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From Sonny Styles on, Commanders emphasize versatility in the draft

Being active in free agency allowed the Washington Commanders to prioritize versatility in the NFL draft, even coming off a 5-12 season

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Commanders turn to 39-year-old Josh Johnson on Christmas with Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota hurt

With Jayden Daniels shut down for the regular season because of an elbow injury and backup Marcus Mariota sidelined, the Washington Commanders will start Josh Johnson against the D...

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Done for 2025 The Commanders placed Lane (ankle) on injured reserve Monday.

Impact The rookie fourth-rounder was already unlikely to play against the Cowboys on Christmas Day due to an ankle injury he sustained during Saturday's loss to the Eagles, and his placement on IR means he won't be available for Washington's final two games of the regular season. Lane will finish his first NFL regular season with 16 catches (on 32 targets) for 225 yards across 15 games, though he failed to record a reception in each of the four games following the Commanders' Week 12 bye. His impact was felt more on special teams as a returner, where he turned 23 punt returns into 314 yards and two touchdowns and logged 56 yards on three kickoff returns.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders sign Jeff Driskel off the Cardinals' practice squad and put Cosmi, Lane, Goldman on IR

Quarterback Jeff Driskel has signed with the Washington Commanders to give them another last-resort option at that position with Jayden Daniels shut down for the season and top bac...

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Unlikely to play Christmas Day Head coach Dan Quinn told reporters Sunday that "it would be tough" for Lane (ankle) to be available for the Commanders' Christmas Day game against the Cowboys on Thursday, John Ke...

Impact Lane sustained an ankle injury during the first quarter of Saturday's 29-18 loss to the Eagles. The injury was severe enough for him to not return, and he is facing an uphill battle to play in Thursday's NFC East contest. If he's unable to play, then Deebo Samuel would be the top candidate to serve as the main returner on kickoffs and punts.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The Commanders showed more fight during a late brawl with the Eagles than during many games

Dan Quinn’s Washington Commanders showed more fight after a late 2-point conversion by the Philadelphia Eagles than they have during many plays and games in this 4-11 season filled...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles win their second NFC East title in a row by beating the Commanders 29-18

The Philadelphia Eagles have won their second straight NFC East title

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Downgraded to out Lane (ankle) has been downgraded to out for Saturday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Lane will miss the remainder of Saturday's divisional matchup due to an ankle injury suffered in the first quarter. In his stead, Deebo Samuel will operate as Washington's top kick returner, while Treylon Burks and Chris Moore will stand to benefit from increased offensive snaps.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Saturday Lane (ankle) is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Lane was forced off the field due to an ankle injury midway through the first quarter Saturday. As long as he remains sidelined, Treylon Burks and Chris Moorewill stand to see a slight uptick in reserve opportunities behind Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Players Aren't Worried About Dry Needling Despite TJ Watt's Collapsed Lung

NFL players say they will continue with dry-needling sessions despite a recent incident involving the Pittsburgh Steelers’ TJ Watt.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Players Aren't Worried About Dry Needling Despite TJ Watt's Collapsed Lung

Dry needling is common around the NFL, and players aren't worried despite Watt's collapsed lung

NFL players say they will continue with dry-needling sessions despite a recent incident involving the Pittsburgh Steelers’ T

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Delivers return TD in win Lane failed to secure his lone target and returned three punts for 91 yards -- including a 63-yard touchdown -- in Sunday's 29-21 win over the Giants.

Impact Lane was on the field for 28 of the Commanders' 61 snaps on offense, with his 46 percent share marking his highest rate since Week 9. The rookie fourth-round pick was still a relative afterthought in the passing attack, but he contributed the game's biggest play late in the second quarter, when his punt return for a touchdown gave Washington a 12-point lead. With Noah Brown (rib) landing on injured reserve Tuesday, Lane could continue to see ample playing time on offense, but he'll likely remain an unreliable fantasy option while Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel are locked in as quarterback Marcus Mariota's top targets.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The Commanders are capable of beating another bad team. What does that mean for next season?

