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WASHINGTON COMMANDERS 7-2 · 1ST IN NFC EAST
7-2 · 1ST IN NFC EAST
Next Game vs Steelers · Sun 6:00PM
WAS -3.0 TOTAL 43.5
Three best Washington Football Team position battles to watch Best Washington Football Team position battles to watch. July is here. That means NFL training camps will begin in less than a month. Get ex...
Logan Thomas - Expects continued development Thomas said earlier this month that he believes he'll continue to improve as he prepares for his fifth season of playing tight end, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The former college quarterback broke out for a 72-670-6 receiving line in his age-29 season after signing last offseason with a Washington team that had minimal talent at tight end. The team's offense has stiffer competition for targets this year, but Thomas' starting job appears secure, and it's reasonable to expect continued development given that he didn't start playing at tight end until 2017. This will also be the first time he's played in the same offensive scheme in back-to-back seasons, as Thomas spent time with the Cardinals, Dolphins, Giants, Lions and Bills before finding his first starting job in Washington in 2021. His late breakout was driven by volume (110 targets) rather than efficiency (6.1 yards per target), but Thomas could improve the latter to make up for the loss of the former if he's seeing more accurate passes in a better offense. Washington is counting on 38-year-old quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick to match his strong performances in Miami the past two years.
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Terry McLaurin - Training with Doug Baldwin McLaurin recently worked with former Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin to improve his releases off the line of scrimmage, independent NFL journalist Mark Bullock reports.
Impact During his career, Baldwin made a living with toughness, technique and reliable hands, while McLaurin is far more physically gifted, having run a 4.35-second 40-yard dash at 6-foot-2, 208 pounds. The third-year pro has also proven himself to be a quick learner in the NFL, with rapid improvement on short and intermediate routes allowing him to put up 1,118 receiving yards in 15 games last season despite playing in an offense with minimal downfield passing. The hope in Washington is that veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick can help create a more balanced passing game, which would give McLaurin a shot to mesh his big-play ability from 2019 (15.8 yards per reception, seven touchdowns in 14 games) with his big-time volume from 2020 (8.9 targets, 5.8 catches per week). He faces more competition for targets this season, with Washington adding Curtis Samuel, Adam Humphries and third-round pick Dyami Brown in the offseason.
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J.D. McKissic - Appears safe in backup role McKissic seemingly enters the upcoming season with a decent amount of job security as Washington's No. 2 running back, Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic reports.
Impact McKissic's solid work on passing downs makes him the top option behind Antonio Gibson, but that doesn't mean the former will dominate carries if Gibson gets injured. In the two games Gibson missed last season, McKissic averaged 12.0 carries for 59.5 yards and 5.5 catches for 37.0 yards, while Peyton Barber averaged 8.0 carries for 21.0 yards. Barber is still on the roster, along with fellow veteran backs Lamar Miller and Jonathan Williams and rookie undrafted free agent Jaret Patterson. None of the bunch is a lock for a roster spot, and it could be a wide-open competition for one or two jobs behind Gibson and McKissic. While McKissic's spot in the backfield may be secure, he isn't expected to see as much slot work this year, after Washington added Curtis Samuel, Adam Humphries and rookie third-round pick Dyami Brown in the offseason. Apart from Gibson missing significant time, it's hard to see how McKissic would even approach last year's total of 110 targets.
JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Peyton Barber is ready for the fight as Washington prepares to evaluate running back options Barber is a veteran facing an intense battle in training camp to carve out a role in the Washington backfield.
JUNE 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Washington Football Team Fans Can Now Register For Free Fan Passes For Training Camp Team Reveals 2021 Training Camp Theme Days and Practice Schedule
JUNE 30, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM
Patience Paid Off For Jamin Davis Davis waited for years for his opportunity to prove himself, and he didn't disappoint.
JUNE 30, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM
NFL Network analyst expects big things from Jamin Davis and Washington's defense in 2021 Marc Ross is a former executive with the New York Giants; now, he works for the NFL Network. He sees big things for Jamin Davis and the Wash...
