Washington Commanders prepare for training camp as players face critical evaluations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
The Washington Commanders will begin training camp soon, with rookies reporting on July 24 and veterans on July 28. With a focus on rebuilding and getting younger, several players face pivotal performances. Wide receivers Luke McCaffrey and Treylon Burks aim for starting roles, while defensive lineman Jer'Zhan Newton hopes to show consistent play. Center Matt Gulbin, a rookie, is under pressure to secure a spot amid uncertainty at the position. Kicker Jake Moody is in a competition for the starting role against Drew Stevens.
- •Training camp starts July 29 for the Commanders.
- •Wide receivers McCaffrey and Burks aim for starting positions.
- •Defensive lineman Newton needs to prove consistency in his play.
- •Rookie center Gulbin must demonstrate reliability at a key position.
- •Kickers Moody and Stevens are vying for the starting kicker role.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — 5 Commanders players with most at stake during training camp
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