All the Washington Commanders’ first victory in quite some time truly proved was that they can, indeed, beat one of the other worst teams in the NFL

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Commanders beat the Giants 29-21 to end their losing streak at 8 games

Jacory Croskey-Merritt ran for a touchdown, fellow rookie Jaylin Lane returned a punt 63 yards to the end zone and the Washington Commanders ended their season-derailing skid at ei...

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Can't-Miss Play: 63-yard TD! Jaylin Lane burns Giants for punt-return score Washington Commanders wide receiver/punt returner Jaylin Lane returns a punt for a 63-yard touchdown.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

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DECEMBER 11, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Just six offensive snaps Week 14 Lane did not record a target during the Commanders' 31-0 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

Impact Lane didn't log a catch for a second consecutive week, though what's more alarming for the rookie fourth-rounder was that he saw the field for just six of 52 offensive snaps (11.5 percent) during Sunday's blowout loss. With Jayden Daniels aggravating his left elbow injury and Zach Ertz done for the season due to a torn ACL, it's hard to trust Lane or any of other Washington pass catcher outside of Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel heading into this Sunday's NFC East tilt against the Giants.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blanks in Week 13 Lane failed to catch his lone target in Sunday night's 27-26 overtime loss to the Broncos.

Impact With the return of Terry McLaurin in Week 13, Lane's offensive role was limited. The rookie from Virginia Tech went without a catch for the first time all season and tied his career-low in targets during Sunday night's loss. Lane has now caught 16 of 31 targets for 225 yards while also accumulating 279 total return yards through the Commanders' first 12 games this season. He's likely to play a depth role in the team's receiving corps in the Week 14 matchup against the Vikings.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set for Week 13 Lane (hip) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's contest versus the Broncos.

Impact Lane made an early exit from the Commanders' last game Week 11 with a hip injury, but he won't miss any more time after following an LP/LP/FP practice regimen this week. The team is getting back No. 1 WR Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) for the first time since Week 8, and Deebo Samuel also is available, so Lane will be in the mix for snaps and targets behind that duo along with Treylon Burks and Chris Moore.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice to start week Lane (hip) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.

Impact Lane made an early exit from the Week 11 loss to Miami in Madrid. He's on the injury report after a Week 12 bye, albeit with some level of practice participation. Either way, Lane is unlikely to see many targets over the next few weeks, as fellow wideouts Terry McLaurin (quad) and Noah Brown (groin/knee) should be back in action fairly soon.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Quinn's defense was better than Joe Whitt Jr.'s, but the Washington Commanders keep losing

Dan Quinn’s defense was better than Joe Whitt Jr.'s has been

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Jones celebrates in Cristiano Ronaldo style as Dolphins beat Commanders 16-13 in overtime in Spain

Jack Jones intercepted Marcus Mariota on the first offensive play of overtime and Riley Patterson kicked a 29-yard field goal to give the Miami Dolphins a 16-13 win over the Washin...

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Sustains hip injury Sunday Lane was forced out of Sunday's game against the Dolphins in Madrid during the third quarter due to a hip injury and is listed questionable to return.

Impact The rookie wideout hauled in his lone target for a 13-yard gain and returned one punt for zero yards before checking out of the contest with the hip issue.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylin Lane absorbs hit-stick tackle from Ashtyn Davis during 13-yard catch Washington Commanders wide receiver Jaylin Lane absorbs hit-stick tackle from Miami Dolphins safety Ashtyn Davis during 13-yard catch.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Makes most of only catch Lane brought in his only target for a 41-yard gain during Washington's loss to the Lions in Week 10.

Impact Lane played just 14 offensive snaps Week 10, his lowest total of the season (tied with Week 3). However, the rookie fourth-round pick looks positioned to operate as a crucial playmaker for quarterback Marcus Mariota as the Commanders face off against the Dolphins in Madrid on Sunday. Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) and Treylon Burks (finger) have both already been ruled out for Week 11, leaving Lane as one of the team's top available wideouts alongside Deebo Samuel. The Commanders also have Robbie Chosen, Chris Moore and Jacoby Jones on the active roster.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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