Washington hits the field for the seventh day of training camp
The Washington Commanders are back in Ashburn for the seventh day of training camp practices. Head coach Dan Quinn spoke to the media before practice and talked about doing more redzone work and two minute drills today. That work resulted in two Jayden Daniels to Zach Ertz touchdowns in the early portion of practice.
Bill(Jacory Croskey-Merritt) continues to have a strong training camp, and he was highlighted on at least four runs during today’s practice. The team was in pads, and the run game, along with the rest of the offense, was clicking on another hot summer day in Ashburn, VA. Javon Kinlaw burst through the line on an early play, and has been putting second-year OT turned OG Brandon Coleman in some tough spots.
Tomorrow and Saturday’s practices will now begin at 8am
Reminder that only fans who have already claimed tickets will be able to attend pic.twitter.com/nOgzNfpiCX
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) July 30, 2025
First player on the field:
Day 7 of training camp, first to the field … *drumroll* … Deatrich Wise pic.twitter.com/oVCw4FLrr4
— Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) July 31, 2025
BAGS!:
Practice has started. Let’s Go #Commanders!#RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/6g5Ltx6Qti
— Tailgate Ted (@TailgateTed) July 31, 2025
Josh Harris:
First training camp day for Josh Harris … walking out with Adam Peters pic.twitter.com/jQSNJANCNz
— Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) July 31, 2025
Josh Conerly Jr vs Colson Yankoff:
Josh Conerly working with Colson Yankoff during individual drills pic.twitter.com/uR2IjhpLaj
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) July 31, 2025
Laremy Tunsil/Josh Conerly Jr:
Laremy Tunsil working with rookie Josh Conerly Jr. again before practice pic.twitter.com/u8rYxEKMMW
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) July 31, 2025
Luke McCaffrey:
Here is video of Commanders WR Luke McCaffrey catching passes pic.twitter.com/K6qC6uxPlR
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) July 31, 2025
Jayden Daniels:
JD5 going through bag drills to start the day pic.twitter.com/aAqn0va247
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) July 31, 2025
RB drills:
Running backs played a game of horse jumping on goal line leaps … Austin Ekeler and Jeremy McNichols were the only ones to clear four bags … BRob and Bill both cleared three pic.twitter.com/LY6ISvtP84
— Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) July 31, 2025
Fun drill by the Washington running backs today…simulating goal line/jumping over the line.
Brian Robinson Jr. ❌
Austin Ekeler ✅
Jacory Croskey-Merritt ❌Ekeler showing off the hops! pic.twitter.com/S37bnRE3q8
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) July 31, 2025
Jacory Croskey-Merritt with the leap: pic.twitter.com/QkNuCWVQjU
— John Keim (@john_keim) July 31, 2025
DB drills:
The Commanders defensive backs doing some bag work pic.twitter.com/jECuw4a3Bg
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) July 31, 2025
The safety group for the Commanders working hard pic.twitter.com/MQwNdgrlJB
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) July 31, 2025
Punt returners:
Punt return update: Lane, Allen, Osborn and Felton all catching kicks
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) July 31, 2025
Ben Sinnott:
Haven’t seen Ben Sinnott today. Was working w trainers the other day.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 31, 2025
Marcus Mariota:
No team reps again for Marcus Mariota. Haven’t seen TE Ben Sinnott on the field today. Not sure what’s up.
— John Keim (@john_keim) July 31, 2025
Jayden Daniels —-> Zach Ertz TD #1:
Ertz TD catch on first play of 11s. Dude is so good in red zone
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 31, 2025
Javon Kinlaw vs Brandon Coleman:
Nice rush from Kinlaw on Coleman provided quick pressure, JD5 RZ td to Ertz
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 31, 2025
My goodness Javon Kinlaw ripped into the backfield on the first play of red zone. There are a few moments when you really see the potential AP and DQ see in him. That was one of those moments
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) July 31, 2025
Tyler Owens:
One area where Tyler Owens REALLY excels?
