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We are getting closer; on Tuesday, the Washington Commanders begin their 2026 mandatory minicamp.
It's another sign training camp is right around the corner, as the Commanders open their 2026 mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. It is scheduled to be a three-day affair at the OrthoVirginia Training Center in Ashburn, Virginia. The schedule calls for the Commanders to attend their mandatory minicamp Tuesday through Thursday (June 16-18).
Teams are serious about this week's session being mandatory. In fact, for 2026, the standard mandatory minicamp fine is generally up to roughly $17,000 for the first day, $34,000 for the second, and $51,000 for the third, so look for very good attendance.
Yes, it is mandatory, but the players know this is not yet training camp. On their "Take Command" podcast, Logan Paulsen told Grant Paulsen this past week that he always took this minicamp very seriously, realizing he needed to be healthy, in shape, and ready to show he was there to compete for a roster spot.
"I got to present myself as a physical, tough, competitive football player."
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn reminded his players last week, however, what he expects to see. Quinn could be overheard telling players to begin again, saying, "More energy." Don't expect actual tackling like in training camp; however, there will be plenty of drills where some form of competition is permitted, such as 7-on-7, 9-on-9, and 11-on-11 fast-paced drills, with Quinn and his fellow coaches reminding the players they are expected to do their drills with energy.
Once again, the media will not be permitted to attend. This means the teams will be inserting some of their schemes for their offense and defense. NFL teams are allowed to keep their players for only three consecutive days for this mandatory minicamp. Schemes will play a more significant role in practices this year, as both the Commanders' offensive and defensive coordinators are new to their roles, installing their philosophical preferences for how they want to start the season.
All teams, including the Commanders, are permitted to have up to 90 players on their current roster. There will be one cut-down date in late August, following the completion of the three preseason games.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Previewing 2026 mandatory minicamp
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It's another sign training camp is right around the corner, as the Commanders open their 2026 mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. It is scheduled to be a three-day affair at the OrthoVirginia Training Center in Ashburn, Virginia. The schedule calls for the Commanders to attend their mandatory minicamp Tuesday through Thursday (June 16-18).
Teams are serious about this week's session being mandatory. In fact, for 2026, the standard mandatory minicamp fine is generally up to roughly $17,000 for the first day, $34,000 for the second, and $51,000 for the third, so look for very good attendance.
Yes, it is mandatory, but the players know this is not yet training camp. On their "Take Command" podcast, Logan Paulsen told Grant Paulsen this past week that he always took this minicamp very seriously, realizing he needed to be healthy, in shape, and ready to show he was there to compete for a roster spot.
"I got to present myself as a physical, tough, competitive football player."
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn reminded his players last week, however, what he expects to see. Quinn could be overheard telling players to begin again, saying, "More energy." Don't expect actual tackling like in training camp; however, there will be plenty of drills where some form of competition is permitted, such as 7-on-7, 9-on-9, and 11-on-11 fast-paced drills, with Quinn and his fellow coaches reminding the players they are expected to do their drills with energy.
Once again, the media will not be permitted to attend. This means the teams will be inserting some of their schemes for their offense and defense. NFL teams are allowed to keep their players for only three consecutive days for this mandatory minicamp. Schemes will play a more significant role in practices this year, as both the Commanders' offensive and defensive coordinators are new to their roles, installing their philosophical preferences for how they want to start the season.
All teams, including the Commanders, are permitted to have up to 90 players on their current roster. There will be one cut-down date in late August, following the completion of the three preseason games.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Previewing 2026 mandatory minicamp
Continue reading...
