Top Five Greatest Fantasy Seasons: Washington Commanders

The Washington Commanders were established in 1932 as the Boston Braves. A year later, the Braves renamed their organization to the Redskins, and shortly after relocated to Washington, DC, in 1937. The franchise won NFL Championships in 1937 and 1942 before the AFL-NFL merger. Since then, Washington has added victories in Super Bowls XVII, XXII, […]

NFL Coaching Matters: 2022 Washington Commanders Offense and Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]

Chase Young Might Not Be Ready For Week 1

Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (knee) is on the Physically Unable to Perform list to begin training camp, and his timeline for on-field work remains unclear. Head coach Ron Rivera's comments on Tuesday added pessimism for a quick return and cast doubt on whether he'll even be available for Week 1 of the regular […]

Chase Young Likely To Begin Training Camp On PUP List

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said that defensive end Chase Young (knee) will "more than likely" begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Young is still recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in mid-November of last year, and he hasn't taken part in any offseason activities to this point. If […]

Daron Payne Taking Part In Team Drills

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne is taking part in team drills at mandatory minicamp on Tuesday after skipping voluntary organized team activities. Payne sat out of OTAs due to his contract situation, but he's back for minicamp this week to avoid being fined. The 25-year-old former first-rounder had a career-high 61 tackles (35 solo), […]

Curtis Samuel Can Play Everywhere In Offense

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel's versatility has been on full display during voluntary organized team activities this year. "Curtis can play everywhere," offensive coordinator Scott Turner said. "We did some of that stuff last year in the limited time he was on the field. I'm just happy for Curtis that he's healthy and he's […]

No Timetable For Chase Young's Return

Washington Commanders star pass-rusher Chase Young (knee) has returned to the team's practice facilities to continue rehabbing a torn ACL in his right knee, and the 2020 Defensive Rookie of the Year is unsure when he'll be able to return to the field. He remains on track in his recovery, but he isn't taking part […]

Chase Young To Return In Next Few Weeks

Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (knee) is expected to return within the next few weeks. The 23-year-old tore his right ACL during the Week 10 matchup versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and has been away from the team rehabbing, recently skipping OTAs. After Young made the Pro Bowl during his rookie year, his production […]

Curtis Samuel Feeling Good

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel (hamstring) called it "refreshing" to be back at offseason workouts after an injury-plagued 2021 season. Samuel said, "I feel good. I feel fast." Head coach Ron Rivera said that the 25-year-old pass-catcher looked good during workouts last month as well. He was a complete bust in his first year […]

Terry McLaurin Absent From OTAs

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin hasn't been attending the team's offseason workouts, but head coach Ron Rivera thinks it's "just a matter of time" before he's back with the team. The two sides could work out a long-term contract extension soon. The 26-year-old is going into the fourth and final year of his rookie […]

Commanders Sign First-Rounder Jahan Dotson

The Washington Commanders signed first-round wide receiver Jahan Dotson to a four-year, fully guaranteed $15.05 million rookie deal on Wednesday. The deal comes with a fifth-year team option. Dotson was taken with the 16th overall pick of this year's draft and is expected to start opposite Terry McLaurin on the outside in D.C. immediately. The […]

Ron Rivera Has High Hopes For Antonio Gibson, Brian Robinson Jr.

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera likened the potential one-two punch of running backs Antonio Gibson and rookie Brian Robinson Jr. to the Jonathan Stewart/D'Angelo Williams pairing he used with the Carolina Panthers from 2011-14. Washington took Robinson in the third round of the draft out of Alabama, but he didn't start in college until […]

Commanders Sign Trai Turner

The Washington Commanders are signing former Pittsburgh Steelers free-agent offensive guard Trai Turner to a one-year, $3 million deal on Monday, according to a source. Turner previously played for head coach Ron Rivera in Carolina from 2014 to 2019. The 28-year-old was originally a third-round pick by the Panthers in 2014, and he was named […]

Washington Selects Brian Robinson Jr. No. 98 Overall

The Washington Commanders selected Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. with the No. 148 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. The 23-year-old sat behind Najee Harris for four years before finally starting as a fifth-year player. He is a short-yardage bruiser and broke out with 1,343 yards and 14 touchdowns for Alabama in 2021. Robinson […]

Jahan Dotson Surprised By Landing Spot

The Washington Commanders selected Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson 16th overall in the NFL draft. According to Dotson, this was earlier than he and his draft prep team thought he would go. Speaking to the media after the selection, Dotson stated, "We were kind of thinking later first (or) early second." However, he also […]

Jahan Dotson Taken By Commanders In First Round

The Washington Commanders selected Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday night. Dotson was named to the first-team All-Big Ten team in his senior season and will pair nicely with Terry McLaurin in D.C. He has elite speed and will give quarterback Carson […]

