Training camp stats mean next to nothing. Teams and players are trying out plays, personnel, formations and a host of other variables. That's especially true for quarterbacks. Why take a "sack" (there's no actual contact) or even take off and run when you can try to see if a pass works or a pass-catcher can make it work?

Day three brought the heat, figuratively and literally. A blistering hot morning pushed practice back an hour. The Commanders, however, still showed out.

The premiere of the show’s 27th season also skewered Paramount over its recent decision to settle a lawsuit brought by Trump for $16 million. Paramount received approval Thursday from Trump’s Federal Communications Commission for an $8 billion merger agreement with Skydance.

In training camp, when there are no fans and no stats and the scoreboard is only used for keeping time, one of the best ways to determine how practice is going is by listening to and watching the sidelines.

After a standout rookie year, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels bulked up to handle the hits coming his way this season.

The former Super Bowl 50 MVP is no stranger to the spotlight. He's been one of the best pass rushers since entering the league. His 129.5 sacks are the most among players and 16th all-time.

Welcome to The Athletic's live coverage of NFL training camps. Our reporters are scattered across the league providing the latest news, notes, happenings and more as preparations for the 2025 season continue.

A collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, and a sprinkling of other stuff