Commanders Open Pads After Week 1 as Odafe Oweh, Rachaad White Rise
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Updated · USA Today · Aug 3
Commanders Open Pads After Week 1 as Odafe Oweh, Rachaad White Rise
3 articles · Updated · USA Today · Aug 3
Summary
Monday’s first padded practice follows a Week 1 camp in which Washington’s defense set the tone, with Daronte Jones’ varied looks challenging Jayden Daniels and new offensive coordinator David Blough early.
Odafe Oweh emerged as the biggest standout of the opening week, making plays daily and flashing the size-speed profile Washington has lacked off the edge in recent years.
Rachaad White also boosted his standing despite non-padded sessions, showing burst, vision and receiving ability that point to a significant 2026 role.
Center became an early concern after Nick Allegretti suffered a calf strain expected to sideline him about 1 week; Julian Good-Jones and rookie Matt Gulbin struggled, prompting Washington to sign Trey Hill.
The No. 2 receiver job opposite Terry McLaurin remains unsettled: Treylon Burks impressed before briefly missing time, and no contender has separated enough to rule out a Stefon Diggs addition.
Who will seize Washington’s No. 2 receiver job after Treylon Burks’ injury setback, or will the team need a veteran addition?
How serious is Washington’s center depth problem after Nick Allegretti’s injury, and can Trey Hill or a young backup stabilize the line?
Can Odafe Oweh’s dominant camp start and Sonny Styles’ emergence turn Washington’s defense into the team’s true identity before the offense catches up?