Washington Commanders Roster
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Inside the 2026 Commanders active roster
During head coach Dan Quinn’s third season, the Washington Commanders are deliberately structuring their salary cap around franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels to create organizational flexibility. This strategic shift aims to help the team bounce back from last year’s 5-12 record, a season plagued by consistently poor defensive performances and injuries to several key players, including Daniels and wide receiver Terry McLaurin.
The updated Washington Commanders roster below provides a complete look at the current squad. Keep scrolling to examine the team’s active players, track ongoing position battles, and view the coaching staff tasked with leading the franchise.
NFL - Washington Commanders Roster
| # | Player | Position | Height | Weight | Age | Birth place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Offense | ||||||
67 | Nick Allegretti | G | 6'4" | 310 lbs | 30 | Frankfort, IL |
— | Kaytron Allen | RB | 5'11" | 217 lbs | — | Norfolk, VA |
64 | Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu | OT | 6'5" | 325 lbs | 26 | Hilo, HI |
87 | John Bates | TE | 6'6" | 256 lbs | 28 | Lebanon, OR |
— | Jaden Bradley | WR | 6'4" | 195 lbs | — | Fayetteville, NC |
88 | Ja'Corey Brooks | WR | 6'3" | 195 lbs | 24 | Bradenton, FL |
— | Dyami Brown | WR | 6'0" | 195 lbs | 26 | Charlotte, NC |
13 | Treylon Burks | WR | 6'2" | 225 lbs | 26 | Warren, AR |
89 | Lawrence Cager | TE | 6'5" | 220 lbs | 28 | Baltimore, MD |
74 | Brandon Coleman | G | 6'6" | 320 lbs | 25 | Denton, TX |
72 | Josh Conerly Jr. | OT | 6'4" | 315 lbs | 22 | Seattle, WA |
61 | Tyler Cooper | G | 6'6" | 310 lbs | 25 | Saint Croix Falls, WI |
76 | Sam Cosmi | G | 6'7" | 309 lbs | 27 | Humble, TX |
22 | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | RB | 5'11" | 208 lbs | 25 | Montgomery, AL |
5 | Jayden Daniels | QB | 6'4" | 210 lbs | 25 | San Bernardino, CA |
— | Jerome Ford | RB | 5'10" | 210 lbs | 26 | Tampa, FL |
61 | Julian Good-Jones | G | 6'5" | 313 lbs | 29 | Cedar Rapids, IA |
— | Matt Gulbin | C | 6'4" | 312 lbs | — | Wilton, CT |
15 | Sam Hartman | QB | 6'1" | 209 lbs | 26 | Charlotte, NC |
— | Robert Henry Jr. | RB | 5'9" | 205 lbs | — | Lumberton, MS |
— | Chris Hilton Jr. | WR | 6'0" | 190 lbs | — | Zachary, LA |
11 | Van Jefferson | WR | 6'1" | 200 lbs | 29 | Brentwood, TN |
84 | Jacoby Jones | WR | 6'3" | 228 lbs | 24 | Tunica, MS |
— | Athan Kaliakmanis | QB | 6'3" | 212 lbs | — | Antioch, IL |
83 | Jaylin Lane | WR | 5'10" | 196 lbs | 24 | Clover, SC |
8 | Marcus Mariota | QB | 6'4" | 222 lbs | 32 | Honolulu, HI |
11 | Luke McCaffrey | WR | 6'2" | 195 lbs | 25 | Highlands Ranch, CO |
68 | Timothy McKay | G | 6'4" | 312 lbs | 24 | Raleigh, NC |
17 | Terry McLaurin | WR | 6'0" | 210 lbs | 30 | Indianapolis, IN |
26 | Jeremy McNichols | RB | 5'9" | 205 lbs | 30 | Long Beach, CA |
— | Quentin Moore | TE | 6'4" | 260 lbs | — | Kenmore, WA |
— | Nick Nash | WR | 6'3" | 195 lbs | 26 | Irvine, CA |
— | Chig Okonkwo | TE | 6'3" | 238 lbs | 26 | Powder Springs, GA |
