Jake Russell

The Seahawks announced they will wear their throwbacks against the Commanders on November 2, meaning a top-tier uniform matchup will take place during Art Monk's jersey retirement.

The Seahawks announced they will wear their throwbacks against the Commanders on November 2, meaning a top-tier uniform matchup will take place during Art Monk's jersey retirement.

Nats, sellers again, trade closer Kyle Finnegan and outfielder Alex Call Finnegan pitched to a 4.38 ERA and earned 20 saves this season for Washington, while Call showed elite plate discipline with the Nationals.

At the trade deadline, the Nats held on to MacKenzie Gore, but ultimately dealt Kyle Finnegan, Alex Call, Michael Soroka, Amed Rosario, Andrew Chafin and Luis García.

Terry McLaurin requests trade from Commanders amid contract dispute The receiver’s frustration with the state of negotiations on a contract extension reaches a boiling point, casting a pall over an offseason of promise and hope.

In the latest contract standoff escalation, Terry McLaurin has requested a trade from the Commanders.

Little did I know a summer trip to Carlisle, Pa. in 1991 would kickstart my love for sports and begin an annual tradition now going on 35 years.

Here’s to training camp No. 35.

Thanks, mom. ❤️

SHANNON HARRIS PROMOTED TO HEAD COACH OF THE 2025 UFL CHAMPION DC DEFENDERS

Wow. Looks like Shannon Harris will pull double duty.

He is the now the head coach (no longer interim) of the D.C. Defenders and offensive coordinator/QBs coach at Tennessee State.

Von Miller: ‘I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be’ with Commanders The 36-year-old pass rusher and Super Bowl 50 MVP signed a one-year, $6.1 million deal with Washington ahead of training camp.

Von Miller on choosing to sign with the Commanders: “It was the best team with the best quarterback. That’s usually the math for me to be able to go and do what I do.”

“You can’t leave Josh Allen and just go anywhere.”

Trump calls for Commanders to return to old name, threatens stadium deal Though a recent poll shows fans are warming to the name of Washington’s NFL team, the president said the franchise should change it “immediately.”

Trump says the Commanders should “immediately” change their name back to Redskins and threatens to derail the team’s RFK stadium deal if they don’t.

Harris, fresh off a UFL title and UFL coach of the year honors, is listed on the TSU's coaching staff roster on the team's website.

The Defenders will now look for their third head coach in three seasons. tsutigers.com/sports/footb...

NEW: D.C. Defenders interim head coach Shannon Harris has joined Tennessee State as OC/QBs coach, TSU head coach Reggie Barlow confirmed to me.

Harris took over for Barlow as the Defenders' interim head coach days before the 2025 season began and led them to the UFL championship.

Analysis | The Nats need a president of baseball operations. Here are some options. This search promises to be very different from the last one, which Stan Kasten ran in 2009.

"Those close to [Theo Epstein] don’t believe he would leave his current gig for something with the Nationals, who have not contacted him, according to a person with knowledge of the situation."

Commanders expected to sign veteran pass rusher Von Miller An eight-time Pro Bowl pick, the 36-year-old is likely to sign a one-year deal that reunites him with Adam Peters, who was a scout in Denver when he was drafted..

Quite an assemblage of notable NFL vets the Commanders have added the last 17 months:

Von Miller
Bobby Wagner
Deebo Samuel
Laremy Tunsil
Marshon Lattimore
Austin Ekeler
Zach Ertz
Marcus Mariota

Commanders to retire Art Monk's No. 81 jersey in Week 9 vs. Seahawks Monk is among the select few players to have their jerseys retired by the franchise, with the honor coming on Nov. 2 during the team’s Week 9 game vs. Seattle on Sunday Night Football.

The Commanders will retire Art Monk’s No. 81 in Week 9 vs. the Seahawks.

