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Reuters
15-05-2025
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- Reuters
2025 NFL schedule: Commanders set for 8 standalone games
May 15 - Some oddities, notable facts and trends from the NFL's schedule release on Wednesday: Prepare for the Jayden Daniels show The Washington Commanders are must-see TV these days with NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year quarterback Jayden Daniels at the helm, one year after they finished 12-5 and made it an unlikely march to the NFC Championship Game. After years of few spotlight games nationally, the Commanders are slated for eight standalone games in 2025, tying the Kansas City Chiefs for the most. Five of those games are in primetime. This included a Christmas Day matchup vs. the NFC East-rival Cowboys on Netflix. They also play their first international since 2016, facing the Dolphins in Madrid, Spain, in Nov. 16. Browns open vs. Bengals, no primetime games It has been a hard -- and much talked-about -- fall for the Cleveland Browns, who begin the season at home against the in-state rival Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 7. The Browns will play all of their games this year in the daytime. Vikings' J.J. McCarthy to make first start vs. Bears Second-year QB J.J. McCarthy, who is expected to return from a meniscus tear to start for the Minnesota Vikings this season, will open the regular season with a Monday night road matchup against the NFC Central-rival Chicago Bears. McCarthy was taken by the Vikings out of Michigan with the 10th pick of the 2024 draft. He sustained a right knee injury last August and missed the entire season. Cowboys full of Thursday games The Dallas Cowboys will play an NFL-high four games on Thursday night this season, including three of them over a five-week stretch. And the opponents for those games are no slouches: Week 13 -- Kansas City Chiefs; Week 14 -- Detroit Lions; Week 17 -- Washington Commanders. The Cowboys are coming off a season in which they went a disappointing 7-10. Jets no longer primetime-worthy Following a disappointing 5-12 season in 2024 and the departures of quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver Davante Adams, among others, the New York Jets are headed toward relative anonymity once again. With Rodgers at the helm, they were among the leaders in primetime or standalone games, but in 2025, they are scheduled for just two of them. Thirteen of their games are slated to be in the early (1 p.m. ET) Sunday slot. That should allow the team to "move in silence," which has been new head coach Aaron Glenn's stated goal. Eagles, Cowboys square off on TNF in Week 1 The reigning Super Bowl champs, the Philadelphia Eagles, will open the season on Thursday, Sept. 4, at home vs. the Cowboys, their bitter NFC East rivals. Chargers, Chiefs play in Sao Paulo in Week 1 The Chargers will head to Brazil to play the Chiefs for a Friday night game on Sept. 5. That kicks off a international schedule that includes seven regular-season games. After the Brazil matchup, these are the international games: Sunday, Sept. 28: Vikings-Steelers in Dublin Sunday, Oct. 5: Vikings-Browns in London Sunday, Oct. 12: Broncos-Jets in London Sunday, Oct. 19: Rams-Jaguars in London Sunday, Nov. 9: Falcons-Colts in Berlin Sunday, Nov. 16: Commanders-Dolphins in Madrid --Field Level Media
USA Today
08-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Commanders add two high-upside defenders in the latest Mel Kiper mock draft
Commanders add two high-upside defenders in the latest Mel Kiper mock draft The Washington Commanders only have a handful of picks in the 2025 NFL draft. This is because general manager Adam Peters made multiple high-profile trades at essential positions, acquiring cornerback Marshon Lattimore, left tackle Laremy Tunsil, and wide receiver Deebo Samuel. Almost every move Peters made last offseason worked. For the Commanders to have another playoff season, he'll need to be as successful this offseason. Peters was correct in how he handled the 2024 offseason because the Commanders went all the way to the NFC Championship just one year after winning four games in an entire season. Still, Washington must add more pieces to get to the next level. They've made improvements through trades and free agency signings, and in a couple of weeks, the Commanders will add five additional players in the 2025 NFL draft. Who will they add? ESPN's Mel Kiper recently released a two-round mock draft that suggests the Commanders add depth to their defense. 29. Shemar Stewart, DE, Texas A&M Stewart's draft stock is hard to predict. As I mentioned earlier, I considered him for Cincinnati at No. 17. He comes off the board here, 12 spots later. It's the same dilemma that GMs will be struggling with on draft night. Stewart has all the talent in the world -- speed, explosiveness and power. But he also had 4.5 sacks over three seasons. If an NFL coaching staff can help him put it all together, the upside is immense. I'm betting on Commanders coach Dan Quinn unlocking that potential. Dante Fowler Jr.'s departure in free agency means there's a hole opposite Dorance Armstrong on the D-line. Dan Quinn has the ability to bring out the best in his players, especially on the defensive side of the ball where he's most comfortable. 61. Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State I'm intrigued by Porter as a Day 2 pick because there's a lot of untapped potential. He's a former receiver who is still learning the nuances of the cornerback position. He has 4.3 40 speed, plenty of length and the ball skills to create takeaways. Porter picked off three passes last season. The Commanders added Jonathan Jones and Noah Igbinoghene to replace Benjamin St-Juste and Emmanuel Forbes Jr. (who was cut last season), but Porter could develop into a starter. One other consideration: Oklahoma State's Nick Martin would be an interesting addition to the linebacker corps. He is a fast riser late in the process. Similar to Stewart, Kiper says that Darien Porter has loads of untapped potential. Quinn is just the guy to push these players to reach their potential. Improving the defense is a top priority this offseason, and they haven't done a lot of adjusting defensively so far. The players may be different, but Kiper is right about one thing: The Commanders will look to bolster their defense in this draft.
