Washington Commanders

Ben Sinnott

TE

New offensive coordinator David Blough is emphasizing versatility in his tight-end room, which includes Sinnott, Chig Okonkwo and John Bates, among others. Okonkwo is expected to get most of the pass-catching opportunities at the position. Sinnott hasn't shown much in that department, as the 2024 second-round pick has just 16 catches through 33 career regular-season games.

Treylon Burks

WR

The 2022 first-round pick is part of what seems to be an open competition for WR roles behind locked-in No. 1 Terry McLaurin. Rumors connect Washington with multiple veteran wideouts, but the current depth chart gives Burks a real shot at a top-three role, competing against the likes of Antonio Williams, Luke McCaffrey, Dyami Brown, Jaylin Lane and Van Jefferson.

Fred Davis II

CB

Davis is healthy again after spending just four days on the NFI list. The 24-year-old signed with the team as an undrafted free agent back in May and will now spend the remainder of the summer competing for a depth spot on Washington's roster.

Tress Way

P

The pectoral injury is not believed to be a long-term concern, but it's keeping Way out of training camp practice for now. He signed a one-year extension with the Commanders in February and likely isn't in jeopardy of ceding his position as their punter as long as he's available.

Kain Medrano

LB

Medrano was already expected to miss the start of training camp with a hamstring issue, and he'll still be eligible to come back to practice when he's physically able. In the meantime, Ale Kaho could see increased attention at inside linebacker during practice.

River Cracraft

WR

Cracraft participated in the Commanders' final two games of the season, playing seven offensive snaps and four special teams snaps between the two contests. The wide receiver has a chance to stand out and make his way up the depth chart, but will likely end up on the practice squad after cutdown day.

Trey Amos

CB

"[Amos is] doing really well...Had some soft tissue soreness in the offseason so we wanted to take it slow. He should be back soon. We wanted to be overly cautious," Peters relayed Tuesday. Amos was a second-round selection of the Commanders in the 2025 NFL Draft, and the Ole Miss product started in each of the first 10 games of the regular season before fracturing his fibula against the Lions in early November. Given Peters' comments, it seems like Amos will be ready to return to practice at some point during training camp, perhaps before the Commanders' first preseason game against the Dolphins on Friday, Aug. 14.

Deatrich Wise Jr.

DE

Wise missed nearly the entire 2025 campaign due to a quadriceps injury and is now dealing with an undisclosed issue to open up training camp. While there's currently no timetable for the 31-year-old's return, he will be eligible to participate in practice once healthy but will be limited to side work until then.

Dorance Armstrong

DE

Armstrong will open up training camp on the sideline as he continues to work his way back from a knee injury he suffered last October. The 28-year-old is expected to serve as a depth linebacker once healthy.

Tim Settle

DT

Settle is finally recovered from the foot surgery he underwent in December 2025. The 29-year-old signed a three-year contract extension with the Commanders in March and is expected to serve as one of the team's starting defensive ends once again during the upcoming campaign.

Chig Okonkwo

TE

With Zach Ertz (knee), who drew 72 targets in 13 regular-season contests in 2025, no longer in the mix, Okonkwo tops a Washington TE depth chart that also includes returnees John Bates and Ben Sinnott, a duo that combined for 29 targets last season. During his fourth and final campaign with the Titans, Okonkwo put up a 56/560/6 receiving line on 79 targets across 17 regular-season outings. Given that the 2022 fourth-rounder has already developed chemistry with a signal-caller who Selby notes often likes to get tight ends involved in the offense, Okonkwo is a candidate to see an uptick in production in his new locale in 2026. It's a context in which the tight feels like he "can finally just unleash," while operating as one of Daniels' key pass-catching options along with top WR Terry McLaurin.

Rasul Douglas

CB

Douglas started 13 of his 15 regular-season appearances with the Dolphins in 2025, totaling 62 tackles (37 solo), including 1.0 sacks, plus 13 passes defensed, including two interceptions, and one forced fumble. He will provide the Commanders with depth at cornerback while Trey Amos (lower leg) works his way back from a fractured fibula suffered in Week 10 of the 2025 campaign.

Terry McLaurin

WR

Following a 2025 regular season in which he recorded a 38/582/3 receiving line on 60 targets in 10 contests, McLaurin -- who topped 1,000 receiving yards 2020-2024 -- returns as QB Jayden Daniels' top WR target, a context that should garner the 2019 third-rounder plenty of volume in 2026. It remains to been seen how the depth chart will shake out beyond McLaurin, however, and to that end Luke McCaffrey, Antonio Williams, Treylon Burks, Dyami Brown and Jaylin Lane are set to compete for roles this summer. Additionally, it's still possible that the Commanders bring in some veteran pass-catching help, with Brandon Aiyuk, who appears to have played his last snap with the 49ers, having been mentioned as a possibility on that front.

Jayden Daniels

QB

Head coach Dan Quinn said he's pleased with Daniels' progress and has been impressed by his quarterback's processing speed. Blough is an internal promotion after two years as an assistant QBs coach under former OC Kliff Kingsbury, but it sounds like Blough has a different vision for Washington's offense, including less no-huddle and more snaps under center. Daniels reportedly has done well with the footwork while operating from under center, instead pointing to changes in terminology and offensive philosophy as the difficult aspects to master in a new offense. Blough has also mentioned, multiple times, wanting to get the ball to WR Terry McLaurin more often than the Commanders did in past years. That almost goes without saying, given the lack of other proven weapons amidst open competition for roles at WR and RB. The Commanders did at least sign TE Chig Okonkwo away from Tennessee to add some speed, and they've been connected with some of the veteran wideouts still available in free agency.

