The rookies are in town and practicing!
The Washington Commanders drafted 5 players last weekend, and signed 10 undrafted free agents. They have been hosting a rookie minicamp at team headquarters in Ashburn, VA. There are 21 tryout players at today’s practice which was open to the media. Dan Quinn, Josh Conerly Jr, and Trey Amos spoke to the media.
Dan Quinn
LIVE: HC Dan Quinn speaks to the media before Day 2 of rookie minicamp https://t.co/EMGKVBR41e
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) May 10, 2025
Excited for rookie minicamp:
DQ said he was so excited for rookie camp that he couldn’t sleep on Thursday night. Football guy. pic.twitter.com/JrtfPDmSi7
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 10, 2025
Commanders rumored international game vs the Dolphins in Spain:
Asked about possibly playing in Spain, Dan Quinn drops no comment – in Spanish pic.twitter.com/TGQ1L22Ji6
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 10, 2025
Onboarding rookies:
#Commanders Dan Quinn talks about the “onboarding” process of rookie mini camp.
Says he’s looking for communication and signs guys are learning. No 11-on-11, but these days are all about skill work.
Says it’s been a “good start” to the offseason. pic.twitter.com/qgCYHkQswF
— Natalie Spala (@_nataliespala) May 10, 2025
Excitement for the future in the building:
Dan Quinn on the stadium/2027 draft buzz in the building and schedule anticipation pic.twitter.com/mJI6abbhIf
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) May 10, 2025
Trey Amos back injury:
Dan Quinn confirms Trey Amos’ back came up during the pre-draft eval, but “it’s something we were comfortable with.” pic.twitter.com/qbKbI5p4Gi
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) May 10, 2025
Defensive line:
I did ask Dan Quinn about the Commanders DE/DL approach this offseason and whether the run defense became a priority over edge rusher. pic.twitter.com/G95amFaE9R
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) May 10, 2025
Josh Conerly Jr
LIVE: Josh Conerly Jr. speaks to the media during rookie minicamp https://t.co/wmY7wpHgnL
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) May 10, 2025
Josh Conerly Jr. speaks pic.twitter.com/soBJIgvmcR
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) May 10, 2025
Trey Amos
LIVE: Trey Amos speaks to the media during rookie minicamp https://t.co/T4N0g0dpXJ
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) May 10, 2025
Rookie minicamp
A look at the rooks pic.twitter.com/GtYgyukLI1
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) May 10, 2025
Gabe Taylor:
Asked what his brother Sean would say to him today, Gabe Taylor says, “I know he’s damn proud of me.” Good question from @_nataliespala pic.twitter.com/weSFHrxYDk
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 10, 2025
UDFA safety Gabe Taylor, brother of the late Sean Taylor, on being with Washington for rookie camp. pic.twitter.com/OaMUF2ZnOR
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) May 10, 2025
Highlights from Gabe Taylor’s presser … pic.twitter.com/oaEeNb7oTT
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) May 10, 2025
“I could have went somewhere else, but I chose here for a reason.”
Gabe Taylor. Easy to root for.
