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Commanders Camp Talk: Dan Quinn, Rachaad White, And Nick Cross

Wednesday is Day 6 of Washington Commanders training camp in Ashburn, VA. Head coach Dan Quinn spoke to reporters before the start of today’s practice. Rachaad White and Nick Cross are scheduled for Q&As after practice, along with players getting interviewed on the field..

Dan Quinn said the team will be back in pads today, with Laremy Tunsil and Sam Cosmi back on the field after getting the first vet rest days of training camp. There were too many penalties and bad snaps yesterday, and he wants to see that corrected during today’s practice in pads. All four QBs were practicing snaps with crew of centers the coaching staff is using with Nick Allegretti still sidelined with a calf injury.

Quinn praised the players on both sides of the ball that are learning new systems/schemes. He was impressed with the team’s collective IQ, and their work with two new coordinators. OC David Blough and DC Daronte Jones are both calling plays for the first time at the NFL level, and the head coach praised two of their players. Jeremy Reaves has earned more time at safety and he’s an elite communicator, remarkable teammate/player. Dyami Brown returned to the team this year after spending a season with the Jaguars. Quinn called him a fantastic addition to the team, and said he’s already making an impact.

Here’s more of what we heard from Quinn and Commanders players on Wednesday morning:

Laremy Tunsil/Sam Cosmi back at practice after vet rest day:

Dan Quinn said Sam Cosmi and Laremy Tunsil will both be back on the field today. Another padded workout for the Commanders.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 5, 2026

Drake Jackson out with illness:

#Commanders DE Drake Jackson missed yesterday's practice due to an illness and he'll miss practice again today.
— Tashan Reed (@tashanreed) August 5, 2026

Penalties/bad snaps during practice:

Effort was strong yesterday, but Dan Quinn says the penalties and errors (specifically had some snap issues) were higher than he’d like.

Also says Laremy Tunsil and Sam Cosmi are back to practicing today.
— David Harrison (@DHarrison82) August 5, 2026

#Commanders HC Dan Quinn wasn't pleased with the penalties and errors at practice Tuesday. He's hoping to see that corrected today, which is the second days in pads.
— Tashan Reed (@tashanreed) August 5, 2026

Player IQ and learning new offensive/defensive systems:

Quinn said he is impressed with the collective football IQ and how well both sides of the ball have learned their respective systems
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 5, 2026

Dyami Brown:

Quinn: Dyami has been a fantastic addition for us. He has made an excellent impact
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 5, 2026

Jeremy Reaves is an elite communicator, remarkable teammate/player:

Quinn said Jeremy Reaves’ communication skills are “elite”
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 5, 2026

Dan Quinn: "We could definitely use a lot more Jeremy Reaves. He's just a remarkable teammate, player. He's really made his presence felt."
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 5, 2026

Dan Quinn said Jeremy Reaves has earned what he’s getting at safety. Squarely in the mix to start/play a lot. “We could use a lot more Jeremy Reaves,” Quinn said.
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 5, 2026

Growth on offense:

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