Retired numbers in Washington Football history:

9 - Sonny Jurgensen
21 - Sean Taylor
28 - Darrell Green
33 - Sammy Baugh
49 - Bobby Mitchell
81 - Art Monk

After franchise upheaval, Nats make Eli Willits the No. 1 pick Washington’s selection at the MLB draft Sunday came one week after the firings of longtime general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez.

With the first overall pick, the Nationals drafted 17-year-old Oklahoma high school shortstop Eli Willits.

Nats GM Jake Russell says:

The D.C. Defenders are being honored today at 1 p.m. by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, who will proclaim today as "D.C. Defenders Day."

"The event will celebrate the team’s achievements, recognize its impact on the city, and highlight Washington, DC’s continued status as the District of Champions."

This is what the "rebrand" should've been. 5/5

Commanders’ alternate uniforms take things back to the glory days Washington will be in its “Super Bowl Era” for three nationally televised home games, with a look calling back to the 1980s. No, the helmet logo isn’t coming back.

Retail jersey preorders are available in early September and an expected delivery before the team first wears them Nov. 2.

Commanders’ alternate uniforms take things back to the glory days Washington will be in its “Super Bowl Era” for three nationally televised home games, with a look calling back to the 1980s. No, the helmet logo isn’t coming back.

The Commanders unveiled their "Super Bowl Era" alternate throwback uniforms, which they will wear for three home games this season.

When asked whether they're the basis of another redesign, a person with knowledge of the Commanders’ thinking said the team will "continue to evaluate" its options.

After Nats’ shake-up, an interim manager emerges and a front office finds hope On Monday morning, Mike DeBartolo met with members of the baseball operations department via video conference. He outlined his short-term priorities and what he’s been empowered to do.

"Five people in the front office... cast Monday as the most optimistic they have felt about the future of the franchise in a long time. ...

"The five said they felt confident they had the resources and tools they needed to help the franchise take a step forward."

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Just wrapped up a 2.5 hour AMA on the Wizards reddit. Some really great questions, thanks to everyone who participated!

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Nationals name Miguel Cairo interim manager amid franchise shakeup The announcement came one day after Washington fired both manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo.

The Nationals have named Miguel Cairo interim manager.

In 2022, he went 18-16 as the White Sox's interim manager when Tony La Russa stepped down because of health concerns.

Last-place Nationals fire manager Dave Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo Washington’s lengthy rebuild has cost its manager and its general manager their jobs.

“The sun will come up tomorrow,” Mike Rizzo wrote in a text message to ⁦‪Barry Svrluga‬⁩. “That’s the job. I had a great run. Navigated that ownership group for almost 20 years.” www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...

Nationals fire manager Dave Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo Washington’s lengthy rebuild has cost its manager and its general manager their jobs.

BREAKING: The Nationals have fired GM Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez.

Nats’ MacKenzie Gore, James Wood named to National League all-star team Gore, a 26-year-old starter, and Wood, a 6-foot-7 outfielder, have been bright spots this season amid the Nationals’ dreary rebuild.

MacKenzie Gore and James Wood will represent the Nationals in the All-Star Game

The young Wizards get even younger with Maryland native Cam Whitmore Washington agreed to acquire the former Archbishop Spalding standout from the Houston Rockets for two second-round draft picks.

The Wizards continue to make moves, this time acquiring Anne Arundel County native Cam Whitmore in a trade from the Rockets.

The 4th of July collaborations we didn't know we needed instagram.com/p/DLtWsVFoZjx/
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Nationals slugger James Wood is headed to the Home Run Derby Wood, 22, announced via an Instagram post on Thursday that he would participate in the Derby, which is set for July 14 in Atlanta.

Nats star James Wood will participate in the Home Run Derby

The D.C. Defenders are hosting a UFL Championship celebration on Saturday, July 12 at The Wharf from 4-6 p.m.

Fans can take photos with players and the UFL Championship trophy.

Max Scherzer and his two adorable dogs give Sarah McLachlan a run for her money Nats ace stars in Humane Society ad with Bo and Rafi.

Yup! He even adopted a dog with the same colored eyes as him.