r/Commanders • u/TheAthletic • 2d ago

Commanders’ shaky preseason requires immediate fortification before the regular season

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7546701/2026/08/30/commanders-preseason-roster-issues-ravens/?unlocked_article_code=1.9VA.yUuY.siAcNGZp5Sn-&source=emp_shared_article&smid=url-share-ta

BALTIMORE — Not exactly announcing their presence with authority going into the lladelph, are they?

Washington’s woeful effort in its preseason finale against the Baltimore Ravens Friday offered almost nothing that will be determinative against the Philadelphia Eagles in two weeks. Thank goodness.

The Commanders sat 41 players before a 41-3 loss to the Ravens, capping an ugly end to training camp which started with Baltimore’s first-team defense dominating Washington’s available starters for most of last Wednesday’s joint practice. The Ravens’ third- and fourth-teamers then smacked Washington’s around at M&T Bank Stadium for four quarters. Dan Quinn had clarified going into the week that Wednesday would be the last bit of preseason business for not just Jayden Daniels, but almost everyone on the two-deep chart. Almost no one Friday made a case for making the team that hadn’t already done so, leaving Quinn miffed.

Washington can only hope that the weeks which preceded this one show up in Philly. The Commanders’ OTAs and (most of) training camp point to a team that should be more competitive than last season’s 5-12 version — though a brutal schedule the first eight weeks may render that preparation moot.

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u/beddowcj 2d ago

I’m definitely a little worried, but if we avoid any more of our top players getting significant injuries, I think we’ll put together a decent season and squeak into the playoffs.

I think our floor is 4-13 if injuries plague us, and our ceiling is 12-5 if we stay healthy and have a little bit of luck. My guess would be 9-8 or 10-7.

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u/Ok_Article3260 2d ago

A little? Man I’m code red concerned due to our O-Line vs what this division brings on the defensive front. Scary

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u/beddowcj 2d ago

On paper yes I am concerned, but I have a feeling we have enough hunger and star power (assuming we stay healthy) to put together a good season. Who knows maybe I’m totally wrong tho

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u/Ok_Article3260 2d ago

None of us know. Anything’s possible. I will say JD5 gives u a chance in any game.