Washington Commanders face roster uncertainty entering the 2026 NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 8:03 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
The Washington Commanders head into the 2026 season following a five-win campaign that forced significant organizational changes. Head coach Dan Quinn returns for his third year, but the team enters the season with new offensive and defensive coordinators in David Blough and Daronte Jones. Quarterback Jayden Daniels faces pressure to maintain health and performance behind an offensive line currently hampered by injuries to Laremy Tunsil and Nick Allegretti. The roster has undergone extensive turnover, with departures including Deebo Samuel, Bobby Wagner, and Von Miller, while Stefon Diggs joins a receiving corps hoping for a resurgence from Terry McLaurin. Washington finished its preseason with a 41-3 loss to Baltimore. The team also opted for undrafted rookie Drew Stevens at kicker after releasing Jake Moody.
- •Dan Quinn returns as head coach for his third season with a new staff.
- •Offensive line depth remains a concern due to injuries for Laremy Tunsil and Nick Allegretti.
- •Stefon Diggs joins the roster following the departures of Deebo Samuel and Bobby Wagner.
- •The Commanders concluded their preseason schedule with a 41-3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
- •Drew Stevens secured the team's kicker position after the release of Jake Moody.
- 8:03 PMYahoo Sports — Year 3 for Jayden Daniels could be crucial for both his future and Washington's
"Beyond wins and losses, it's important for quarterback Jayden Daniels to have a solid, healthy season to dismiss comparisons to Robert Griffin III, another Washington quarterback who had a great rookie year that was ultimately too good to be true. The problem for the Commanders is that the line being counted on to keep Daniels upright is already having problems. Left tackle Laremy Tunsil went down with a triceps injury.
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