusting to having a new left tackle. Swing tackle Andrew Wylie and backup left tackle/left guard Brandon Coleman will have a shot to start, but the team also signed three veteran offensive tackles, signaling an open mind to the places where they could find Tunsil's replacement. It is a lot more difficult today to see any Commanders overachieving in fantasy leagues than it was yesterday, and it wasn't easy yesterday. |
Free-agent OT Daniel Brunskill (Dolphins), OT Max Scharping (Steelers), and OT Nicholas Petit-Frere (49ers) were signed by the Washington Commanders, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 8. The Commanders also released OG Tim McKay.
| Footballguys view: This is what happens when you find out you are losing your stud left tackle for a good part of the regular season. The Commanders will try to get by with backup left tackle Brandon Coleman (who was competing for a starting job at left guard) or swing tackle Andrew Wylie in place of Laremy Tunsil, who went down with a torn tricep, but they are open this group of veterans providing competition and at least giving them another option on the practice squad if the replacements already on the roster don't work out. |
Updating previous reports, Washington Commanders OL Brandon Coleman is slated to move to left tackle to replace OT Laremy Tunsil (triceps), who could be sidelined for the entire 2026 season because of a torn triceps that will require surgery. Coleman had been competing with OG Chris Paul for the team's starting left guard job during training camp but has prior experience playing left tackle.
Link to storyUpdating previous reports, Washington Commanders OT Laremy Tunsil (triceps) is likely to require surgery on his torn triceps, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Steve Wyche.
Link to storyWashington Commanders OL Brandon Coleman is a candidate to play left tackle for the team while OT Laremy Tunsil (triceps) recovers from a torn triceps. Coleman had played the position prior to Tunsil's arrival in Washington, although he has been deployed more recently as a guard.
Link to storyWashington Commanders OL Andrew Wylie is a possibility to start for the team at left tackle while OT Laremy Tunsil (triceps) is sidelined due to a torn triceps, with OT Josh Conerly Jr. being used at right tackle.
Link to storyWashington Commanders OT Laremy Tunsil (arm) suffered an apparent left arm injury at practice Saturday, Aug. 8, while participating in a one-on-one drill versus LB Odafe Oweh. Tunsil underwent a brief examination in the team's medical tent before being taken into the Commanders' facility for further evaluation.
| Footballguys view: Tunsil is high on the list of players the Commanders can't afford to lose. Mike Garafolo and Brian Baldinger have both watched a lot of football over the years and believed the injury was a shoulder "stinger", which is a temporary nerve issue that shouldn't be a big deal unless it continues to recur during the season. We'll add this to our list of offensive line situations to monitor. |
Washington Commanders DT D.J. Davidson was placed on the Reserve/Retired list Saturday, Aug. 8.
Link to storyWashington Commanders WR Chris Hilton Jr. was released Saturday, Aug. 8.
Link to storyWashington Commanders DE Dorance Armstrong (knee) and CB Trey Amos (fibula) were activated from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Friday, Aug. 7. The team also activated P Tress Way (pectoral) from the Active/Non-Football Injury list.
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Updating a previous report, free-agent WR Stefon Diggs (Patriots) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Washington Commanders worth as much as $12 million.
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Free-agent WR Stefon Diggs (Patriots) agreed to terms with the Washington Commanders Wednesday, Aug. 5, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Diggs is worth a pick around the 10-12th round in PPR leagues, as he should be the #2 target for Jayden Daniels. This is a small blow to free agent signing TE Chig Okonkwo, but he should still get ample opportunity to make a fantasy impact this season. |
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Free-agent DB Fabian Moreau (Vikings) has signed a contract with the Washington Commanders, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Washington Commanders CB Ahkello Witherspoon was placed on the reserve/retired list on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
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Washington Commanders LB Kain Medrano (hamstring) was activated from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Monday, Aug. 3.
Link to storyWashington Commanders WR Treylon Burks (foot) participated in practice Saturday, Aug. 1, after missing some time earlier in the week.
Link to storyWashington Commanders OG Nick Allegretti (calf) will be sidelined for about a week because of a calf injury, according to head coach Dan Quinn.
Link to storyFree-agent TE Chris Myarick (Dolphins), TE Donald Parham (Steelers) and TE John Stephens (Cowboys) recently worked out for the Washington Commanders. The team also worked out undrafted free-agent QB EJ Warner (Fresno State).
