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Following the massive overhaul general manager Adam Peters has done to Washington’s front seven, the Commanders’ linebacker unit has a chance to be special. The group boasted high football intelligence with Bobby Wagner’s leadership the past two seasons, but lacked athleticism an…
The Daily Slop – 25 July 2026 Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy! Commanders li…
We’re but a few days from the start of NFL training camps, which means we’re deeeeeep into bold predictions SZSN. Hogs Haven will certainly make some this summer, possibly closer to the regular season and after we’ve gleaned some much-needed info from camp. SB Nation’s own Jarr…
In a little over a week, Hogs Haven will be buzzing with news about new Commanders additions in training camp. Naturally, the spotlight will focus the most on returning stars like QB Jayden Daniels, high-profile free agent additions such as OLB Odafe Oweh and TE Chig Okonkwo, and…
Commanders Commanders HC Dan Quinn said that he’s noticed the work rookie LB Sonny Styles has put in to prepare for his role in the defense and the NFL. “I just felt like he has a demeanor that is very much in control, similar to Jayden [Daniels] in that way where above the surfa…
Washington Commanders linebacker Sonny Styles reveals key to the team making a deep playoff run similar to the 2024 season The post Commanders’ Sonny Styles Reveals Key to Team Making Deep Playoff Run appeared first on HEAVY.
Meanwhile, CBS Sports ranks Washington’s offseason 8th best, and SI says Sonny Styles landed in a “perfect situation”
Also, rookie LB Sonny Styles is embracing his ‘BMF attitude’
Commanders Commanders HC Dan Quinn is thrilled by what first-round LB Sonny Styles has shown so far, and Styles told team reporters that he is getting comfortable and continues to learn from the veterans around him. He is also becoming active in the DC community and helped to int…
Editor’s note: We’ll count down the top 10 Commanders players on the 2026 roster regardless of position sporadically over the next few weeks. Before we get to it, here’s how we arrived at the ranking: Our Scott Bair, Scott Jennings and Mark Tyler compiled a top 13 – no ranking wa…
Styles discussed Taylor and several other topics with CBS Sports
There seems to be hope for the Washington Commanders’ offense, and Sonny Styles is turning heads on the defensive side of the ball. But some players need to step up if it’s going to be a playoff season. And here are three underrated Commanders sleepers who could break out in the …
Leo Chenal surveyed the NFL landscape and his market developing in free agency. Washington sure looked like a good one. The Commanders placed a three-year, $24.5 million contract before him. The organization looked solid despite a rocky 2025 season, with an NFC runners-up finis…
New Commanders linebacker Leo Chenal said Daronte Jones was an attraction to him signing with Washington in free agency.
The Commanders have just two practices left in this offseason program. There’s a minicamp practice on Wednesday afternoon and another on Thursday before players leave for a long break heading into training camp. It offered a perfect time for a progress report on how Washington’…
Dan Quinn spoke to reporters before the first practice of the Washington Commanders mandatory minicamp. We heard from several players after today’s practice, including Sonny Styles, K’Lavon Chaisson, Quan Martin, and Johnny Newton. Sonny Styles Daronte Jones’ defense: K’Lavon Cha…
The Washington Commanders used the No. 7 overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft on former Ohio State Buckeyes star Sonny Styles. He was regarded as one of the top defensive prospects in this year’s class, and it sounds like Styles is already turning heads at mandatory minicamp. On Tu…
The Commanders have reached the pinnacle of their offseason program. Veteran minicamp is nearly upon us, with a three-day practice session starting on Tuesday at the team’s training facility in Ashburn, VA. They’ve conducted a full strength and conditioning program and nine OTA…
Comparing Sonny Styles and Bobby Wagner seems like a dramatic overreach. One guy has never played an NFL snap. The other’s a six-time first-team All-Pro, 10-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champ destined for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. While Wagner wasn’t close to vintage f…
