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The rookie ‘gnat' who has been one of the Commanders' training camp standouts
One of the best plays in the Commanders' mistake-filled, three-phase disaster against the Patriots on Friday night was one of the more basic man-coverage situations in football. A receiver runs a go route and the cornerback sticks with him, leaving no separation to catch the ball. Basic. Yet, Trey Amos's coverage of Mack Hollins on a deep ball was exceptional for many reasons, one of which has been lauded repeatedly by Amos's teammate, Marshon Lattimore. Advertisement 'He's got some great technique,' Lattimore said after the Commanders' joint practice with the Patriots last week. 'Whoever taught him that, he's really showing it out here.' It's the footwork and use of hands that have stood out, coupled with speed and instincts to know where the ball is going and how a receiver will move. Amos, a second-round pick just beginning his NFL career, does it all with polish, playing more like a veteran than a rookie. 'Just being a guy that disrupts timing with the receivers, just being a gnat — being everywhere the wide receiver goes and not being able to catch a ball. That's the mentality I have,' Amos said Sunday. After the Commanders selected Amos with the 61st pick in the draft, general manager Adam Peters admitted the cornerback was in the mix of players they considered taking in the first round before they ultimately chose Oregon tackle Josh Conerly Jr. Amos played for three college programs — Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi — over five years, a journey that made him versatile in both position and scheme. He's primarily a press corner but excels in zone coverage, too. He's physical at the line of scrimmage, has the makeup coveted for his position — 6-foot-1, 195 pounds — and boasts 4.43 speed. 'He's earned everything he's got and he's a guy whose play style is really, really what we want in a corner, ' Peters said during the draft. It's just the beginning for Amos, but so far he's proved Peters right. He's been one of the most consistent players throughout camp and the preseason opener. During a time when every play is magnified (often too much), Amos has shown consistency in the fundamentals, with his patience and feet. 'I really learned it in college,' he said. 'Growing up, I was a quarterback. My first time playing cornerback was in college, so my cornerbacks coach at (Louisiana) started with patience and being patient at the line and just working at it. That's where I got it from.' Advertisement Amos said he's always watched an array of veteran cornerbacks to try to add pieces of their game to his own, and he praised the contributions of the positional coaches at each stop in college: Jeff Burris and LaMar Morgan at Louisiana, Travaris Robinson at Alabama and Bryan Brown at Ole Miss. 'All of them upgraded my game,' Amos said. Dan Quinn didn't hide his feelings about his team's play against the Patriots on Friday, telling reporters afterward that the mistakes and penalties 'burn my ass.' But he refrained from saying much more, keeping most of his real criticism until the day after, when the team meets for 'Tell the Truth Monday' — or in this case, 'Tell the Truth Sunday.' Players and coaches review the mistakes (and positive plays) in detail, then use the afternoon for correction. This stretch, however, has posed an interesting challenge. The Commanders have 10 days between their preseason opener in New England and their second preseason game against the Bengals on Aug. 18. So to break up the monotony, Quinn will hold a makeshift scrimmage, dividing the team — players, coaches, football staff, equipment managers and even the athletic trainers — into two squads: Team Burgundy and Team Gold. On Tuesday, the teams will face off, with the winner earning nothing more than bragging rights. 'Part of it is developing leaders — there will be different play-callers as we're going through it — but it's also about competing,' Quinn said. 'Different looks, different matchups.' The game kicks off at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Washington will incorporate some situational work, to give the feel of a joint practice, but with one team. The scrimmage will be the first live work the Commanders' starters have had since their actual joint practice five days earlier. Almost all of them were held out of the game on Friday, and players were off on Saturday. The Commanders had a brief unpadded, helmets-only practice on Sunday afternoon and an even shorter helmet-less 'jog-through' on Monday. Quinn roamed the field with a microphone and called out various situations, but Jayden Daniels didn't throw during most of his rest reps, punter Tress Way didn't punt, kicker Matt Gay didn't kick and there was little that resembled actual live football. Advertisement