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sports11 days ago•6 min saved

Commanders ride depth to a 20-7 preseason win over the Dolphins

Washington used its depth to beat Miami 20-7 in the preseason opener, as many starters rested; Marcus Mariota exited early with a knee issue, raising concerns for the regular season; Sonny Styles made his NFL debut by calling defensive plays and compiling three tackles; Robert Henry Jr. rushed 12 times for 75 yards with a 22-yard TD, while Kaytron Allen totaled 85 yards and a TD on 23 carries; Quan Martin intercepted a pass as part of a developing safety battle, and the defense logged three interceptions overall, with the No. 3 quarterback job still up for grabs between Sam Hartman and Athan Kaliakmanis.

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#marcus-mariota #miami-dolphins #nfl-preseason

sports-nfl22 days ago•13 min saved

Sonny Styles Stands Out in Commanders' First Padded Practice

Washington Commanders’ training camp opened pads for the first time with a spirited practice where linebacker Sonny Styles immediately stood out with speed and instincts, making a key hit and multiple plays. The day featured competitive drills on both sides of the ball, including Mariota finding a back for a touchdown, Daniels connecting with Terry McLaurin, and a developing connection between Daniels and Chig Okonkwo. Rookie Joshua Josephs impressed on defense with speed and playmaking, while the kicking competition between Jake Moody and Drew Stevens remained tight. Antonio Williams showed off reliability with two touchdowns in two-minute drills, and Ale Kaho made an interception as he vies for a roster spot. An injury update noted Kain Medrano’s return to practice and continued evaluations for Way and Amos. Overall, it was a productive, competitive first padded practice.

via Washington Commanders|

#nfl-2026 #padded-practice #sonny-styles

sports23 days ago•4 min saved

Commanders Camp Sparks Early Standouts Amid Defensive Push and New Talent

Through three practices, Commanders training camp has produced early standouts on both sides: QB Jayden Daniels shows progress and accuracy improvements; receivers Treylon Burks, Luke McCaffrey, and Antonio Williams have flashed with the first unit, while tight ends Ben Sinnott and Colston Yankoff have stood out. On defense, Odafe Oweh and K’Lavon Chaisson have caused disruption, Sonny Styles looks fast and versatile at MIKE/WILL and could wear the green dot, with Nick Cross and Rasul Douglas also making plays. Special teams feature Drew Stevens competing with Jake Moody, and Lane/Williams/McCaffrey handling punt duties. Pads arrive Monday to reveal clearer roles.

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#klavon-chaisson #odafe-oweh #sonny-styles

sports3 months ago•5 min saved

Daniels, New Coordinators Highlight Commanders OTAs

At the Commanders’ OTAs in Ashburn, Jayden Daniels returns healthy for a non-contact practice, Dan Blough and Daronte Jones begin installing new schemes, rookie Sonny Styles eyes immediate impact, and the receiving corps behind Terry McLaurin is under scrutiny with Burks and others vying for snaps, while Nick Cross anchors the secondary as new pieces blend in.

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#jayden-daniels #nick-cross #otas

sports3 months ago•11 min saved

Commanders' rookie minicamp hints at versatility, kicking duel, and defensive concerns

Washington’s rookie minicamp offered a mix of optimism and questions: Antonio Williams showcased his versatility for the offense, Sonny Styles flashed playmaking potential at linebacker, and a competitive kicking battle emerged as Drew Stevens pushes Jake Moody. Meanwhile, projections continue to cast doubt on Washington’s defense, despite early camp signs and new personnel.

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#antonio-williams #drew-stevens #rookie-minicamp

sports3 months ago•14 min saved

Sonny Styles Stands Out as Commanders Open Rookie Minicamp

Day one of the Washington Commanders’ rookie minicamp in Ashburn featured linebacker Sonny Styles making a standout impression with his size and ball pursuit, as coach Dan Quinn praised his versatility to play multiple roles. Antonio Williams showcased his fit in David Blough’s system, and Kaytron Allen impressed with vision during drills. The practice was more loaded with team and seven-on-seven periods than in past rookie camps, highlighted by an early interception from Carlin Vigers. Leadership conversations and potential future joint practices also loomed, and Styles is currently wearing No. 52.

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#dan-quinn #nfl #rookie-minicamp

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

Sonny Styles Could Wear Green Dot as Rookie for Commanders

Washington Commanders' first-round pick Sonny Styles, a versatile defender who began college as a defensive back, is seen as a potential green-dot communicator on defense; Dan Quinn said Styles is 'definitely capable' of wearing the green dot as a rookie, leveraging his football acumen to possibly become a defensive centerpiece early in his NFL career.

