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What Commanders LT Laremy Tunsil said about Myles Garrett trade to Rams

Myles Garrett was added to the Commanders schedule earlier this week. The Cleveland Browns weren’t suddenly part of Washington’s slate. Garrett became a future opponent after being traded to the Los Angeles Rams in a blockbuster deal made official on Monday.   The Rams got Garrett. The Browns got young edge rusher Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick […]

Commanders news: Josh Conerly says he hasn’t huddled “since little league”

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 OTA notebook | Defense shows speed, McCaffrey and Burks […]

Odafe Oweh: Sonny Styles is like a baby Bobby Wagner

Full disclosure: We won’t have boots on the ground in Ashburn, VA, for Tuesday’s OTA practice, so we’ll rely on Commanders beat reporters like Nicki Jhabvala, John Keim, JP Finlay, Zach Selby and Ben Standig to be our eyes, ears and question askers. Follow those respected reporters if you don’t already. The Washington Commanders held the first practice of the second week of […]

How David Blough created new Washington Commanders offensive scheme

Full disclosure: We didn’t have boots on the ground in Ashburn, Va., for Tuesday’s OTA, so we’ll rely on Commanders beat reporters like Nicki Jhabvala, John Keim, JP Finlay, Zach Selby and Ben Standig to be our eyes, ears and question askers. Follow those respected reporters if you don’t already. Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has done a whole lot right during his two NFL seasons. He’s a […]

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Commanders WR Terry McLaurin on Jayden Daniels chemistry, David Blough

Full disclosure: We didn’t have boots on the ground in Ashburn, Va., for Tuesday’s OTA, so we’ll rely on Commanders beat reporters like Nicki Jhabvala, John Keim, JP Finlay, Zach Selby and Ben Standig to be our eyes, ears and question askers. Follow those respected reporters if you don’t already.  Terry McLaurin wasn’t around the Commanders this time last year. He skipped the offseason program, illustrating his desire for a new contract. It took […]

Washington Commanders sign TE Anthony Firkser, release Ja’Corey Brooks

The Commanders shuffled their roster a bit heading into the second week of OTAs, adding a veteran tight end to the mix. The position group will be important in David Blough’s new offense, which will feature multiple tight end sets on a regular basis. Washington added some experience to the group on Tuesday, signing Anthony […]

Washington Commanders OTAs: Sights and Sounds from Week 2

Full disclosure: We won’t have boots on the ground in Ashburn, VA, for Tuesday’s OTA, so we’ll rely on Commanders beat reporters like Nicki Jhabvala, John Keim, JP Finlay, Zach Selby and Ben Standig to be our eyes, ears and question askers. Follow those respected reporters if you don’t already. The Washington Commanders are back in Ashburn, VA for the second week of […]

David Blough: Jayden Daniels embracing offense; moving Terry McLaurin

Full disclosure: We won’t have boots on the ground in Ashburn, VA, for Tuesday’s OTA, so we’ll rely on Commanders beat reporters like Nicki Jhabvala, John Keim, JP Finlay, Zach Selby and Ben Standig to be our eyes, ears and question askers. Follow those respected reporters if you don’t already. New Washington Commanders offensive coordinator David Blough spoke to reporters before the team’s […]

Commanders News: Odafe Oweh, Leo Chenal, Sonny Styles remake LB group

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 Roundtable Four Positions to Watch in 2nd installment of […]

Washington Commanders OTAs: Keep an eye on Chig Oknowko, Frankie Luvu

Full disclosure: We won’t have boots on the ground in Ashburn, Va., for this OTA, so we’ll rely on Commanders beat reporters like Nicki Jhabvala, John Keim, JP Finlay, Zach Selby, Scott Abraham and Ben Standig to be our eyes, ears and question askers. Follow those respected reporters if you don’t already.  The Commanders offseason program has reached a higher gear. It revved up last week, with OTAs formally starting at the team’s training […]

Washington Commanders OTAs: Keep an eye on Chig Oknowko, Frankie Luvu

Full disclosure: We won’t have boots on the ground in Ashburn, Va., for this OTA, so we’ll rely on Commanders beat reporters like Nicki Jhabvala, John Keim, JP Finlay, Zach Selby, Scott Abraham and Ben Standig to be our eyes, ears and question askers. Follow those respected reporters if you don’t already.  The Commanders offseason program has reached a higher gear. It revved up last week, with OTAs formally starting at the team’s training […]

Jayden Daniels renewed health, clutch gene makes Commanders dangerous

Jayden Daniels was running around last week during Commanders OTAs, throwing darts to receivers all over the field. On-site reporters said he looked good executing new offensive coordinator David Blough’s scheme. Then he took to the podium and flashed that trademark smile, saying he’s healthy again and ready to put a “miserable” 2025 season behind him.   The Commander quarterback is looking […]

Commanders news: Better Washington depth means injuries won’t derail season

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 Last Man Standig The Commanders emphasized speed, versatility — and […]

Adam Peters gave Washington Commanders great depth for 2026 NFL season

Editor’s note: This isn’t a complete depth chart, but an examination of depth on the Commanders roster, omitting the starters/key players in each position group to focus on the reserves: It seems like decades ago that the Washington Commanders had a team this stacked. Much of the 2000s saw incredible roster mismanagement and a reliance […]

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Which Commanders not named Jayden Daniels could make/break 2026 season?

Commanders OTAs have begun, providing first looks at all the free-agent signings and NFL draft picks general manager Adam Peters invested in this offseason. Optimism reigns this time of year, especially for a franchise that went 12-5 and then 5-12 in consecutive seasons.   The glory of an NFC championship game appearance is still fresh. So is last season’s disaster. The 2026 campaign’s trajectory is influenced […]

Commanders news: 2026 Washington WR room “isn’t Monk and Clark”

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 ESPN Offseason changes bringing new look to 2026 Commanders Washington […]

Who will start at left guard and center in 2026? – The 5 O’Clock Club

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere… The 5 o’clock club is published from time to time during the season, and aims to provide a forum for reader-driven discussion at a time of day when there isn’t much NFL news being published. Feel free to introduce topics that interest you in the comments below. CLICK HERE to see […]

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Mike Sainristil believes Amik Roberston can lift Commanders secondary 

Mike Sainristil started training with Amik Robertson before they were Commanders teammates. Washington’s 2024 second-round pick was impressed by the veteran’s technique and savvy, and his willingness to put in work.   Given that sentiment, Sainristil was thrilled when Washington signed Robertson to a two-year, $15 million contract this spring.   Sainristil sent Robertson a simple question […]

Commanders news: A blast of Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin OTA optimism

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 Whether he’s inside or outside, Mike Sainristil just wants […]

Blast of Daniels-McLaurin OTA optimism: another season like 2024? – Daily Slop

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 Whether he’s inside or outside, Mike Sainristil just wants […]

How Sonny Styles, Washington Commanders LBs fit Daronte Jones’ scheme

Washington’s defense ranked in the NFL’s lower third last year, necessitating Joe Whitt Jr.‘s firing at the end of the season. Daronte Jones was brought in to correct the defensive issues, and Dan Quinn has asserted the new defensive coordinator will have full control to implement his own scheme. We previously looked at several coverage […]

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Javon Kinlaw expresses passion, optimism at Washington Commanders OTAs

Javon Kinlaw has never been shy about saying what’s on his mind, even if there’s a camera bank and hot mics in front of him. The Commanders’ defensive lineman was asked about his new-and-improved position group, and was so passionate about its upgrades that he dropped the quote of the spring (and maybe summer) trying to describe it.   Though, to be honest, it’s not suitable for […]