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The Washington Commanders announced today the team's 2026 Nunn-Wooten Scouting Fellows – Marco Ingelmo and Janice Pettyjohn. Ingelmo and Pettyjohn will join the team for the remainder of the offseason program and through the beginning weeks of training camp.

The firm has been instrumental in shaping the new stadium site’s mixed-use development master plan, considering how to best enhance the value of and access to the area for residents and improve the integration of the site with surrounding neighborhoods.

In recognition of the NFL season being 100 days away, ESPN’s Jordan Reid listed five underrated rookies who could make an impact in 2026. He listed Williams as the No. 2 player behind the Kansas City Chiefs’ R Mason Thomas.

The expectations for Okonkwo, who has caught 50 passes in each of the last three seasons, were already high, but it seems they have steadily climbed after a few weeks of being in the scheme.

The Washington Commanders made several changes to the defense, from hiring a new defensive coordinator to overhauling their personnel. Commanders analysts Logan Paulsen, Fred Smoot and Santana Moss have high hopes for the changes and believe there is a chance the unit could be in store for a massive improvement. They laid out their reason on the last episode of the "Command Center" podcast.

McLaurin looks like his normal self after a year’s worth of injuries and contract negotiations in 2025. It’s been a welcome reintroduction for a team that is looking to reignite its offense this upcoming season.