Rachaad White

RB

The Commanders also have Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Kaytron Allen, Jerome Ford and Jeremy McNichols competing for playing time, with Croskey-Merritt presumably being the other favorite to start. White easily has the most NFL experience of the group as both a rusher and pass catcher, but his efficiency on the ground was often a negative in Tampa Bay -- which is why he settled for a one-year, $2 million contract after piling up 4,106 yards from scrimmage and 25 TDs in four seasons. He's making a good impression with his new team and seems locked in for a Week 1 role, though it remains to be seen if White will get considerable rushing volume or be deployed more like a passing-down specialist.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt

RB

Croskey-Merritt missed time during the Commanders' voluntary OTAs due to an unspecified soft-tissue injury. However, the running back returned to the field Tuesday and looking healthy in the process, per Zach Selby of the team's official site. Now that he's back in the mix, Croskey-Merritt -- who logged a team-high 805 rushing yards on 175 carries and nine catches for 68 yards in 17 regular-season games in 2025 -- will look to solidify his key role in a crowded Washington backfield that also includes Rachaad White, Kaytron Allen, Jerome Ford and Jeremy McNichols

Sam Cosmi

G

Cosmi was placed on injured reserve in late December with a concussion. The guard's presence at OTAs shows he's back to full health and ready to start the season at right guard as expected.

Jerome Ford

RB

Jacory Croskey-Merritt, on the other hand, has been absent from recent practices with a soft-tissue injury. It sounds like Rachaad White has been getting a lot of the first-team snaps, but Ford is also getting some work alongside QB Jayden Daniels. While not necessarily a standout in either role, Ford theoretically could fill in for either Croskey-Merritt on early downs or White on passing downs. However, Ford got only $437,500 guaranteed on his one-year, $1.4 million contract, leaving him at risk of missing out on the Week 1 roster if things don't go well this summer. The Commanders also have sixth-round pick Kaytron Allen and 30-year-old Jeremy McNichols competing for roster spots. There's been no hint of trouble with the shoulder injury that ended Ford's 2025 campaign in Cleveland.

Jaylin Lane

WR

The 24-year-old from Virginia Tech was sidelined for Washington's final two games last season due to an ankle injury, but his participation in Wednesday's practice suggests he's moved past the issue. Lane had an impressive rookie campaign, catching 16 of 32 targets for 225 yards while accumulating 314 punt-return yards and two touchdowns. Now back at full health, he's expected to operate as one of the Commanders' top return men during the 2026 season.

Luke McCaffrey

WR

McCaffrey's second NFL season was cut short in Week 9 of last year when he suffered a broken collarbone. After the Commanders let Deebo Samuel walk in free agency and selected Antonio Williams in the third round of the 2026 Draft, McCaffrey will be jockeying for positioning in Washington's wideout room behind clear WR1 Terry McLaurin. Along with McCaffrey and Williams, the Commanders also have Treylon Burks, Dyami Brown, Jaylin Lane and Van Jefferson as candidates for playing time.

Antonio Hamilton Sr.

CB

Hamilton played 15 games for the Commanders in 2025, totaling 18 tackles (12 solo) and two passes defensed. The cornerback was a consistent special teams contributor who was also called upon as a defensive depth piece late in the season. His consistency and versatility have earned him another year with the Commanders as the team looks to contend for the NFC East title.

Drew Stevens

PK

Stevens joins the Commanders after a successful four-year career at Iowa. As a senior, Stevens hit 22 of 28 field-goal attempts (78.6 percent), including four of six tries from beyond 50 yards while adding a career-long of 58 yards. Despite average collegiate statistics, there's some opportunity in Washington, as Jake Moody is currently his only competition for the starting job. Moody spent time with three teams last season and connected on 19 of 23 field-goal tries (82.6 percent) through nine games.

Chris Hilton Jr.

WR

Hilton was a four-star recruit in LSU's 2021 class alongside Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas, but his career never took off, partly due to injuries. The 23-year-old wide receiver never posted more than 243 receiving yards in a season through five years at LSU. Still, Hilton ran a 4.41 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, so he could at least make some noise on special teams en route to a potential roster spot.

Jaden Bradley

WR

After failing to eclipse the 200-yard mark through his first four collegiate seasons, Bradley broke out as a fifth-year senior at UNLV, catching 58 passes for 931 yards and four touchdowns over 14 games. At 6-foot-4, 195 pounds, Bradley has some intriguing range despite running a modest 4.57 40-yard dash at his pro day. Bradley likely needs to make an impact on special teams to secure a spot on the Commanders' 53-man roster.

Athan Kaliakmanis

QB

Kaliakmanis was a full-time starter at Minnesota in 2023 before transferring to Rutgers for his final two seasons. As a fifth-year senior, Kaliakmanis completed 52 percent of his passes for 3,124 yards, 20 touchdowns and seven interceptions while connecting on 28 passes for 20-plus yards. He didn't add much with his legs and likely won't in the NFL after running a 4.92 40-yard dash at his pro day. Still, Kaliakmanis has a good enough arm to give him a strong chance to earn the No. 3 quarterback job behind Jayden Daniels (elbow) and Marcus Mariota.