2023 Washington Commanders Training Camp

Pictures, videos, news, and notes from Washington Commanders Training Camp Day 4

It’s Saturday, and the stands are packed with fans!

By Scott Jennings@ScottJenningsHH Jul 29, 2023, 10:00am EDT

The Washington Commanders are back in Ashburn for the fourth day of training camp practices. It’s the first Saturday practice, and the fans have definitely shown up to support the team. The team has put a major focus on the fan experience since Josh Harris bought the team last week, and it has already been showing up at training camp.

Long lines for the first Saturday practice:

Epic day for the fan base. First practice open on a weekend. Great weather. #HTTC pic.twitter.com/yKoxggOb1c
— Jeff Christy (@99JeffChristy) July 29, 2023

Commanders training camp PACKED for Welcome Back Saturday pic.twitter.com/j6YbdFxNdR
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 29, 2023

First player on the field:

Day 4 of training camp, first player out to the practice field is … *drumroll* … that’s 3 in a row for Brycen Tremayne - here’s a profile of what he’s gone through to get here (h/t @reshmanuel)https://t.co/tIHj4o4HKc pic.twitter.com/otCrbRL7Cy
— Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) July 29, 2023

Major Tuddy:

Tuddy got moves. Okaayyyyyyy! pic.twitter.com/dhyqUfC114
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) July 29, 2023

Sam Howell warming up with Brian Robinson:

Sam Howell and BRob going through drills #HTTC pic.twitter.com/Jg9mYyDSPY
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) July 29, 2023

QB/WR drills:

QB/WR drills from today’s @Commanders training camp. pic.twitter.com/GXgPQ4uZFn
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) July 29, 2023

OL blocking drills:

Offensive linemen going through blocking drills #HTTC pic.twitter.com/pgkyqFroFg
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) July 29, 2023

Sam Howell —-> Logan Thomas

Howell begins 11-on-11 drills with a completion to Logan Thomas. The two have developed a good chemistry so far #HTTC
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) July 29, 2023

Emmanuel Forbes INT:

Emmanuel Forbes gets his first training camp pick off of a Sam Howell pass and he would have taken it to the house! https://t.co/X1dMXufBmy
— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) July 29, 2023

here ya go https://t.co/FkDxfgKVMU pic.twitter.com/6wVjkCxdRl
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) July 29, 2023

Team reps have started and the Commanders open with BSJ in the slot and Forbes and Fuller on the outside. They’ve used that look a lot, but Wildgoose has gotten a lot of time in the slot too.

And Forbes just picked Howell as I’m typing.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) July 29, 2023

Forbes jumps Howell and it would have been pick 6. Bad decision there.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 29, 2023

Dyami Brown vs Emmanuel Forbes:

Another nice route by Dyami Brown while working against Forbes. Makes the catch and turns upfield #HTTC
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) July 29, 2023

Tariq Castro-Fields vs Curtis Hodges:

Nice PBU by Tariq Castro-Fields working against Curtis Hodges. Gets some congratulations from his teammates after the play #HTTC
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) July 29, 2023

Troy Apke INT:

Troy Apke ends the period with and INT from Jake Fromm #HTTC
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) July 29, 2023

Eric Bieniemy’s RBs:

Bieniemy’s emphasizing to RBs that they finish on every run. So, BRob and Gibson have been running an extra 30-40 yards after each play is blown dead #HTTC
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) July 29, 2023

Quan Martin:

Liking what I’m seeing from Quan Martin so far. On the previous play, he fought through his blocker and wrapped up Kazmeir Allen for a minimal gain #HTTC
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) July 29, 2023

WR mentor Terry McLaurin:

McLaurin is taking some time to teach the younger WRs. He just got done giving Jalen Sample some tips on how to improve a route on a play
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) July 29, 2023

Kicker competition:

Michael Badgley followed Slye. Banged all four kicks as well. Both had one from 51.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) July 29, 2023

Sam Howell Round 2:

Much better period from Howell in 7-on-7. Catches from Thomas, Dotson, Robinson and Gibson #HTTC
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) July 29, 2023

