It was bound to happen. At some point, the Washington Commanders ’ defense was going to get the best of the offense in ...

Day three brought the heat, figuratively and literally. A blistering hot morning pushed practice back an hour. The Commanders ...

Commanders DT Johnny Newton has a new look and a new mindset. He's learning from rookie mistakes to become a cornerstone for ...

This article concludes the series by examining the individual performances of the Commanders’ Edge Defenders (EDs) in 2024.

The defense also struggled to create turnovers. Washington created 17 turnovers last season, which ranked season 20 th in the NFL, and only three teams intercepted fewer passes than the Commanders.

ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders' defense certainly had its moments in 2024, where it was able to impose its will on opponents and help facilitate big wins for the team in an impressive ...

There's a chance the defense could be the Achilles' heel for the Commanders, but there's also a scenario where the unit is what turns the team from a contender to a true threat for the Super Bowl.

Creative blitzing helped the Commanders record 43 sacks last season. It was a respectable number, but the defense had to blitz 31.5 percent of the time, the fifth-highest rate in the NFL, per Pro ...

Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. says his unit will be able to maintain or improve on their pass rushing success in 2024 while upgrading their run defense as well.