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Commanders.com
Just as they have done the previous two seasons, head coach Dan Quinn said the Commanders will practice all three days, although the structure will be different compared to OTAs. The Commanders split the players into two groups: those who got most of the work in the first three weeks of the offseason workouts, and those they still wanted to see more from. The former ran a walkthrough and did conditioning work, while the latter went through a more traditional practice.
“The purpose behind that is to really test where we’re at, the whole depth, top to bottom,” Quinn said. “If we want to throw the very best camp…having that depth is a big piece of that.”
So, that means that players like Athan Kaliakmanis, Sam Hartman and others got more opportunities to compete and end the offseason workout program on a positive note before training camp.
Quinn has been impressed with the effort first-round pick Sonny Styles has put in to learn the defense. He said the rookie looks “in control” when communicating calls and checks with his teammates, and it reminds him of how quarterback Jayden Daniels operates in the backfield.
ESPN
The Commanders did not like their depth last season, so a main goal this week will be to gauge how much they have improved in several areas. They did that Tuesday by giving more reps to players who have not had as many throughout the spring. Players who are viewed as potential starters stayed on one field, while backups conducted 11-on-11 work on another one.
“It’s not a question of if, but when,” said coach Dan Quinn of needing depth.
In Quinn’s first season two years ago, only one Washington starter, defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, missed as many as nine regular-season games. No other starter missed more than six. In 2025, the Commanders had nine players who missed at least six games. Their depth was tested, and they failed the test en route to a 5-12 season.
Riggo’s Rag
After being held out of organized team activities, Jacory Croskey-Merritt was back on the practice field with his teammates. It was a welcome sight, one that should provide the second-year pro with the platform needed to flourish when things get tougher.
Washington revamped its backfield options throughout the offseason. Rachaad White and Jerome Ford were both acquired in free agency. Jeremy McNichols was re-signed to a one-year deal, and the Commanders also spent a sixth-round selection on Kaytron Allen. This raises urgency, and everything...
