The DC Sports Huddle by WTOP

The Washington Commanders open the 2026 season in Philadelphia amid more questions than answers to kick off a pivotal year for Dan Quinn's tenure. The WTOP Sports team discuss what to make of the Burgundy and Gold's training camp, the reasons for confidence and concern in the upcoming season and predict where Washington lands in the standings when the dust settles.

Huddle up with host and WTOP Senior Sports Analyst Rob Woodfork, WTOP Sports Director George Wallace, and fellow sports anchor Dave Preston.

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The Washington Commanders open 2026 Training Camp amid an important question: Are they closer to the 12-win team that advanced to the NFC title game or last season's 12-loss squad? The WTOP Sports team discusses the top training camp storylines, the Commanders player to watch on both sides of the ball, break down the new coordinators and whether Dan Quinn is coaching for his job.

Huddle up with host and WTOP Senior Sports Analyst Rob Woodfork, WTOP Sports Director George Wallace, and fellow sports anchor Dave Preston.

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According to NFL analyst Warren Sharp, the Washington Commanders had the best 2026 NFL Draft. Hear his reasoning for the Burgundy and Gold's high marks in his advanced metric, and how Adam Peters' presence has led to both the Commanders' surge and the 49ers' plummet in it.

Also inside the DC Sports Huddle: Longtime Commanders reporter David Aldridge of The Athletic gives his thoughts on Washington's draft and the WTOP Sports team remembers late Washington legend Monte Coleman.

Huddle up with host and WTOP Senior Sports Analyst Rob Woodfork, WTOP Sports Director George Wallace, and fellow sports anchor Dave Preston.

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Don't call it a comeback! For the first time in nearly a year, the WTOP Sports team Huddles up to discuss the Commanders' big decision at No. 7 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night: Trade back for more draft picks or select the best player available? Our resident AP Top 25 voter, Dave Preston, helps us delve deep into which players could be late-round gems for a Burgundy and Gold turnaround in 2026.

Also inside the DC Sports Huddle: What's ONE thing the Commanders absolutely must do in this draft? And, which local player would be a good fit in Washington?

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The WTOP Sports team Huddled up on the first day of the NFL's so-called "legal tampering" period (perhaps a bit too early, given the Laremy Tunsil news broke just a couple hours later) to discuss the Washington Commanders' best moves to build on their unexpected run to the NFC Championship Game. Who should be next on their free agent agenda? What are some of the NFL's most impactful moves league-wide?

Also inside the D.C. Sports Huddle: Our resident AP Top 25 voter Dave Preston delves into what to watch for entering men's college basketball's conference tournaments. For more of his in-depth insights, check out his Bracket Racket all week!

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From the "The Divisional Doink" to the "Demolition in Detroit," the Washington Commanders have further stunned the football world by standing one win in Philadelphia away from an unfathomable trip to Super Bowl LIX. The WTOP Sports team discusses how in the world the Burgundy and Gold got here and break down the franchise's biggest game in a generation.

Also inside the D.C. Sports Huddle: Is Jayden Daniels in the midst of the greatest rookie season in NFL history? Our sports team weighs in on the national debate surrounding Washington's rising superstar.

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Thanks to "The Divisional Doink," the Washington Commanders' historic rebound season continues on to Detroit to face the NFC's top seed. Can the Burgundy and Gold stun the football world by taming the Lions? The WTOP Sports team discusses what it would take to advance to the NFC Championship Game for the first time since 1991 and where a win in Detroit would rank all-time.

Also inside the D.C. Sports Huddle: If Daniels does emerge from the Lions Den victorious, where would it rank among Washington football's greatest postseason wins? We take a stroll down memory lane before remembering "Mr. Baseball" Bob Uecker on the day his death was announced.

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The Washington Commanders' historic rebound season has landed the franchise back in the postseason for the first time since 2020, but will it include their first playoff win in 19 years Sunday night in Tampa? The WTOP Sports team discusses the Week 1 rematch with the Buccaneers, Washington's keys to victory and how far the Burgundy and Gold can continue this magic carpet ride.

Also inside the D.C. Sports Huddle: Our team gives updated predictions for the NFL playoffs through Super Bowl LIX and discusses the incredible start for Maryland women's basketball despite losing the top 10 showdown with USC. 

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The Washington Commanders are back from their bye week and marching into New Orleans to begin a crucial stretch run to the playoffs. The WTOP Sports team gives their predictions for the final four games of the regular season and break down the matchup with a Saints team built to play spoiler.

Also inside the D.C. Sports Huddle: Our sports team touches on a potpourri of topics, including Bill Belichick arriving in Chapel Hill to coach the North Carolina Tar Heels, the 125th installment of the Army-Navy rivalry, Juan Soto's massive contract and the Nationals landing another No. 1 overall draft pick.  

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The Washington Commanders got a "mini-bye" after back-to-back losses but was it enough to return to form — specifically for star quarterback Jayden Daniels? The WTOP Sports team discusses the reasons for the rookie's midseason slump, whether the reeling Dallas Cowboys are the perfect "get-right game" and breakdown the matchup between longtime NFC East rivals.

Also inside the D.C. Sports Huddle: The Washington Spirit play for their second NWSL championship on Saturday and our resident soccer guru Jose Umana is headed to Kansas City to cover the title match. Listen as Jose tells us what the Spirit need to do to be the latest professional sports team to bring a trophy back to D.C.!

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