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From yesterday: The Wizards declined the team option for rising second-year wing Jamir Watkins, per source. My sense: Don't panic. Watkins isn't going anywhere. Expect a new deal for a player who showed a lot on the defensive end last season. Summer roadmap: open.substack.com/pub/lastmans...

The Wizards' summer roadmap: Free agency, key dates and cap space

With AJ Dybantsa and Trae Young in place, Washington's focus shifts to adding frontcourt depth, completing the roster and looking ahead to the Las Vegas Summer League

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Commanders depth chart 1.0: Where every position stands before training camp

After six OTA and minicamp practices, here's how I see Washington's roster hierarchy — from Antonio Williams and Sonny Styles to offensive line battles and WR2 debate.

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The Chiefs used Leo Chenal as a specialist. Washington sees something more. lastmanstandig.substack.com/p/the-chiefs...

The Chiefs used Leo Chenal as a specialist. Washington sees something more.

The two-time Super Bowl champion never became a full-time starter in Kansas City. The Commanders believe the "dirty tough" linebacker's versatility can have a greater impact in Daronte Jones' defense.

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🎙 Let's pod: 🏈 Leo Chenal's fit and musical chairs within the Commanders' revamped front 7. 🏀 Anthony Davis trade talk, Wizards' seed potential, free agency, AJD, Trae Young, Jaylen Brown and more with @DanFeldmanNBA. Bit of Wiz reporting as well. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

Chewing on Chenal + Anthony Davis trade ideas

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Lost in the receiver chatter, Washington's tight ends are making a case OTA3 takeaways; lastmanstandig.substack.com/p/lost-in-th...

Lost in the receiver chatter, Washington's tight ends are making a case

With questions lingering at wide receiver, Washington's tight end room is showing signs of becoming a bigger part of the passing attack. Plus other notes from Tuesday's OTA session.

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The Commanders need more than Jayden Daniels: Players whose upside could determine Washington's ceiling. lastmanstandig.substack.com/p/the-comman...

The Commanders need more than Jayden Daniels: Players whose upside could determine Washington's ceiling

Daniels remains the franchise's most important player, but Washington's return to contention may depend on whether these teammates maximize their potential.

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Three prospects dominate the chatter around the Wizards' at No. 1. After weeks of conversations with many league sources, one takeaway is clear: The internal debate is down to two. New: Reporting and analysis on Dybantsa, Peterson, Boozer, and the Wiz. lastmanstandig.substack.com/p/the-wizard...

The Wizards’ debate at No. 1 is down to two prospects: Source

League executives, scouts and coaches see compelling cases for A.J. Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer. One high-ranking source believes Washington’s internal discussion has narrowed to two

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The Wizards’ debate at No. 1 is down to two prospects: Source

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The Commanders need more than Jayden Daniels: Players whose upside could determine Washington's ceiling. lastmanstandig.substack.com/p/the-comman...

The Commanders need more than Jayden Daniels: Players whose upside could determine Washington's ceiling

Daniels remains the franchise's most important player, but Washington's return to contention may depend on whether these teammates maximize their potential.

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Lost in the receiver chatter, Washington's tight ends are making a case OTA3 takeaways; lastmanstandig.substack.com/p/lost-in-th...

Lost in the receiver chatter, Washington's tight ends are making a case

With questions lingering at wide receiver, Washington's tight end room is showing signs of becoming a bigger part of the passing attack. Plus other notes from Tuesday's OTA session.

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Commanders free agency tracker: On Tunsil's extension, landing a new cornerback and a near Hail Mary completion with Alec Pierce. More updates on tap. lastmanstandig.substack.com/p/free-agenc...

Free agency tracker: Commanders, Tunsil agree to two-year extension

Washington locks up the standout left tackle through the 2028 season. The Commanders also landed ex-Lions CB Amik Robertson and made a run at WR Alec Pierce

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Quick thoughts on why Washington is releasing C Tyler Biadasz (while I sit in the BWI Airport parking lot). open.substack.com/pub/lastmans...

Source: Commanders release C Tyler Biadasz

Washington's move that's likely salary-cap related creates a question in the middle of the offensive line.

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At the Combine, Adam Peters and Dan Quinn outlined structural fixes after 5-12. Inside the locker room, players were more direct: “We let stuff slip.” Part 4 of my Commanders player survey: What must change in 2026. open.substack.com/pub/lastmans...

'We Let Stuff Slip’: What Commanders players say must change in 2026

At the NFL Combine, Adam Peters and Dan Quinn emphasized structure and availability. Inside Washington's home locker room, players pointed to execution, rhythm and reclaiming their edge.

