Washington Commanders show defensive surge, offensive lapses in camp

Day two of the Washington Commanders’ training camp highlighted a markedly stronger defense. Undrafted safety Malik Spencer intercepted a pass from seventh‑round pick Athan Kaliakmanis, cornerback Mike Sainristil forced a fumble from running back Jacory Croskey‑Merritt, and veteran cornerback Rasul Douglas returned an interception of Marcus Mariota for a touchdown. Coach Dan Quinn stressed the focus on ball security and turnover creation.

Offensively, the unit showed promise but also inconsistency. Quarterback Jayden Daniels connected with Luke McCaffrey for a touchdown, while wide receiver Colson Yankoff made a notable 50‑50 catch. Marcus Mariota found Antonio Williams for a second‑day positive play, yet multiple drops were observed across receivers. The kicking competition was flawless, with both Jake Moody and Drew Stevens hitting six of six attempts. Tight end Chig Okonkwo and free‑agent receiver Van Jefferson saw increased snaps, while first‑round rookie Treylon Burks missed practice with a foot soreness, raising questions about his durability.