75 | Chris Paul | G | 6'4" | 324 lbs | 27 | Houston, TX |
79 | Foster Sarell | OT | 6'6" | 322 lbs | 27 | Graham, WA |
73 | Trent Scott | OT | 6'5" | 320 lbs | 32 | Huntsville, AL |
82 | Ben Sinnott | TE | 6'4" | 245 lbs | 23 | Waterloo, IA |
— | Tanoa Togiai | G | 6'6" | 307 lbs | — | Rigby, ID |
78 | Laremy Tunsil | OT | 6'5" | 313 lbs | 31 | Lake City, FL |
— | Rachaad White | RB | 6'0" | 214 lbs | 27 | Kansas City, MO |
— | Antonio Williams | WR | 5'11" | 190 lbs | 21 | Irmo, SC |
71 | Andrew Wylie | G | 6'5" | 304 lbs | 31 | Midland, MI |
80 | Colson Yankoff | TE | 6'4" | 225 lbs | 26 | Coeur d'Alene, ID |
Defense | ||||||
23 | Trey Amos | CB | 6'1" | 190 lbs | 24 | New Iberia, LA |
92 | Dorance Armstrong | DE | 6'4" | 255 lbs | 28 | Houston, TX |
66 | Ricky Barber | DT | 6'3" | 295 lbs | 25 | Louisville, KY |
57 | Nick Bellore | LB | 6'1" | 250 lbs | 37 | Whitefish Bay, WI |
35 | Percy Butler | S | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 25 | Plaquemine, LA |
— | Andre Carter II | LB | 6'6" | 256 lbs | 26 | Missouri City, TX |
— | K'Lavon Chaisson | DE | 6'3" | 254 lbs | 26 | Houston, TX |
— | Leo Chenal | LB | 6'3" | 250 lbs | 25 | Grantsburg, WI |
— | Nick Cross | S | 6'0" | 212 lbs | 24 | Bowie, MD |
— | D.J. Davidson | DT | 6'5" | 320 lbs | 28 | Mesa, AZ |
— | Fred Davis II | CB | 6'1" | 200 lbs | — | Jacksonville, FL |
34 | Antonio Hamilton Sr. | CB | 6'0" | 188 lbs | 33 | Johnston, SC |
3 | Will Harris | S | 6'1" | 206 lbs | 30 | Suwanee, GA |
46 | Tre Hawkins III | CB | 6'3" | 195 lbs | 25 | Temple, TX |
93 | Drake Jackson | DE | 6'4" | 273 lbs | 25 | Corona, CA |
90 | Javontae Jean-Baptiste | DE | 6'4" | 260 lbs | 26 | Spring Valley, NY |
— | DJ Johnson | LB | 6'4" | 260 lbs | 27 | Sacramento, CA |
— | Joshua Josephs | LB | 6'3" | 240 lbs | — | Kennesaw, GA |
51 | Ale Kaho | LB | 6'2" | 230 lbs | 26 | Reno, NV |
99 | Javon Kinlaw | DT | 6'5" | 319 lbs | 28 | Charleston, SC |
— | Qwuantrezz Knight | CB | 6'0" | 199 lbs | 28 | Quincy, FL |
4 | Frankie Luvu | LB | 6'3" | 235 lbs | 29 | Tafuna, American Samoa |
— | Jeffrey M'ba | DT | 6'6" | 312 lbs | — | Libreville, Gabon |
58 | Jordan Magee | LB | 6'3" | 225 lbs | 25 | Dover, DE |
59 | T.J. Maguranyanga | DE | 6'4" | 222 lbs | 23 | Harare, Zimbabwe |
20 | Quan Martin | S | 6'0" | 195 lbs | 26 | Lehigh Acres, FL |
47 | Robert McDaniel | S | 6'2" | 207 lbs | 25 | Jackson, MS |
56 | Kain Medrano | LB | 6'3" | 230 lbs | 25 | Pueblo, CO |
95 | Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 6'2" | 295 lbs | 23 | St. Petersburg, FL |
90 | Charles Omenihu | DE | 6'5" | 280 lbs | 28 | Rowlett, TX |
— | Odafe Oweh | LB | 6'5" | 251 lbs | 27 | Howell, NJ |
18 | Tyler Owens | S | 6'2" | 213 lbs | 25 | Plano, TX |
94 | Daron Payne | DT | 6'3" | 320 lbs | 28 | Birmingham, AL |
39 | Jeremy Reaves | S | 5'11" | 200 lbs | 29 | Pensacola, FL |
— | Amik Robertson | CB | 5'8" | 187 lbs | 27 | Thibodaux, LA |
29 | Darius Rush | CB | 6'2" | 198 lbs | 26 | Kingstree, SC |
0 | Mike Sainristil | CB | 5'10" | 182 lbs | 25 | Port-au-prince, Haiti |
97 | Tim Settle | DT | 6'3" | 308 lbs | 28 | Manassas, VA |
