Commanders prepare for preseason opener against Dolphins at Northwest Stadium
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Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Washington Commanders face the Miami Dolphins in their 2026 preseason opener on August 14 at Northwest Stadium. Head coach Dan Quinn's strategy remains uncertain following a dominant joint practice by the Commanders earlier in the week. This game offers critical opportunities for player performance evaluation, especially for rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and several other key players. Washington's lineup will include positions still in contention, particularly the center position and the kicker battle. Both teams aim to finalize their rosters as the regular season approaches.
- •Washington opens its preseason against Miami after a strong joint practice.
- •QB Jayden Daniels aims for valuable game reps under a new offense.
- •Rookie C Matt Gulbin may have a pivotal role due to Allegretti's absence.
- •WR Antonio Williams is expected to see significant playing time.
- •K Drew Stevens leads the kicking competition against Jake Moody.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 8:02 AM5 takeaways from Commanders' win over Dolphins: Rookie RBs deliver
Five takeaways from the Commanders' preseason win over the Dolphins. A big night for some rookies.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 6:03 AMCommanders fans, NFL world react to Washington's preseason win
We review some of the best reactions to the Commanders' preseason win over the Dolphins.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 2:07 AMCommanders 20, Dolphins 7: Five takeaways from Washington’s preseason win
Here’s what we learned watching the Washington Commanders’ preseason opener vs. Miami Dolphins live
- Hogs HavenAug 15, 2026, 2:07 AMCommanders 20, Dolphins 7: Five takeaways from Washington’s preseason win - Hogs Haven
Here’s what we learned watching the Washington Commanders’ preseason opener vs. Miami Dolphins live
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 7:01 AM7 Commanders to watch in preseason opener vs. Dolphins
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