Washington Commanders Open Offseason Workouts Under New Offensive Coordinator David Blough

The Washington Commanders opened offseason practices on June 17 in Ashburn, Virginia, under a revised offensive scheme installed by new coordinator David Blough after last season’s injury-plagued finish. The team hired Blough after parting ways with Kliff Kingsbury. The new system requires more plays under center and reduces the no-huddle tempo used in the prior attack.

Jayden Daniels, entering his third NFL season, said the adjustments require continued study of terminology and play design. "I've still got a long way to go," Daniels said. He added that the new offense provides more variety.

"It opens up a lot more things," Daniels said. Daniels appeared in only four full games and seven overall during the 2025 season after suffering a sprained knee, a hamstring injury and a dislocated left elbow. He sat out the final four games after re-injuring the elbow in a 31-0 loss to Minnesota in Week 14.

He finished the year with 1,262 passing yards, eight touchdowns and three interceptions, plus 278 rushing yards and two scores. In 2024, Daniels threw for 3,568 yards and 25 touchdowns while rushing for 891 yards and six scores. The Commanders finished 12-5 that season, reached the NFC Championship Game and Daniels was named Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Daniels said he has moved past last season. "I'm done talking about last year," he said. Coach Dan Quinn said he has been impressed by Daniels' processing speed in the revised system. "I thought he did a really good job of owning and being in command at a very quick level already," Quinn said.