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In Jayden Daniels, experts believe Washington has picked up a player who has all the makings of a franchise quarterback 

The Commanders have been in dire need of an answer at quarterback, not just for the last few months, but for the better part of two decades spanning three team names. Though Daniels is far from being the missing piece that will lead Washington to the playoffs, he is the most important one as general manager Adam Peters and coach Dan Quinn try to recalibrate the franchise. 

The Washington Commanders used their No. 2 overall pick to take LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels. Here is a full transcript of his first press conference with the media.

The Washington Commanders have their quarterback of the future, taking LSU signal-caller Jayden Daniels with the No. 2 overall pick. Here's how social media reacted to the news.

The Washington Commanders have drafted LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Here are five things to know about the team’s newest signal-caller. 

Daniels, who started his college career at Arizona State before transferring to LSU, completed 65% of his passes for 12,749 yards with 89 touchdowns and 20 interceptions. Daniels also adds dynamic ability as a runner, ranking first among quarterbacks in 2023 with 1,134 yards and 10 touchdowns.  

After months of speculation, the 2024 NFL Draft is here, and by the time the weekend is done, the Washington Commanders will have nine new players on their roster.

For his family, news of this decision feels even more special than many of the other impressive accomplishments on the legend’s resume.  

Green, a seven-time Pro Bowler, four-time All-Pro, member of the Commanders Ring of Fame and 1996 Walter Payton Man of the Year, will have his jersey retired during the 2024 season. He joins Sonny Jurgensen (No. 9), Bobby Mitchell (No. 49), Sammy Baugh (No. 33) and Sean Taylor (No. 21) as the only Washington players to receive the honor.

Mariota has worn a No. 8 jersey for most of his career. He chose to be the first quarterback in NFL history to wear a zero on his uniform, and there are a few reasons why.

The Commanders have several paths they can take when they’re on the clock. The challenge, and fun part, for Peters and his staff is picking the right one. Luckily for them, they feel like they’re set up to take any they want. 

Forrest was one of the better stories for the Commanders in 2022, going from special teams contributor to key piece of the team’s secondary. A shoulder injury five games into the 2023 season prevented him from replicating that in Year 3, which brought some new mental obstacles with it, but now that he’s fully healthy, he’s ready to get back to his old self. 

A morning roundup of content from the Washington Commanders on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

In anticipation of the 2024 NFL Draft, which will be held April 25 - 27 in Detroit, Michigan, here's a compilation of various league experts' predictions about what the Washington Commanders will do with the No. 2 overall pick. Check back weekly until the draft for more updates.

In preparation for the draft, Commanders.com has been breaking down players who could be available in each round the Commanders have a pick. We’re wrapping things up with the first round, where the Commanders hold the No. 2 pick. 

In anticipation for that selection, Commanders.com will highlight one mock draft from a draft expert each week to delve into how that player would fit with Washington. In the final edition of this year’s Mock Draft Monday series, we’re highlighting a mock draft from Pro Football Focus’ Sam Monson, who has the Commanders taking a player who has risen up draft boards in recent weeks. 

A morning roundup of content from the Washington Commanders on Monday, April 22, 2024.

Now that one of his biggest goals has been a reality for nearly a year, it’s time for Jones to focus on the next one: build on what he learned as a rookie and make a bigger impact. 

A morning roundup of content from the Washington Commanders on Friday, April 19, 2024.

Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters and assistant general manager Lance Newmark addressed the media ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. Here are five takeaways from their press conference.