The problem is that Kingsbury took the ball out of Jayden Daniels’ hands, the likely Offensive Rookie of the Year. And what was Washington’s plan instead? To motion backup quarterback Marcus Mariota under center before he took the snap, panicked ...

The Washington Commanders QB had a hilarious and relatable response to one of the strangest officiating moments of the season.

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn would get something close to vindication several drives later when he dialed up a brazen passing play on a fourth-down from the Lions’ nine-yard line.

Well, it’s January of 2025. Daniels just led the Commanders to a huge upset win over the Detroit Lions. He just, as my colleague Robert Zeglinski wrote, cemented the greatest rookie QB season in NFL history.

The Commanders took a major gamble with Jayden Daniels in the lineup on fourth down. But Marcus Mariota ended up getting criticized.

"Washington has been advised that at some point the referee can award a score if this type of behavior happens again." The phrase had Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels—and many others in Philadelphia that day—confused as well.

Mariota completed 34 of 44 passes for 364 yards and four touchdowns during the 2024 regular season, then took two rush attempts for one yard in two playoff games. Mariota never made a start but got the majority of playing time in two regular-season games and led the Commanders to victory both times.

Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota attempts to flip the ball the fellow quarterback Jayden Daniels, but is tackled by Detroit Lions defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad prior to getting the pass off.

The Washington Commanders have three quarterbacks ready to go for Sunday's NFC championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Washington’s foundation is now set, but there is plenty of roster construction remaining for General Manager Adam Peters.

There was no shortage of highlights for the Washington Commanders in 2024. Following a dreadful 4-13 season, owner Josh Harris quickly went to work in remaking the organization, hiring Adam Peters as general manager and Dan Quinn as coach.

Cameron Ward, 2024′s national leader in touchdown passes as well as the NCAA Division I record-holder for career touchdown passes, has been selected as the winner of the 2024 Manning Award, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl to the top quarterback in the nation.