Miami Herald
03-04-2025
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- Miami Herald
Commanders sign former rugby player T.J. Maguranyanga
The Washington Commanders on Thursday signed T.J. Maguranyanga, a former rugby player who is part of the NFL's International Player Pathway program. Maguranyanga, 22, is listed as a defensive end. The Zimbabwe native played in the French Top 14 rugby league before heading to the football development camps at the IMG Academy in Florida in December. He will not count against the Commanders' 90-man offseason roster. Per NFL guidelines, teams are allowed an additional spot in training camp and on the practice squad for designated players with international backgrounds. --Field Level Media Field Level Media 2025 - All Rights Reserved
Fox News
10-03-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Texans trade 5-time Pro Bowler Laremy Tunsil to Commanders: reports
The Washington Commanders have made a blockbuster trade with the Houston Texans to land five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil, according to multiple reports. ESPN reports the Commanders are sending a 2025 third- and seventh-round NFL Draft pick as well as a 2026 second- and fourth-round pick. The Texans will be sending a 2025 fourth-round pick as well as Tunsil. With quarterback Jayden Daniels quickly proving he is a franchise quarterback in one of the best rookie campaigns of all time, the Commanders wasted no time getting him more protection on the offensive line with Tunsil. Washington has also traded for receiver Deebo Samuel with the San Francisco 49ers as well as New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore during the 2024 regular season, showing their commitment to improving the depth chart in different areas. This is a developing story. More to come.
Washington Post
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Commanders bring back Zach Ertz, one of Jayden Daniels's favorite targets
The Washington Commanders are re-signing tight end Zach Ertz to a one-year contract, two people with knowledge of the situation said Saturday night, a move that reunites quarterback Jayden Daniels with one of his most trusted targets. The deal is for $6.25 million and is worth up to $9 million after incentives, one of the people said. Ertz, 34, revived his career with Washington last season while working with Daniels and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, a close friend with whom he said he wants to spend the rest of his career. 'It was really an opportunity for me to just fall back in love with the game again and really just enjoy the process again and just be around people that know how to use me and allow me to be at my best,' Ertz said in January. 'It's just been so much fun. It's exceeded all my expectations.' Ertz exceeded the expectations of his coaches, too. Last March, the Commanders signed him as he came off the worst season of his career, when the Arizona Cardinals cut him at his request and he signed with the Detroit Lions' practice squad. Initially, Coach Dan Quinn expected Ertz to contribute in the red zone, on third down and in two-minute situations but didn't know how much else. 'He surpassed those and kept going onto it,' Quinn said. 'He wasn't going to miss this [opportunity].' Ertz's age showed after the catch, but he still proved to be a dangerous route runner, especially on option routes in the red zone. He created separation and presented a reliable target for his rookie quarterback. He played in all 17 regular season games and finished with 66 catches for 654 yards and seven touchdowns. The Commanders are now in line to return two contributing tight ends, Ertz and second-year player Ben Sinnott, and they have two career reserves on futures deals, Tyree Jackson and Cole Turner. John Bates, an elite blocking tight end who was key to the team's two-tight-end sets, is scheduled to hit free agency this week. In the locker room after the Commanders lost in the NFC championship game, Ertz said, 'I wish I was 22 playing with [Daniels], had my whole career in front of me playing with them.' He can't turn back the clock, but in his age-35 season, his presence can help maintain continuity and support Daniels's growth.
