Philip Hughes covers the Washington Commanders with a focus on daily news, film analysis, roster construction, player development, and the fan culture surrounding one of the NFL’s most scrutinized teams. A longtime sports writer and content creator, Hughes has spent more than 20 years building football audiences across the interwebs and following the daily beat of the NFC East. email: hailbng+si@gmail.com
Read the full transcript and top takeaways from Dan Quinn’s press conference as the Washington Commanders wrapped up their final training camp practice.
ESPN's Dan Orlovsky believes David Blough's offense will blend Shanahan and Ben Johnson concepts for Jayden Daniels. Plus, the Commanders worked out 8 defenders.
Your daily Commanders digest: Takeaways from Dan Quinn's added Day 15 practice, Athan Kaliakmanis' QB3 push, film review, and Antonio Williams' rising stock.
Dan Quinn added a Day 15 practice as the Commanders prepare for high-stakes joint work with Baltimore and evaluate lingering battles at center and running back.
With the preseason finale approaching, these six Washington Commanders—including Athan Kaliakmanis and Kaytron Allen—have officially played their way onto the 53-man roster.
Your division-wide digest: Relief for Eagles RB Ja'Quinden Jackson, Shiyazh Pete's historic night for Dallas, Malik Nabers updates, and Commanders takeaways.
After entering training camp on the hot seat, safety Quan Martin has answered the call with two interceptions in two preseason games for the Commanders.
With one preseason game remaining, here is our Washington Commanders 53-man roster projection 3.0 following standout performances and injury shakeups in Detroit.
The Commanders logged their sixth preseason takeaway in Detroit while Dan Quinn praised Sam Cosmi for playing the best football of his career amid O-line questions.
Evaluating winners and losers from the Commanders' 17-13 loss to Detroit: Athan Kaliakmanis and Maurice Hurst shine while the ground game and protection falter.
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