Commanders Offense Breaks Out on Day 6 as Van Jefferson Jr. Flashes Vertical Speed
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Updated · Riggo's Rag · Aug 5
Commanders Offense Breaks Out on Day 6 as Van Jefferson Jr. Flashes Vertical Speed
3 articles · Updated · Riggo's Rag · Aug 5
Summary
Day 6 produced Washington's sharpest offensive practice of 2026 camp, with David Blough's unit finally overtaking a defense that had controlled the opening sessions.
More open-field work beyond early red-zone and third-down drills helped trigger that jump, and the offense responded with its best vertical passing of camp.
Van Jefferson Jr. stood out most among receivers behind Terry McLaurin, using speed and separation to strengthen his case for a roster spot after arriving as a veteran free agent.
That showing matters because Washington has faced questions about depth at wide receiver, with outside speculation still linking Stefon Diggs to the team while GM Adam Peters evaluates current options.
The stronger tempo marks a clear shift from last year's subdued camp, when McLaurin's holdout and the post-NFC title-game letdown hung over Quinn's second summer.