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What CB Mike Sainristil Loves About His Role With The Washington Commanders

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2 years ago

August 7, 2024

What CB Mike Sainristil Loves About His Role With The Washington Commanders

ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders brought several new veterans in this offseason to help stabilize a roster that experienced more turnover than any other in the NFL.

That turnover has only continued as the Commanders got training camp started and multiple inherited players have since been released in favor of outside veterans getting a new chance on this new team.

Washington knew what it was doing by bringing in players like linebacker Bobby Wagner and tight end Zach Ertz, but it probably didn’t bank on landing another stabilizing presence in the NFL Draft. But that’s exactly what cornerback Mike Sainristil has been since arriving to the franchise.

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Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil. / Instagram/mikesainristil

“Mike Sainristil has been somebody that’s been really, consistently strong. It’s run fits, it’s coverage, it’s all of it that goes into that position,” coach Dan Quinn said about his rookie defensive back. “Playing nickel is a lot like playing safety. There’s run fits, there’s calls, there’s checks and things happen quickly, and Mikey has certainly shown he’s up for the task to be in that spot.”

What Sainristil can’t bring in veteran experience he brings in youthful maturity and versatility. Despite being one of the smallest players on the field he’s around the ball on every snap and ready to get physical when the opportunity arises.

Watching him play on the field you can see the drive to succeed. Speaking to him off the field, you can hear the passion behind the play.

“I love the whole thing. I love the whole package of being a slot slot corner,” Sainristil says. “I love coming up in the right game. I love defending passes. And then I enjoy being able to communicate at a very high level, being very vocal. I think the whole star position itself, it’s a very unique position.”

With competition ramping up this week as the Commanders head to New Jersey for joint practices against the New York Jets there will be new opportunities for Sainristil to present his love for the position, and to perform above expectations.

The more he can do that, the further along Washington can get in its rebuilding efforts.

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In deep-red Washington County, a surge in Democratic candidates

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March 28, 2026

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In deep-red Washington County, a surge in Democratic candidates

Anger over a proposed immigration detention center in Williamsport and a gradual reduction in public participation at county commissioner meetings are cited as possible reasons for a surge in Democratic, and younger, candidates in Washington County.

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North Dakota National Guard heading to Washington duty

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13 hours ago

March 27, 2026

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North Dakota National Guard heading to Washington duty

BISMARCK — About 60 North Dakota Army National Guard Soldiers will be sent to help the District of Columbia National Guard under a joint task force starting in April.

Most soldiers are from the 131st Military Police Battalion, which is headquartered in Bismarck, according to a release.

The support will be given as part of the effort that began on Aug. 11, when several states activated members of their National Guard to support local and federal law enforcement in Washington under the President Donald Trump’s

executive order 14333,

which declared a crime emergency in the nation’s capital.

The support is a federal mission under the command of the D.C. National Guard, which supports civilian agencies and local law enforcement to reduce crime and minimize property damage.

“Safeguarding the citizens, federal workers and elected leaders in our nation’s capital is a matter of national security, and we appreciate these Soldiers volunteering for this important mission,” said North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong in a release. “We know they will represent our state with the skill and professionalism that military leaders everywhere have come to expect from the North Dakota National Guard.”

The battalion is expected to be in Washington for about three months.

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Brothers shot Park Police officer who arrested one of them the day before, documents say

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3 days ago

March 25, 2026

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Brothers shot Park Police officer who arrested one of them the day before, documents say

Charging documents reveal the U.S. Park Police officer who was shot Monday in Southeast D.C. had arrested one of the suspects the day before and was following that suspect at the time.

The suspects are brothers, 22-year-old Asheile Foster and 21-year-old Darren Foster, of Southeast. They appeared in federal court Wednesday afternoon.

Court documents state the Park Police officer who was shot had arrested Asheile Foster on Sunday on suspicion of dealing drugs. The officer said he followed Foster after he was released from jail on Monday and came to Park Police headquarters to get his personal belongings.

According to prosecutors, Foster told police he knew he was being followed by a white Tesla, and he confronted the officer on Queens Stroll Place SE, jumping out in front of the Tesla before the officer swerved around him.

Then, dozens of gunshots went off, the officer told police. He said in charging documents he was shot in the shoulder as he kept driving several blocks to the intersection of Benning Road and Southern Avenue SE, where police found him. A helicopter then took him to a hospital. According to charging documents, the officer was treated and released the same night as the shooting.

A U.S. Park Police officer who was shot in Southeast D.C. on Monday is recovering from what authorities say was likely a targeted attack. Multiple law enforcement sources tell News4’s Mark Segraves that when the officer was shot, he was investigating a shooting that occurred in Anacostia Park on Friday.

Photos in the charging documents show the brothers firing at the officer’s Tesla, according to prosecutors.

The shooting drew a massive police presence to the Southeast neighborhood near the D.C-Maryland border Monday night.

Shell casings littered the middle of the street. Police said they recovered two weapons: a Glock 9 with an extended magazine and an AR-15.

Prosecutors said that when the officer was shot, he was investigating a shooting that occurred in Anacostia Park on Friday. No one was injured in that shooting.

Darren Foster was located and stopped shortly after the shooting, D.C. police said. Asheile Foster was found on Tuesday.

The brothers were charged with assault on a federal officer, assault with intent to kill and weapons charges. They could face up to 60 years in prison if they’re convicted.