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Tyler Dunne @tydunne.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Thread: Initial takeaways on what Adam Peters said about Laremy Tunsil's extension talks; interest in Brandon Aiyuk; Jayden Daniels and David Blough; Daron Payne, Marshon Lattimore and Zach Ertz, and more from his media availability at the NFL Combine. lastmanstandig.substack.com/publish/chat...

2024 was a dream. 2025, a disaster. But there is a path for the Washington Commanders to boomerang back into contention. Loved chatting with @benstandig.bsky.social on the pod: www.golongtd.com/p/pod-whats-...

Pod: What's next for the Washington Commanders? A chat with Ben Standig...

2024 was a dream. 2025? A disaster. Now, the pressure's on Dan Quinn to produce in 2026. We check the organization's vitals here on the podcast with a man who's around them every day.

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NFL mock draft 3.0 comes with two rounds and a bunch of questions entering this week's Scouting Combine. Edge measurables and rank order. Legit top 10 picks among WRs. Ty Simpson's stock impacts trade up/down market. There’s also a Commanders bonus pick. open.substack.com/pub/lastmans...

Commanders offseason. Big decisions ahead. I've got a few as well. If you read Last Man Standig (paid or free), I’d appreciate 5 minutes of your time. Survey closes Sunday. Thank you for your time. forms.gle/uEXbWsLtNqq4...

🎙 Drafting Commanders free agents w/ @AlGaldi. Who do we want back when calculating cost, need, coordinators. Mariota over Deebo, CP75? CRod part of 1-2 punch? Blitzing Bobby Wagner? Bullish on Burks? Love the Drake's potential? Plus, Quinn’s new role. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...

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Football Podcast · Updated Biweekly · Ben Standig of The Athletic brings his unique insight and reporting covering the Washington Commanders, Washington Wizards and other DC Sports teams. He also shar...

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🚨 I'm on the radio tonight. 6:30-10 p.m. @1067theFan. Give a listen and call in (800-636-1067). Question: If you can pick one Commanders' FA to re-sign and factoring in cost, who ya got? Also, feel free to drop a question here. Commanders. Wizards. DC sports. Survivor 50. Shoot your shot.

David Blough just shared a version of this story about calling the game-winning TD pass in 2024 win over Eagles: open.substack.com/pub/lastmans...

Gameday thread is live. Super Bowl 60. Pending free agents here that fit Commanders. Commercials. Overeating. Here for all of it. Join us. lastmanstandig.substack.com/publish/home

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Super Bowl 60: * Seahawks (-4.5) * MVP - JSN * Anytime TD - JSN, Henry * Maye 35.5 rush - over * Coin toss - heads * Gatorade - blue * Cardi B wears Diggs jersey - no * Score - 27-17

Spoke with @RickDocWalker about the late Sonny Jurgensen, an icon on and off the field. Watch my full conversation with Doc on the "Last Man Standig" substack (lastmanstandig.substack.com/p/sonny-jurg...) or listen later today on the podcast* (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...).

Sonny Jurgensen, Hall of Fame QB and legendary radio voice, dies at 91

Jurgensen, part of Washington football since 1963 and Pro Football Hall of Fame's 1983 class, passed away Friday morning.

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Commanders LB Bobby Wagner was named Walter Payton Man of rhe Year award, considered the NFL's most prestigious honor. Washington’s press release last year upon announcing Wagner would represent the organization.

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Ross Tucker Returns

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2026 NFL mock draft 1.0 (unlocked): 🏈 Full first round 🏈 Commanders options at 7 🏈 How Jets, Cowboys, Rams maneuver with two 1s 🏈 My fave prospect-team marriage open.substack.com/pub/lastmans...

🎙 Guest: @RossTuckerNFL 🏈 Commanders must fixes 🏈 OC challenges for Blough 🏈 Key difference for inexperienced OC hires in Wash, Philly 🏈 Former OL on the new OL coach 🏈 Super Bowl 60 - Trusting Sam Darnold? Also, latest on the coaching staff. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

Ross Tucker Returns

Podcast Episode · Last Man Standig · 02/03/2026 · 23m

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2026 NFL Mock Draft 1.0: Free Agency will shape the Commanders’ Path; Big first-round decisions for Jets, Cowboys, Rams

Washington’s primary needs are in play at No. 7 — but which still require first-round attention after free agency? Plus, how three teams approach having a pair of round one picks.

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