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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 1d

The WR injury report from today's practice:

- Terry McLaurin was out there, but not in pads and working off to the side.

- Noah Brown was in pads and going through drills.

- Did not see Deebo Samuel Sr. (FWIW: He was a DNP for two days last week with a heel injury, then returned and played.)

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Tashan Reed @tashanreed.bsky.social · 1d

#Commanders WR Terry McLaurin (quad) isn't practicing today

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Tashan Reed @tashanreed.bsky.social · 1d

As much as Jayden Daniels and Caleb Williams will be compared, what's just as important is how their respective franchises build around them.

With the #Commanders set to host the Bears on MNF, I broke down how each team has fared in that process 🔗⤵️ www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...

Caleb vs. Jayden? It’s deeper than that for the Bears and Commanders.

Chicago and Washington might have their franchise quarterbacks, but there are various ways to build around them.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Tashan Reed @tashanreed.bsky.social · 2d

Quinn said they aren't in a rush with #Commanders RG Sam Cosmi (knee), who was a full practice participant last week. The positive play of LG Chris Paul and RG Andrew Wylie as of late helps with that.

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Tashan Reed @tashanreed.bsky.social · 2d

#Commanders HC Dan Quinn said WR Noah Brown (knee/groin) will practice today, but WR Terry McLaurin (quad) won't.

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Tashan Reed @tashanreed.bsky.social · 2d

This season has been a pendulum for the #Commanders, which has raised plenty of questions from the fanbase about how good they really are.

@tomschad.bsky.social tackled that topic, plus much more, in today's mailbag 🔗⤵️ www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...

Mailbag: How good are the Commanders? There’s no easy answer.

We took your questions — on stars such as Jayden Daniels and Deebo Samuel Sr., plus role players such as Brandon Coleman and Luke McCaffrey.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 2d

In today's #Commanders mailbag, @tashanreed.bsky.social and I talk:

- Biggest surprise of the season
- Buy/sell/hold on Lattimore
- Defensive inconsistencies
- Whether McCaffrey should get more targets
- 2026 draft needs (yes, really)

www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...

Mailbag: How good are the Commanders? There’s no easy answer.

We took your questions — on stars such as Jayden Daniels and Deebo Samuel Sr., plus role players such as Brandon Coleman and Luke McCaffrey.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Tashan Reed @tashanreed.bsky.social · 4d

#Commanders HC Dan Quinn said they're optimistic about WR Terry McLaurin (quad) having a chance to play Monday. Said WR Noah Brown (groin/knee) and RG Sam Cosmi (knee) are also trending up.

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Tashan Reed @tashanreed.bsky.social · 4d

You can also leave questions here 🔗⤵️ www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...

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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 4d

Momentum is real. Today, it came on Quan Martin's hit in the 2nd quarter, and felt to the #Commanders defense like "a gasp of air." www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...

An L.A. story: Commanders force fumble, and Chargers crumble

With Jayden Daniels back under center, Washington takes charge after a second-quarter turnover and rolls past Los Angeles.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 4d

@tashanreed.bsky.social and I are rolling out a #Commanders mailbag this week.

What's your most pressing question about this team? What are y'all curious about?

No question is too granular. Bonus points for creativity.

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Tashan Reed @tashanreed.bsky.social · 4d

#Commanders fans: @tomschad.bsky.social and I are doing our first mailbag @postsports.bsky.social this week. Leave any questions you have about the team ahead of their MNF clash with the Bears below this post and we'll answer them Wednesday.

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Tashan Reed @tashanreed.bsky.social · 4d

Three #Commanders leaders — first Bobby Wagner, then Dan Quinn, then Jayden Daniels — had emotional outbursts Sunday.

"That's something we need," Laremy Tunsil said.

How the team held itself to a higher standard in comeback win over Chargers 🔗⤵️ www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...

The Commanders get mad, get even and get going in the right direction

All those angry outbursts Sunday? That’s Washington’s way of showing some urgency this season.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Tashan Reed @tashanreed.bsky.social · 5d

After falling behind early, the #Commanders went on a 27-0 run to knock off the Chargers in a 27-10 win. They improve to 3-2. They return home next week to host the Bears on MNF.

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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 5d

On Jayden Daniels's return, among other injury news and notes from mid-week: www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...

Jayden Daniels cleared to return for Sunday’s game against Chargers

The Commanders quarterback said he felt good at practice Wednesday and plans on playing in this week’s game in California.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 5d

The quarterly report from @tashanreed.bsky.social, with thoughts, stats and takeaways from the #Commanders first four games: www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...

Commanders quarterly report: Special teams up; defense down; offense TBD

It has been an erratic but excusable start to the season for Washington, which has been decimated by injuries.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 5d

In today's paper: A look at the Commanders' recent tackling miscues, and how they practice tackling without actually tackling at practice: www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...

How can you get better at tackling if you don’t practice tackling?

After “too many” missed tackles in their deflating loss to Atlanta, the Commanders face a common football paradox.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 5d

Good morning from SoFi -- where yes, it is still morning.

Some pre-game reading ahead of #Commanders-#Chargers...

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Tashan Reed @tashanreed.bsky.social · 5d

The #Commanders' inactives: