Washington Commanders 2026 Training Camp Preview: It's Jayden Daniels' Time

With several teams kicking off their organized team activities this week, the NFL offseason is in full swing.

Teams have OTAs sprinkled in over the next three weeks before a month-long break until training camp begins in mid-to-end July.

We'll be reviewing the major offseason changes for all 32 teams in addition to previewing what to expect from each team as they head into training camp. Below is our 2026 training camp preview for the Washington Commanders.

Key Offseason Dates

Voluntary OTAs: May 27-29, June 2-4, June 9-11

Mandatory minicamp: June 16-18

Training camp: mid-July

NFL Hall of Fame game: Aug. 6

Key Additions:

Rachaad White, RB

Jerome Ford, RB

Dyami Brown, WR

Van Jefferson, WR

Chig Okonkwo, TE

Foster Sarell, OT

Tim Settle, DT

DJ Davidson, DT

Odafe Oweh, DE

K'Lavon Chaisson, DE

Charles Omenihu, DE

Leo Chenal, LB

Amik Robertson, CB

Ahkello Witherspoon, CB

Nick Cross, S

Re-Signed:

Marcus Mariota, QB

Trenton Scott, OT

Chris Paul, OG

Antonio Hamilton, CB

2026 NFL Draft Class:

Sonny Styles, LB, Round 1

Antonio Williams, WR, Round 3

Joshua Josephs, DE, Round 5

Kaytron Allen, RB, Round 6

Matt Gulbin, C, Round 6

Athan Kaliakmanis, QB, Round 7

Key Losses:

Josh Johnson, QB

Chris Rodriguez Jr., RB

Tyler Biadasz, C

Jake Martin, LB

Jonathan Jones, CB

Noah Igbinoghene, CB

Analysis:

Had it not been for Jayden Daniels' injury woes, the Commanders likely could've threatened the Philadelphia Eagles for the division title last season.

Daniels dealt with a knee sprain, a hamstring strain, an elbow dislocation, and an elbow sprain that took him out for 10 games and derailed Washington's playoffs aspirations.

But with Daniels fully healthy, the Commanders should get back to their winning ways next season. They added some more weapons for the third-year QB including running back Rachaad White, wide receiver Dyami Brown, tight end Chig Okonkwo, and third-round receiver Antonio Williams to complement Daniels and Pro Bowl WR Terry McLaurin.

Washington also revamped its defense in adding first-round linebacker Sonny Styles, edge-rushers Odafe Oweh and K'Lavon Chaisson, linebacker Leo Chanal, and cornerback Amik Robertson.

When Daniels last played a full season, he led the Commanders to a 12-5 record and an appearance in the NFC Championship Game while winning Offensive Rookie of the Year.

If he regains his 2024 form, expect Washington to get back to at least double-digit wins and it could threaten Philadelphia for the division title in 2026.

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This story was originally published May 30, 2026 at 8:58 PM.