The 7 Commanders who have the most to prove down the stretch

"This year, the most important goals are already gone. With three games remaining, the Commanders sit at 4-10 and have been eliminated from playoff contention. Then, in a decision he described as "part medical and part team," Coach Dan Quinn announced Monday that quarterback Jayden Daniels has been shut down for the rest of the season after aggravating an elbow injury."

"The circumstances have lowered the stakes, but that doesn't mean Washington's final three games - beginning with Saturday's matchup against the NFC East-leading Philadelphia Eagles - aren't important, particularly for individual players. Some of the team's key veterans are on expiring contracts and looking to prove they deserve another deal, if not a raise. And there are second- and third-year players who are fighting for expanded roles heading into 2026."

With three games remaining the Commanders sit at 4-10 and have been eliminated from playoff contention. Coach Dan Quinn announced that quarterback Jayden Daniels has been shut down for the rest of the season after aggravating an elbow injury, calling the move "part medical and part team." The final three games begin Saturday against the NFC East-leading Philadelphia Eagles and carry importance for individual players. Several key veterans are on expiring contracts and must demonstrate they deserve new deals. Second- and third-year players are competing for expanded roles in 2026. Deebo Samuel has produced fewer explosive plays and has raised questions ahead of free agency.

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