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Commanders links
\nArticles
\nRiggo\u2019s Rag
\nCommanders were comfortable with Trey Amos\u2019 pre-draft medical assessments<\/a><\/p>\n

The player didn\u2019t seem overly concerned about the prognosis when speaking to the media at Washington\u2019s recent rookie minicamp. This was a sentiment echoed by head coach Dan Quinn, who felt comfortable <\/a>with Amos\u2019 medical checks to pull the trigger on Day 2.<\/p>\n

\u201cEach team has their own medical report and how it goes. And so, from our club, it was something that we were comfortable with.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dan Quinn via The Athletic<\/p>\n

The Commanders wouldn\u2019t have made this move if they didn\u2019t have complete conviction in Amos\u2019 long-term outlook. Washington\u2019s front office is thorough and more professional than ever under Adam Peters. If the general manager was satisfied, that should be enough to alleviate any lingering worries among the fan base.<\/p>\n

Commanders bolster offensive trenches after Tyre Phillips\u2019 successful tryout<\/a><\/p>\n

According to reports<\/a>, the Commanders have signed offensive tackle Tyre Phillips. The former third-round pick spent the last three seasons with the New York Giants. There\u2019s already-developed familiarity with Washington\u2019s offensive line coach Bobby Johnson, who also worked for the G-Men before switching NFC East allegiances last year.<\/p>\n

Just how much it\u2019ll move the needle is anyone\u2019s guess. The Commanders have five-time Pro Bowler Laremy Tunsil<\/a> and rookie Josh Conerly Jr. as their potential starting tandem. Andrew Wylie is still around, and Brandon Coleman can operate on the edge despite his possible switch to the interior. That makes it difficult for Phillips to make the roster, although it couldn\u2019t be completely dismissed.<\/p>\n

Phillips played just 53 offensive snaps<\/a> for the Giants last season. Considering how woeful their offensive line was after left tackle Andrew Thomas went out through injury, the fact that he wasn\u2019t more involved raises concern. The Commanders must have been suitably impressed by his credentials, and fans have complete faith in Peters\u2019 strategy after a monumental turnaround from the organization.<\/p>\n

This deal doesn\u2019t come with any guarantees. Phillips will need to win over the coaches and immerse himself in the team\u2019s locker room culture.<\/p>\n

NFL.com
\nTraded players who will have biggest impact on 2025 NFL season<\/a>
\nRank 2 – Laremy Tunsil – Washington Commanders \u00b7 LT<\/p>\n

TRADED FROM: Houston Texans<\/p>\n

TRADED FOR: 2025 third- and seventh-round picks, 2026 second- and fourth-round picks (with Washington receiving a 2025 fourth-round pick)<\/p>\n

A year ago, Tunsil was on a Texans team that had been catapulted to relevance by the stunning rookie success of a former No. 2 overall pick. He has to be feeling a strong sense of d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu \u2014 though the Commanders must be hoping it\u2019s not too strong, given the way Houston stumbled in \ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeffC.J. Stroud\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\u2019s second pro season. One thing working in Washington\u2019s favor: The organization\u2019s continued willingness to pour resources into giving \ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeffJayden Daniels\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff the support he needs to work his magic. Tunsil\u2019s new O-line is already in better shape than the unit he left in Houston, thanks to the 2024 additions of \ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeffTyler Biadasz\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff, \ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeffNick Allegretti\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff and Brandon Coleman, with 2025 first-rounder \ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeffJosh Conerly Jr.\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff joining the fray.<\/p>\n

Daniels won Offensive Rookie of the Year and supercharged the Commanders to the NFC title game despite Washington allowing 50 sacks last season, tied for seventh-most in the NFL. Coleman (a third-round pick last year) gave up 10 while lined up at left tackle, according to Next Gen Stats, by far the most on the team. Tunsil was [charged] with just 2.5 sacks in Houston last season. With the five-time Pro Bowler locking down his blindside, Daniels should be able to better weather the challenges that will come with Year 2 and keep his development on the right track, which will make a huge difference in Washington this season and beyond.<\/p>\n

Rank 7 – Deebo Samuel – Washington Commanders \u00b7 WR<\/p>\n

TRADED FROM: San Francisco 49ers<\/p>\n

TRADED FOR: 2025 fifth-round pick<\/p>\n

I was initially going to rank Samuel higher, maybe even with Tunsil, swayed by the name brand and some basic dot-connecting about how his defense-wrecking potential will pair with Jayden Daniels\u2019 playmaking ability. But there are other, peskier dots to factor into the equation, like Samuel\u2019s career-low 8.7 yards per touch in 2024, and the amount of time that has elapsed (and the eight games he\u2019s missed) since his only Pro Bowl season in 2021. So he sits here, just below the players who seem certain to make a big impact, to account for either of these two plausible potential outcomes: <\/p>\n

1) Kliff Kingsbury extracts the maximum value from his versatility, plugging him in next to \ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeffTerry McLaurin\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff to make the Commanders offense into a weekly juggernaut.<\/p>\n

2) The 29-year-old settles into a minor supporting role, chipping in the occasional clutch catch or big gain.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also the secret, third (and, perhaps, most likely) outcome, in which Samuel is neither a star nor a bust, providing minimal opportunities for takeage \u2014 but that wouldn\u2019t change his positioning here.<\/p>\n

