Week 1 depth chart is out — Daniels QB1, four days to Philly

First chart of the year

The Washington Commanders released their Week 1 depth chart on Tuesday, Sep. 8 ahead of Sunday’s opener at the Philadelphia Eagles (4:25 p.m. ET, FOX, Lincoln Financial Field).

Offense (listed firsts): Jayden Daniels at QB (Marcus Mariota second); Terry McLaurin, Stefon Diggs, and Treylon Burks across the WR spots; Jacory Croskey-Merritt at RB; Chig Okonkwo and John Bates at TE; Brandon Coleman–Chris Paul–Nick Allegretti–Sam Cosmi–Josh Conerly Jr. on the line.

Defense (listed firsts): Daron Payne, Tim Settle Jr., Javon Kinlaw up front; Odafe Oweh and K’Lavon Chaisson at OLB; Sonny Styles and Frankie Luvu inside; Amik Robertson / Mike Sainristil at CB; Nick Cross and Jeremy Reaves in the back end. Drew Stevens is the listed kicker; Tress Way the punter/holder.

Four days to kickoff. Sport DMV is not inventing practice grades or inactive lists beyond this published chart. Confirm any midweek changes on the club site. The Commanders page is the hub.

*Wednesday desk, Sep. 9, 2026. Depth chart from Commanders.com (Sep. 8).*