Linebacker Frankie Luvu’s position group looks a lot different than it did last year. Bobby Wagner is no longer in Washington, with the future Pro Football Hall of Famer still unsigned. Leo Chenal is around now after signing a three-year deal with the Commanders in free agency.…
The Washington Commanders are starting their third round of organized team activities(OTAs) today, and new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones is up first at the mic before practice starts. Jones has been installing his defense, which is expected to pull from the scheme of his fo…
Full disclosure: We won’t have boots on the ground in Ashburn, VA, for Tuesday’s OTA practice, so we’ll rely on Commanders beat reporters like Nicki Jhabvala, John Keim, JP Finlay, Zach Selby and Ben Standig to be our eyes, ears and question askers. Follow those respected reporte…
Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy! Commanders links Articles Commanders Roundt…
While the Washington Commanders believe they have a rare find with their new linebacker, they’re not throwing Sonny Styles to the wolves just yet. Still, this rising Commanders rookie is turning heads during the 2026 OTAs. The Commanders drafted Styles with the No. 7 overall pick…
Commanders Commanders’ first-round LB Sonny Styles originally joined Ohio State as a safety, eventually making the switch to linebacker. Styles said it was a logical move for him after speaking to Ohio State HC Ryan Day and former Ohio State DC Jim Knowles. “Just talking to [Oh…
Washington’s defense ranked in the NFL’s lower third last year, necessitating Joe Whitt Jr.‘s firing at the end of the season. Daronte Jones was brought in to correct the defensive issues, and Dan Quinn has asserted the new defensive coordinator will have full control to implemen…
The Athletic's Mike Sando compared Commanders rookie LB and 1st round pick Sonny Styles to future Hall of Famer Bobby Wagner. The post Commanders 1st Round Pick Sonny Styles Compared to Future Hall of Famer appeared first on HEAVY.
The Commanders NFL draft class has been working with its new team for some time. A group headlined by first-round linebacker Sonny Styles and third-round receiver Antonio Williams have been in meetings and on-field work, mostly conducted against air. Activity ramped up on Wedne…
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn identified what he’s looking for from NFL draft picks Sonny Styles, Antonio Williams
The Washington Commanders took some big strides forward this offseason. Washington added some talented rookies during the 2026 NFL Draft, headlined by Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles. Washington’s improved linebacker room should unlock some new possibilities for the team in 20…
The Commanders simply had to improve their defense. Mostly because it couldn’t have performed worse in 2025. That unit ranked dead last in yards per game (384.4 ypg), No. 31 in takeaways (10), No. 31 in red-zone defense (67.7%) and No. 27 in scoring defense (26.5 ppg). That l…
Odafe Oweh, Sonny Styles, Nick Cross and Leo Chenal are among new players who could impact Commanders defense most
Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy! Commanders links Articles Commanders.com So…
Sonny Styles turned heads at Washington’s rookie minicamp. From his overall frame to his athletic ability during the practice session, Styles checked the first-impressions box on the physical presence front. The Commanders selected Styles with their seventh overall pick in the fi…
Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy! Commanders links Articles Riggo’s Rag Sonny…
May 9 edition of Daily Slop: Commanders rookie minicamp, Sonny Styles & Antonio Williams; What Jayden Daniels has to prove in ‘26
Commanders linebacker Sonny Styles, the seventh overall pick in the draft, most recently wore No. 0 at Ohio State.
Sonny Styles is in the midst of some NFL firsts. The draft pick came first, made by Washington at No. 7 overall, followed by the adorned Commanders hat and the Roger Goodell hug. Then came the introductory press conference and Friday’s formally signed rookie contract. The first…
The Washington Commanders drafted 6 players last month, and signed 9 undrafted free agents this week. They are hosting a rookie mini-camp at team headquarters in Ashburn, VA. There are 21 tryout players at today’s practice which was open to the media. First players on the field: …
The Washington Commanders' 2026 NFL Draft class earned an A- grade, finishing as the most efficient group in the league in Wins Above Average (WAA) per pick. Using PFF Grades and Advanced Stats, our recap breaks down how Washington utilized pick No. 7 on the hyper-athletic Sonny …