The Commanders lost tackle Lucas Niang only a week after signing him. The 26-year-old suffered an ACL injury in the loss to the Patriots and was placed on injured reserve on Monday, along with cornerback Kevon Seymour, who suffered an apparent leg injury in the game. If Friday's loss revealed anything about the Commanders, it's that work is clearly still needed and their depth is questionable, especially at receiver and linebacker. The team has been without its top two wideouts, Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown, for all of camp. McLaurin is holding-in while seeking a new contract and Brown is recovering from a knee injury he suffered in minicamp. And the remaining receivers (not named Deebo Samuel) had a slew of drops and mistakes in Friday's game. Yet when the team tried out 14 players on Sunday, none were receivers. Seven were linebackers, three were defensive backs, three more were offensive linemen and one was a defensive end. The team ultimately signed three players — LB Duke Riley and CBs Essang Bassey and Antonio Hamilton — to add competition. The Commanders' linebacking corps is led by Bobby Wagner and Frankie Luvu, but competition for reserve roles remains wide open. The Commanders worked out 14 players today: 7 LBs, 3 DBs, 3 OL, 1, DL. No receivers. — Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 10, 2025 The team had high hopes for Jordan Magee, a 2024 fifth-round pick, but he's been out with an injury and didn't travel to New England. Dominique Hampton, another 2024 fifth-rounder who didn't play any defensive snaps last season, struggled against the Patriots and was released on Monday. Riley, a third-round pick by the Falcons in 2017, now joins sixth-round rookie Kain Medrano and undrafted linebackers Ale Kaho and Kam Arnold in vying for a job. 'We just thought it was time,' Quinn said. 'We just felt like we needed another player.' Advertisement Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota has played sparingly in camp because of a lower leg injury. He was spotted tossing the ball to the side of practice on Sunday, but he hasn't returned to team drills since the start of camp. Asked about his concern level with Mariota, Quinn said: 'When there's a long time out, there's always more (concern). I wish he was out here all the time, but I know he's able to throw and he's working to the side and we're getting closer, but we're just not there yet.' Quinn said he would provide updates on Tuesday concerning Mariota, Brown and the others who have missed a number of practice days because of injury. In the span of 13 months — from March 2024 to last April — the Commanders signed eight kickers, each time hoping to find reliability, especially from beyond 50 yards. Matt Gay is the latest, having joined the team in April after it released Zane Gonzalez. Gay was consistent in camp, but missed his first kick, a 49-yard attempt, in the loss to the Patriots. He missed another during practice on Sunday. Asked if the team has considered bringing in another kicker for competition, Quinn acknowledged it was a fair question but promptly shut down any speculation. 'It's not where we're at,' he said. 'We've got a lot of faith and belief in Matt and there's a lot for us to get better at. At that position, it's technical and you gotta make sure the issues are really strong and really capable to go, and I'm certain he'll do that.' Spot the pattern. Connect the terms Find the hidden link between sports terms Play today's puzzle
Yahoo
08-08-2025
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Sam Hartman starting at QB for the Commanders, who have 30 inactives
The Commanders are playing only one starter in Friday night's preseason opener against New England. His name is not Jayden Daniels. Cornerback Trey Amos is the only "obvious" starter on offense or defense who is active for Washington, Nicki Jhabvala of reports. The Commanders announced Sam Hartman will start at quarterback with Daniels and Marcus Mariota among the team's 30 inactives. Third-string quarterback Josh Johnson also is dressed. Hartman spent most of last season on the Commanders' practice squad after going 8-of-13 for 83 yards in the preseason opener against the Jets in 2024. That was his only preseason action. In addition to Daniels and Mariota, the Commanders announced CB Mike Sainristil, WR Deebo Samuel, CB Marshon Lattimore, S Will Harris, LB Frankie Luvu, RB Brian Robinson Jr., WR Terry McLaurin, S Quan Martin, LB Von Miller, RB Austin Ekeler, CB Jonathan Jones, DT Javon Kinlaw, LB Bobby Wagner, LB Jordan Magee, C Tyler Biadasz, G Nick Allegretti, T Timothy McKay, T Andrew Wylie, G Brandon Coleman, G Sam Cosmi, T Laremy Tunsil, WR Noah Brown, TE Zach Ertz, TE John Bates, DE Javontae Jean-Baptiste, DE Deatrich Wise Jr., DE Dorance Armstrong and DT Daron Payne will not dress for the game.
