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Jayden Daniels, Commanders Top Dolphins in Joint Practice

8/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Washington Commanders and Miami Dolphins held a joint practice on August 12, 2026, in Ashburn, Virginia.
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels completed 70% of his passes and threw a touchdown to wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
The practice featured sacks by Commanders linebackers Odafe Oweh, K’Lavon Chaisson and defensive tackle Daron Payne on Miami quarterback Malik Willis, and six field goals by kickers Jake Moody and Drew Stevens, including 60-yard attempts.

History

Historical Context

On June 8, 1966 the NFL and AFL announced a merger that created a 26-team league by 1970, aligning former AFL clubs with three NFL teams in the AFC and the remaining thirteen in the NFC. That unified structure enabled shared scheduling, such as today’s August 12, 2026 joint practice in Ashburn between the Washington Commanders and Miami Dolphins, echoing the league’s long-standing collaborative framework.

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Story summary

The Washington Commanders and Miami Dolphins held a joint practice on August 12, 2026, in Ashburn, Virginia.
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels completed 70% of his passes and threw a touchdown to wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
The practice featured sacks by Commanders linebackers Odafe Oweh, K’Lavon Chaisson and defensive tackle Daron Payne on Miami quarterback Malik Willis, and six field goals by kickers Jake Moody and Drew Stevens, including 60-yard attempts.

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