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Sonny Styles is in the midst of some NFL firsts. The draft pick came first, made by Washington at No. 7 overall, followed by the adorned Commanders hat and the Roger Goodell hug. Then came the introductory press conference and Friday’s formally signed rookie contract. The first professional practice came later that afternoon, where he adorned the burgundy and gold No. 52 for the first time. “It […]
The Washington Commanders drafted 6 players last month, and signed 9 undrafted free agents this week. They are hosting a rookie mini-camp at team headquarters in Ashburn, VA. There are 21 tryout players at today’s practice which was open to the media. First players on the field: Sonny Styles: Matt Gulbin: Kaytron “Fatman” Allen: Antonio […]
The Washington Commanders are holding their rookie minicamp over the next two days. They have six draft picks that were all signed on Friday. The invite list also includes 21 tryout players, eight second-year players, and their returning IPP player. Head coach Dan Quinn talked a bunch about draft picks Sonny Styles (1st round, No. […]
Editor’s note: The Commanders are working to get rookie deals done, with their NFL draft class reporting to their training complex for rookie minicamp. Follow all of the signings below: The Commanders announced the signing of first-round NFL draft pick Sonny Styles on Friday. The former Ohio State linebacker wasn’t the only one to ink […]
Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy! Commanders links Articles Commanders.com 3 things to watch during Commanders’ rookie minicamp The […]
Linebacker Sonny Styles has signed his rookie contract, the Commanders announced on Friday morning. Washington selected the Ohio State product at No. 7 overall in the first round of the NFL draft, a selection seen as a huge win for the Commanders and their defense. Per OverTheCap, Styles will make roughly $37.7 million over the […]
Neil Stratton of ScoutSpeak tweeted that the San Francisco 49ers are losing area scout Ryan Kessenich to the Washington Commanders, where Kessenich will serve as their Director of Scouting. Kessenich has been in the NFL for over two decades. He joins Adam Peters in a place where Kessenich’s scouting career began. He was an assistant […]
The Washington Commanders announced that they have officially signed 9 undrafted free agents. Last year’s undrafted free agent class included 10 players. These players are now officially signed after passing their physicals before Washington’s rookie mini-camp starts tomorrow. We have been tracking all of the reported signings since the draft ended, and had all nine […]
Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, and a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy! Commanders links Articles The Athletic (paywall) How the Commanders returned to D.C.: The […]
It’s jersey number day for the Washington Commanders NFL draft class. They only had six draft picks this year, and they all have their first number in the NFL. Sonny Styles was the Commanders first-round pick, and he gets No. 52, traditional linebacker number. Washington’s third-round pick, Clemson WR Antonio Williams, gets No. 14 to […]
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Commanders links Articles NFL.com 2026 NFL Draft: Ten rookies in position to succeed in Year 1 and beyond I’ve gathered 10 such rookies, trying to focus on players who are A) ready to produce right away, B) primed to meet an immediate team need, C) entering a favorable developmental situation or D) all of the […]
Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters said he didn’t think former Ohio State LB Sonny Styles would be available when they got on the clock for the seventh overall pick. It was an easy decision for the team, and he said Styles checked all the boxes as a person and as a football player. “Sonny […]
Commanders links Articles Commanders Roundtable Why Antonio Williams Is What Washington Commanders Offense Needs [T]he Amon-Ra St. Brown comparison is the right one. St. Brown entered the league as a mid-round pick who won with craft, separation, and reliability rather than raw athleticism. Williams has the same profile — 70-plus PFF receiving grades against man, […]
Editor’s note: Everyone’s excited about the Commanders’ NFL Draft haul. Rightfully so. That doesn’t mean each selection will slot into a prominent role as a rookie. We’ll discuss realistic expectations for each player over the next few days, leading into Commanders rookie minicamp. In this installment, we evaluate a productive, strong-armed quarterback from Rutgers: QB Athan Kaliakmanis, Rutgers Selection: Seventh round, No. 223 overall Height/Weight: 6-foot-2, 216 pounds Realistic expect...
Nick Cross is from the DMV. He was born in Bowie, Maryland. He attended DeMatha Catholic High and then went to the University of Maryland. After four years with the Indianapolis Colts, Cross has come back home. That was assured this spring, with a two-year, $13 million contract in free agency. The Washington Commanders acquired an every-down safety with over 1,000 […]
The Washington Commanders are coming off a disappointing season where age and injuries caught up with them. After making the NFC Championship Game the year prior, Washington went into the 2026 NFL Draft needing to prioritize getting younger and faster across their entire roster. Here’s how the draft shook out for them. Sonny Styles, Linebacker, […]
Commanders links Articles What RB Kaytron Allen Brings to the Washington Commanders Bullock’s Film Room (subscription) Allen leaves college as the all time leading rusher in Penn State history, ahead of some greats like Saquon Barkley. At 5-foot-11, 216 pounds, Allen is a short but stout running back that lacks great burst and long speed, […]
Editor’s note: Everyone’s excited about the Commanders’ NFL Draft haul. Rightfully so. That doesn’t mean each selection will slot into a prominent role as a rookie. We’ll discuss realistic expectations for each player over the next few days, leading into Commanders rookie minicamp. In this installment, we evaluate a tough-as-nails interior lineman from Michigan State: C Matt Gulbin, Michigan State Selection: Sixth round, No. 209 overall Height/Weight: 6-foot-4, 305 pounds What assistant G...
Commanders links Articles Last Man Standig (paywall) Building front to back: The Commanders’ bet on defensive speed over secondary personnel [W]hen the draft concluded, Washington hadn’t selected a single defensive back. Not early. Not late. Not at all. Washington didn’t forget about the secondary. It deprioritized it. If there’s a single stat that explains Washington’s […]
Following last year’s disastrous defensive performance, Washington fans have been clamoring for a total overhaul. They were rewarded with a new defensive mind in Daronte Jones and upgrades to the front seven, including Odafe Oweh, Sonny Styles, Tim Settle, K’Lavon Chaisson, and Leo Chenal. Free agent additions to the secondary were not as plentiful, but […]
Editor’s note: Everyone’s excited about the Commanders’ NFL Draft haul. Rightfully so. That doesn’t mean each selection will slot into a prominent role as a rookie. We’ll discuss realistic expectations for each player over the next few days, leading into Commanders rookie minicamp. In this installment, we evaluate a super-productive rusher from Penn State: RB Kaytron Allen, Penn State Selection: Sixth round, No. 187 overall Height/Weight: 5-foot-11, 216 pounds What assistant GM Lance Newm...
It was unsurprising to see the Los Angeles Rams decline the fifth-year option for cornerback Emmanuel Forbes. Opting in would have cost the Rams a fully guaranteed $12.6M for the 2027 season. But that doesn’t mean the Washington Commanders’ 2023 first rounder is expendable in Los Angeles this year. Quite the opposite. The Rams are […]
Jayden Daniels didn’t have much during his second NFL season. Injuries marred his follow-up to a rookie of the year campaign where the Commanders reached the NFC title game. The quarterback missed 10 total games due to a knee sprain, a hamstring strain and an elbow dislocation that was subsequently aggravated. The former No. 2 overall draft pick played in seven games and finished only four, leaving Washington too often without its best […]
Commanders links Articles Commanders.com 5 things to know about QB Athan Kaliakmanis He’s one of the most experienced starters in his class. The 2026 quarterback class was considered to be a light one. Fortunately, the Commanders are not in the market for a starting quarterback, but in terms of finding a potential backup, there weren’t […]