Mike Sainristil - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Four INTS in second season Sainristil had 85 tackles (51 solo) and four interceptions among his 12 passes defensed in 2025. He also returned one punt for no gain.

Impact Sainristil has played in all 17 regular-season games and notched at least 12 passes defensed in each of his first two NFL campaigns. The 2024 second-round draft pick is likely to maintain a starting cornerback role for the Commanders in his third NFL campaign after doubling his rookie-season total with four interceptions in 2025.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Inside the locker room | CB Mike Sainristil Washington Commanders Video: the latest Washington Commanders video clips and series on Commanders.com

JANUARY 5 • COMMANDERS.COM

Tallies six stops Christmas Day Sainristil posed six tackles (four solo) and one pass defense during the Commanders' 30-23 loss to the Cowboys on Thursday.

Impact Sainristil played a career-high 90 defensive snaps during the Commanders' Week 17 loss. The second-year corner is up to 79 tackles (48 solo), 11 pass defenses (four interceptions) and one forced fumble through 16 regular-season games. Sainristil and Washington will close out the 2025 regular season on the road against Philadelphia in Week 18.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inside the locker room | CB Mike Sainristil Washington Commanders Video: the latest Washington Commanders video clips and series on Commanders.com

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

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

Mike Sainristil forces fumble on opening kickoff, Commanders recover Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil forces fumble on opening kickoff, Commanders recover.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

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

Inside the locker room | CB Mike Sainristil Washington Commanders Video: the latest Washington Commanders video clips and series on Commanders.com

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Sainristil picks off Jaxson Dart for a huge return Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil intercepts New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart and returns it 55 yards.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Commanders' stretch run will either silence or ignite the Mike Sainristil critics He's been quiet lately, but in a good way.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Inside the locker room | CB Mike Sainristil Washington Commanders Video: the latest Washington Commanders video clips and series on Commanders.com

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

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

Commanders' Mike Sainristil is "Still Making Plays" + Chris Thompson on Injuries | Next Man Up | NFL Mike Sainristil joins Next Man Up to break down his second NFL season with the Washington Commanders—playmaking mindset, film prep, leadersh...

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Registers eight tackles in Week 10 Sainristil ended Sunday's loss to the Lions with eight tackles (three solo).

Impact Sainristil finished third among Washington defenders in tackles. His eight stops were the second-most he's totaled in a game this season. Sainristil has recorded 49 tackles and seven defensed passes (including three interceptions) through 10 contests on the campaign.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inside the locker room | CB Mike Sainristil Washington Commanders Video: the latest Washington Commanders video clips and series on Commanders.com

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Dan Quinn reveals what's really behind Mike Sainristil's sophomore slump The regression is obvious.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

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OCTOBER 24, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Breaks up two passes Sunday Sainristil posted three tackles (two solo) and two defensed passes in Sunday's Week 7 loss to the Cowboys.

Impact Sainristil continues to be busy in coverage -- over the past four weeks, he's tallied six defensed passes, including two interceptions. The second-year cornerback tied for 10th in the NFL with 14 defensed passes as a rookie last season.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Brady can't help himself 😂

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Daniels and the Commanders want out of a rut in visit to Dallas as Cowboys try to stay positive

Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders want out of their win-lose-win-lose rut in a visit to Dallas

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Three tackles in Week 6 loss Sainristil logged three tackles and a pass defense during the Commanders' 25-24 loss to the Bears on Monday.

Impact Sainristil played 62 of 64 defensive snaps in Monday's loss, but his three stops were his lowest since Week 1 against the Giants (three). The 2024 second-rounder is up to 32 tackles through six regular-season games, which is barely on track to match his total from 2024 (93 tackles across 17 regular-season games).

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks off Herbert in Week 5 win Sainristil finished Sunday's 27-10 win over the Chargers with nine tackles (seven solo) and two defensed passes, including an interception.

Impact Sainristil logged seven of his stops on defense and two on special teams. He also came up with a huge pickoff midway through the fourth quarter, grabbing a Justin Herbert pass at Washington's one-yard line to preserve the Commanders' 10-point lead. It was the second straight game with an interception for Sainristil, whose two pickoffs through two games have already matched the amount he tallied across 17 regular-season contests last year.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

CB Mike Sainristil | 'It's always a next play mentality' Washington Commanders Video: the latest Washington Commanders video clips and series on Commanders.com

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

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

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

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

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

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

Tom Brady can't help himself 😂

Daniels and the Commanders want out of a rut in visit to Dallas as Cowboys try to stay positive