The Commanders moved into their new practice bubble as Dan Quinn addressed the media ahead of a jog-through, with four days left to gear up for their preseason home debut against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football. The team had yesterday off and now circles a tight four-day window before that game.
Quinn announced that the scheduled joint practice with the Baltimore Ravens next week has been canceled because the two sides couldn’t line up the timing. He stressed that the change wouldn’t affect how much playing time the starters receive, but it will be the club’s only live-rep opportunity against another team before the season opener against the New York Giants.
In addition, Quinn disclosed the signing of veteran cornerback Daryl Worley, adding valuable depth to the secondary as the team builds toward both the preseason and regular season.
What to watch next: With limited chances to face another NFL opponent before Week 1, the emphasis will be on internal reps and the install as the team prepares for a high-profile MNF matchup against Cincinnati and a season opener against New York. Worley’s integration will be watched closely to see how he fits into the defensive backs group and contributes to overall versatility in coverage.
Summary: The Commanders are adapting to a condensed practice schedule, adding veteran experience at corner with Worley, and relying on internal work ahead of a pivotal preseason and season stretch. Fans can look for how the new practice bubble environment and Worley’s presence influence the defense in the upcoming game against Cincinnati and beyond.