Ivan Lambert - Commanders Wire Ivan has been a beat reporter covering the NBA G League Lakeland Magic, the Detroit Tigers Class A Lakeland Flying Tigers, and the Major Arena Soccer League's Florida Tropics He wrote for Chris Russell's Redskins Sports Illustrated page 2019 and 2020 Ivan has been writing for USA Today Commanders Wire since the 2021 season He wrote for the The Ledger (Lakeland, FL) 2012-2021 reporting many
Washington Commanders: Tress Way is heading to Pro Bowl Punter Tress Way is the only Washington Commander to be selected to the Pro Bowl It's Way's third selection, and much deserved, as he continues to be among the best at his position Opponents have only returned Way's punts for a total of 94 yards this season, which is the second-best mark among qualified punters
Washington Commanders: Nick Cross humbled to return home A new Washington Commander understands the "child-like optimism" of the fans Safety Nick Cross grew up in the DMV, playing his high school ball at DeMatha and then his college ball for the Maryland Terrapins
Washington Commanders: Sonny Styles predicted his NFL destination It was a mystery who the Washington Commanders would select at No 7 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft all the way up until the team went on the clock Thursday night Once the Tennessee Titans (No 4) and New York Giants (No 5) passed on Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles, it appeared the stars were aligned for a player that Washington coveted That's precisely what happened when NFL commissioner
Washington Commanders defensive coordinator tracker The Washington Commanders are searching for a defensive coordinator after firing Joe Whitt Jr last week Washington also mutually parted ways with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, but it didn't take long to find his replacement On Friday, the Commanders promoted assistant quarterbacks coach David Blough to offensive coordinator There will be no internal promotions to replace Whitt
Washington Commanders: Vikings to release DT Jonathan Allen For the second time in 12 months, former Washington Redskin and Commander, Jonathan Allen, will be released On Wednesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported that the Vikings are expected to release the veteran defensive tackle because they are over the 2026 salary cap Simply put, they have to cut some players who make big money and sign others willing to come to Minnesota for less So now
Commanders Wire reveals final 2026 first-round mock draft It's time for our annual Commanders Wire mock draft Commanders Wire managing editor Bryan Manning and contributing writer Ivan Lambert take on the task, alternating each selection Manning selected the odd-numbered picks, while Lambert then took the even selections Here is how we see Round One taking place, Thursday night 1
