Training Camp – Week 1 Summary
August 3, 2026
By Noonefromtampa
Roster Moves
July 25th
Placed CB Trey Amos, DE Dorance Armstrong and DE Deatrich Wise Jr. on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list
Placed CB Fred Davis II on the Active/Non-Football Illness list
July 27th
Announced firing tight ends coach Ben Steele after DUI arrest in June. Wes Welker to coach tight ends in 2026.
Placed LB Nick Bellore on the Reserve/Retired List
Signed CB Rasul Douglas
July 29th
Signed WR River Cracraft and P Matt Haack
Released OLB Andre Carter and TE Anthony Firkser
Activated CB Fred Davis II off the Active/Non-Football Illness List
Placed P Tress Way on the Active/Non-Football Injury List
Placed LB Kain Medrano on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform List
Day 1 – Wednesday, July 29th
Commanders training camp Day 1 impressions based on aggregated reports:
-Oweh is a game-changer and was the best player on the field
-Only a matter of time until Antonio Williams is permanently with the 1s
-Bill didn't lose a step despite adding 7-8 pounds of muscle
-Dorance…
— Full Command (@FullCommandShow) July 29, 2026
First day of school feels for Antonio Williams
Commanders rookie receiver is getting acclimated to things as training camp starts! @DCNewsNow pic.twitter.com/iAN6wJIWel
— Alex Flum (@AlexFlumTV) July 29, 2026
Awesome one on one conversation with Mike Sainristil today.
He was very open and forthcoming about his play last season.
Mike told me, "I did not play to the level that I wanted to play at. It's not OK, but at the same time it was a learning experience for me." pic.twitter.com/qANi83f0VU
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) July 29, 2026
Injuries
Nick Allegretti – Calf strain, do not anticipate him being out long.
Treylon Burks – Foot soreness, day-to-day
Day 2 – Thursday, July 30th
#Commanders Training Camp Day 2 notes, per @john_keim:
• Defense is ahead of the offense through two days (completely normal as offense is still learning new concepts, timing, rhythm, etc)
• Odafe Oweh has been one of the biggest standouts with noticeable speed,…
— brandon (@JayDanielsMVP) July 31, 2026
.@RasulEra pick ‼️@SeatGeek | #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/yGtXol53GN
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) July 30, 2026
#Commanders training camp Day 2 impressions based on aggregated reports:
-While Jayden Daniels was sharper, the receivers struggled to get open and hold onto the football
-Tight ends showed their worth, Yankoff made the catch of the day
-Daron Payne is back for another… https://t.co/00ulY66gmo
— Full Command (@FullCommandShow) July 30, 2026
Injuries
None reported
Day 3 – Friday, July 31st
Walkthrough closed to media and fans
Day 4 – Saturday, August 1st [Fan Attendence Day]
The burst off the line of Oweh and Chaisson is unlike anyone you’ve seen in Burgundy and Gold in a long, long time
— Full Command (@FullCommandShow) August 1, 2026
Day 3 of Commanders' training camp just wrapped up. Some thoughts.
🏈 1st day with fans and the facility was packed.
🏈 Jayden Daniels made a couple of incredible throws. He had one pass to Ben Sinnott (wasn't caught) where he was on the move and throwing across his body that…
— Grant Paulsen (@GrantPaulsen) August 1, 2026
Burks, Lane , Jefferson all had chunk plays from 5 today
— Rio Robinson (@Rio_Robinson91) August 1, 2026
Injuries
Treylon Burks – returned to practice
John Bates – hamstring injury, likely to miss several weeks
Notes
Other players are being worked out at center as they try to decide if another veteran needs to be signed due to the Allegretti injury.
Monday, August 3rd will be the first practice in pads.