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Washington Commanders TE John Bates will reportedly miss a couple weeks with a hamstring strain, according to ESPN's John Keim on Saturday, Aug. 1.
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Washington Commanders TE Ben Sinnott said he is excited with how the tight ends are being used in the offense this year. 'We're just doing everything,' Sinnott said. 'It's so much fun. It's a breath of fresh air for this offense and how it uses tight ends.'
| Footballguys view: The 2024 second round pick has been considered a bust to this point in his career, but he should get on the field more in two tight end sets as the Commanders have Jayden Daniels line up under center to set up the running game better this year. Keep tabs on Sinnott in deep tight end premium dynasty leagues. |
Washington Commanders OG Nick Allegretti (calf) did not participate in practice Thursday, July 30, because of a calf injury.
Link to storyWashington Commanders WR Treylon Burks (foot) will not participate in practice Thursday, July 30, according to head coach Dan Quinn.
| Footballguys view: Burks was re-signed earlier this year to give the Commanders veteran depth. He's in line to compete for the no.4 spot on the roster. Terry McLaurin, Antonio Williams, and Luke McCaffrey are ahead of Burks on the depth chart. |
Washington Commanders CB Fred Davis (illness) was activated from the Active/Non-Football Illness list Wednesday, July 29.
Link to storyFree-agent WR River Cracraft (Commanders) signed with the Washington Commanders Wednesday, July 29. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also released TE Anthony Firkser.
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Washington Commanders P Tress Way (pectoral) was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list Wednesday, July 29. The team also placed LB Kain Medrano (hamstring) on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list.
Link to storyWashington Commanders P Tress Way (pectoral) and LB Kain Medrano (hamstring) will miss start of camp, per Washington general manager Adam Peters on Tuesday, July 28.
Link to storyWashington Commanders CB Trey Amos (fractured fibula) begins training camp on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list, according to a Tuesday, July 28 report. Amos is dealing with 'a little soft tissue soreness' experienced during the offseason.
Link to storyThe Washington Commanders offensive assistant Wes Welker was named tight ends coach Tuesday July 28, according to report.
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Free-agent P Matt Haack (Cardinals) was signed by the Washington Commanders on Tuesday, July 28. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyWashington Commanders LB Nick Bellore was placed on the Reserve/Retired list Monday, July 27.
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Washington Commanders tight ends coach Ben Steele was fired Monday, July 27.
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Free-agent WR Stefon Diggs (Patriots) is reportedly being checked on by five NFL teams, but the Washington Commanders are 'intriguing' to Diggs, as a native of the area, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com on Sunday, July 26.
| Footballguys view: We already know that Diggs is interested in playing with Jayden Daniels, and the Commanders certainly need an experienced #2 wide receiver target behind Terry McLaurin. Right now rookie third round pick Antonio Williams, former Titans first round pick Treylon Burks, Commanders recent mid-round draft picks Luke McCaffrey and Jaylin Lane, and Dyami Brown (who is back after a nondescript year in Jacksonville) are the current candidates for snaps and targets behind McLaurin. Landing in Washington is the best outcome for Diggs fantasy value, but the Commanders might not want to bring on a player who isn't known as a plus in the locker room. |
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Washington Commanders CB Trey Amos (leg) and DEs Dorance Armstrong (knee) and Deatrich Wise Jr. (quadriceps) were placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Saturday, July 25.
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Washington Commanders CB Fred Davis was placed on the Active/Non-Football Illness list Saturday, July 25.
Link to storyWashington Commanders WR Treylon Burks is not guaranteed a roster spot but is likely to make the 53-man roster, in the opinion of CommandersWire's Bryan Manning.
| Footballguys view: The Commanders have not added a veteran free-agent receiver this summer, despite the clear need for a No. 2 receiver opposite Terry McLaurin. That doesn't mean they won't sign someone like Stefon Diggs off the street, but unless and until they do, Burks should benefit from increased opportunities in camp. As SBNation noted, this is a prove-it year for a 26-year-old who has flashed but never established himself as a steady threat. Injuries have been the biggest roadblock for a player who hasn't exceeded 444 receiving yards in a season. We'll be watching for more over the next month. |
Washington Commanders WR Luke McCaffrey could earn the No. 2 receiver job if he performs well during training camp and the preseason, in the opinion of CommandersWire's Bryan Manning.