NFL Trade Rumors
\nOne UDFA To Watch For Every Team<\/a><\/p>\n

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Washington Post (paywall)
\nGabe Taylor came to Washington for a higher purpose: To honor his brother<\/a><\/p>\n

Gabe Taylor is attempting to make the same team and play the same position as big brother Sean Taylor, more than 17 years after his tragic death.<\/p>\n

After his job interview, Gabe Taylor knelt down on the grass above the Washington Commanders\u2019 practice field. While most every other player who participated in the rookie minicamp practice<\/a> trudged up the hill and into the locker room, Taylor was the only one to end the session with such an intimate moment. But, of course, only Taylor, an undrafted dreamer out of Rice University, has deep roots here.<\/p>\n

Those other guys didn\u2019t walk into the Commanders\u2019 facility Saturday and see their family\u2019s name on the wall. Taylor did. His first steps into his professional career came in the shadow of a legend: his big brother. So as important as the minicamp must be for any player trying to impress a coaching staff enough to make the practice squad \u2014 or even, long shot, the 53-man roster \u2014 this invitation carried even more significance for Taylor. He\u2019s attempting to make the same team and play the same position as big brother Sean Taylor, more than 17 years after his tragic death.<\/p>\n

\u201cHad to take a moment and take a deep breath when I just looked at the helmet,\u201d Taylor said. \u201cI\u2019ve been watching the Redskins \u2014 the Commanders \u2014 all my life. \u2026 Hopefully I get to put it on again and continue forward with them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Podcasts & videos<\/p>\n

Caught up with Terry McLaurin at his foundation’s latest initiative. Asked about his contract extension. When, TBD, but he’s optimistic. “We’re working on it.” <\/p>\n

Also, rookie camp takeaways: 7th-round RB Jacory “Bill” Croskey-Merritt is one to watch. https:\/\/t.co\/PoUDgL1FML<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ben Standig (@BenStandig) May 12, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Lake Lewis: Commanders 2025 Rookie Minicamp Recap and Interviews<\/p>\n

Photos<\/p>\n

NFL league links
\nArticles
\nPro Football Talk
\nThrough Friday, 58 percent of all 2025 draft picks had signed<\/a><\/p>\n

One trend to watch will be round two. The first two picks \u2014 Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger and Texans receiver Jayden Higgins \u2014 secured fully-guaranteed four-year deals. They\u2019re the first second-rounders to get every penny of their rookie deals guaranteed. The question becomes how far into the second round the trend will continue.<\/p>\n

Last year, each of the first eleven second-round picks received a partial guarantee in year four. The first twelve received full guarantees through year three.<\/p>\n

Beyond the question of the amount of full guarantees that will hover over the first third or so of round two, there\u2019s no reason for delay. Rookie contracts have few sticking points. The biggest issues, if any, are signing bonus payout, language for voiding guarantees, and guarantee offsets.<\/p>\n

Michael Strahan will interview Bill Belichick on Friday\u2019s Good Morning America<\/a><\/p>\n

Via Andrew Buchholtz of AwfulAnnouncing.com, ABC has announced<\/a> that Hall of Fame defensive end Michael Strahan will interview Belichick on Friday morning. Strahan, if you didn\u2019t know, is one of the hosts of the ABC morning show.<\/p>\n

The biggest question now becomes what the questions will be. Interview subjects sometimes try to place limits on what can be asked. Some outlets will comply. Others will say, \u201cIt\u2019s up to us to ask the questions. It\u2019s up to you to have answers ready.\u201d<\/p>\n

Strahan\u2019s credibility will be on the line in this one. If it\u2019s all softballs and setups for Belichick to say whatever he wants to say, it will appear as if Strahan gave in order to get the \u201cget.\u201d If Strahan comes after Belichick the way Strahan used to go after Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, it will be obvious that no deal was done.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s hard to imagine Belichick agreeing to a no-holds-barred interview, given the contents of his prickly email<\/a> regarding the publicity efforts for his book. Still, Strahan will need to come at Belichick with at least one question that makes him harumph or sigh or roll his eyes.<\/p>\n

Discussion topics<\/p>\n

Many misconceptions on Jayden & his family. Somewhere between confused and toxic. A young grounded dude focused on his craft w a strong mom behind him. That\u2019s a bad thing? Doesn\u2019t add up. This is worth your time
pic.twitter.com\/51xQ801QGz<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 12, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Mahomes deals with the same stuff. Young accomplished men with really good public images and people look so hard for something to hate they go after family members<\/p>\n

\u2014 DC Sicko (@DcSicko) May 12, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

All aTwitter<\/p>\n

In a corresponding move, we have released T Anim Dankwah and S Trey Rucker<\/p>\n

\u2014 Washington Commanders (@Commanders) May 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Holy Sh*t: Former Steelers WR George Pickens went OFF on his former team after they traded him to the Cowboys:<\/p>\n

“They the cheapest organization. Ain’t no stacking year after year they gone let them n**** go too soon it’s time.”<\/p>\n

pic.twitter.com\/9jp4e21i69<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) May 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Back in 2019, true freshman Jayden Daniels outdueled Justin Herbert as Arizona State upset No. 6 Oregon.<\/p>\n

In 2025 they meet for the first time in the NFL <\/p>\n

: NFL Schedule Release \u2014 5\/14 8pm ET on NFLN\/ESPN2
: Stream on @NFLPlus<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/yPyKwts0SD<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NFL (@NFL) May 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n