Legendary former Washington football coach and current NASCAR team owner Joe Gibbs is launching a new series on X in which he will answer questions submitted by commenters each week. “Anything from football and racing to faith, life, and everything in between,” Gibbs wrote. “Drop your question in the comments, and we’ll pick a couple each week for me to answer.”
It was confirmed Wednesday evening that Washington Commanders running back Rachaad White did not suffer an injury while participating in the running back room’s ice bucket challenge earlier this week.
Drew Stevens has won the Washington Commanders’ kicking competition, beating out Jake Moody to become the team’s new kicker.
Washington Commanders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota suffered a sprained MCL during Friday’s preseason game against the Miami Dolphins.
Washington Commanders defensive end Dorance Armstrong has been suspended without pay for the first game of the 2026 regular season for violating the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy (specific reason not provided). Commanders reporter Ben Standig shared that “the issue leading to the suspension occurred last season”, but that he’s unaware of specific details.
The Washington Commanders held a joint practice with the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday, with the session producing plenty of encouraging moments for Washington on both sides of the ball, highlighted by a sharp performance from Jayden Daniels, a strong showing from the receiving corps, and consistent pressure from the defense.
Monumental Sports & Entertainment and Capital One have announced a 20-year extension of the naming rights agreement for Capital One Arena, while also unveiling new renderings and details of the more than $1 billion transformation currently underway in downtown Washington, D.C.
The Washington Commanders have released their first unofficial depth chart of the season (available below), offering an early look at where several position battles stand as the team moves through training camp.
Washington Commanders star left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps during practice on Saturday and is expected to miss a significant portion of the 2026 regular season.
The Washington Commanders are bringing one of the area’s biggest football stars back home, signing Gaithersburg native and University of Maryland standout Stefon Diggs. The move gives quarterback Jayden Daniels another proven weapon alongside Terry McLaurin as Washington continues to bolster its offense. Nicki Jhabvala reports the deal is for one year and worth up to $12 million.
Dan Hellie, a graduate of Col. Zadok Magruder High School, has been named the play-by-play announcer for the Washington Commanders’ preseason television broadcasts.