Lions defeat Commanders 17-13 in preseason

After a 17-13 preseason loss to Detroit, Washington coach Dan Quinn said the team didn’t play complementary football and noted disarray on offense, penalties, and return-game issues. He adjusted the practice plan, keeping first-team reps to one drive as part of a broader effort to rework assignments and improve protection, especially at center. Undrafted rookie Jaden Bradley has stood out as a potential Week 1 contributor, catching two of three targets for 42 yards in Week 2 and earning the team’s best preseason receiving grade by analytics. Quinn praised Bradley’s competitive nature and the big-play potential he’s shown, signaling that the rookie could be part of the offense this season. At center, Washington’s competition among Nick Allegretti, Matt Gulbin, and Julian Good-Jones remains unresolved, with Allegretti sidelined by a calf injury while coachs notes Cosmi has been playing at a high level on the right side. The Commanders will wrap the preseason with a trip to Baltimore, using the matchup to further refine rotations and guard against the issues that surfaced in Detroit.