— | Malik Spencer | S | 6'1" | 191 lbs | — | Buford, GA |
— | Sonny Styles | LB | 6'4" | 243 lbs | 21 | Pickerington, OH |
79 | Shy Tuttle | DT | 6'3" | 300 lbs | 30 | Midway, NC |
37 | Car'lin Vigers | CB | 6'2" | 200 lbs | 25 | Eunice, LA |
91 | Deatrich Wise Jr. | DE | 6'5" | 280 lbs | 31 | Carrollton, TX |
— | Ahkello Witherspoon | CB | 6'2" | 195 lbs | 31 | Sacramento, CA |
Special Teams | ||||||
16 | Jake Moody | PK | 6'1" | 210 lbs | 26 | Northville, MI |
69 | Tyler Ott | LS | 6'3" | 252 lbs | 34 | Tulsa, OK |
— | Drew Stevens | PK | 6'1" | 205 lbs | — | North Augusta, SC |
10 | Tress Way | P | 6'1" | 220 lbs | 36 | Tulsa, OK |
Top Commanders players to watch
On the field, Jayden Daniels directs the Commanders’ offense as a highly mobile QB, using elite processing and varied arm angles to elevate the passing attack. His primary target, Terry McLaurin, stretches the field as a premier wide receiver, leveraging exceptional route-running and top-end speed to consistently uncover against top cornerbacks.
Laremy Tunsil protects the blind side at left tackle following a blockbuster offseason trade, providing crucial pass protection and immediate stability to the offensive line. Defensively, Daron Payne dominates the interior as a foundational defensive tackle, utilizing explosive power to collapse the pocket and disrupt rushing lanes.
Current Commanders injury report
NFL - Washington Commanders Injury Report
| Player | Status | Expected return | Injury | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jerome Ford | Questionable | Early June | Shoulder | Ford (shoulder) and the Commanders agreed to terms on a one-year contract Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. |
Washington Commanders coaching staff & front office
- Managing Partner and Owner: Josh Harris
- President: Mark Clouse
- General Manager: Adam Peters
- Head Coach: Dan Quinn
- Offensive Coordinator: David Blough
- Defensive Coordinator: Daronte Jones
- Special Teams Coordinator: Larry Izzo
- Quarterbacks Coach: D. J. Williams
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Washington Commanders roster FAQ
Who's the head coach of the Washington Commanders?
Dan Quinn is the head coach of the Washington Commanders. Hired in February 2024, he immediately led the franchise to an impressive 12-5 record and NFC Championship Game appearance.
Who was the Commanders' top draft pick this year?
The Commanders selected linebacker Sonny Styles from Ohio State as their top draft pick in 2026. He was taken in the first round with the seventh overall selection.
Who owns the Washington Commanders?
Josh Harris serves as the managing partner and owner of the Washington Commanders. The ownership group also includes limited partners Mitchell Rales, Magic Johnson, and Mark Ein.
Which jersey numbers are retired by the Commanders?
The Washington Commanders have retired six jersey numbers in franchise history. That legendary list of players includes Sammy Baugh (33), Darrell Green (28), Sonny Jurgensen (9), Bobby Mitchell (49), Art Monk (81), and Sean Taylor (21).
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