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19 hours ago
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ESPN Analyst Breaks Down Commanders' Laremy Tunsil Addition
ESPN Analyst Breaks Down Commanders' Laremy Tunsil Addition originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Laremy Tunsil has been known as a Pro Bowl-caliber left tackle since the Miami Dolphins drafted him in 2016. Advertisement Now with the Washington Commanders, the 30-year-old offensive lineman hopes to reach new heights with his third team. Washington traded with the Houston Texans to acquire Tunsil in the hopes that he would stabilize their offensive line. While the veteran is coming off one of the worst seasons of his career, being with a championship-caliber team like Washington may help him get his career back on track. That is at least what ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler spoke about when an anonymous source detailed how important the trade was for Washington. "He's still a top-three tackle for me," an AFC scout said to Fowler. "And anything you can do to protect Jayden Daniels and load up while he's on his rookie deal is smart. They gave up a little more than I'd like but I trust AP [general manager Adam Peters] that he knows what he's doing here." Advertisement Washington's important goal last season was stabilizing the offensive line. The line was inconsistent in protecting star quarterback Jayden Daniels. After reaching the conference title game for the first time in three decades, it's clear that the team needed to do whatever it took to try and build around their young signal-caller. That is why the team added Tunsil in the first place, and it seems like the rest of the league knows how important that move is. Related: Commanders Aim To Keep Narrow Focus Amid High Expectations Related: Questionable Trade Proposal Has Commanders Sending Star WR to Patriots This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
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19 hours ago
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Commanders' Risky Acquisition Improves During Minicamp
Commanders' Risky Acquisition Improves During Minicamp originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Washington Commanders took a huge risk at the deadline last season, trading three draft picks for Marshon Lattimore and a fifth round pick. Advertisement It was a win-now move for Washington, that didn't exactly pay dividends. Lattimore missed the first four weeks of his Commanders tenure with a hamstring injury. He made his Commanders debut in Week 15 and looked really good in coverage, with not a single pass being thrown his way. After that, things went downhill quickly. In Week 16, Lattimore aggravated his hamstring injury, sidelining him for the last two weeks of the regular season. Lattimore returned for the playoffs, but his play did not live up to the hype. In Baltimore's three playoff games, Lattimore posted PFF grades of 26.5, 58.0 and 35.6, respectively. In the playoffs, Lattimore surrendered 10 catches for 172 yards and a touchdown, while picking up three penalties. Lattimore skipped voluntary OTAs, which continued to worry some fans. But the veteran answered his critics and then some, showing up to minicamp looking like a whole new player. Advertisement According to those in attendance, Lattimore was fully healthy, with a "notable sharpness" to his movements, looking more agile, playing with no limitations. Lattimore is also playing without any inner doubt that a quick movement could cause further injury, which clearly plagued him last season. Earlier in the week, Lattimore expressed confidence in his upcoming campaign. "I feel good." Lattimore said. "It's been a full offseason to get healthy. I feel great, I've been working a lot, getting in better shape than I obviously was last year dealing with an injury, so I feel good. Just the burst, getting out of my breaks and all that. I was dealing with a hamstring, you know that takes a lot out of you. It takes a long time to heal, and I was just trying to battle through that. But now, with a full offseason, I feel great. I feel more explosive." If Lattimore is able to truly bounce back and play at his Pro Bowl level, suddenly the cornerback room can transform into an area of concern to a strength of the Commanders. With Mike Sainristil looking poised for a breakout season, second-round pick Trey Amos, veterans Jonathan Jones and Noah Ibinoghene, the Commanders have five formidable options. Related: Commanders' 2nd-Round Pick Earns Offseason Rookie Honor Related: Commanders' Austin Ekeler Has Terry McLaurin Contract Message This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
2 days ago
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NFL analyst: Commanders' Jayden Daniels is the future best quarterback in the game
NFL analyst: Commanders' Jayden Daniels is the future best quarterback in the game "Jayden Daniels looks like the most likely of those young QBs to be that future MVP and future best QB in the game." 😳@SamMonsonNFL isn't holding back 👇 — Check the Mic with Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson (@CTM_Show) June 13, 2025 Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels established himself as a major threat in his rookie campaign. He did things no one expected him to do, and set records on his way to earning Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. On top of that, Daniels led the Commanders in their best season in over 30 years, followed by a postseason run that ended at the NFC Championship game. Now, in year two, many believe that Daniels will suffer a sophomore slump as so many players do, but even if he does, NFL A\analyst Sam Monson believes Daniels is the future best quarterback in the game. "Jayden Daniels looks like a future MVP," Monson says. "If he picks up the way he left off, and that's no guarantee based off what we've seen from various other quarterbacks, but Jayden Daniels showed last year he's got everything you want. He's got the arm, he's got the defense reading ability, he's got the athleticism, and then he's got that 'it' factor, right? That clutch gene, the ability to drag a team that shouldn't be there into the NFC Championship game. The ability to, "Oh look, we're down late against Joe Burrow and the Bengals," just drop a perfect touchdown pass to win a game." We may have seen that last season against the Chicago Bears when Daniels threw a gorgeous Hail Mary pass to the end zone that Noah Brown caught. "Like, he's got everything you want," Monson continues. "As long as he doesn't drop off hard in year two, and even if he does, maybe it's year 3, 4, he bounces back and becomes the best guy. Daniels looks like the most likely of those young quarterbacks to me now to be that future MVP and future best quarterback in the game." Daniels has given no one any reason to doubt his ability, and even if there is a dip in his production, that doesn't necessarily mean it's a slump. Especially if the Commanders reach the postseason again. No, as long as Daniels remains healthy, he will continue to perform at the elite level we have become accustomed to. And while he may not earn MVP honors this year, that award is surely in his future.
