With all 32 NFL teams in training camp, no team has more former Illini than the Washington Commanders. Johnny Newton is gearing up for his second season of professional football, starting 11 games last season with 44 tackles and six for loss.

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz is back for another NFL season, and can still be a vital piece of the Washington offense.

Commanders DT Johnny Newton has a new look and a new mindset. He's learning from rookie mistakes to become a cornerstone for the 2025 defense.

One day after their first practice in pads, the Washington Commanders were back on the practice field for Day 6 of training camp on Tuesday. The day began with some unexpected news as offensive lineman Nate Herbig told head coach Dan Quinn he was retiring.

All-Pro wide receiver Deebo Samuel has been trying out a new role for the Washington Commanders at training camp.

Second-year quarterback Jayden Daniels keeps the Commanders' Super Bowl window open heading into the 2025 season.

NFL star Von Miller had a slip-up, calling the Washington Commanders by their old name, as President Donald Trump looked to make that change happen.

Head coach Dan Quinn met with the media ahead of practice and revealed that veteran guard Nate Herbig was retiring. Signed this offseason, the 27-year-old Herbig has played in 61 games through six seasons, with 30 starts. Herbig was competing with Chris Paul, Julian Good-Jones and others for a backup interior spot.

The Washington Commanders have high expectations going into the upcoming season. As the runner-up in the NFC last season, the Commanders have a target on their back going into the 2025 campaign. The Athletic's Josh Kendall conducted a recent power rankings where the Commanders came in at No.