All aTwitter: 8 January 2025 – Commanders cut an OT and re-sign a DT ahead of Wildcard game in Tampa

We have made the following roster moves:
— Released T Max Pircher from the practice squad
— Signed DT Haggai Ndubuisi to the practice squad pic.twitter.com/I8KoT1h2r2

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) January 7, 2025

.@MikeSainristil was flying all over the place

️ https://t.co/fQMbxcCqqP pic.twitter.com/2mLghQcCHh

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) January 7, 2025

Who should be the @pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Week?

Vote now: https://t.co/aSx1vIATxP pic.twitter.com/w9XFSwvJcm

— NFL (@NFL) January 7, 2025

Per @NextGenStats:
Marcus Mariota had the fastest average time to throw in Week 18 (2.19 seconds). He also averaged 9.4 air yards per attempt (tied 4th) and 7.0 air yards per completion (10th). Despite 33.3% of his pass attempts being aggressive (1st), he ended the day with a…

— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) January 8, 2025

Bucs rush defense gave up more than 1,600 yards on the season, 4th best in the NFL. Bucs pass defense gave up 4100+ yards, 29th in NFL.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) January 7, 2025

Antoine Winfield hardly a sure thing for Bucs/Commanders game Sunday night. “Huge” loss if he cant go, per @JCAllenNFL. “Hasnt been the same as last year but just his leadership and playmaking ability make a huge difference.”

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) January 7, 2025

One thing to consider – 23 yr old beast Calijah Kancey finished w 7.5 sacks in 12 games, top pass rusher on Tampa. Didnt play Week 1 vs Washington.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) January 7, 2025

Yaya Diaby leads the @Buccaneers with 65 total pressures. Primarily as an EDGE, but they’ll also use him as a multi-gap stunt tackle in their overload fronts. No. 0 is a problem for opposing offensive lines. Had six pressures vs. the @Commanders in Week 1. pic.twitter.com/pv4T9p6a4A

— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) January 8, 2025

Most scrambles in the NFL this year (PFF)

1. Jayden Daniels: 75
2. Bo Nix: 50
3. Caleb Williams: 48
4. Drake Maye: 45
5. Brock Purdy: 44

— Football Insights (@fball_insights) January 7, 2025

Number of times the Commanders gave up 4 sacks in a game this season.

First 11 games: 1
Last 6 games: 4

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) January 7, 2025

Baker Mayfield and the Bucs offense are the best in the NFL on 3rd down. Washington’s 3rd down defense ranks middle of the pack (15th).

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) January 7, 2025

Accurate. Washington is best NFL team on 4th down, converting 20 of 23 opportunities this year. https://t.co/l9LVswbCS4

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) January 7, 2025

.@BenStandig asks former NFL tight end Logan Paulsen how much can be taken away from Commanders at Bucs in Week 1

“I don’t think so. It was really funny going back and watching that game. This team is so different than they were then. The Washington Commanders I’m talking about.… pic.twitter.com/4Xw4pHiSnG

— AmpireMedia (@AmpireMedia) January 8, 2025

The Commanders (5TH; 28.5 PPG) and Bucs (4th; 29.5 PPG) both ranked Top-5 in scoring offense this season.

Sunday night will mark the first WC round game in five seasons where two teams that averaged 28+ points will go head to head in the playoffs. I like the over in Tampa.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) January 8, 2025

.@john_keim asks former head coach Jay Gruden his favorite memory of wide receiver Terry McLaurin

“Just getting him here and meeting him. He’s just a hell of a guy.

Probably Week 1 against Philadelphia. We didn’t play him in the preseason at all. Didn’t want him to pull a… pic.twitter.com/XJaLxQC56d

— AmpireMedia (@AmpireMedia) January 7, 2025

New Scary Terry t-shirts are here! @breaking#RaiseHail https://t.co/loHpYNItsB

— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) January 8, 2025

Listen to Terry McLaurin explain his 13th TD of the year.

The catch set a single-season franchise record for the Washington Commanders: pic.twitter.com/D2QMYuDGJD

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) January 7, 2025

Beautiful. pic.twitter.com/xZCrF5WD67

— Riggo’s Rag (@RiggosRag) January 7, 2025

Roger Rosengarten: “I know I’m a nobody… but could I get that jersey after?”

Myles Garrett’s response is so pure #HardKnocks pic.twitter.com/8mVCIkMhXx

— NFL (@NFL) January 8, 2025

Carthon was dir of player personnel in SF when #Commanders GM Adam Peters was asst gm in SF undid John Lynch. https://t.co/qCCFJSOAT9

— Ryan Bowman (@RyBoScout73) January 7, 2025

2022: sided with Mike Vrabel, fired Jon Robinson.