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13-06-2025
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Commanders' Brian Robinson Jr.'s ‘hell when I'm well' mic drop is a bar
The post Commanders' Brian Robinson Jr.'s 'hell when I'm well' mic drop is a bar appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Washington Commanders are placing their backfield faith in a familiar face this season as Brian Robinson buzz continues to grow. Now entering the final year of his rookie contract, Robinson used his platform at minicamp to deliver a confident message that quickly made the rounds on social media. Advertisement NBC4 Sports' JP Finlay captured the moment and shared it on the NBC4 Sports X account, formerly known as Twitter, showing Robinson speaking with conviction about his mindset entering a critical 2025 with the following caption. 'HELL WHEN I'M WELL: RB Brian Robinson Jr. on final year of his rookie deal and what he's been working on the last few months' 'The biggest thing for me is just, you know, being available, you know, just being on the field, you know, I think, you know, when I'm healthy and, you know, well, you know, I'm hell when I'm well, for sure' The viral quote reflects a larger shift in focus for the former Alabama product. After dealing with injuries in the past, including a 2022 shooting and hamstring issues, he managed to post a career-high 799 rushing yards and eight touchdowns last season. His durability will be a major factor as Robinson's contract year begins to take shape. Advertisement With minimal changes to the Commanders running back room, Robinson is the clear RB1 heading into training camp. The team didn't make any major veteran additions in free agency and waited until the seventh round to draft another back. That vote of confidence puts Robinson in a position to carry the load once again. Robinson's performance could play a key role in Jayden Daniels' continued rise and the overall success of the Commanders' offense, which is expected to lean on a steady run game to complement their emerging star under center. Daniels is in his second year, hoping to build off a stellar Rookie of the Year season in which he led Washington all the way to the NFC Championship Game before falling to the eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. If Robinson can stay healthy and deliver, his fantasy stock — and his value entering free agency in 2026 — could see a major boost. Related: Is Terry McLaurin attending Commanders minicamp amid contract dispute? Related: 2 Commanders veterans whose roles will be pushed by rookies in 2025
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11-06-2025
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Commanders' Jayden Daniels Named 'Dark Horse' MVP Candidate
Commanders' Jayden Daniels Named 'Dark Horse' MVP Candidate originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Washington Commanders' quarterback Jayden Daniels is already seen as one of the top players in the conference after a superb rookie season. Advertisement Jayden led the team to a 12-win season, two playoff wins, and an NFC Championship game in his first year, and he also won Offensive Rookie of the Year. Now, as we turn to 2025, the Commanders, after trading for Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil, have pushed all their chips into the middle of the Super Bowl table. Of course, Daniels will be central to any success Washington has in 2025, and for Judy Battista, she's named Jayden as a dark horse for the MVP award. "He might not even be that much of a dark horse," Battista writes. "Daniels got a handful of fourth- and fifth-place votes last season, in which he was named the Offensive Rookie of the Year. With an improved offensive line, the addition of Deebo Samuel and a year of NFL experience under his belt, Daniels is positioned to ascend to the top tier of quarterbacks. If he does, and if the Commanders make another playoff push, Daniels will get plenty of attention." Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (5).Eric Hartline-Imagn Images It is no secret that if the Commanders have a good season, Daniels will be the reason why. Advertisement Granted, we know that success from one year to another isn't the same, and Houston Texans star C.J. Stroud is proof of that, but Daniels does have a good supporting cast around him, with most of last year's players returning. But as far as MVP talk, when going up against Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Joe Burrow, it seems like a tall order. However, after his exploits in his rookie season, Daniels might be able to prove he deserves to be in the same conversation as those mentioned above. Would Daniels really be a dark horse for MVP? For some, he might have a legitimate shot. Related: Commanders' Dan Quinn Offers One-Word Key Amid Terry McLaurin Holdout Related: Commanders Trade For Trey Hendrickson Pitched By ESPN This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