Blitzing, just timed up snap PERFECTLY
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 31, 2025
Jayden Daniels —-> Zach Ertz TD #1:
Back to back TDs from Daniels to Ertz in red zone
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) July 31, 2025
Fans love Jayden:
— John Keim (@john_keim) July 31, 2025
Fans love Sam:
I hope @sam_hartman10 gives her an answer. pic.twitter.com/xzDDw6EXj6
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) July 31, 2025
Offense in the red zone:
Good RZ period from all 3 offensive groups
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 31, 2025
Brian Robinson:
Nice B-Rob run and cutback off of left side
Good push from O-Line
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 31, 2025
Javon Kinlaw vs Brian Robinson:
Another good play from Kinlaw
This time stuffing a B-Rob run
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 31, 2025
Noah Igbinoghene vs Jacory Croskey-Merritt:
Noah I sticking his face in there on a “Bill” run
Pretty nice THUD from Noah who has had a GREAT camp
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 31, 2025
Bill Merritt w an impressive run off tackle. Then another run opposite side and Noah I comes downhill. Real game that would have been real collision
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 31, 2025
Jaylin Lane with the 1st team:
Starting to see Jaylin Lane get more work with the first team
Just used as decoy on Jet Sweep
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 31, 2025
Sam Hartman —-> Jaylin Lane TD:
And right on cue just got behind the defense for BIG TD from Hartman
Nice job in pass pro from Conerly on Ferrell
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 31, 2025
Jalyn Holmes:
Nice run stuff from Jalyn Holmes
Another interesting D-Lineman
Can play multiple spots
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 31, 2025
Bill:
Bill Merritt continuing to just make plays
Had my doubts but his speed is real
No wasted movement
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 31, 2025
Sam Hartman —-> Jaylin Lane TD:
Jaylin Lane just got loose in the secondary for a long catch and run TD from Sam Hartman in 11×11 work.
He has made plays consistently throughout camp. The rookie from VT is one to watch going into the preseason.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) July 31, 2025
Jaylin showing speed on a long td pass from Hartman
— Dullah (@Dullah_vision) July 31, 2025
Offense:
Offense having one of their better starts of camp
Run game getting push
They look crisp
All 3 groups
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 31, 2025
Jer’Zhan Newton:
Johnny Newton just had a nice run stuff
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 31, 2025
Run game in pads:
Full pads and def most heavy run practice so far. Run game looks good
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 31, 2025
Probably the most run looks we’ve seen
Had a fair amount in last padded practice
This time, they are getting real movement
Not the case last padded session
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 31, 2025
Bill:
Jacory Croskey-Merritt just had a beautiful stretch run.
Super patient behind pullers, exploded into lane, jump-cut into space. Nice gain. Deebo Samuel and Luke McCaffrey both sprinted over to dap him up after.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) July 31, 2025
LB competition:
Dom Hampton and Kain getting a lot of work with the 2nd team D
That competition at LB is real
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 31, 2025
Chris Rodriguez Jr:
Really nice run from C-Rod on what would’ve been huge game
Run game looks good here this AM
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 31, 2025
Bill:
Bill just ripped off ANOTHER big run off of left side
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 31, 2025
Tyler Owens:
More 1st team reps for Tyler Owens
Eager to see him in preseason
Need to see him tackle
Other than that
>>>>>
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 31, 2025
Deebo Samuel TD:
Deebo wide open in flat
Noah I only man to beat
TD
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 31, 2025
Luke McCaffrey drop:
Luke Wide Open drop in flat
Gotta have that
He’s had it hit the turf a good bit this camp
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 31, 2025