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#dan-quinn #green-dot-helmet #nfl

sports3 months ago•9 min saved

Commanders' 2026 Draft Draws Three Divergent Grades

Three BrisVegas voices—DraftBot, MattInBrisVegas, and SamInBrisVegas—offer entertainment-grade grades for the Commanders' 2026 draft (Rounds 1, 3, 5): Round 1’s Sonny Styles is viewed as a solid, versatile fit with mixed confidence in ceiling; Round 3’s Antonio Williams sparks mixed opinions, with some seeing him as an NFL-ready contributor and others preferring a guard upgrade; Round 5’s Joshua Josephs is praised as strong late-round value with starting potential. The piece highlights Washington’s discipline in not trading up and frames the exercise as fun but informative for draft strategy.

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#antonio-williams #joshua-josephs #nfl-draft-2026

sports3 months ago•0 min saved

Sonny Styles' Draft Call Comes True as Commanders Select Him No. 7

Bleacher Report's behind-the-scenes video shows Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles predicting the Washington Commanders would draft him, a call that materialized when the Commanders selected him seventh overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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#bleacher-report #nfl-draft #ohio-state

sports4 months ago•18 min saved

Commanders ride six picks to a promising, balanced class

Washington’s six-pick 2026 draft is broadly praised for balance and value: LB Sonny Styles anchors Dan Quinn’s defense, WR Antonio Williams and RB Kaytron Allen add immediate offensive upside, EDGE Joshua Josephs boosts the pass rush, and OL Matt Gulbin and QB Athan Kaliakmanis provide depth and future potential. Despite missing the second- and fourth-round picks due to last year’s Laremy Tunsil trade, analysts gave the class solid to high grades, with Styles viewed as the centerpiece and several mid-round picks expected to contribute early.

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#antonio-williams #kaytron-allen #nfl-draft-2026

sports4 months ago•2 min saved

Commanders Plot Day 2 Upgrades After Sonny Styles Pick

Washington selected Ohio State LB Sonny Styles at No. 7 in Round 1, then faces Day 2 at No. 71 after trade implications with Houston for Laremy Tunsil; their primary Day 2/3 needs center on adding a No. 2 receiver and strengthening the secondary, with various mock drafts naming WRs and CBs as likely targets.

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#day-2 #mock-draft-roundup #nfl-draft

sports4 months ago•4 min saved

Commanders land Sonny Styles as they eye Day 2 gems after Delane trade

After the Chiefs traded up to grab Mansoor Delane, Washington still landed Sonny Styles—an ascending 21-year-old LB with elite run defense and strong coverage potential, fitting Daronte Jones’s scheme. Styles marks Washington’s first primary Little Board first-round pick. With Day 2 targets like Avieon Terrell, Denzel Boston, and Kayden McDonald still on the board, the Commanders appear set to add more talent into Day 3 as DraftBot highlights remaining value on its board of 136 players.

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#day-2-prospects #draftbot-board #nfl-draft-2026

sports4 months ago•2 min saved

Commanders land Ohio State star Sonny Styles with No. 7 pick

Washington drafted linebacker Sonny Styles with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, hoping his speed and tackling prowess can help revive a 5-12 Commanders season. Styles, a standout Buckeye who led in tackles his final year and posted top combine marks, became OSU’s third first-rounder in four picks. Washington has no second-round pick, so their next selection is No. 71.

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#linebacker #nfl-draft-2026 #ohio-state-buckeyes

washington-commanders-discussion4 months ago•20 min saved

Commanders land Sonny Styles at No. 7, fans react in survey

The Washington Commanders used the 7th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to select Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles, and SB Nation Reacts invites fans to share their instant reactions via an embedded survey and comments.

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#nfl-draft-2026 #ohio-state #sb-nation-reacts

sports4 months ago•2 min saved

Giants’ 2026 First‑Round Vision: Sonny Styles and Jordyn Tyson to Kickstart the Defense and Offense

Paul Schwartz predicts the New York Giants will spend both of their 2026 first-round picks on LB Sonny Styles (Ohio State) at No. 5 and WR Jordyn Tyson (Arizona State) at No. 10, praising Styles’ elite athleticism and intangibles and Tyson as the top pure receiver in the class despite an injury history, with Styles likely to start Day 1 alongside Tremaine Edmunds.

via New York Post|

#jordyn-tyson #new-york-giants #nfl-draft-2026