At this time one year ago, the Washington Commanders shocked the NFC’s No. 1 seed, the Detroit Lions, on the road to advance to the NFC Championship Game. What a difference a year makes, as Washington just completed the 2025 season with a 5-12 record. The Commanders dealt with numerous injuries throughout the year, including to quarterback Jayden Daniels, which cost him 10 games.
Last year’s NFC Championship featured a third meeting between the Commanders and NFC East rival, the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles repeated as NFC East champions, but were defeated last week in the NFC wild-card round. That means there will be a new Super Bowl champion next month.
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So, while the Commanders are out, several former Washington players are in action during Divisional Round weekend. We look at every former Commander in action during this weekend’s games. We only count the players currently on 53-man rosters, so those on the practice squads or on injured reserve are not listed.
Bears QB Case Keenum
Dec 1, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum (8) warms up in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Bears WR Olamide Zaccheaus
Dec 29, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (14) runs with the ball past Atlanta Falcons linebacker Lorenzo Carter (0) during the second half at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
Bears EDGE Montez Sweat
Oct 29, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90) on the field before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Rams S Kamren Curl
Oct 29, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Julio Jones (80) catches a touchdown pass as Washington Commanders safety Kamren Curl (31) defends during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Rams CB Emmanuel Forbes
Sep 29, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Washington Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. (13) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Bills DT Phidarian Mathis
Nov 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Commanders defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis (98) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Bills WR Curtis Samuel
Oct 5, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel (4) scores a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Bills S Darnell Savage
Oct 27, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) makes a reception for a touchdown defended by Washington Commanders safety Darnell Savage (25) during the third quarter of the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
49ers T Trent Williams
Sep 24, 2017; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) gestures to referee Tony Corrente (99) after being flagged for a penalty against the Oakland Raiders at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
49ers EDGE Clelin Ferrell
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 14: Clelin Ferrell #99 of the Washington Commanders celebrates after a missed field goal attempt by the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on November 14, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
49ers RB Brian Robinson Jr.
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 23: Brian Robinson Jr. #8 of the Washington Commanders rushes forward during the first half of the game against the Green Bay Packers at FedExField on October 23, 2022 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Patriots T Morgan Moses
Sep 9, 2018; Glendale, AZ, USA; Washington Redskins offensive tackle Morgan Moses (76) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: 12 ex-players in action during divisional round