The Washington Commanders were in Ashburn today for the last practice of the week and also the first padded practice of the regular season. Dan Quinn gave some positive injury updates on Bill Croskey-Merritt (knee) and K’Lavon Chaisson (knee) who both participated today. Odafe Oweh (calf) will be back at practice next week, but Quinn wouldn’t commit to him being available for Week 1 until he sees his return on the field. Quinn was happy with the leadership he’s seen from players this year, from veterans like Stefon Diggs, to first-round rookie Sonny Styles. Diggs has brought a fire and competitiveness to the team, and Styles will be calling plays on the field along with Frankie Luvu. Quinn said leadership is critical at the linebacker position, and Styles has shown that throughout the offseason and training camp/preseason. Dan Quinn
Sharp execution at practice this week:
Dan Quinn felt this week of practice was sharp – big emphasis on skill an execution. — Marshall Kramsky (@marshallkramsky) September 2, 2026
Injury updates:
Dan Quinn gives positive injury updates on Bill Croskey-Merritt and K'Lavon Chaisson who practiced today. He'll know more about Odafe Oweh's Week 1 availability when he returns to practice next week. Questions via @john_keimpic.twitter.com/dDqaQ6s13C — COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) September 2, 2026
LB K'Lavon Chaisson did practice today, as did Bill Croskey-Merritt for the second consecutive day. Dan Quinn said he expects Odafe Oweh back at practice next week. Asked if he's optimistic about Oweh for the opener, Quinn didn't want to go there yet. — John Keim (@john_keim) September 2, 2026
Dan Quinn expects Commanders edge Odafe Oweh back at practice next week. Also says K'Lavon Chaisson and Jacory Croskey-Merritt are hitting all their markers leading toward Week 1 right now. — David Harrison (@DHarrison82) September 2, 2026
Stefon Digg’s fire:
Dan Quinn has been impressed with the fire Stefon Diggs has brought to the team, and said, "the tape is the tape" when it comes to the on-field work. "I knew he was good zones. He's probably better at beating man-to-man than I thought just from the good route running" pic.twitter.com/ZBZZqBfRgm — COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) September 2, 2026
Dan Quinn on Stefon Diggs: "I knew he was a good player…I didn't know good the fire was….Knew good in zones; better beating man than I thought." — John Keim (@john_keim) September 2, 2026
Veteran leadership:
Dan Quinn says the leadership from Jeremy Reaves, Terry McLaurin and Frankie Luvu has really stood out this summer leading into the regular season — JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 2, 2026
Sonny Styles and Frankie Luvu green dot:
Dan Quinn said linebacker is a position that requires leadership and rookie Sonny Styles has shown that. He'll work with Frankie Luvu and both players will be making calls on the field/having green dot responsibilities. pic.twitter.com/4DPGE0du2X — COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) September 2, 2026
Dan Quinn says Sonny Styles put in a lot of time to learn the defensive system and that he's a player on an upward trajectory. Styles and Luvu will both make defensive calls — JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 2, 2026
Drew Stevens First NFL game:
Its always interesting hearing the perspective of guys as they get ready for their first NFL game for Drew Stevens "wouldn't have it any other way" pic.twitter.com/ySpr19hWJG — Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) September 2, 2026
Practice updates First regular season padded practice:
It’s HERE! FIRST PADDED PRACTICE OF REGULAR SEASON! pic.twitter.com/IGwePrQhCi — David Harrison (@DHarrison82) September 2, 2026
K’Lavon Chaisson back on the field:
K’Lavon Chaisson is suited up at practice today — Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) September 2, 2026
WR drills:
Terry McLaurin, Stefon Diggs, and the rest of the Commanders WR get work in before a few days off heading into Week 1. pic.twitter.com/x1Fy0nxCMH — Marshall Kramsky (@marshallkramsky) September 2, 2026
Matt Gulbin snapping for Jayden Daniels:
As the Commanders have done for a few days, Matt Gulbin is rotating in warming up with Jayden Daniels pic.twitter.com/1D0x6CWL2i — Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) September 2, 2026
RB drills:
The RBs: pic.twitter.com/FMQxmmsLmc — John Keim (@john_keim) September 2, 2026