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McLaurin indicated last week that he might take this approach, telling reporters that "without any progressive discussions, it’s kind of hard to see how I step on the field." He faces fines of $50K for each day (including today) that he misses. x.com/NickiJhabvala/…

Quick note on this: Moving Crews to the 60-day IL is procedural. He’s still progressing well in his rehab.

NFLPA President Jalen Reeves-Maybin says in his statement that the board of player reps passed a resolution allowing for a vote on an interim executive director and "agreed to processes and terms to select a candidate." He says the players "are conducting ongoing due diligence."

Well. Tomorrow is my last day at The Washington Post. It’s been a total thrill.

The Nationals selected the contract of reliever Konnor Pilkington from Triple-A Rochester and optioned Mason Thompson to Rochester on Tuesday. Washington transferred Dylan Crews to the 60-day Injured List.

Aaron Rodgers has another new home; the Jets, Giants and Browns are still searching for answers; and the league is implementing some changes. washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/07…

As players report to camp ahead of practice this week, GM Adam Peters says Washington could soon come to terms with Terry McLaurin. washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/07…

Jenson Brooksby exits the DC Open in the first round, but after two years away from the sport, he believes the break has served him well. washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/07…

Adam Peters on McLaurin contract talks: "We're having some good conversations and we'll continue to."

Adam Peters on Terry McLaurin: "First, without a doubt, I think everybody in this building values Terry very much. We knew that coming in and we know that even more after spending a year with him. ... We'll do whatever we can to get a deal done."

Talked to Von Miller a bit after he signed his contract in Washington … washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/07…

The top storylines as NFL teams open their training camps…. washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/07…

Coming soon: A Commanders newsletter for Washington sports fans washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/07…

Monday night’s slugfest at Nationals Park wasn’t always the prettiest affair — unless you focused in on the swings from Josh Bell and James Wood. Those were swings to behold. (via @spencernusbaum_) washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/07…

With final passage of the RFK Stadium deal by the D.C. Council potentially just weeks away, President Donald Trump is injecting himself into a D.C. matter where he has no formal role. What Trump can (and can’t do) about the Commanders’ name and the deal: washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/…

It should go without saying that the name of Washington’s NFL team should be of little or no concern to the president of the United States. But apparently, we have to say it. Column by @barrysvrluga: washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/07…

Nationals injury updates Dylan Crews - Completed workouts and baseball activities over the weekend without issue - Took ground balls, fly balls, played catch, hit off the tee, flips, hit BP and ran the bases - Will continue progression towards rehab assignment

Derek Law - At home awaiting surgery date Keibert Ruiz - Completed baseball activities (played catch, hit) over the weekend without any issues - Has a follow-up appointment on Tuesday

Venus Williams returns to tennis at the DC Open after a 16-month hiatus washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/07…

Can confirm Emma Meesseman intends to join the New York Liberty. (@alexaphilippou first) The defending champs adding the 2019 Finals MVP.