Tom Schad
@tomschad.bsky.social
Washington Commanders beat writer for The Washington Post.
Email: tom.schad@washpost.com | Signal: @tschad.12
Email: tom.schad@washpost.com | Signal: @tschad.12
Bonding in Madrid, player reactions to Dan Quinn taking over play-calling from Joe Whitt and other #Commanders notes: www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
In between football, Commanders soak in cultural experience in Madrid
Hoping they left their problems in Ashburn, the Commanders have been using their extended time together in Spain to bond.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Bonding in Madrid, player reactions to Dan Quinn taking over play-calling from Joe Whitt and other #Commanders notes: www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
The #Commanders announce they've picked HKS as the lead architectural firm for their new stadium.
HKS has designed SoFi Stadium in LA and U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, among others.
HKS has designed SoFi Stadium in LA and U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, among others.
November 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The #Commanders announce they've picked HKS as the lead architectural firm for their new stadium.
HKS has designed SoFi Stadium in LA and U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, among others.
HKS has designed SoFi Stadium in LA and U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, among others.
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On the Commanders, a long-ago scheduled European business trip, and whether there are cracks in the foundation.
Column from @barrysvrlugawp.bsky.social
Column from @barrysvrlugawp.bsky.social
Column | In Spain, the Commanders are trying to interpret what has gone wrong
A trip that was supposed to be a showcase instead is a reckoning for a team on a five-game skid.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
On the Commanders, a long-ago scheduled European business trip, and whether there are cracks in the foundation.
Column from @barrysvrlugawp.bsky.social
Column from @barrysvrlugawp.bsky.social
Will Harris, Quan Martin and Frankie Luvu are all in no-contact jerseys at #Commanders practice today.
Terry McLaurin is working off to the side with a trainer. Don't see Noah Brown yet.
Terry McLaurin is working off to the side with a trainer. Don't see Noah Brown yet.
November 13, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Will Harris, Quan Martin and Frankie Luvu are all in no-contact jerseys at #Commanders practice today.
Terry McLaurin is working off to the side with a trainer. Don't see Noah Brown yet.
Terry McLaurin is working off to the side with a trainer. Don't see Noah Brown yet.
Rainy Thursday in Madrid as the #Commanders return to practice.
November 13, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Rainy Thursday in Madrid as the #Commanders return to practice.
DE Drake Jackson is returning to practice, #Commanders announce.
Will be fascinating to see what role (if any) he has late in the season. A former second-round pick with 2+ years of NFL experience, but still just 24. Shares a birthday with Bill.
Will be fascinating to see what role (if any) he has late in the season. A former second-round pick with 2+ years of NFL experience, but still just 24. Shares a birthday with Bill.
November 13, 2025 at 11:55 AM
DE Drake Jackson is returning to practice, #Commanders announce.
Will be fascinating to see what role (if any) he has late in the season. A former second-round pick with 2+ years of NFL experience, but still just 24. Shares a birthday with Bill.
Will be fascinating to see what role (if any) he has late in the season. A former second-round pick with 2+ years of NFL experience, but still just 24. Shares a birthday with Bill.
"Harris had better learn (Amon-Ra) St. Brown’s moves," @candacedbuckner.bsky.social writes, "because he’ll be doing the delicate dance of trying to earn the approval of this president while still winning the hearts of his team’s fan base." www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
Column | Josh Harris might have to choose between Trump and an angry fan base
The Washington Commanders might now have the toughest assignment in football.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:48 AM
"Harris had better learn (Amon-Ra) St. Brown’s moves," @candacedbuckner.bsky.social writes, "because he’ll be doing the delicate dance of trying to earn the approval of this president while still winning the hearts of his team’s fan base." www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
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Years of work went into Madrid's preparation to host the #Commanders and #Dolphins this week.
One of the most integral tasks was converting Bernabeu Stadium.
My feature on how the historic home of Real Madrid was transformed for an NFL Sunday 🔗⤵️ www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
One of the most integral tasks was converting Bernabeu Stadium.
My feature on how the historic home of Real Madrid was transformed for an NFL Sunday 🔗⤵️ www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
How ‘one of the most iconic stadiums in the world’ is transformed for football
When the Commanders play the Dolphins in Madrid on Sunday, they will compete at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium after years of planning.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Years of work went into Madrid's preparation to host the #Commanders and #Dolphins this week.
