14 hours ago
The Washington Commanders begin training camp on Wednesday. But before the players hit the field, general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn met with the media to preview camp and provide some updates.
Peters began the media session with a pair of injury updates from training camp. Last week, the Commanders placed cornerback Trey Amos, edge rusher Dorance Armstrong and defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list to begin training camp.
Those moves weren't unexpected, considering all three players finished last season on injured reserve after suffering season-ending injuries.
You can add two more players to Washington's injury list to kick off camp: punter Tress Way and linebacker Kain Medrano. Fortunately, neither will be added to the PUP list.
"Tress Way and Kain Medrano are both dealing with injuries, so they won't be dressed up tomorrow," Peters said.
#tress #medrano
Peters began the media session with a pair of injury updates from training camp. Last week, the Commanders placed cornerback Trey Amos, edge rusher Dorance Armstrong and defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list to begin training camp.
Those moves weren't unexpected, considering all three players finished last season on injured reserve after suffering season-ending injuries.
You can add two more players to Washington's injury list to kick off camp: punter Tress Way and linebacker Kain Medrano. Fortunately, neither will be added to the PUP list.
"Tress Way and Kain Medrano are both dealing with injuries, so they won't be dressed up tomorrow," Peters said.
#tress #medrano
1 day ago
Monday was full of surprises for the Washington Commanders. First, the Commanders announced they had fired tight ends coach Ben Steele. Later on Monday, Washington revealed it had placed veteran linebacker/special teams stalwart Nick Bellore on the reserve/retired list.
Bellore, 37, was set to enter his 16th NFL season in 2026, and his third with the Commanders. He was among Washington's top special teams performers over the past two seasons and is a former two-time Pro Bowl selection.
Bellore was an important player. He was a key figure on all of Washington's special teams units. But while his loss will be felt, it could be a blessing in disguise for one former Commanders' draft pick.
Linebacker Kain Medrano, a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, could be the player to most benefit from Bellore's retirement. The 6-foot-3, 230-pounder played in nine games as a rookie last season. He did not appear on the field for one defensive snap, but did play 62% of Washington's defensive snaps.
A phenomenal athlete, Medrano had a 9.83 Relative Athletic Score coming out of UCLA. He ran a 4.46 40-yard dash and posted terrific testing numbers across the board. But with Washington's offseason acquisitions of Leo Chenal and Sonny Styles, Medrano's place on the 2026 roster was no longer a given.
#Monday
Bellore, 37, was set to enter his 16th NFL season in 2026, and his third with the Commanders. He was among Washington's top special teams performers over the past two seasons and is a former two-time Pro Bowl selection.
Bellore was an important player. He was a key figure on all of Washington's special teams units. But while his loss will be felt, it could be a blessing in disguise for one former Commanders' draft pick.
Linebacker Kain Medrano, a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, could be the player to most benefit from Bellore's retirement. The 6-foot-3, 230-pounder played in nine games as a rookie last season. He did not appear on the field for one defensive snap, but did play 62% of Washington's defensive snaps.
A phenomenal athlete, Medrano had a 9.83 Relative Athletic Score coming out of UCLA. He ran a 4.46 40-yard dash and posted terrific testing numbers across the board. But with Washington's offseason acquisitions of Leo Chenal and Sonny Styles, Medrano's place on the 2026 roster was no longer a given.
#Monday
1 month ago
The Washington Commanders wrapped up the offseason program on Thursday, completing their three-day mandatory minicamp. The next step for the Commanders is training camp, which begins in around five weeks from Ashburn.
After Thursday's practice, head coach Dan Quinn met with the media to discuss the offseason and what lies ahead until training camp. Quinn specifically mentioned eight players who stood out this offseason.
"The team’s worked incredibly hard, you know, strength and conditioning-wise, they've made significant gains," Quinn said. "But just a few people I thought jumped out, defensively, [DE] T.J. [Maguranyanga], so I thought he's one that's improved. Jay-Z [DT Jer’Zhan Newton] I thought had great camp linebackers, [LB] Kain [Medrano] and [LB] Jordan [Magee], through this time was big."
Some of those names are interesting. Maguranyanga is a member of the NFL's International Player Pathway program and was with the Commanders last season. He's a former rugby player and hails from Zimbabwe. While he faces long odds of making the team, Washington does get a roster exemption if he is back on the practice squad in 2026.
Could this be the year for Newton? A second-round pick in 2024, Newton wasn't healthy in his first two offseasons. He's been healthy this offseason, and the Commanders remain high on him. His performance against the Cowboys on Christmas Day gave a glimpse into his potential. Quinn believes new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones can help unlock Newton.
After Thursday's practice, head coach Dan Quinn met with the media to discuss the offseason and what lies ahead until training camp. Quinn specifically mentioned eight players who stood out this offseason.
"The team’s worked incredibly hard, you know, strength and conditioning-wise, they've made significant gains," Quinn said. "But just a few people I thought jumped out, defensively, [DE] T.J. [Maguranyanga], so I thought he's one that's improved. Jay-Z [DT Jer’Zhan Newton] I thought had great camp linebackers, [LB] Kain [Medrano] and [LB] Jordan [Magee], through this time was big."
Some of those names are interesting. Maguranyanga is a member of the NFL's International Player Pathway program and was with the Commanders last season. He's a former rugby player and hails from Zimbabwe. While he faces long odds of making the team, Washington does get a roster exemption if he is back on the practice squad in 2026.
Could this be the year for Newton? A second-round pick in 2024, Newton wasn't healthy in his first two offseasons. He's been healthy this offseason, and the Commanders remain high on him. His performance against the Cowboys on Christmas Day gave a glimpse into his potential. Quinn believes new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones can help unlock Newton.