| Footballguys view: McCaffrey was trending in the right direction before breaking his collarbone midway through last season. He quickly established himself as one of the NFL's top kickoff returners in the first half, averaging almost 30 yards per return. As a receiver, McCaffrey only had 15 targets in nine games, but caught 11 passes for 203 yards and three touchdowns. He also averaged 18.5 yards per reception. While the Commanders are reportedly in the market for a WR2 -- Stefon Diggs has been mentioned -- it'll be interesting to see which current receivers, including McCaffrey, make a case in camp. |
Free-agent WR Keenan Allen (Chargers) does not appear to be a target for the Washington Commanders, according to ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler.
| Footballguys view: According to Fowler, the Commanders are looking for a speed guy. Allen is more of a slot guy. That's not really what Washington needs. The Commanders can play rookie Antonio Williams in the slot, as well as Luke McCaffrey. General manager Adam Peters doesn't need to rush to make a decision. But Stefon Diggs, the top candidate for the Commanders, could land with a new team before training camp. Another option is Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte. He's reportedly available after New England's offseason additions of A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs. |
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Washington Commanders WRs Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane and Treylon Burks are expected to be candidates for the No. 2 wide receiver job during training camp, but the team may use a committee at the position this upcoming season, in the opinion of Commanders.com's Zach Selby.
| Footballguys view: Terry McLaurin is the obvious top receiver here, but the lack of a clear WR2 could make Chig Okonkwo an interesting sleeper to target at tight end. Okonkwo has elite speed and has proven capable as a receiver. He's expected to get some of the manufactured touches vacated by Deebo Samuel. And as far as the WR2 battle goes, rookie Antonio Williams is another name to watch throughout camp. |
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels has recently been working out with some of his pass catchers leading up to training camp.
| Footballguys view: Daniels' elbow injury appears to be completely behind him, and he's working hard to regain the magic from his rookie season. He's the leader of this team and has some new weapons going into 2026. It's a good sign that he's taking the initiative to get some extra work in before training camp opens. Daniels is getting drafted as a middling QB1 and has the upside to finish as a top-three quarterback. |
Washington Commanders WR Dyami Brown could emerge as a reliable deep-threat for the team in their offense after joining them this offseason, according to ESPN's Aaron Schatz.
| Footballguys view: After a year in Jacksonville, Brown will return to the team that drafted him. He and Treylon Brooks should compete for the role of field stretcher, with Terry McLaurin serving as the X and Chig Okonkwo as the primary underneath target. If the Commanders' offense can return to its 2024 form with a healthy Jayden Daniels, there's theoretical upside for Brown. But he'd likely need a strong camp to get on the fantasy radar. |
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Washington Commanders personnel executive Scott Fitterer has left the team for an opportunity outside of the NFL.
Link to storyMinnesota Vikings assistant general manager Demitrius Washington was officially hired by the Washington Commanders as a senior personnel executive on Tuesday, July 7.
Link to storyFree-agent CB Rasul Douglas (Dolphins) agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders Monday, July 6. The deal could be worth up to $3.8 million.
| Footballguys view: Douglas, who turns 31 in August, appeared in 15 games for the Dolphins last year with 13 starts. He finished the year with two interceptions, 13 passes defensed, a forced fumble, and a sack. Entering his 10th season in the league, Douglas has appeared in 135 games with 93 starts for the Eagles, Panthers, Packers, Bills, and Dolphins. He's also spent time with the Raiders, Texans, and Cardinals. In all, he's tallied 21 interceptions, 92 passes defensed, four forced fumbles, and 3.0 sacks. |
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Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels, and embattled San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk, apparently have had a beef on social media. Aiyuk wanted to play with his former Arizona State teammate, as he has had a very public contract dispute with his current team. It was thought he would eventually land in Washington, the only team to show any remote interest in him, but after Aiyuk insulted Daniels' mother, who is also his agent, that landing spot might no longer be in the cards. 'Enjoy retirement, pal,' Daniels posted on social media, tagging Aiyuk, before pulling it down later.
