ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders got Day 16 of Training Camp started with a bang by trading receiver Jahan Dotson to the Philadelphia Eagles.
On a day of practice where the Commanders’ 2022 1st Round NFL Draft pick wasn’t present due to the trade, there’s no more impactful storyline today to start our notebook with than that.
Where does Washington go next? That’s the biggest question facing the franchise after the stunner dropped Thursday morning.
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Oct 1, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson (1) catches touchdown pass against Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Josh Jobe (28) and safety Terrell Edmunds (26) during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports / Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
The writing may have been on the wall for a minute now. Whether it’s scheme, personalities, or simply time for a change of scenery, the separation of Dotson and the franchise that drafted him is something that has been brewing under the surface for a little while.
Speculation about Dotson’s future really came to a head when head coach Dan Quinn told everyone the second receiver job was still open for hiring, and that nobody had secured the spot yet.
Add to that the first round receiver’s presence on the field with second team offenses in the preseason, and it seems the fact Washington and the receiver weren’t on the same page was a secret on full display.
Now, Dotson gets to go home to restart his NFL career, and he’ll do it with the benefit of All-Pro caliber teammates like receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith dominating defender attention.
Once the wound from being traded gets to heal a bit, the salve of realizing the situation he now finds himself in will help accelerate the process.
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That’s the question most – if not all – Commanders fans are asking themselves this very moment. What happens next?
Entering the pre-draft process and free agency window many Washington fans wanted the team to target either a free agent or a rookie to add more spice to the receiver room. General manager Adam Peters did draft Luke McCaffrey in the third round, but he hasn’t seemed to quench the thirst outsiders have for an improved receiver room for quarterback Jayden Daniels.
With Dotson out of the picture now, it would appear to many that Terry McLaurin, Dyami Brown, Olamide Zaccheaus, and McCaffrey now represent the best that room has to offer. And it’s not good enough.
Will the team really stick with the unit it has now? Or is another player – maybe even Brandon Aiyuk – be in play here?
Most general managers tell you the first thing a team has to do on its way to being a Super Bowl champion is win its division. Or at least be competitive.
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This is now twice Peters has traded within the division, and both trades have seemingly benefitted the Eagles – the team many expect to reclaim the NFC East Division title after fumbling it away at the end of last season.
It’s not as bad as helping the Dallas Cowboys, but benefiting Philadelphia as the Washington GM is a quick way to losing favor in a very intense fan base.
For now, fans are staying patient and following the ‘trust in Adam’ line, but if cornerback Cooper DeJean (the defender the Eagles drafted following a trade with the Commanders in April) and/or Dotson comes back to bite the Commanders this season, some of that patience may wear thin very quickly.
It’s a bold and brave move by Peters to deal so much with a team he’s directly competing with for an automatic bid into the NFL Playoffs. But some are wondering if it isn’t his first major misstep as an NFL general manager.
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WASHINGTON — The Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., is featuring Georgia among its participating states. The fair had to close for several hours Friday because of the heat, but reopened to visitors.
Georgia’s booth showcases the state’s No. 1 industry: agriculture. The display focuses on peaches, peanuts, Vidalia onions and poultry.
One fairgoer said Georgia’s agricultural offerings were a surprise.
“I was not aware that you did eggs in Georgia. I should have figured that out since Waffle House is pretty much in every town, but that was a learning, and then, of course going along with eggs is chickens,” the attendee said.
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All states are represented at the fair, though not all are participating directly.
Storm Team4 is tracking severe thunderstorms, flood watches and flash flood warnings. See all weather alerts here.
4 things to know about the weather:
Strong storms and downpours taper off as a cooler pattern settles into the DMV
Temperatures fall back below normal for early July with highs mainly in the 80s
Periods of clouds and scattered showers/storms remain possible through midweek
Humidity stays up there, but the dangerous heat is taking a break (thank goodness)
After a heat wave and some strong thunderstorms, the weather pattern across Washington and the DMV turns noticeably less hot this week.
A frontal boundary settling south of the region will bring cooler temperatures, more clouds, and periodic chances for showers through midweek. While it won’t be a washout, keep the umbrella nearby as unsettled conditions linger. Temperatures remain much more comfortable compared to the recent heat wave.
Download the NBC Washington app on iOS and Android to check the weather radar on the go.
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QuickCast
MONDAY Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and storms possible A few pockets of heavier rain cannot be ruled out Humid, but significantly cooler. Heat Index and low 90s Wind: East to northeast 5–10 mph Chance of rain: 50% Highs: 85° to 89°
MONDAY NIGHT Mostly cloudy with a few lingering showers Mild and humid Wind: Light Lows: 71°–74°
TUESDAY Mostly cloudy and cooler Showers still possible Less intense humidity compared to previous days Highs: 82°–86°
WEDNESDAY Mostly cloudy with a few breaks of sun; highs in the lower 80s A few showers possible
THURSDAY Warmer and more humid as sunshine returns Scattered afternoon storms possible
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NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are searching for incarcerated person Miguel Banuelos, who walked away from Washington Ridge Conservation Camp in Nevada County on July 4, 2026.
Banuelos was last seen at approximately 12:35 p.m. During a 2 p.m. count, staff discovered he was missing and immediately began searching the camp grounds. After staff were unable to locate him, escape procedures were initiated and local law enforcement was notified.
Banuelos, 49, was received from San Diego County on July 23, 2025. He was sentenced to seven years for transportation or sale of a controlled substance and possession or purchase of heroin/cocaine exceeding four kilograms. He was scheduled to be released on April 20, 2028.
Banuelos is 49 years old, five feet, seven inches, weighs approximately 189 pounds, and has brown eyes and black hair.
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Anyone who sees Banuelos or has information about his whereabouts should contact 911 or the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office. Anyone with information may also contact Lt. Wayland Hanks at (916) 200-6127 or OCS Special Agent Tim Keeney at (916) 210-9159.
Since 1977, 99 percent of the people who have escaped or walked away from an adult institution, camp, in-state contract bed, or community-based program placement have been apprehended.