One of the most integral tasks was converting Bernabeu Stadium.
My feature on how the historic home of Real Madrid was transformed for an NFL Sunday 🔗⤵️ www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
One of the most integral tasks was converting Bernabeu Stadium.
My feature on how the historic home of Real Madrid was transformed for an NFL Sunday 🔗⤵️ www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
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#Commanders are keeping it pretty light here in their first practice in Madrid. Basically a walkthrough. No helmets or pads.
November 12, 2025 at 11:52 AM
#Commanders are keeping it pretty light here in their first practice in Madrid. Basically a walkthrough. No helmets or pads.
Madrid media out in force for #Commanders practice ahead of the NFL's first game in Spain.
November 12, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Madrid media out in force for #Commanders practice ahead of the NFL's first game in Spain.
#Commanders WR Noah Brown is here in Madrid, doing some rehab drills off to the side.
Believe this is the first time we've seen him out there since he went on IR.
Believe this is the first time we've seen him out there since he went on IR.
November 12, 2025 at 11:36 AM
#Commanders WR Noah Brown is here in Madrid, doing some rehab drills off to the side.
Believe this is the first time we've seen him out there since he went on IR.
Believe this is the first time we've seen him out there since he went on IR.
Dan Quinn says Terry McLaurin will "begin the on-field portions of the rehab" in Madrid this week. A positive step, but no set timetable on when he'll return to games.
"Sometimes these injuries take longer than you want," Quinn said.
"Sometimes these injuries take longer than you want," Quinn said.
November 12, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Dan Quinn says Terry McLaurin will "begin the on-field portions of the rehab" in Madrid this week. A positive step, but no set timetable on when he'll return to games.
"Sometimes these injuries take longer than you want," Quinn said.
"Sometimes these injuries take longer than you want," Quinn said.
Buenos dias from Dan Quinn, repping the Madrid Bravos of the European League of Football.
Quinn says the #Commanders did their workout at the Bravos' facility this morning.
Quinn says the #Commanders did their workout at the Bravos' facility this morning.
November 12, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Buenos dias from Dan Quinn, repping the Madrid Bravos of the European League of Football.
Quinn says the #Commanders did their workout at the Bravos' facility this morning.
Quinn says the #Commanders did their workout at the Bravos' facility this morning.
A rare positive injury development for the #Commanders: They announce they've opened the 21-day practice window for safety Will Harris, who fractured his fibula in Week 3.
November 12, 2025 at 10:03 AM
A rare positive injury development for the #Commanders: They announce they've opened the 21-day practice window for safety Will Harris, who fractured his fibula in Week 3.
A few WR moves for the #Commanders today.
Signed Robbie Chosen and Jacoby Jones to the active roster and added River Cracraft, who spent a few weeks with the club in August, to the practice squad.
Also placed Trey Amos on IR and confirmed Demarcus Walker to the PS.
Signed Robbie Chosen and Jacoby Jones to the active roster and added River Cracraft, who spent a few weeks with the club in August, to the practice squad.
Also placed Trey Amos on IR and confirmed Demarcus Walker to the PS.
November 11, 2025 at 9:12 PM
A few WR moves for the #Commanders today.
Signed Robbie Chosen and Jacoby Jones to the active roster and added River Cracraft, who spent a few weeks with the club in August, to the practice squad.
Also placed Trey Amos on IR and confirmed Demarcus Walker to the PS.
Signed Robbie Chosen and Jacoby Jones to the active roster and added River Cracraft, who spent a few weeks with the club in August, to the practice squad.
Also placed Trey Amos on IR and confirmed Demarcus Walker to the PS.
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USA Gymnastics looks to soccer executive Kyle Albrecht as its next leader
He hasn't worked in gymnastics, but his background is in sports marketing and player development. In an interview with the Post, he said he wants to "elevate the profile of the sport."
Story: wapo.st/3LADIFy
He hasn't worked in gymnastics, but his background is in sports marketing and player development. In an interview with the Post, he said he wants to "elevate the profile of the sport."
Story: wapo.st/3LADIFy
USA Gymnastics looks to soccer executive as its next leader
Kyle Albrecht, MLS Next general manager, takes over organization with 2028 Los Angeles Olympics on the horizon.
wapo.st
November 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
USA Gymnastics looks to soccer executive Kyle Albrecht as its next leader
He hasn't worked in gymnastics, but his background is in sports marketing and player development. In an interview with the Post, he said he wants to "elevate the profile of the sport."