| Footballguys view: This recent Aiyuk saga has been impossible to predict at nearly every step. His near-daily social media posts about being a Commander drew some attention from Jayden Daniels, but the engagement quickly escalated into a public altercation. The 49ers still possess Aiyuk's contract and have been eerily quiet about him publicly. The speculation about him going to Washington seemed to be entirely pushed by Aiyuk himself. George Kittle recently said of Aiyuk, "I watched him run over 22 miles an hour and stop on a dime. So, he's still got it, or at least that was a year, eight months ago." Still just 28, the off-field issues are beginning to outweigh what upside he could bring to the field. Aiyuk and Daniels are reported to have unfollowed each other on social media, likely closing the door on a trade to the Commanders. |
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Washington Commanders first-round pick LB Sonny Styles' closing speed and football acumen impressed coaches and teammates. They loved his preparation and knowledge and how he handled wearing the green dot on his helmet.
| Footballguys view: As Footballguy IDP expert Gary Davenport notes, drafting a rookie LB inside the top-12 is always going to be a risky bet -- and that's where Styles' asking price could rise to if he looks the part over the summer. He will--his ridiculous athleticism, solid instincts, coverage skills, and "green dot" role from the jump all portend a banger of a first season. Styles is our highest-ranked rookie LB heading into August. He's LB10 in our dynasty rankings. |
Wahington Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt said he hopes to show the team that he can be a three-down back in the NFL. He understands that he will have to earn the starting running back job during training camp.
| Footballguys view: Croskey-Merritt needs to prove that he can be an asset on passing downs, and a good one, to take snaps away from accomplished third down back Rachaad White. He'll also need to show a rugged edge to get short yardage work over sixth round pick Kaytron Allen after the coaching staff preferred Chris Rodriguez to Croskey-Merritt by the end of the season. He's still one of the cheapest backs projected to lead his backfield in touches, and many of the best picks at running back come from the group that matches that description. |
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk said he would sign with the Washington Commanders if the 49ers release him.
| Footballguys view: The speculation about Aiyuk ending up with the Commanders has been out there for some time. It helps the situation when former 49ers executive, and current Commanders GM, Adam Peters knows Aiyuk so well. The Commanders have Terry McLaurin as their top receiver, but adding Aiyuk (if healthy and motivated) would give QB Jayden Daniels another dangerous receiving weapon. Let's see if the 49ers release him (when they release him we should say), and then we'll see if the Commanders have interest. |
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Washington signed Rachaad White this offseason to fortify its depth and provide a pass-catching threat out of the backfield. White looked spry and showed his speed while catching passes out of the backfield this spring.
| Footballguys view: This reporting, by ESPN.com's John Keim, confirms what we heard throughout OTAs and minicamp. White signed with the Commanders in March to give them veteran depth at the position. Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt is in line for a larger role, but White could provide the team with pass-catching ability out of the backfield. The Commanders also drafted Penn State RB Kaytron Allen in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, but Croskey-Merritt and White sit atop the depth chart heading into training camp. |
Washington Commanders RBs Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Jeremy McNichols are the top two returning backs for the team. They added RBs Jerome Ford and Rachaad White in offseason transactions, while also adding RB Kaytron Allen in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The team is also intrigued by undrafted rookie RB Robert Henry Jr. The team hasn't had a No. 1 running back in a while, and it appears the team will enter the season with a running back by committee situation.
| Footballguys view: While Washington's backfield is likely to be split between Croskey-Merritt and White, that's not chiseled in stone. Somebody could earn a more prominent role. If White is that player, it wouldn't be the first time. He operated as a feature for the Buccaneers in 2023 and delivered his best season as a pro, rushing for 990 yards and six touchdowns on 272 carries, with 64 catches for 549 receiving yards and three more scores en route to an RB4 finish. Still, current ADP has Croskey-Merritt (RB40) and White (RB39) priced as if it will be an even split. |
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Free-agent WR DeAndre Hopkins (Ravens) could be of interest to the Washington Commanders, according to Jason La Canfora of SportsBoom.com. According to one anonymous NFL general manager, the Commanders are looking to bolster their receiving depth before the start of training camp.
| Footballguys view: The report indicates Hopkins or Brandon Aiyuk may be of interest to the Commanders as they look to improve their roster. Hopkins is no longer the player he used to be, and last year with the Ravens he had just 22 catches for 330 yards and two touchdowns. A veteran behind Terry McLaurin would make sense, but we're not sure if Hopkins is the right fit for the Commanders. |
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