Washington Trades Back On Thursday Night

The Commanders traded the No. 11 pick of the 2022 NFL Draft to New Orleans. The Saints then made a move on Thursday night to fill a void on offense, taking Ohio State wideout Chris Olave. In exchange, Washington acquired the No. 16 overall selection, with the expectation being that the club will look to […]

Commanders Expected To Pick Up Montez Sweat's Option

The Washington Commanders are expected to pick up the fifth-year option for defensive end Montez Sweat on Wednesday, according to a source. It's not a surprise that the Commanders are picking up his option, but teams have until next Monday to pick up options for 2019 first-round picks. Once the move is official, Sweat will […]

Logan Thomas Is Ahead Of Schedule

Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas (knee) is reportedly ahead of schedule in his recovery process. The 30-year-old tight end was limited to six games last season due to an ACL injury. The expectation is that Thomas will begin the season on the IR, but that remains to be seen. He finished with 72 receptions […]

Carson Wentz Not Viewed As Bridge Quarterback

The Washington Commanders don't view quarterback Carson Wentz as a bridge quarterback or experimental fix, and head coach Ron Rivera downplayed the team's interest in grabbing a QB in the first round of the draft after the team traded for Wentz this offseason. Rivera said that Wentz could be a long-term fit, which could mean […]

Drake London Visits Commanders

USC wide receiver Drake London is visiting with the Washington Commanders on Tuesday. The 20-year-old, who could be the first wide receiver off the board in next week's draft, has plenty of suitors. With Washington holding pick No. 11 and yet to reach a contract extension with fourth-year wide receiver Terry McLaurin, they could certainly […]

Commanders Hosting Kyle Hamilton

The Washington Commanders are hosting top safety prospect Kyle Hamilton of Notre Dame on Monday, according to a source. With Washington holding pick No. 11 in the upcoming draft, it is possible that Hamilton falls to them, especially if multiple quarterbacks go off the board early. Washington finished 29th in passing yards allowed per game, […]

Terry McLaurin Reporting To Offseason Program

In spite of an unresolved contract situation, Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin will be participating in the team's on-field offseason program, beginning on Monday. It was originally reported that he would not participate until he received a new contract, along with fellow fourth-year wide receivers Deebo Samuel and A.J. Brown. However, McLaurin is now […]

Antonio Gibson, J.D. McKissic Likely To Form Committee

Washington Commanders running backs Antonio Gibson and J.D. McKissic are likely to continue working in tandem in the backfield in 2022. Gibson, a former third-round pick out of Memphis, has rushed for 1,832 yards and 18 touchdowns in his first two NFL seasons, adding 78 catches for 541 yards and three more scores. He ran […]

Joey Slye Staying In Washington

Washington Commanders kicker Joey Slye has agreed to a two-year deal with the organization. The deal is reportedly worth $5 million with $2 million incentives included. Clearly, Washington liked what they saw from Slye during his six games with the team. He knocked down all 12 of his field goal attempts and all ten of […]

Commanders Haven't Made Terry McLaurin An Offer

The Washington Commanders have yet to make wide receiver Terry McLaurin a contract-extension offer, according to a source. McLaurin is entering the fourth and final season of his rookie contract. Washington met with his agent at the NFL combine in February and recently said they've been having ongoing dialogue, but there hasn't been an offer […]

Chris Olave Visiting With Commanders

Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave is visiting with the Washington Commanders on Thursday, as is San Diego State defensive lineman Cam Thomas. Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III will be with Washington on Friday. Olave is making the rounds, as he's already visited with the New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys. The 21-year-old […]

Teams Monitoring Terry McLaurin

The Washington Commanders have yet to engage in serious contract discussions with wide receiver Terry McLaurin and his agent, and league sources at the owners' meetings said they imagine McLaurin's representation to aim for financial terms in the Davante Adams and Tyreek Hill range. Other teams are monitoring McLaurin's situation in case an opening to […]

Early 2022 Fantasy Football Best Ball Rankings: Pre-NFL Draft

Welcome RotoBallers, there is no off-season here! Below you'll see our team's early 2022 fantasy football best ball rankings for the top 340 fantasy football players. Use these best ball rankings to draft winning best ball teams. For anyone who isn't very familiar with fantasy football best ball leagues, they are essentially draft-only leagues with […]

Commanders Eyeing Sam Howell

The Washington Commanders had a big turnout at North Carolina's Pro Day to watch quarterback Sam Howell. The New Orleans Saints are also among the team's in attendance on Monday. The Commanders pulled off a big trade to acquire quarterback Carson Wentz from the Indianapolis Colts this offseason, but he's probably not the long-term answer […]