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7 hours ago
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Will Jayden Daniels-Led Commanders Be 'Dazzling' In 2025?
Will Jayden Daniels-Led Commanders Be 'Dazzling' In 2025? originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It was only a little over a year ago that the Washington Commanders were in the NFL doldrums and were a tough watch for a host of reasons. Advertisement But enter Dan Quinn, Adam Peters, and Jayden Daniels last offseason. The trio helped transform Washington from a four-win team in 2023 to one that went to the NFC Championship game a year they looked good doing it. With Daniels taking all before him both as a runner and passer, Terry McLaurin having a stellar season, and a run game that bullied defenses, the Commanders doubled down this offseason. In came Deebo Samuel for more offensive juice and Laremy Tunsil to better protect the 47-time-sacked Daniels at left tackle. And for USA Today's Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, that all translates into Washington being a rather good team in 2025, as it ranks No. 7 among all 32 teams for entertainment value. Advertisement "The Commanders looked to capitalize on Jayden Daniels' dazzling debut by surrounding the Offensive Rookie of the Year with much more support, namely five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil, first-round right tackle Josh Conerly Jr. and versatile veteran receiver Deebo Samuel," Middlehurst-Schwartz writes. "So long as offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury keeps up the work that put him back on the head-coaching radar, all of the new additions should combine to be major assets in one of the most noteworthy sophomore follow-ups in some time." Jayden Daniels, Brian Robinson Jr., Terry McLaurinBy Tony Fisher Daniels alone is worthy of putting the Commanders in the top-10, but then we add in Deebo, who is a menace as a receiver and runner, plus McLaurin and Kliff Kingsbury's offensive wizardry, Washington has all the tools to be a top offense. Advertisement And when you are a top offense, you put up points for fun, and what's more entertaining than a team that scores a lot of touchdowns? The Commanders have lofty expectations entering the new season, but Quinn will have them on the straight and narrow to make sure the main thing stays the main thing. And when they hit the field in Week 1, they'll be one of the most exciting teams in football to watch. Related: Commanders Boast They're One Move From 'Looking Like A Powerhouse' Related: Frankie Luvu Sends Perfectly Clear Message To Commanders Teammates This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
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15 hours ago
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What is Commanders' Biggest 'Red Flag' In 2025?
What is Commanders' Biggest 'Red Flag' In 2025? originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Washington Commanders' offseason has seen a host of quality players join the team, with Deebo Samuel, Laremy Tunsil, and Javon Kinlaw among the main additions. Advertisement All will help Dan Quinn's team as they look to replicate what was a superb 2024 season, but some are skeptical over what the trio can actually contribute. Why? Poor form and health are the primary reasons. And for CBS Sports, that is the biggest red flag over its offseason additions. "The Commanders are one of the NFL's most popular contenders thanks to Jayden Daniels' magical 2024 debut," CBS Sports writes. "And general manager Adam Peters understandably wasted no time upgrading Daniels' supporting cast by swinging trades for Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil this offseason. The only issue is both Samuel and Tunsil, who will play vital roles in aiding and protecting Daniels, have missed extensive time due to injury in the last few years. Veteran defensive addition Javon Kinlaw falls in the same boat. Conditioning could be key in D.C." Deebo SamuelDarren Yamashita/Imagn Images If and that's a big if, the Commanders can keep that trio out of the treatment room and on the field, then they will no doubt improve the roster. Advertisement But as we know, the NFL is an unforgiving beast, so Quinn and the coaching staff will likely keep a close eye on the trio as training camp begins next month. Samuel and Tunsil are keys to the offense elevating in 2025, while Kinlaw could add some bite to the defensive line for Joe Whitt Jr., but only if they are healthy. The best ability is availability, and the Commanders' 2025 Super Bowl hopes might rest on that trio staying healthy for the entire year. Related: Can Commanders' 'Upside' Morph Into Super Bowl Reality? Related: Commanders Boast They're One Move From 'Looking Like A Powerhouse' This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
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15 hours ago
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Commanders Trade Terry McLaurin to AFC in Longshot Proposal
Commanders Trade Terry McLaurin to AFC in Longshot Proposal originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Washington Commanders have done too much - and come too far - to not keep star receiver Terry McLaurin. Advertisement Strike while the iron is hot, they say. And with ascending quarterback Jayden Daniels on his rookie contract, the Commanders' front office is making moves for the here and now. Washington shocked the NFL last season with a 12-5 record, two road playoff wins and a run to the NFC Championship Game. This offseason they built on that momentum, trading for receiver Deebo Samuel and Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil. Losing McLaurin - one of the team's best and most beloved players - would stunt the growth. It's not going to happen. But just in case ... McLaurin wants a new contract and may not show up to next month's training camp without one. If the Commanders ultimately can't find a common ground, what could they do with the Pro Bowl target? Advertisement