RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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See the full story · 2 sourcesThe Washington Commanders wrapped up their first week of training camp on Saturday with three non-padded practices and a walkthrough. Washington enjoyed a day off on Sunday. On Monday, the Commanders will be in pads for the first time since camp opened.
It was a good opening week for the defense, which, by all accounts, was ahead of the offense. That's not to say the offense was bad, but, as we often see this time of year, the defense generally gets off to a faster start. Washington's situation is a bit different, though, with two new coordinators.
Defensive coordinator Daronte Jones has thrown a variety of looks at quarterback Jayden Daniels. It's been a great learning experience for Daniels and offensive coordinator David Blough so early in camp.
Here is a look at whose stock is up and whose is down after Week 1.
Stock up: RB Rachaad White
There are some positions that can be difficult to evaluate without the pads. The running back position is one. However, you can still see if a running back is finding the right holes, trusting what he sees, runs with explosiveness, and can catch passes out of the backfield. White has looked terrific early. That's not to say Jacory Croskey-Merritt has struggled because he hasn't. White will be a significant contributor in 2026.
Nice run by Rachaad White during team drills. Showed good vision on a cutback that led to a big gain
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) July 30, 2026 Stock down: No. 2 receiver
Who will start opposite Terry McLaurin? It's early, but Treylon Burks has been the most impressive. Unfortunately, he was sidelined on Day 2 of camp. After missing one day, he returned on Saturday. Burks has the size, strength and pedigree to be a quality No. 2. He just needs to stay healthy. Other receivers have had their moments, too. But has one player stood out to the point where you can say no to Stefon Diggs? Not yet.
Stock up: TE Colson Yankoff
The Commanders will use the tight ends more frequently under Blough. Chig Okonkwo is the leader, while John Bates and Ben Sinnott will also have significant roles, too. Colson Yankoff said, "Don't forget about me." The third-year player, who went undrafted in 2024, has made Washington's roster in each of the last two seasons. He's a terrific athlete and a standout on special teams. A former running back and receiver in college, Yankoff could be an offensive weapon for Blough.
Colson Yankoff had a terrific catch on a deep throw down the middle from Kaliakmanis. Tight coverage. Yankoff up high and fell hard in end zone but hung on to the ball.
— John Keim (@john_keim) July 30, 2026 Stock down: Center position
On the first day of training camp, center Nick Allegretti went down with an injury. Head coach Dan Quinn later revealed it was a calf strain and would keep him out for around a week. That meant a big opportunity for Julian Good-Jones and rookie sixth-round pick Matt Gulbin. They struggled, leading Washington to have others, such as Brandon Coleman and Trent Scott, take snaps on the side. Don't blame Good-Jones and Gulbin. The duo has a combined two NFL snaps. This is on the Commanders for not bringing in a quality backup to Allegretti, who is also no sure thing at center either. On Sunday, Washington signed Trey Hill while Allegretti is sidelined. He will bring depth to the position.
Stock up: EDGE Odafe Oweh
If you were to name one player who stood out the most in Week 1, it's probably Odafe Oweh. His combination of size, speed, length, power and athleticism is something Washington hasn't seen in years. He looks different out there. And he's making plays every day. If he's not making plays, he's making it easier for others to make plays. Oweh made a play against Jayden Daniels on the first day that should have every Commanders fan excited.
Odafe Oweh is hard to miss pic.twitter.com/RATM2iT48f
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) July 29, 2026 This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders training camp: Whose stock is up, down after Week 1?
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