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          2025 Washington Commanders training camp: Latest intel, updates

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          • John KeimJul 23, 2025, 01:00 PM ET
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              John Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can also listen to him on 'The John Keim Report', which airs on ESPN Richmond radio.
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          Training camps have kicked off around the NFL, and our team reporters are on the ground each day following all the action. The Washington Commanders' camp is taking place in Ashburn, Virginia and Commanders reporter John Keim has the latest intel on standouts, highlights, position battles, depth chart movement, cut decisions and of course the quarterback room.

          What follows is everything we are seeing and hearing at Commanders camp. We will update this file often with the latest updates, including what's happening with receiver Terry McLaurin and quarterback Jayden Daniels. Who are the breakouts to watch, especially for fantasy football? And which players on the roster bubble could make the final 53?

          Let's get into it all, and be sure to keep checking back for more information until the first full week of the preseason begins on August 7.

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          Wednesday, July 23

          Commanders coach Dan Quinn said while most players make a big jump for Year 1 to Year 2, quarterback Jayden Daniels made that leap during the season. Quinn said Daniels improved his efficiency the more defenses he faced and that quickened his decision making.

          Daniels said his key focus this offseason was improving his footwork.

          "To where I could be more accurate on throws," Daniels said.

          And, indeed, he displayed them on his first pass during 11-on-11 work. He lofted a 25-yard pass to new receiver Deebo Samuel Sr., running a slot fade, for a touchdown. Defensive back Tyler Owens had good coverage, but was defeated by a perfect pass.

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          • As he did in the spring, rookie Josh Conerly Jr., worked with the second offensive line behind veteran Andrew Wylie. This isn't a surprise as Quinn will make him earn the job -- just as he did last year when he did not hand the starting QB job to Daniels.

          • Linebacker Von Miller, who will wear 24 in Washington, took several pass-rushing reps vs. Conerly. He was able to drive Conerly back on one bull rush, though the rookie eventually anchored. Another time Conerly maintained outside leverage to negate a rush. Otherwise, quick passes negated any chance for pressure.