Story: wapo.st/3LADIFy
He hasn't worked in gymnastics, but his background is in sports marketing and player development. In an interview with the Post, he said he wants to "elevate the profile of the sport."
Story: wapo.st/3LADIFy
Can confirm the #Commanders are adding veteran DE Demarcus Walker to their practice squad. He's listed at 6-4, 280 and has played in 100 career games, most recently with Chicago.
Walker is with the team in Spain and could be a possible elevation for the Dolphins game.
Walker is with the team in Spain and could be a possible elevation for the Dolphins game.
November 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Can confirm the #Commanders are adding veteran DE Demarcus Walker to their practice squad. He's listed at 6-4, 280 and has played in 100 career games, most recently with Chicago.
Walker is with the team in Spain and could be a possible elevation for the Dolphins game.
Walker is with the team in Spain and could be a possible elevation for the Dolphins game.
#Commanders OLB Von Miller, when asked on 106.7 The Fan about Dan Quinn taking over defensive play-calling from Joe Whitt.
"In this environment, it always falls back on the coach, even though it's not the coach's fault."
"In this environment, it always falls back on the coach, even though it's not the coach's fault."
November 11, 2025 at 2:42 PM
#Commanders OLB Von Miller, when asked on 106.7 The Fan about Dan Quinn taking over defensive play-calling from Joe Whitt.
"In this environment, it always falls back on the coach, even though it's not the coach's fault."
"In this environment, it always falls back on the coach, even though it's not the coach's fault."
#Commanders WR Treylon Burks is not traveling to Madrid after having minor surgery today on one of his fingers. Team source said it's "not expected to be a long-term issue."
LB Ale Kaho (concussion) also not making the trip.
LB Ale Kaho (concussion) also not making the trip.
November 11, 2025 at 12:18 AM
#Commanders WR Treylon Burks is not traveling to Madrid after having minor surgery today on one of his fingers. Team source said it's "not expected to be a long-term issue."
LB Ale Kaho (concussion) also not making the trip.
LB Ale Kaho (concussion) also not making the trip.
The #Commanders will now be without six defensive starters vs. the Dolphins. Two have torn ACLs, two fractured a fibula, one tore a quad and one is suspended for throwing a punch.
Also without their star QB, starting RB and top two WRs.
Also without their star QB, starting RB and top two WRs.
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The #Commanders will now be without six defensive starters vs. the Dolphins. Two have torn ACLs, two fractured a fibula, one tore a quad and one is suspended for throwing a punch.
Also without their star QB, starting RB and top two WRs.
Also without their star QB, starting RB and top two WRs.
Payne did appeal this suspension, but it was upheld. He'll miss the Madrid trip.
The NFL announced that #Commanders DT Daron Payne has been suspended one game without pay for striking Amon-Ra St. Brown in last night's game. Immediately unclear if he plans to appeal.
November 10, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Payne did appeal this suspension, but it was upheld. He'll miss the Madrid trip.
Joe Whitt Jr. is no longer calling the defensive plays, Trey Amos fractured his fibula and other #Commanders news from Dan Quinn today w/ @tashanreed.bsky.social: www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
With defense dissolving, Dan Quinn takes over play-calling from Joe Whitt Jr.
In other Commanders news, cornerback Trey Amos is likely to miss the rest of the season with a fractured fibula, and defensive end Daron Payne is suspended one game.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Joe Whitt Jr. is no longer calling the defensive plays, Trey Amos fractured his fibula and other #Commanders news from Dan Quinn today w/ @tashanreed.bsky.social: www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
Terry McLaurin (quad) will travel to Madid but not play against the Dolphins, Dan Quinn said. Just continuing rehab.
Jayden Daniels (dislocated elbow) will not make the trip.
Jayden Daniels (dislocated elbow) will not make the trip.
November 10, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Terry McLaurin (quad) will travel to Madid but not play against the Dolphins, Dan Quinn said. Just continuing rehab.
Jayden Daniels (dislocated elbow) will not make the trip.
Jayden Daniels (dislocated elbow) will not make the trip.
Another brutal injury for the #Commanders: Trey Amos is out "for a while" with a fractured fibula, Dan Quinn said.
November 10, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Another brutal injury for the #Commanders: Trey Amos is out "for a while" with a fractured fibula, Dan Quinn said.