JUNE 30, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Washington Football Team: Cole Holcomb will be breakout star in 2021 Washington Football Team linebacker Cole Holcomb has a real chance to become a breakout star in 2021. Washington Football Team linebacker Co...
JUNE 30, 2021 • RIGGOSRAG.COM
Fantasy Football Team Preview: Jacksonville Jaguars — Breakouts, Busts and Sleepers ' Fantasy Football News, Rankings and Projections ' PFF The Jacksonville Jaguars feature a completely revamped offense and a new coaching staff for 2021, meaning the team's fantasy production coul...
JUNE 30, 2021 • PFF.COM
A pair of Washington legends receive Hall of Fame inductions Larry Brown and Doug Williams were each recently inducted into a Hall of Fame.
JUNE 30, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Curtis Samuel - Misses minicamp Samuel (groin) didn't participate in June minicamp, Chris Russell of 106.7 The Fan reports.
Impact Samuel was first held out of practice June 2 and never made it back for mandatory minicamp June 8-10. He should be ready for the start of training camp July 27, but if not, the likes of Cam Sims, Adam Humphries and Dyami Brown could see more work with the first-team offense. Samuel figures to be the No. 2 wide receiver in Washington, after signing a three-year, $34.5 million contract in March.
JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Washington's Secondary Has No Problem Finding Versatility Chris Harris wants his players to fill multiple roles on the backend of the defense. Fortunately, Washington has plenty of defensive backs w...
JUNE 29, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM
Tanya Snyder named co-CEO of Washington Football Team
Dan Snyder's wife Tanya has been named co-CEO of the Washington Football TeamJUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tanya Snyder Named Co-CEO of Washington Football Team Mrs. Snyder has been the steward of the team’s philanthropic activities since the Snyders first took ownership of the team in 1999.
JUNE 29, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM
Wake Up Washington: Beard Bonding With Ryan Fitzpatrick And Doug Williams A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Football Team on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, presented b...
JUNE 29, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM
Jon Bostic talks Ryan Fitzpatrick and how good Washington's defense will be in 2021 Jon Bostic thinks Ryan Fitzpatrick has Washington’s offense heading in the right direction. Does he think the defense can be even better in...
JUNE 29, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Washington Football Team: Jeremy Reaves an Unheralded Player success story If you've been here long enough, you know that, for the past few years, I've done a Washington Football Team Unheralded Players series. I ha...
JUNE 29, 2021 • RIGGOSRAG.COM
Washington Football Team's offensive line ranked third in NFL by site The Washington Football Team's offensive line has been the subject of intrigue this offseason, but many are high on the unit heading into 20...
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Terry McLaurin heaps praise on Washington coach Ron Rivera and former QB Alex Smith Washington wide receiver Terry McLaurin speaks highly of head coach Ron Rivera and former quarterback Alex Smith.
JUNE 29, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Williams bonds with Fitzpatrick over — what else — their beards In one of their first interactions, Doug Williams got quite the compliment from new Washington quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. And given that...
JUNE 28, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Everything Pete Hoener Looks For In Backup Tight Ends Everyone knows Logan Thomas is Washington's No. 1 tight end, but what is Hoener looking for from the rest of the position?
JUNE 28, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM
Will Washington's Dyami Brown be one of the most productive rookie wide receivers in 2021? Dyami Brown could be one of the steals of the 2021 NFL draft. Will he be one of the five most productive rookie receivers in 2021?
JUNE 28, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Antonio Gibson - Shines at OTAs despite toe issue Gibson (toe) hasn't shown any limitations during OTAs in June, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Running backs coach Randy Jordan and head coach Ron Rivera both had lofty praise for Gibson, with Jordan even using the term "night and day" to describe the running back's development since last year. However, it wasn't all good news coming out of OTAs, as Gibson revealed he's still receiving treatment for the toe injury that sidelined him for Weeks 14 and 15 of his rookie season. It sounds like a matter of maintenance rather than an acute issue, considering Gibson was a full participant in every workout that was open to the media. There's certainly some risk of re-injury, but the toe shouldn't prevent Gibson from practicing at the start of training camp, where he'll be locked in as Washington's starting running back and lead ball carrier.
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