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Washington Commanders first-round draft pick offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr., center, holds his jersey with head coach Dan Quinn, left, and general manager Adam Peters, right, after an NFL football news conference in Ashburn, Va., Friday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Kingsbury wanted Peters to ‘take Oregon tackle.’ The Commanders did, drafting Conerly in 1st round

Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters said their decision to select Josh Conerly Jr. in the first round of the NFL draft had support from the entire organization. Conerly had one particularly strong endorsement.

April 26

Oregon offensive lineman Josh Conerly Jr. runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Commanders take Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. with the 29th pick in the NFL draft

April 25

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels talks to media after receiving the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year award at the NFL Honors award show ahead of the Super Bowl 59 football game, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, file)

A year after Jayden Daniels, the NFL draft is more about supplementing talent for the Commanders

April 17

Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

NFL teams are no longer shying away from older prospects in the draft

April 16

Scouts watch Texas A&M tight end Shane Calhoun during the school's NFL football pro day, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Pro scouts make adjustments as they navigate the evolving college football world ahead of NFL draft

April 15

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Top prospects play flag football with Special Olympics athletes in Detroit on eve of NFL Draft

Quarterbacks Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels and 10 other prospects expected to be selected in the first round played flag football with Special Olympics athletes on the eve of the NFL Draft in Detroit (AP video: Mike Householder)

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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell talks to the media after an NFL football divisional playoff game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Mike Mulholland)

Turnovers and depleted defense contribute to top-seeded Lions’ quick playoff exit

January 19

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Daniels leads Commanders to first NFC championship in 33 years, upsetting No. 1 seed Lions

January 19

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs the ball past Detroit Lions defensive end Levi Onwuzurike (91) during the second half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Jayden Daniels and the Commanders stun the top-seeded Lions 45-31 to reach NFC title game

January 19

Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) helps quarterback Jared Goff (16) up against the Washington Commanders during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Mike Mulholland)

Lions cornerback Amik Robertson broke his arm in loss to Commanders in divisional round

January 19

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Dec. 22, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)

Lions and Commanders meet nearly a year after coaching decisions affected their trajectories

January 17

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)

Lions aim to kick off run to Super Bowl when they face Commanders in divisional round of playoffs

January 16

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)

Lions host Commanders on Saturday night as NFC’s top-seeded team for 1st time in franchise history

January 17

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates with quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) after scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Nov. 3, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Jayden Daniels to Terry McLaurin connection has blossomed for the Commanders

January 15

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is seen before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Pro Picks: Chiefs, Bills, Lions and Eagles will advance to the conference championships

January 16

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Jayden Daniels accomplishes a feat last done by Slinging Sammy Baugh in 1937

January 15

Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) is congratulated by cornerback Mike Sainristil after recovering a fumble by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Commanders go from reveling in the franchise’s first playoff win in 19 years to focusing on Detroit

January 14

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) passes against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Broncos QB Bo Nix already is thinking about his next steps with his rookie season in the books

January 14

Washington Commanders place kicker Zane Gonzalez, right, is congratulated by teammates after kicking the game winning field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Commanders choose to ‘be bold’ going for it on 4th down, and that has them still in the playoffs

January 14

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) passes against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Broncos finally found their quarterback and ended their playoff drought. Now comes the hard part

January 13

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell answers questions after an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Lions prepare for a new foe in the Commanders instead of a rematch with the Rams or Vikings

January 13

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels speaks at a news conference after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Bloody face didn’t stop Jayden Daniels from leading the Commanders to a comeback win

January 13

Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner, left, recovers a fumble by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, right, during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Botched handoff by Baker Mayfield and late failures by Bucs’ offense contribute to playoff loss

January 13

Washington Commanders place kicker Zane Gonzalez, right, is congratulated by teammates after kicking the game winning field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Commanders win first playoff game since 2005, beating Bucs 23-20

January 13

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Jayden Daniels leads Commanders to first playoff win in nearly 7,000 days, 23-20 over the Buccaneers

January 13

CORRECTS SPELLING OF FAMILY NAME FILE - CBS broadcaster Jim Nantz arrives for the Cincinnati Bengals-Dallas Cowboys NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)

CBS’ Jim Nantz will reach a rare broadcasting milestone when he calls his 500th NFL game Sunday

January 12

NFL Injury Report

January 10

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Josh Allen won’t be the only athletic and elusive QB when the Bills host Bo Nix, Broncos

January 10

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) signals during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Lions enter playoffs tops in the NFC for first time as they try to reach the Super Bowl

January 10

NFL Injury Report

January 10

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass against the Washington Commanders during the first half of an NFL football game, Sept. 8, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, file)

Mayfield and the Buccaneers host Daniels and the Commanders in what could be a prime-time shootout

January 9

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans, right, makes a reception for a touchdown in front of Washington Commanders cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sept. 8, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, file)

Bucs host the Commanders in a wild-card weekend rematch of their Week 1 game at Tampa Bay

January 9

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving scores a touchdown between New Orleans Saints defensive end Carl Granderson (96) and cornerback Will Harris (5) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers won 27-19. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Rookie class led by Bucky Irving and Jalen McMillan helps the Buccaneers reach the playoffs

January 8

NFL Injury Report

January 8

Washington Commanders guard Sam Cosmi (76) greeting fans as he heads off the field at the end of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Commanders players who went through Washington ‘darkness’ savor the chance to take part in playoffs

January 8

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud runs off the field after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. The Texans won 23-14. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Pro Picks: Texans, Ravens, Bills, Eagles, Bucs and Vikings will advance to the next round

January 9