Yahoo
01-08-2025
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Commanders the latest to sign second round pick
The post Commanders the latest to sign second round pick appeared first on ClutchPoints. The list of unsigned 2025 NFL Draft second round picks is starting to dwindle. The Washington Commanders rose as the latest to lock in their day two selection Trey Amos Thursday. Amos is officially signed ahead of the start of NFL training camp. Washington and Amos agreed to a four-year rookie deal, NBC Sports' Pro Football Talk helped confirm following multiple reports of the move. Amos joined another past Ole Miss Rebels star who got deals done on the same day. His former teammate Tre Harris ended his own holdout with the Los Angeles Chargers. The cornerback Amos immediately took to X (formerly Twitter) to react to his signing. All he needed was to post a grinning face emoji to express his excitement over his new deal. Trey Amos soon playing with newly signed NFL legend on Commanders Washington grabbed Amos at No. 61 overall. The Amos move comes nearly 24 hours after a blockbuster deal Washington pulled off. The NFC title game runner-up signed Von Miller to a one-year deal Wednesday. The 36-year-old Miller heads to a defense that already features future Pro Football Hall of Famer Bobby Wagner. Plus can help spark a pass rush that lost sack leader Dante Fowler Jr. Amos helps lead the new rookie movement in the nation's capitol. He's fresh off piling 50 total tackles for a career-high. But that wasn't his only personal best mark. Amos grabbed three interceptions for the first time in his college career. He broke up 13 passes in coverage. The CB even snatched four tackles for a loss. Amos impressed Washington early during OTAs in June. He's even matched himself up with past Pro Bowl wide receiver Michael Gallup, who signed during the offseason. He also went at it with another Pro Bowl addition in Deebo Samuel. The 6-foot-1, 195-pounder brings a press man presence to Dan Quinn and his defense. Amos even high points the football and can haul down picks off his vertical jump. He showed a knack for excelling in both press and zone coverage. Amos never played his entire career in Oxford, though. He lined up for Louisiana and Alabama. Including facing his share of future NFL talent like Xavier Worthy and Brian Thomas at WR. Amos will head to a CB room featuring perennial Pro Bowler Marshon Lattimore and last year's breakout defensive rookie Mike Sainristil, who swatted 14 passes his side. Related: Von Miller's first post after signing with Commanders goes viral Related: Commanders sign Von Miller to contract in free agency
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26-07-2025
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Commanders rookie cornerback is confident: 'I love guarding any receiver'
The Commanders really need a cornerback to step up in 2025. For starters, three corners from the 2024 team were not invited back for 2025. Free agent Michael Davis was a major disappointment, playing only sporadically late in the season. Davis, age 30, has yet to be signed, and his NFL career may be in jeopardy. Benjamin St-Juste repeatedly struggled, and it didn't help him that officials across the league were also determined to call St-Juste for holding, too often. The 27-year-old St-Juste is a physical player, and the Chargers signed him in March. Emmanuel Forbes, though selected 16th overall in the 2023 NFL draft by Ron Rivera, was so unimpressive that the Commanders did not even wait until the end of the season to release Forbes. They released Forbes, giving his roster spot to someone else. Forbes was claimed by the Rams and spent the offseason trying to bulk up. The Commanders responded by drafting cornerback Trey Amos (61 overall) in the 2025 draft. Following Friday's practice, Amos was quickly surrounded by some of the media. "I like going against everybody, man. It's like being in love with the game," Amos told reporters. "I just love guarding any receiver, any day. This is a me vs. me. You know, the dog mentality. Just going hard every day, no matter who's in front of me. Just having that having that mindset where no one catches the ball on you. Not being hard on yourself, but just understanding, that's your job. You gotta do what you have to do." At least Amos does seem to be more concerned about getting started on the right foot about doing his job, rather than talking about how great he is going to be, or trying to be cool. Wouldn't it be great if the Commanders in back-to-back years landed reliable corners (Mike Sainristil 2024 and Trey Amos 2025)? Not a single first-round draft pick of Rivera's (2020-2023) is on the roster in only the 2025 training camp. That is such a poor drafting record, resulting in the need to sign more veterans who can make an immediate impact. Perhaps GM Adam Peters has drafted another good corner in Amos. Time will tell, but the early returns are promising. This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders rookie CB Trey Amos excited to face NFL's best receivers
Yahoo
22-07-2025
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Commanders Upgrade Pass Rush in 2026 NFL Mock Draft
Commanders Upgrade Pass Rush in 2026 NFL Mock Draft originally appeared on Athlon Sports. This year, the Washington Commanders and general manager Adam Peters drafted a mix of offense and defense in the NFL Draft. Advertisement With just five total picks in this year's selection show, Peters added three offensive players and two defensive players. Second-round corner Trey Amos should help shore up the secondary, while sixth-round linebacker Kain Medrano might add some depth to the second level. But Washington lost its sack leader from last year, Dante Fowler, Jr. Fowler tallied 10.5 sacks in 2024, and has moved back to the Dallas Cowboys for 2025. We'll see how the Commanders' pass rush is affected by Fowler's departure. The club added Javon Kinlaw and Bobby Wagner, along with a slew of possible depth pieces on defense, and that should help. Advertisement But looking ahead to 2026, PFSN believes Washington could add some pass rush prowess in the first round of its way-too-early 2026 NFL Mock Draft. The draft order has been established using the PFSN Mock Draft Simulator, which you can use to predict every round. ROUND 1, PICK 27 - Washington Commanders: Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois "The Illinois Fighting Illini could be a strong contender in the race for the College Football Playoff in 2025," PFSN wrote. "The Champaign-based program achieved 10 wins for the first time since 2001 last season and aims to record back-to-back double-digit win seasons for the first time in school history. A significant factor in achieving those aims will be dynamic edge rusher Gabe Jacas, the star on an improving defense. Advertisement "The 6-3, 275-pound defender had eight sacks on 44 pressures in 2024, using his speed to power conversion, elusive first step, and pummeling hand usage to create leverage." Related: Analyst Questions Commanders Defense Ahead of 2025 Related: Commanders' Second-Year Wideout Tabbed for 'Breakout Season' This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
