Washington Commanders Depth Chart 2026
2026 NFL Season · NFC East · Dan Quinn · Record 1-2
Updated · Week 4
The Washington Commanders 2026 depth chart has Jayden Daniels at quarterback (backup: Marcus Mariota), Jacory Croskey-Merritt as the lead running back, Terry McLaurin, Dyami Brown and Stefon Diggs at wide receiver and Chig Okonkwo at tight end. The Commanders are 1-2 in 2026 under head coach Dan Quinn. Below is the full offense, defense and special teams depth chart as of October 1, 2026.
Commanders Offensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| QBQuarterback | Jayden Daniels | Marcus Mariota | Athan Kaliakmanis |
| RBRunning Back | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | Rachaad White | Austin Ekeler |
| WR1Wide Receiver (X) | Terry McLaurin | Antonio Williams | — |
| WR2Wide Receiver (Z) | Dyami Brown | Treylon Burks | — |
| WR3Slot Receiver | Stefon Diggs | Jaylin Lane | Luke McCaffrey |
| TETight End | Chig Okonkwo | John Bates | Ben Sinnott |
| LTLeft Tackle | Brandon Coleman | Andrew Wylie | — |
| LGLeft Guard | Chris Paul | Tanoa Togiai | — |
| CCenter | Lucas Patrick | Matt Gulbin | — |
| RGRight Guard | Sam Cosmi | Nick Allegretti | — |
| RTRight Tackle | Josh Conerly Jr. | — | — |
Commanders Defensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEDefensive End | Javon Kinlaw | Charles Omenihu | — |
| NTNose Tackle | Tim Settle | Shy Tuttle | — |
| DTDefensive Tackle | Daron Payne | — | — |
| LOLBLeft Outside Linebacker | K'Lavon Chaisson | Dorance Armstrong | Javontae Jean-Baptiste |
| WLBWeakside Linebacker | Frankie Luvu | Kain Medrano | — |
| MLBMiddle Linebacker | Sonny Styles | — | — |
| ROLBRight Outside Linebacker | Odafe Oweh | Joshua Josephs | — |
| LCBLeft Cornerback | Rasul Douglas | Fabian Moreau | — |
| SSStrong Safety | Jeremy Reaves | Percy Butler | — |
| FSFree Safety | Quan Martin | — | — |
| RCBRight Cornerback | Amik Robertson | Isaac Yiadom | — |
| NBNickel Back | Nick Cross | Mike Sainristil | Tyler Owens |
Commanders Special Teams Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKicker | Drew Stevens | — | — |
| PPunter | Tress Way | — | — |
| LSLong Snapper | Tyler Ott | — | — |
Commanders 2026 Results
Record: 1-2.
| Week | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | at Philadelphia Eagles | L 22-24 |
| Week 2 | at Dallas Cowboys | L 20-37 |
| Week 3 | vs Seattle Seahawks | W 33-31 |
Commanders: 2025 Season & 2026 Offseason
Washington reached the NFC Championship Game after the 2024 season behind Offensive Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels, then finished 4-13 in an injury-hit 2025 campaign. The offense still runs through Daniels and top receiver Terry McLaurin, with Deebo Samuel added in 2025. After trading Brian Robinson Jr. to the 49ers, the backfield is led by Jacory Croskey-Merritt alongside veteran Austin Ekeler.
2025 season: 4-13 · 4th NFC East.
Commanders Depth Chart FAQ
Who is the Commanders starting quarterback in 2026?
Jayden Daniels is the Washington Commanders QB1 on the depth chart updated October 1, 2026, with Marcus Mariota as the backup.
Who is the Commanders starting running back?
Jacory Croskey-Merritt is RB1, followed by Rachaad White.
Who are the Commanders starting wide receivers?
The top three Commanders receivers are Terry McLaurin, Dyami Brown and Stefon Diggs.
Who is the Commanders starting tight end?
Chig Okonkwo is the TE1 on the Washington Commanders depth chart.
Who is the Commanders kicker?
Drew Stevens is the kicker and Tress Way is the punter.
What is the Commanders record in 2026?
The Washington Commanders are 1-2 in the 2026 regular season under head coach Dan Quinn.
How often is this depth chart updated?
Depth charts change every week with injuries, trades and coaching decisions. This page reflects the unofficial depth chart dated October 1, 2026; check the update date above before relying on it.
Unofficial depth chart compiled from public sources including team releases and Ourlads. Depth charts change weekly with injuries and roster moves. See all 32 NFL depth charts.