Commanders Reveal 2026 Offseason Schedule

Washington's OTAs and mandatory minicamp dates set for spring 2026.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 5:50am

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The Washington Commanders have announced their offseason program schedule for the 2026 season, including the start date for the team's offseason workouts, OTA sessions, and mandatory minicamp.

Why it matters

The Commanders are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 5-12 season in 2025 and the offseason program will be crucial for new coordinators to install their schemes and for the team to begin preparations for the upcoming year.

The details

Washington's offseason program will begin on April 20, with the first few weeks focused on strength and conditioning, meetings, and player rehab. The team will then hold OTA sessions on May 27-29, June 2-4, and June 9-11, before the mandatory minicamp takes place from June 16-18. All offseason activities will be held at the Commanders' practice facility in Ashburn, Pennsylvania.

  • The Commanders' offseason program begins on April 20, 2026.
  • OTA sessions will be held on May 27-29, June 2-4, and June 9-11, 2026.
  • The team's mandatory minicamp is scheduled for June 16-18, 2026.

The players

Jayden Daniels

The Commanders' starting quarterback who will work closely with new offensive coordinator David Blough.

David Blough

The Commanders' new offensive coordinator, who previously served as Daniels' assistant quarterback coach for the past two seasons.

Daronte Jones

The Commanders' new defensive coordinator.

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What’s next

The Commanders will hold their mandatory minicamp from June 16-18, 2026, before breaking for training camp.

The takeaway

The Commanders' offseason program will be crucial for the team to begin preparations for the 2026 season, as they look to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 campaign and implement new schemes under their new coordinators.