The brother of Washington great Sean Taylor says he couldn’t ask for anything better. Says he had to take a deep breath when he put the burgundy and gold on for the first time. pic.twitter.com/HMrPWWOe44
— Natalie Spala (@_nataliespala) May 10, 2025
First look at Gabe Taylor (26), Sean Taylor’s younger brother, in a Commanders practice jersey. pic.twitter.com/woNnIfiprv
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) May 10, 2025
Gabe Taylor pic.twitter.com/QE1Ac0SGXn
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) May 10, 2025
Gabe Taylor going thru DB drills – Coach yells “holy I could feel how fast that was” pic.twitter.com/H5IVegUSxa
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 10, 2025
Josh Conerly Jr.:
29th overall pick Josh Conerly pic.twitter.com/KnHP6tCaPq
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 10, 2025
Josh Conerly pic.twitter.com/niTiFqatX7
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) May 10, 2025
First round OT Josh Conerly Jr. (72) throwing hands at the practice dummy. Speed shows. pic.twitter.com/PUyRLVLPUq
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) May 10, 2025
OLine drills. Conerly 72. Bobby Johnson working them. Cool moment when they had to go get the equipment for the grill Conerly ran over to grab it w the equipment guys. Was dribbling it back like a . Little things. pic.twitter.com/MeWCSmwZqB
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 10, 2025
#Commanders first-rounder Josh Conerly Jr. is going to be a problem. pic.twitter.com/UHGVzzVjFo
— Natalie Spala (@_nataliespala) May 10, 2025
Kain Medrano:
“It’s all about competition.” #Commanders rookie linebacker Kain Medrano says he’s still getting acclimated. He tells me he loves what’s brewing here in Washington and is blessed to now be a part of it. pic.twitter.com/xg1eTTQqEF
— Natalie Spala (@_nataliespala) May 10, 2025
Rookie LB Kain Medrano showing the quicks pic.twitter.com/mgohez7ebj
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 10, 2025
Zach Ertz:
Pretty cool of Zach Ertz to come out to watch some rookie camp. Dude has a decade plus in the league and a SB ring pic.twitter.com/RrNdUl8a6i
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 10, 2025
Zach Ertz out here watching rookie minicamp practice with Adam Peters, Dan Quinn, David Blackburn and Lance Newmark. pic.twitter.com/gR30qd2Ycs
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) May 10, 2025
Trey Amos:
Trey Amos pic.twitter.com/QzoeiTGXWA
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) May 10, 2025
2nd rd CB Trey Amos going thru drills – Coach yells “getting better every rep Amos” pic.twitter.com/u3ddkbUBd8
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 10, 2025
Trey Amos reps during rookie minicamp today pic.twitter.com/lyRLDWWBGb
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) May 10, 2025
Jacory Croskey-Merritt:
Jacory Croskey-Merritt pic.twitter.com/HcC4k9eIhk
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) May 10, 2025
Anthony Lynn working with the RBs, including 7th Rd Jacoby Croskey-Merritt. Lynn doing real teaching, “all great runners play with leverage” pic.twitter.com/D1OnzUVyMz
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 10, 2025
Shifty seventh-round RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt under the watch of RB coach Anthony Lynn. pic.twitter.com/Mj6IcCOJz0
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) May 10, 2025
Jaylin Lane:
“I’m a man of God first…my number one job is to bring my 100% every single day.”
Hokie nation knows him well.
Welcome to Washington, Jaylin Lane. pic.twitter.com/gZROM0qmjm
— Natalie Spala (@_nataliespala) May 10, 2025
WR Jaylin Lane on getting to play with Jayden Daniels. pic.twitter.com/nEwVD1KtKP
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) May 10, 2025
Pictures:
Commanders rookie camp is live. pic.twitter.com/OjZXUSnvlC
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) May 10, 2025
Yeah, but @TreyAmos21‘s grill tho …
( by John McDonnell/Washington Post) pic.twitter.com/MmFRzHuudg
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) May 10, 2025
Bout to be some APG Navy Seal training over here. pic.twitter.com/pHheLypnYI
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) May 10, 2025
Notes:
First practices in the NFL ✅
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) May 10, 2025
On CB Trey Amos’s back, S Gabe Taylor’s hope of staying in Washington, Dan Quinn’s “sin comentarios” and more. https://t.co/o0PF73note
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) May 10, 2025
From @HannahLichten: Gabe Taylor, Sean Taylor’s brother, is excited for the opportunity to prove himself with Washingtonhttps://t.co/ytKEWwSMoJ
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) May 10, 2025
Washington rookie DB Gabe Taylor is relishing the chance to represent his late brother Sean with Commanders.
Story via @john_keim:https://t.co/QzZIMb1PKp
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 10, 2025