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Commanders links Articles The Athletic (paywall) In Sonny Styles, Commanders get ‘everything you want’ in a football player He told his family early Thursday that he was going to be a Washington Commander by day’s end and few really believed it would happen. His phone lit up around 8:40 p.m. with a “spam” warning, and […]
The NFL Draft starts again tonight at 7 p.m. ET for Day 2, featuring the second and third rounds. There are still a lot of talented players on the board, and the Washington Commanders currently have one pick for Day 2. Adam Peters has pick No. 71 tonight, and then a long wait until Saturday […]
Adam Peters didn’t think that Sonny Styles would be there when the Washington Commanders were up at No. 7 in the draft. When the Titans took Carnell Tate, and the Chiefs traded in front of them to draft LSU CB Mansoor Delane, he knew Styles would be a Commander. Peters said he was smiling ear […]
Sonny Styles knew he was going to get drafted by the Washington Commanders tonight, and told his family at his draft party. They didn’t believe him, but he loved the organization and said the people in the building were different throughout the draft process. He told head coach that he’d “be back soon” after their […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Commanders fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Okay everyone; here’s your chance to offer an instant reaction to the draft pick we’ve spent […]
Draft day is finally here and Washington has made their pick! The Commanders selected Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State with the 7th overall pick. Washington adds one of the best defensive players in this year’s draft, and a player they expect to play a big role in new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones’ defense. Head coach […]
The NFL draft is here, and starts tonight at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. The Commanders have held their annual Top 30 group visit at TopGolf and hosted 37 local prospect recently as they finalize their big board. Washington began recalibrating the team in free agency, and now turns to the draft to bring in more […]
Another draft season is drawing to a close, and we’ll soon find out which prospect will get ready to take command. All of the questions we’ve had during the offseason will soon be answered. Will Adam Peters, Dan Quinn, and the rest of the Commanders’ brass stick and pick at #7, or trade out? If […]
Commanders links Articles The Athletic (paywall) How much does positional value matter as Commanders mull No. 7 pick? Here’s what we know: In the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night, the Washington Commanders will likely draft edge rusher Arvell Reese or linebacker Sonny Styles or running back Jeremiyah Love or cornerback […]
With the countdown to the draft at less than 15 hours (and ticking), it seems like a good time to take a look at the Washington Commanders roster in the form of a depth chart. As things stand at the moment, the team has 75 players on the roster. There are 38 players on defense, […]
The draft is a day away and with that comes my final mock draft for Washington for this year’s cycle. As always, my draft algorithm is the player who represents the most value on the board at a position of need for the Commanders. As I did last year, I will be using my draft […]
Commanders links Articles The Athletic (paywall) Commanders NFL Draft big board: 24 potential fits spanning all 3 days Day 3 The Commanders have four picks over the last four rounds: a fifth-rounder (No. 147), two sixths (187 and 209) and a seventh (223). Demond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest Described by Brugler as “a low-calorie De’Von […]
Commanders links Articles Commanders Wire What are the best and worst Commanders’ NFL draft picks since 2000? As we get closer to this year’s draft, CBS Sports analyst Bryan DeArdo recently looked at every NFL team’s best and worst picks since the 2000 NFL Draft. Best pick: OT Trent Williams (No. 4 overall, 2010) A surefire Hall of […]
NFL Draft week is finally here and with that, we are inching closer to having concrete results after months of chatter, rumors, and overall propaganda regarding one of the biggest annual events in all of sports. A little over a month ago we put out the 1.0 version of my mock draft, which included zero […]
Commanders links Articles Bullock’s Film Room (subscription) Ranking Commanders Draft Options at 7 1. Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame. For me, Jeremiyah Love is the best prospect I’ve studied in detail this year. There are very few faults in his game. He’s incredibly explosive, has outstanding short area quickness and long speed to go with […]
Last, but not least in the series of draft position roundup is Center. Wide Receiver Cornerback Linebacker Safeties Center Adam Peters was active in the first wave of free agency, with multiple additions on defense and offensive skill positions. The two biggest remaining needs he was unable to address were Wide Receiver and Center. Washington […]
Washington is in a unique position in the 2026 NFL draft as they sit at number seven with most of the top talent being at non-traditional positions. Running back, safety and inside linebacker boast three prospects which many grade as the top players in the draft regardless of position. Adam Peters did a great job […]
Commanders links Articles The Athletic (paywall) Why teams should select Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love — no matter his position value [T]eams should be racing for the opportunity to select Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love. Of course, Love’s draft ceiling is only so high because of his devalued running back position, but someone Thursday night is going […]
Commanders links Articles Commanders Wire Commanders new alternate helmet called ‘inappropriate’ Harris has implemented two changes this offseason. The franchise will return to the uniforms of their Super Bowl era when they appeared in four Super Bowls, winning three from the 1982-1991 seasons. The second change is a spear added to the alternate uniform. Harris […]
Weekend Link Dump CNN talks about the wild week that was in the stock market How are Native Americans responding to the new Washington Commanders logo? Because the Cardinals are a mess, of course Jacoby Brissett is looking for a massive pay raise I haven’t read this, but it’s probably a good read if you’re […]
The NFL draft is less than a week away, kicking off in Pittsburgh on Thursday, April 23rd. The Commanders have held their annual Top 30 group visit at TopGolf and hosted 37 local prospects recently as they finalize their big board. Free agency was a big boost for the Washington Commanders, and now we have […]
Commanders links Articles The Athletic (paywall) Commanders will ‘more likely than not’ stay and pick at No. 7 in draft, GM says Two years ago, Adam Peters had a clear vision of the prospect he wanted to select with the No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft. Jayden Daniels was the obvious fit, given his […]
The NFL draft is a week from today. Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters and assistant general manager Lance Newmark are in Ashburn today answer questions about the next week’s big three-day event. Peters said the team isn’t actively trying to trade back from their first-round pick(#7), and they’ll trust their board if they pick […]
Commanders links Articles ESPN Ben Solak: How all 32 teams can ace their picks, needs If neither Caleb Downs nor Jeremiyah Love make it to No. 7, the Commanders should trade back. They’re missing both their second- and fourth-round picks as a result of the Laremy Tunsil trade, and they have more needs than their […]
Commanders links Articles ESPN Commanders unveil new uniforms, debut ‘Hail Raiser’ look with alternate logo The Commanders unveiled their new uniforms Wednesday, returning to their more traditional color scheme — and to a look similar to when the franchise won three Super Bowls between 1981-91. “They’re associated with some incredible moments,” Washington team president Mark […]