New England, Dolphins and Jets to Face Off in Washington Commanders Preseason Games; Teams Explore Joint Practices for Training and Roster Building

The Washington Commanders have announced that they will play three preseason games this summer against teams from the AFC East. Their opponents will include the New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, and New York Jets in the preseason. However, due to the NFL’s adoption of a 17-game schedule, there will be fewer opportunities for players trying to secure a spot on the roster.

To make up for the loss of preseason games, many teams have turned to holding joint practices with their opponents. Earlier this month, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel announced that his team would be participating in at least one joint practice with the Commanders. This decision was influenced by McDaniel’s previous experience working under Washington head coach Dan Quinn in Atlanta.

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh also revealed that his team will be holding joint practices with the Commanders. However, he did not specify whether it would be a single practice or multiple sessions. Saleh has a history with Quinn dating back to their time together with the Seahawks.

Last summer, Washington engaged in joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens before their preseason matchup. It remains to be seen if the Commanders will schedule any joint practices with the Patriots as well. The team is exploring various options to prepare for the upcoming season and fine-tune their roster.

In conclusion, while there may be fewer preseason games this year, teams are still finding innovative ways to prepare for the season ahead. Joint practices provide an opportunity for teams to work together and learn from each other before facing off in regular-season games.