The Commanders’ biggest free-agent signing was Armstrong, while their third-biggest was Biadasz. In the draft, after they chose Jayden Daniels with the No. 2 pick, they used a second-round pick on a defensive lineman and a third-round pick on an offensive lineman.

Washington’s season — and Jayden Daniels’ historic rookie campaign — ended Sunday at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles, Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts and the Commanders’ own turnovers. The young quarterback completed 29 of his 48 passes (60.

1. Did Bill Belichick and Bailey Zappe inadvertently crush the Patriots on the way out the door when New England beat Denver on Christmas Eve 2023?

There are a number of strategic plans that can be devised and executed in the NFL Draft. A year ago, the Rams had the idea to pair Florida State defensive linemen Jared Verse and Braden Fiske to compensate for the singular loss felt from Aaron Donald's retirement.

Pittsburgh Steelers legend and future Hall of Famer Ben Roethlisberger will remain the record books, now tied with Washington Commanders' Jayden D

Washington is in the NFC championship game for the first time since 1991 thanks to Jayden Daniels. Here's how his season compares to other rookie QBs.

Can the Patriots make the same kind of leap as the fortune-flipping Commanders, who are one win away from a Super Bowl berth?

Let’s take a look at how Pro Football Focus graded every Patriots rookie after the 2024 season. PFF grade: 70.7 PFF grade: 43.5 PFF grade: 43.6 PFF grade: 73.9 PFF grade: 52.5

Jayden Daniels is one win away from the Super Bowl. Eleven years ago, he was already tweeting like a pro and announcing his young talent to the world. Tom Brady and the New England Patriots were

Jayden Daniels is one win away from setting himself up to be the first former Arizona State quarterback to start a Super Bowl.

2) Daniels is one of those magical players who lifts the play of all around him, and this is a team of destiny.

Saquon Barkley scored three touchdowns and Philadelphia forced four turnovers against Jayden Daniels and Washington to seal its second NFC championship in three years.