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USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
WATCH: Texans players show off during Day 1 of training camp
Training camp is officially underway at the Methodist Training Center as the Houston Texans prepare to claim a third straight AFC South title. After another eventual offseason, the Texans look poised to compete in the AFC as a heavy-hitter with impeccable upside on offense. Despite losing Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil, the Texans feel confident in their offensive personnel thanks to new coordinator Nick Caley from Los Angeles. A wiz with offensive linemen, Caley should scheme up personnel looks that takes pressure off the backfield and passing attack, giving Stroud more time to attack. Defensively, Houston should have a top-five unit in the league after targeting top names in free agency. Internally, the Texans inked deals with All-Pro cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., defensive end Danielle Hunter and nickel defender Jalen Pitre. Externally, they traded for Eagles defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson and signed defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins. Here, several players are seen getting ready for the start of training camp. Take a look below: Houston opens the regular season on the road at SoFi Stadium against the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 7.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Skeptical Analyst Changing Tune on Commanders' 2025 Super Bowl Chances
Skeptical Analyst Changing Tune on Commanders' 2025 Super Bowl Chances originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Despite a shocking run to the NFC Championship Game to cap a stunning 2024 NFL season, the Washington Commanders remain a club that some find difficult to evaluate for 2025. Advertisement Can an "upstart'' stay "up''? Washington engineered for itself an eight-win jump from 2023 to 2024. They used the talent of rookie star Jayden Daniels to become one of the most stunning turn-around teams in league history. But again... predicting what the team will do for an encore is more challenging for some. NFL beat reporter Connor Orr was at one time not high on many of Washington's moves this offseason to bolster its roster. Injury and effectiveness concerns for Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil—two massive trade gets—have been a focus of some criticism. Advertisement But as Washington gets closer to the start of training camp practices (the veterans join the rookies on July 22), some of those concerns may have been nothing more than an overreaction. "While I was not initially thrilled with the idea of adding Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil to the build process, my skepticism has taken a backseat to my confidence in an offensive coaching staff that is garnering heavy buzz around the league right now," Orr said. "If what we saw from Jayden Daniels during his rookie season was merely the tip of the iceberg, I think the Commanders have the potential to be a Ravens-like outlier in how they produce yards.'' Our view? Forget the "turn-around'' and the "upstart'' stuff. Let's just evaluate where this team is now. Simply put—Washington has all the tools to be one of the best offenses in football and one of the better overall teams as well. Advertisement GM Adam Peters and coach Dan Quinn's team isn't without its concerns, and Deebo and Tunsil living up to their billing is something to watch. But it's a decent bet to predict that the Commanders should be back in the playoffs for a second straight season ... and if they do so, it'll be the first time this franchise will have accomplished that feat since the 1991 and 1992 seasons. So yes, the "stunning'' nature of what Washington has done really can take another step... skepticism aside. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
20-07-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
Trump threatens Washington Commanders' stadium plans if franchise doesn't change name
The Washington Commanders have had a busy offseason. They've traded for left tackle Laremy Tunsil and wide receiver Deebo Samuel to bolster one of the top offenses in the NFL from a year ago. On defense, they added decorated pass rusher Von Miller in free agency. There's been news off the field as well with the franchise announcing plans to build a new stadium in Washington D.C. The franchise hopes to build on the site of RFK Memorial Stadium where the team played from 1961 to 1996 and is two miles east of the U.S. Capitol building. Washington may be facing a challenge as well from the highest-ranking elected official in the country. President Trump posted on Truth Social that he may restrict the team from building on the old RFK Stadium site if it doesn't change its name. "I may put a restriction on them that if they don't change the name back to the original 'Washington (name),' and get rid of the ridiculous moniker, 'Washington Commanders,' I won't make a deal for them to build a Stadium in Washington," Trump posted. He continued: "The Team would be much more valuable, and the Deal would be more exciting for everyone." He went on to state that the Cleveland Guardians should do the same and change the franchise name back to its former name. Washington also faces some question marks with getting that deal with Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser needing to get approval from the D.C. Council. "I would put my level of concern – because when you're a big city mayor you're concerned about everything – I'll put it at a four [out of five]," Bowser said earlier this month. Washington started out as the Boston Braves back in 1932 before changing its name in 1933. The franchise kept its now-former name when it relocated from Boston to Washington D.C. in 1937 and it remained for decades. WASHINGTON UNIFORMS: Commanders reveal alternate uniforms that nod to their Super Bowl glory In July 2020, the franchise dropped the name and logo. "We are announcing we will be retiring the (former) name and logo upon completion of this review," the team said in a statement at the time and that team officials were "working closely to develop a new name and design approach that will enhance the standing of our proud, tradition rich franchise and inspire our sponsors, fans and community for the next 100 years." The franchise went by the name Washington Football team for the 2020 and 2021 NFL seasons before rebranding as the Washington Commanders ahead of the 2022 season. This isn't the first time Trump's voiced his dislike for the Commanders name. When asked about the stadium plans earlier in July, Trump said he wouldn't have changed the name in the first place. "It just doesn't have the same, it doesn't have the same ring to me," he said. 'But, you know, winning can make everything sound good. So if they win, all of a sudden the Commanders sounds good, but I wouldn't have changed the name.' A new stadium is one of the top priorities of the Commanders' new ownership group led by Josh Harris. That group finished a deal to buy the team in May 2023 and are hoping to finish construction by the 2030 NFL season. In the meantime, the team would continue to play its home games at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. The team has not released a statement in response to Trump's comments at time of publishing.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Will Jayden Daniels' Commanders Sequel Be Better Than Original?