2023: forced marriage of Ran Carthon and Mike Vrabel.

2024: sided with Ran Carthon, fired Mike Vrabel.

2024: let Ran Carthon pick Brian Callahan.

2025: sided with Brian Callahan, fired Ran Carthon.

A truly lost franchise.

— Jake (@JakeAndBall) January 7, 2025

(Fwiw Lance Newmark and Callahan were with Lions from 2016-17)

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) January 7, 2025

From The Insiders on @NFLNetwork: The #Titans fired GM Ran Carthon today, as they are set to make the No. 1 overall pick. pic.twitter.com/BUyIOCcjEc

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 8, 2025

ESPN Source: The Dallas Cowboys denied permission to the Chicago Bears to interview their head coach Mike McCarthy.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 8, 2025

Raiders part ways with head coach Antonio Pierce. pic.twitter.com/rVcKzNC84p

— NFL (@NFL) January 7, 2025

One of the biggest reasons the Raiders hired Antonio Pierce was veteran players demanding he be retained. One of the most vocal players wanting him hired last offseason is now on the Jets.

Players picking the HC doesn’t work very often.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) January 7, 2025

Since trading Jon Gruden following the 2001 season, the #Raiders have had 13 coaches (including Rich Bisacia’s and Tony Sparano’s interim only stints). No other team has had more than 11 in that span (Dolphins/Browns). Now the Raiders are looking for coach No. 14

— Josh Dubow (@JoshDubowAP) January 7, 2025

Checking in on the Head Coaches hired last offseason.

Brian Callahan: 3-14
Dave Canales: 5-12
Jim Harbaugh: 11-6, playoff game on SAT
Mike MacDoanld: 10-7
Jerod Mayo: 4-13, Fired
Raheem Morris: 8-9
Antonio Pierce: 4-13, Fired
Dan Quinn: 12-5, playoff game on SUN

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) January 7, 2025

We have completed an interview with Rex Ryan for our Head Coach position.

— New York Jets (@nyjets) January 7, 2025

It’s been a long decade for the Giants. https://t.co/b9gJkxNLXp

— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) January 8, 2025

Which team’s year-to-year performance surprises you the most? pic.twitter.com/LyoRZdLxfP

— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) January 6, 2025

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels is the PFT 2024 offensive rookie of the year. (Brock Bowers, Bo Nix, Brian Thomas, Jr., and Malik Nabers also had very strong first seasons.) https://t.co/PemE7b0GBG

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 7, 2025

19 years ago yesterday the Redskins won their first playoff game in 6 years. Joe Gibbs extended his post-season record to 17-5. Sean Taylor made the deciding score. This was the last time Washington won a playoff game. This Sunday the Commanders have an opportunity to change the… pic.twitter.com/GHxgcbg0p9

— Hot Take Freddie (@HotTakeFreddie) January 7, 2025

2025 Strength of Schedule based on 2024 records

(1 = most difficult, 32 = easiest)

1-NYG .574
2t-CHI .571
2t-DET .571
4-PHI .561
5t-DAL .557
5t-GB .557
5t-MIN .557
8-WSH .550
9-BAL .533
10-PIT .526
11t-KC .522
11t-LAC .522
13-CLE .519
14-CIN .509
15-DEN .505
16-LV .502
17-LAR…

— NFL Nerd (@NerdingonNFL) January 6, 2025

My girlfriend, who wasn’t even remotely interested in football before we started dating, is currently watching a film breakdown of Mariota’s fourth-down conversion in the fourth quarter.

I think I have a keeper

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) January 7, 2025


What does this mean @CommandersLand ❓❓#RaiseHail

Jayden Daniels has faced several teams’, multiple times during his collegiate and professional football career. And has never lost to the same team twice. 

College Career:

Arizona State University…

— The Real Telly (@DCdude202) January 8, 2025

Getting some national respect for the playoff game. #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/VvycwgkC8j

— Chris Bryant (@HogfarmerChris) January 6, 2025

WTF!!!!!!! Adam Rank picked us!!!!!!????? pic.twitter.com/FpL901sDCA

— Cameron Mingo (@CamMingo) January 7, 2025

Can’t wait to see Jayden Daniels and the gang in the playoffs #RaiseHail #HTTC #Commanders pic.twitter.com/4ezMJgOkM8

— JD5MVPSZN (@Lennyfrigginleo) January 8, 2025

The Guild honors President Jimmy Carter who arrives in @washingtondc today. His funeral prosession will begin @USNavyMemorial. He will lie in state @uscapitol until Thursday when his State Funeral will take place @WNCathedral pic.twitter.com/qvLfnCK37J

— DC Tour Guides (@DCTourGuild) January 7, 2025