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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 3
Commanders Defense Dominates 1st Padded Practice as Jayden Daniels Still Fires 2 TDs
Updated
Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 3

Commanders Defense Dominates 1st Padded Practice as Jayden Daniels Still Fires 2 TDs

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 3

Summary

  • Washington’s first padded camp workout Monday tilted to the defense, which repeatedly collapsed the pocket, stuffed runs and forced throwaways in red-zone and team drills.
  • Javon Kinlaw logged a would-be sack of Jayden Daniels, Sonny Styles added a tackle for no gain and a delayed-blitz sack, and Mikey Sainristil broke up two end-zone throws.
  • Daniels still flashed arm talent, dropping a touchdown to Terry McLaurin and later hitting Chig Okonkwo for a 25-yard score while Marcus Mariota also found Jacory Croskey-Merritt in the red zone.
  • Daronte Jones showed varied fronts, Frankie Luvu spent time at Mike linebacker and Odafe Oweh generated edge pressure, while the offense unveiled more 12-personnel, pre-snap motion and even a trick-play look.
  • Dan Quinn said Washington expects a clearer read Thursday on whether CB Amos and punter Tress Way can return, while linebacker Kain Medrano has already been removed from the PUP list.

Insights

Will Jayden Daniels' early training camp chemistry with Terry McLaurin actually translate into regular-season dominance under a new offensive scheme?
Could the Commanders' defense giving up explosive plays in practice secretly expose glaring weaknesses in their new aggressive system?