Yes Howell has thrown some passes high, but it’s mostly when he’s leading his WR when the DBs are in front of the WR, and wouldn’t have a chance to pick it off. Either a high point catch, or incomplete. Yes he’s not perfect and still has wrinkles he’s working on. #HTTC pic.twitter.com/JCNIEZKyIf
— Josh Taylor (@JoshTaylorFB) July 29, 2023

Tariq Castro-Fields:

great closing speed by Tariq Castro-Fields on a pass from Brissett to Rodriguez. He pulled up at the last minute, but it would have been a TFL
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) July 29, 2023

Zion Bowens:

Zion Bowens catches a deep shot from Fromm to end the session for the third group. Bowens has quietly put together a couple solid practices
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) July 29, 2023

Emmanuel Forbes almost picks off Sam Howell again:

Another near interception from Forbes on Howell, but the rookie couldn’t control the pass before stepping out of bounds
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) July 29, 2023

A fan just now: “What the hell was that?” https://t.co/lCl0R5csUR
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) July 29, 2023

Hype man Chase Young:

Listen to this crowd pic.twitter.com/gEBCZCjN82
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) July 29, 2023

Jeremy Reaves almost picks off Jacoby Brissett:

Jeremy Reaves almost get another INT for the defense. Brissett lofts it up to Turner, but Reaves jumps out in front and gets his hands on it. Bobbled out of his grasp as he hit the ground though
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) July 29, 2023

Percy Butler INT:

Another pick from the defense off a tipped pass from Howell. This time it’s Percy Butler with the grab
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) July 29, 2023

Nick Gates injury?:

He's walking it off. Happened right before practice shifted to special teams. He is watching Leno and others do some drills on the side.

Gates had an injury history with the Giants, of course. No alarm bells here but worth noting. https://t.co/9rR0OY5zPN
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) July 29, 2023

Starting LG Chris Paul:

Looks like Chris Paul has been getting reps with the starters today at left guard
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) July 29, 2023

Sam Howell ---> Jahan Dotson:

dots to dots(on) pic.twitter.com/LPlXwznlEG
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) July 29, 2023

Benjamin St-Juste:

One player who is off to a strong start: CB Benjamin St-Juste. Practicing with confidence and it shows.
— John Keim (@john_keim) July 29, 2023

Ron Rivera thanks the fans:

Ron Rivera thanks the fans for coming out and remaining supportive throughout the rough times before going full Gladiator at the end.

"Were you not entertained?" pic.twitter.com/lRPwVHytq2
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) July 29, 2023

Signing autographs:

Quan and Daron signing for the kids pic.twitter.com/2uGqB8Tick
— Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) July 29, 2023

Lots of Commanders — including Jahan Dotson, Brian Robinson, Jeremy Reaves and Terry McLaurin — are still out here a half-hour after practice signing autographs. pic.twitter.com/bUkLLQeRcT
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) July 29, 2023

Chase Young thanks the fans:

Pretty cool scene as Chase Young attempted to thank EVERYONE for showing up!! #Commanders pic.twitter.com/SHh3Tt95cB
— Chick Hernandez (@MrChickSports) July 29, 2023

letting everyone know the high fives are coming pic.twitter.com/LmDw7AwL43
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) July 29, 2023

Terry McLaurin:

Electric feel in Ashburn today. Commanders fans packed the place and players truly felt the energy. Full video here: https://t.co/rNKfHMdeQb pic.twitter.com/xlduuOarBc
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 29, 2023

Notes

spoiler: @emmanuelforbes7 had quite the day
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) July 29, 2023

Commanders training camp notebook:

* Emmanuel Forbes picks up where he left off
* Brian Robinson impressing
* Trickiest position roster battle
* The oppressive heat takes a toll
* Quan Martin, DL, kickers -- and more from the opening week.https://t.co/mOP1LjF5Pf
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) July 29, 2023

Day 4 practice takeaways:

️ More than 10,000 fans
️ Ron Rivera said the crowd was “near the top” of what he’s seen in Washington
Rough day for the offense
Emmanuel Forbes is balling
⛑️ Nick Gates hobbled off the field at one point but looked OK after practice
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) July 29, 2023