Week 2 of OTAs
The Washington Commanders are back on the practice field, and the veterans join the rookies today for the second week of OTAs. The team held a rookie mini-camp last weekend with their 9 draft picks, 12 UDFAs, and some tryout players. The veterans joined them last week, and they’re together again for another round of voluntary team practices in Ashburn, VA.
First player on the field:
Mikey Sainristi is the first down to the practice field today … I was ready to restart the tracking during training camp but here we are pic.twitter.com/BShVsYPmFn
— Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) May 22, 2024
Week 2 OTAs:
Today’s scene: pic.twitter.com/JmbnzPPyvQ
— John Keim (@john_keim) May 22, 2024
New kick return rules:
Noah Igbinoghene with the return here https://t.co/7Oi36VlWxQ
— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) May 22, 2024
This season the NFL is adopting a new kickoff model.
The very first thing the Commanders worked on during today’s practice was kickoff return/defending.
Robinson Jr and Forbes returning some kicks. pic.twitter.com/C9mqTjtJiw
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) May 22, 2024
Quarterback drills:
Back out at #OTAs checking out the #QBs pic.twitter.com/HHQouytjFe
— CWallSports (@cwallse) May 22, 2024
Proof of life. Mine and Jayden Daniels. pic.twitter.com/wGkwJOVak8
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) May 22, 2024
Daniels going through Indy drills pic.twitter.com/I0LMxJbe9C
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) May 22, 2024
Jayden Daniels:
Commanders fans,
Jayden Daniels throws a beautiful ball.
The release. The spiral. The footwork.
This is coming your way Sunday’s in the fall. pic.twitter.com/JZ1LGECPly
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) May 22, 2024
RB drills:
Running backs in the flat. pic.twitter.com/UYL9uVDfFY
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) May 22, 2024
Terry McLaurin:
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Terry McLaurin putting in the WORK. pic.twitter.com/R3HzOUWKPL
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) May 22, 2024
Bobby Johnson:
Bobby Johnson has elite O line coach voice. Like he eats a bowl of gravel for breakfast.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 22, 2024
Rookie duties:
#Commanders rookies…they have to carry the cans! #OTA pic.twitter.com/DNymT4mufb
— CWallSports (@cwallse) May 22, 2024
Jayden Daniels —-> Dyami Brown:
Jayden to Brown pic.twitter.com/xFfP9vpUH9
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 22, 2024
Jayden Daniels to Dyami Brown for the toe tap pic.twitter.com/jK4NmThp8i
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) May 22, 2024
Coaching:
I like seeing how active the coaches are in every drill pic.twitter.com/UaXKScMoia
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 22, 2024
Marcus Mariota —-> Terry McLaurin:
Mariota in for 7×7 and connects w deep
Shot to McLaurin. Terry excited coming off the field as he saw corner sitting on out route, said “oh we got something for that.”— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 22, 2024
Mariota in for 7×7 and connects w deep
Shot to McLaurin. Terry excited coming off the field as he saw corner sitting on out route, said “oh we got something for that.”— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 22, 2024
Jayden Daniels —-> Jahan Dotson:
who wants to see @JayD__5 throw to @JahanDotson? ☝️ pic.twitter.com/b0iHguMcGh
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) May 22, 2024
Jayden Daniels with a dot down the right sideline to Jahan Dotson. Offense cooking early in 7v7.
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) May 22, 2024
Jayden Daniels just dropped an absolute dime to Jahan Dotson down the sideline
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) May 22, 2024
Jayden Daniels just connected on beauty deep sideline route to Dotson. Team will post video I’m sure. Sideline erupted with “good ball 5”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 22, 2024
Jayden Daniels threw a deep pass to a tightly covered Jahan Dotson that defined perfect. On stride down the sideline.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) May 22, 2024
Joe Whitt not at practice:
Commanders Defensive Coordinator Coach Joe Whitt Jr is attending a graduation today so is not at practice. Coach Kliff Kingsbury offense is taking advantage…..
— CWallSports (@cwallse) May 22, 2024
Brandon McManus:
Kicker LOVE!!
New Commanders kicker Brandon McManus was drilling field goals today at practice.
You can tell he has a BIG leg.
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) May 22, 2024
Bags:
It’s everybody’s favorite drill to start Commanders practice.
BAGS! BAGS! BAGS!
You have to appreciate the energy and excitement it generates. pic.twitter.com/0Mci1uvcdV
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) May 22, 2024
Bobby Wagner:
Bobby Wagner now plays for the Washington Commanders.
Here is :46 seconds of Wagner at today’s practice rocking the Burgundy and Gold.
Enjoy. pic.twitter.com/z4W1Nn9iUZ
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) May 22, 2024
Zach Ertz:
.@ZERTZ_86 went pic.twitter.com/FzWHzXTQd9
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) May 22, 2024
Daron Payne/Jonathan Allen:
Payne & Allen
The big fellas working hard today during another round of OTA’s in Ashburn. pic.twitter.com/9g2d2wBOnU
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) May 22, 2024
Redzone:
Red zone work: pic.twitter.com/xMD0X6xmLw
— John Keim (@john_keim) May 22, 2024
Sam Hartman:
Sam Hartman pic.twitter.com/FhLWRVDq1Y
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) May 22, 2024
Notes
“I love the coaching staff. I love the direction we’re moving in. I love the way we’re working.”
Vibes =
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) May 22, 2024
Recapping the OTA workout. Jayden Daniels; Jamin Davis getting some
Edge work in; Terry McLaurin was a bit pumped about a couple plays. @ESPNRichmond https://t.co/YPU15zPS6B— John Keim (@john_keim) May 22, 2024
Commanders OTA Week 2 Highlight video is up!
Full recap coming soon!https://t.co/upYeylN9Kt
— CWallSports (@cwallse) May 23, 2024