The Washington Commanders have announced they will be retiring legendary wide receiver Art Monk’s jersey on Thursday, November 20th against the Seattle Seahawks.
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In a recent article by ESPN, NFL executives, coaches, and scouts ranked the NFL’s top 10 quarterbacks for 2025. Washington Commanders’ rookie QB Jayden Daniels came in ranked 5th in the NFL, with ESPN writing “Daniels’ phenomenal rookie season demanded an appearance somewhere in the top 10. That he pushed his way into the top five, narrowly outdistancing Stafford in the voting, shows voters have no problem validating his hype.”
The Washington Commanders have officially unveiled their new alternate jerseys for the upcoming season, much to the excitement of a fanbase eager to reconnect with the franchise’s storied past. The new threads, featuring the classic white top and burgundy bottom, hark back to the team’s most dominant period, often referred to as the “Super Bowl Era.” They also include gold face mask.
The Washington Nationals have announced the firing of General Manager Mike Rizzo and Manager Dave Martinez. In a statement, Nats owner Mark D. Lerner cited the need for a “fresh approach and new energy.”
The Washington Commanders are generating significant excitement regarding their alternate jerseys, particularly for the 2025 season. Multiple reliable sources, including local sports insider Kevin Sheehan, strongly suggest the team will introduce alternate uniforms next year that evoke their classic burgundy and gold aesthetic from the pre-Commanders rebrand era, specifically resembling the post-Redskins Washington Football Team’s look. Now, a report states that the new alternate jerseys and helmets will be unveiled on July 9th.
Terry Crews’ professional football career, spanning from 1991 to 1996, laid the foundation for his eventual transition into Hollywood stardom. Drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the 11th round of the 1991 NFL Draft, Crews played as a defensive end and linebacker for several teams. His time with the Washington Redskins in 1995 marked a significant chapter in his football journey, a period he recently reflected on through a poignant social media post featuring legendary Brian Mitchell (full post available below).
The future of the Commanders stadium at the RFK site in Washington, DC, is currently in the hands of the DC Council, and they’re not in a hurry. Today, the two sides met at Cafe Milano to discuss the possible move, and Julie Donaldson reports that the DMV’s very own Wale was present at the meeting.
Montgomery County, Maryland, a vibrant and affluent suburb of Washington DC, boasts a surprising number of ties to the ownership of local major professional sports teams. Beyond being a hotbed for passionate fans, the county is home to, or has been home to, the influential individuals and families who hold the reins of several beloved franchises across different leagues. From the hardwood to the diamond, and the gridiron to the ice, a closer look reveals the deep Montgomery County roots of the majority owners of these six prominent pro teams in the area.
Vinny Cerrato led the Washington Redskins’ personnel department throughout the 2000s as their de facto general manager before parting ways with the team permanently in 2009. Charlie Cerrato, Vinny’s son, was just drafted in the second of the NHL Draft by the Carolina Hurricanes.
A Washington Commanders spokesperson has released a statement after DC Council chairman Phil Mendelson proposed pulling the Commanders stadium deal from the upcoming budget. If the deal is pulled, the plans to open in 2030 would likely be delayed. The full statement from the Commanders can be seen below:
Maryland native Kevin Durant has made headlines today following his trade from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets. However, he’s also gaining attention for his comments about Dallas Cowboys star pass rusher Micah Parsons potentially joining Durant’s favorite team, the Washington Commanders, within the next two years (video below).