The Washington Commanders have announced that they will be participating in three preseason games this summer, all against teams from the AFC East. Their opponents will include the New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, and New York Jets. With the NFL adopting a 17-game schedule, the league reduced the number of preseason games to three. This change was well-received by many, but it also meant fewer opportunities for players trying to secure a spot on the roster.
To make up for the loss of preseason games, many teams have turned to holding joint practices with their opponents. Earlier this month, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel announced that his team would be participating in at least one joint practice with the Commanders. This decision was influenced by McDaniel’s previous experience working under Washington head coach Dan Quinn in Atlanta.
New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh followed suit and revealed that his team will also be holding joint practices with the Commanders. Saleh did not specify whether it would be a single practice or multiple sessions. Saleh has a history with Quinn dating back to their time together with the Seahawks.
Last summer, Washington engaged in joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens before their preseason matchup. It remains to be seen if the Commanders will schedule any joint practices with the Patriots as well. The team is exploring various options to prepare for the upcoming season and fine-tune their roster.