Zach Ertz in the red zone:
Another Ertz RZ catch
He KILLED there last year
Today she called Ertz day
He’s been busy
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 31, 2025
Quan Martin tips Jayden Daniels pass:
Nice job by Quan deflecting a JD5 pass at LOS
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 31, 2025
Jaylin Lane vs Mike Sainristil:
Ball didn’t go to him
But nice pivot route from Jaylin Lane on Mikey
He’s stacking days
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 31, 2025
Jonathan Jones:
Idk how much opportunity he’ll get early, but Jonathan Jones is just as solid as they come
Good camp from him
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 31, 2025
Sam Hartman —-> Jaylin Lane:
Jaylin Lane TD from Hartman
Good just stretching out for it
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 31, 2025
Hartman all verts all the time today. Missed a few (one drop) but connected there w Lane
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 31, 2025
Sam Hartman —-> K.J. Osborn:
KJ Osborn TD Quan in coverage
Lil fade route
Good throw from Hartman
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 31, 2025
Jaylin Lane’s patience:
Really nice patience on route from Jaylin Lane
He just made another nice play in short space
Nice day from him
Joint practice going to be big for him
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 31, 2025
Really nice route from Jaylen Lane on a catch. He’s having a day
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 31, 2025
Big day for rookie Jaylin Lane at Commanders camp today. Caught two TDs from Sam Hartman during team drills — one was 60+ yards down the left sideline, the other down the seam in red zone work
— Ethan Cadeaux (@Ethan_Cadeaux) July 31, 2025
Jacob Martin vs Andrew Wylie:
Nice rush from Jacob Martin on Andrew Wylie
Flushed Jayden out, dead play
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 31, 2025
Jayden Daniels —-> Deebo Samuel TD:
Deebo Td on nice ball from Jayden on fade route
Jacob Martin once again with really good rush on that play
Jayden and Deebo have had nice connection in camp
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 31, 2025
TERRY! TERRY! TERRY!:
Terry McLaurin with another post-practice cameo pic.twitter.com/mIoAgdGyuA
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) July 31, 2025
Terry McLaurin is out here again for autographs pic.twitter.com/F8sxQierQW
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) July 31, 2025
Josh Harris:
Josh Harris signing autographs pic.twitter.com/2PRbecTvM4
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) July 31, 2025
Bill:
Definitely not the first time he’s told this story, but for those still wondering, this is why Jacory Croskey-Merritt goes by “Bill.” pic.twitter.com/QPlJjArX7M
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) July 31, 2025
Doug Williams:
Doug Williams signing autographs after #Commanders Day 7 practice. It’s always good to see legends still involved and showing love. pic.twitter.com/aBuiwePNHf
— Skylar Nelson (@SkyMad03) July 31, 2025
Pictures
Notes
Observations 7-31:
Lane is gonna be a star if he plays like he did today. His Speed and separation was incredible.
My vote for most underrated performer at camp is prob Noah I. Physical and has been bringing a lot of energy.
D line is still winning the trenches battle so far.— Dullah (@Dullah_vision) July 31, 2025
#Commanders Camp Day 7 Takeaways – Part 1:
• JD5 + TE Zach Ertz connection was really good today
• RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt showing strong first-team RB potential
• Lattimore, Sinnott, and Brown were not present today at practice (no vet off days were reported)
— Skylar Nelson (@SkyMad03) July 31, 2025
#Commanders Camp Day 7 Takeaways – Part 2:
• O-Line seems strong on paper but D-Line is winning the battle (keep in mind it’s still camp)
• CB Noah I. and S Quan Martin emerging as defensive threats
• WR Jaylin Lane had a great day
— Skylar Nelson (@SkyMad03) July 31, 2025
MY TOP OBSERVATIONS FROM THE #Commanders 2ND FULL PADDED PRACTICE OF TRAINING CAMP
Today’s standouts:
•Jaylin Lane
•Javon Kinlaw
•Bill
•Tyler Owens
•Zach Ertz
•Noah I
•Run game/O-Line
•Jacob Martin @1067theFan @team980 pic.twitter.com/UznYEV2FOO— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 31, 2025