Business is picking up for the Washington Commanders. We're in the third week of training camp. Joint practice with the New England Patriots is in the rearview mirror. And now, players will get the chance to boost their stocks in the first preseason game.
Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed that Washington's starting core won't feature versus the Patriots. They got some good work in earlier in the week, and the Commanders are proceeding with caution to avoid unnecessary complications. This represents an outstanding platform for those on the fringes to get noticed.
Considering how quarterback Jayden Daniels and other stars could play on Monday Night Football against the Cincinnati Bengals next week, this only raises the stakes.