FOX sports sees one of the options being a trade to the Las Vegas Raiders. "To be clear: I'm incredibly confident Terry McLaurin will remain a Commander," writes FOX's David Helman. "He's been loyal to that franchise, even when times weren't so good. He's done nothing but produce, even when he didn't have a star quarterback. He's even held out before, as he used this strategy to secure his current extension back in 2022. I really don't think Washington will let him walk when it finally has a chance to contend." McLaurin had 13 touchdowns last season, second-most in the league and more than twice as many as the entire Raiders' receiving corps. So what would a possible deal look like? "The Raiders are already in decent shape for Geno Smith's first season," FOX continues. "Brock Bowers is a star, and Ashton Jeanty should be one soon. Jakobi Meyers is a solid receiver, but Vegas still needs to upgrade its receiver room. Rather than take your chances in the draft, why not ship a pick or two to Washington and lock in McLaurin for the rest of his prime?" Advertisement Most experts believe McLaurin will stay in Washington. But the longer the issue lingers, the more trade scenarios will begin popping up. Related: Pope Leo XIV Blesses Commanders Rival Ahead Of 2025 Season Related: What is Commanders' Biggest 'Red Flag' In 2025? This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
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15 hours ago
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Frankie Luvu Sends Perfectly Clear Message To Commanders Teammates
Frankie Luvu Sends Perfectly Clear Message To Commanders Teammates originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It has been some time since the Washington Commanders were considered a title threat around the NFL. An upstart bunch last season, they shocked the league after knocking off two division champions to reach the NFC Championship Game. Advertisement Washington ultimately fell short on that stage, but there is a belief now that this group can still square up with the best around the league and make another deep playoff run. Evidenced in their activity through the offseason, the Commanders are not just hoping to participate in the postseason. They have made the moves to best position themselves for the next step in 2025. Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu is leading the charge, calling his teammates to action. Luvu wants the team mentally prepared to leave last season in the rearview. "I know it's unfinished business. We left a lot out there last year, but last year was last year," Luvu said via the team website. "This year is a new beginning, new start. We just gotta do the work now so when the time does come, we can celebrate." Advertisement Others within the locker room have reflected the same mindset. Jayden Daniels has poured in extra preparation this offseason, hoping to avoid any slump in his second season. It's no surprise that such ambitions are trickling down to other areas of the team. Trades to add talents like Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil are also reflective of this. Despite having many of the same key players from the 2024 squad, this is a new team embracing a greater challenge this time around. The rigor of an NFL schedule and the gauntlet of opponents looking to accomplish the same goal means there's no guarantee that everything will work out in Washington's favor. But there is an abundance of focus and a readiness to leave everything out on the field once again. Advertisement Related: Commanders Fans Wonder Why 'Final' Offseason Move Isn't Done Related: Pope Leo XIV Blesses Commanders Rival Ahead Of 2025 Season This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
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3 days ago
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NFL analyst describes Texans' 2025 offseason in one word
The Houston Texans' 2025 NFL season is going to be one to remember. The back-to-back AFC South champions retained most of their key players from the 2024 team that won the AFC South and went toe-to-toe with the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round in Arrowhead, but one of the team's best assets is playing elsewhere. Houston did move off Kenyon Green to acquire C.J. Gardner-Johnson from the Philadelphia Eagles, and shipped off five-time Pro Bowl tackle Laremy Tunsil to the Washington Commanders. In retrospect, the Texans also added some new wrinkles in receivers Christian Kirk and rookies Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel. Houston also bolstered the offensive line with the additions of Laken Tomlinson and Tay Ersery from Minnesota in the second round. The key to it all is C.J. Stroud, who could become one of the highest paydays this offseason should he exceed expecations under new offensive coordinator Nick Caley calling the shots after a woeful under to the Bobby Slowik tenure. But when tasked with coming up with one word to describe the Rams' season, FOX Sports' Ben Arthur wrote: "underwhelming." "After C.J. Stroud was the second-most sacked quarterback in 2024, the Texans entered the offseason in dire need of retooling their offensive line," Arthur wrote. "But their moves to address the group, including trading away perennial Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil, feel disappointing." Yes, it's fair to criticize the Texans' struggles with the offensive line, especially when the team had trouble keeping Stroud upright. However, change was needed, and with Tunsil entering a contract year, as well as other players requiring new contracts, it was inevitable that someone would be on the way out. Houston should easily win the AFC South again and could make another run to the Super Bowl, but it also could flounder in a make-or-break year with Stroud ahead of negotiations. No matter which way it falls, the Rams' braintrust of Decmo Ryans and Nick Caserio will need to figure out their plans for a team with a lot of question marks following this year
