Miami Dolphins prepare for preseason game against Washington Commanders
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The Miami Dolphins are set to face the Washington Commanders in their first preseason game this Friday. As the team travels to Ashburn, Virginia, the focus will be on assessing new players and the team's overall performance. Questions surround the newly revamped secondary and the effectiveness of rookies like CB Chris Johnson. Quarterback Malik Willis is also under scrutiny as he attempts to solidify his starting role. The game will provide an opportunity to evaluate the team's cohesion ahead of the regular season.
- •Dolphins face Commanders in preseason opener on Friday.
- •Focus on new secondary against Washington's passing attack.
- •Rookies like Chris Johnson will be tested in live game scenarios.
- •Quarterback Malik Willis aims to confirm his starting position.
- •Game will help assess team cohesion ahead of the season.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — What You Are Looking For: Dolphins Vs. Commanders
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Miami Dolphins Discussion: Washington Commanders, What You Are Looking For Edition
"Miami Dolphins fans sound off on what they are hoping to see in the preseason contest against the Washington Commanders.
"We ask Phins fans what they will be looking for from the team in the 1st preseason game vs. the Commanders this Friday.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 12:00 AMWhat You Are Looking For: Dolphins Vs. Commanders
Miami Dolphins fans sound off on what they are hoping to see in the preseason contest against the Washington Commanders.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 12:00 AMMiami Dolphins Discussion: Washington Commanders, What You Are Looking For Edition
We ask Phins fans what they will be looking for from the team in the 1st preseason game vs. the Commanders this Friday.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 19, 2026, 5:38 AMCam Skattebo admits the real reason why he barely played in Giants loss
NFL•Oct 19, 2026, 5:29 AMKevin O’Connell Blasted After J.J. McCarthy Giants Performance
NFL•Oct 19, 2026, 5:24 AMEx-Dolphins Coach Mike McDaniel on Verge of Being Fired
NFL•Oct 19, 2026, 5:06 AMRaiders’ Kirk Cousins makes tough admission after falling short vs. Bills
NFL•Oct 19, 2026, 4:38 AMJim Harbaugh to address offense during bye week after Chargers' 0-6 start
NFL•Oct 19, 2026, 3:53 AMChargers’ Jim Harbaugh states the obvious about Mike McDaniel-led offense