Will Jayden Daniels' Commanders Sequel Be Better Than Original? originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Washington Commanders' quarterback Jayden Daniels had one of the best rookie seasons we've seen, and now, as he enters Year 2, the expectations are through the roof. After a 12-win regular season and two playoff wins, that is quite the bar to not only reach again but to clear, and for Daniels, that is the task in front of him and his team in 2025. The biggest question is whether he can avoid the dreaded sophomore slump, which continues to claim quarterbacks. If he can, then the Commanders will be in business as a genuine Super Bowl contender. If not, who knows how the season will look, but for Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox, Daniels has all the tools to continue his ascension. "With another offseason under his belt and an improved offensive cast (on paper, anyway), Daniels could be in store for the sort of second-year jump that NFL signal-callers often make," Knox writes. "Considering how great the 24-year-old was last season, that might be enough to put the Commanders firmly in the Super Bowl conversation." The signings of Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil will no doubt raise the floor for Kliff Kingsbury's only if they can be the Pro Bowl-caliber players the Commanders signed them to be. If they are, two key positions have been significantly upgraded to allow Daniels to do what he does best - tear defenses apart. However, it won't be all smooth sailing, with all 31 other NFL teams having the chance to break down Jayden's game and study him to find a weakness. If there is one, defenses will find it, and it will be there that we will see if Daniels can continue playing at a high level. Nothing suggests to us that he won't, but then again, many thought that about C.J. Stroud last year, didn't they? Is Jayden a different beast? We think so and if the Commanders are to go on a deep playoff run, Daniels will be a big reason why. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Commanders Free Agent Signing Called 'Biggest Bust'
Commanders Free Agent Signing Called 'Biggest Bust' originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Washington Commanders are doing everything they can to find a way to repeat their success from last year's run to the conference championship game. ... and more. Advertisement The a best-way shortcut to accomplish that goal was to bring in proven talent once the offseason began. Washington did just that. Additions like Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil were trade acquisitions that accented the efforts. There's another free agent acquisition Washington was able to bring in, but his arrival has been met with heavy criticism. Bleacher Report writer Kristopher Knox listed Washington's signing of defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw as the organization's biggest bust this offseason. "Simply put, the Washington Commanders probably overpaid to land defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw. The 2020 first-round pick had a good year with the Jets in 2024, finishing with 40 tackles and 4.5 sacks. However, Washington gave him high-end starter money," Knox wrote. "The Commanders were eager to replace Jonathan Allen, who was released just before the start of free agency. Advertisement "However, Kinlaw, who had just five tackles for loss and 12 QB pressures in 2024, is unlikely to play up to his $15 million-per-year contract." Kinlaw signed a three-year, $45 million deal with Washington this offseason. And to be frank? The former first-round pick of the San Francisco 49ers and New York Jets has not lived up to that status since his arrival in the NFL. While he is coming off a career-high 4.5-sack season, Kinlaw was a mediocre player for Gang Green in 2024 as a run defender. So ... If he can show more prowess not only as a pass rusher, but as an all-around contributor for a team with Super Bowl dreams, he could prove worthy of his large contract. Advertisement But the nasty word "bust'' aside ... it's a tall order for a player who has struggled to do that throughout his career. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
