For decades, John Riggins’ #44 occupied a curious place in Washington lore. Everyone knew it belonged to the man they called ‘The Diesel’ yet, unlike many of the franchise’s greatest players, it had never been formally retired. That anomaly will finally be erased on November 8th, when the Commanders retire Riggins’ iconic jersey during their Week 9 home game against …
Brandon Aiyuk has identified the Washington Commanders as his preferred destination should the San Francisco 49ers finally grant his request for release, adding another chapter to what is fast becoming one of the NFL’s most acrimonious contract disputes. The wide receiver, who remains on the reserve/left squad list while continuing his rehabilitation from the serious knee injury that ended his …
The NFL has confirmed that its 2027 draft will take place in Washington, D.C. between April 29th and May 1st, with the three-day event centred on the National Mall in what promises to be one of the league’s most visually striking venues yet. Hosted in partnership with the Washington Commanders and Events DC, the draft theatre will be constructed directly …
The NFL did not feel the need to hide its headline acts when revealing its full 2026 schedule. The new campaign opens, in line with recent rumours, with the defending champion Seattle Seahawks hosting the New England Patriots in a Super Bowl LX rematch, features nine international games and closes, as usual, with a full Week 18 divisional slate designed …
The National Football League has revealed the teams that will help push its international ambitions into unprecedented territory after unveiling a record nine-game overseas slate for the 2026 season. The overseas schedule was already known to stretch across four continents, seven countries and eight stadiums as commissioner Roger Goodell’s long-term vision of a truly global league accelerates, but now the …
Netflix’s growing grip on football storytelling will continue this summer after the streaming giant confirmed a third season of Quarterback, with four very different careers set to headline the latest behind-the-scenes access project from their partnership with NFL Films and Omaha Productions. Season three will premiere globally on July 14th and follow Jayden Daniels, Baker Mayfield, Cam Ward and Joe …
The Washington Commanders’ draft weekend was soured by news that Monte Coleman, a cornerstone of the club’s Super Bowl-era defenses and member of the franchise’s Ring of Fame, had died at the age of 68. A model of durability and consistency, Coleman spent his entire 16-year NFL career in Washington, appearing in 215 games and helping the then Redskins to …
In a first round that began with a quarterback taken first overall and a running back with pick #32, it was not surprising that the offensive side of the ball saw most of their ilk taken on the opening night of the 2026 NFL Draft. All told, there were 18 picks on offense and 14 on defense and, in keeping …
The Washington Commanders have gone all-in on heritage for 2026, unveiling what is effectively a full uniform reset that leans heavily into the visual identity of the franchise’s Super Bowl-era while trying to further define the modern Commanders brand. At its core, this is less a radical redesign than a strategic reclamation of the club’s famous burgundy and gold colours, …
The Jacksonville Jaguars and Washington Commanders have been announced as two of the participating teams for the 2026 NFL London games at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with the Jags again doubling up with their Wembley residency. It will be the third time that Jacksonville have played back-to-back games in the UK as they look to extend their current record of having …
The NFL’s offseason carousel is already spinning, with high-profile exits, extensions and comebacks shaping the early narrative ahead of the new league year on March 11. In Atlanta, the Kirk Cousins era is drawing to a close before it ever truly settled. Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham confirmed at the NFL Scouting Combine that the veteran quarterback will be released …
Christian ‘Sonny’ Jurgensen, the Hall of Fame quarterback who spent time with both the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington, has died at the age of 91, his family has announced. Jurgensen played 18 years in the NFL between 1957 and 1974, leading the league in passing yards five times and touchdown passes twice. He was drafted by the Eagles out of …
As expected, Matthew Stafford claimed the top individual award at the 15th NFL Honours, but the margin over his nearest rival was perhaps closer than many anticipated. The Los Angeles Rams veteran only narrowly pipped second-year QB Drake Maye, of the New England Patriots, in what many believe was the closest outcome since Peyton Manning and Steve McNair shared the …
Bobby Wagner of the Washington Commanders has been selected as the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, recognizing his excellence on the field and commitment to creating a positive impact off it. Wagner joins an illustrious group of former winners, including last year’s honoree Arik Armstead as well as Pro Football Hall of Fame members such as Darrell …
The Washington Commanders and global design firm HKS have unveiled the first conceptual renderings of the franchise’s proposed new home on the site of the old RFK Stadium. Designed by HKS, the roofed, 70,000+ seat venue is envisioned as a year-round hub for sports, entertainment and community activity. HKS — whose portfolio includes SoFi Stadium, US Bank Stadium and AT&T …
Christmas Day football and Netflix is fast becoming a new NFL tradition, and this year is no different, with a festive double-header on the streaming platform. NFL Christmas Gameday returns to Netflix in 2025 with Dallas Cowboys playing the Washington Commanders at 1pm ET, followed by the Detroit Lions visiting the Minnesota Vikings — complete with a holiday party featuring …
A Season Served With All the Trimmings For American fans, the holidays aren’t measured in days off, they’re measured in downs. Sure, Thanksgiving carves the turkey, but it also carves out a day-long buffet of football, family and fierce rivalries. Then, before the leftovers are gone, December rolls in with its own frosty spectacle; snow swirling over end zones, playoff …
Week 11 looks like providing an intriguing week of NFL action, with two epic clashes between NFC heavyweights in Los Angeles and Philadelphia headlining the slate. The second head coaching casualty of the season fell this past week, with the Brian Daboll era in New York coming to an end after a 20-40-1 run with the Giants. Interim replacement Mike …
The President of the United States spent some time at a Washington Commanders game in Week 10. Given the chance, while we probably won’t see him attend too many more in the future, he’d like very much if their games could acknowledge him in some small way for years to come. With clearly no other pressing issues to occupy his …
There was yet more bad news for the Washington Commanders following their heavy loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday, with a further disciplinary issue hitting the team. Just a week after Frankie Luvu copped a one-match ban — later reduced to a heavy fine that allowed him to play against Detroit — defensive tackle Daron Payne was disqualified for …
It’s been a rough season for the Washington Commanders, with injury ruining the campaign for many of their star players as they miss significant time. Now, however, a suspension will rob the team of one of their defensive stalwarts for the Week 10 clash with the Detroit Lions. According to the NFL, linebacker Frankie Luvu has been suspended without pay …
Each week, we round up the NFL action, picking our MVP, the best game of the week, and the winners and losers after the final whistle blows. Week 9 of the NFL 2025 season gave us a scintillating renewal of the Chiefs-Bills rivalry, a landmark Sam Darnold performance, and another heart-breaking loss for the Cincinnati Bengals and their porous defense. …
The 2025 season is one of the most wide open for many years as, entering Week 9, 13 teams have recorded at least five wins, the third-highest number through eight weeks since 1970, trailing only 1986 (16 teams) and 2020 (14). Last week also saw three teams who entered the week with one or fewer wins get one in the …
Welcome to Gridiron’s Week 4 power ranking, where the reshuffle continues apace as teams continue to defy expectation. GRIDIRON POWER RANKINGS: WEEK 3 1. Buffalo Bills (4-0) = The Saints hung around for a little while, but there’s still no reason to believe this isn’t the best team in football through four weeks. 2. Philadelphia Eagles (4-0) …
