The Commanders defense battled through early struggles in 2024 and found its identity behind veteran leadership and rising ...

The Washington Commanders' defense was among the best in the NFL in 2020, as Jack Del Rio's group played an integral role in the club's unexpected NFC East title. That same group, with a few free ...

Commanders coach Ron Rivera said that while extra rushers can pay immediate dividends, there’s also long-term gain from making the opposing quarterback have to account for the possibility.

Washington Commanders linebacker Jordan Magee is hoping 2025 can be a step up from his previous season. The second-year pro ...

Other additions included Deatrich Wise and Eddie Goldman, a pair of 31-year-olds who are likely to be role-players in the Commanders defense this season along with 30-year-old Jacob Martin, who is ...

In 2020, the Commanders’ defense excelled, ... Coach Ron Rivera, meanwhile, worried about his team’s “maturity” — and his concerns were validated when the defense took a big step back.

The defense had seven sacks and forced two turnovers the following week in a 35-33 win at Denver, with Payne forcing a three-and-out to open the second half almost singlehandedly.

With an easier schedule that doesn’t feature several future Hall of Fame QBs this season, Washington’s thinking was that the Commanders’ defense could look a lot closer to its 2020 form than ...