Commanders prepare for key position battles at training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 9:10 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Washington Commanders kick off training camp this week, focusing on key position battles that could shape the roster for the upcoming season. Among the primary contests are the left guard spot between Chris Paul and Brandon Coleman, with Paul having started in 2025. The wide receiver group includes competition for the WR2 position, with rookie Antonio Williams favored, while veterans Treylon Burks and Van Jefferson also vie for a spot. In the cornerback position, veteran Rasul Douglas joins Mike Sainristil and Ahkello Witherspoon for a starting job alongside Trey Amos, who is currently on the PUP list. The kicker competition features Jake Moody and undrafted free agent Drew Stevens, with both players looking to secure the starting role. These battles will be crucial as the team aims for improved health and performance in 2026.
- •Significant competition at left guard between Chris Paul and Brandon Coleman.
- •WR2 spot likely contested by rookie Antonio Williams and veterans Burks and Jefferson.
- •Rasul Douglas joins a cornerback lineup looking for a starter next to Trey Amos.
- •Kicking competition involves Jake Moody and rookie Drew Stevens.
- •Health concerns from 2025 linger as the team enters camp.
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"Training camp is here for the Commanders, so let's identify the position battles most worth paying attention to.
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