Winner No. 3
Jayden Daniels - Commanders QB
Jayden Daniels didn't get much work during the preseason. Everyone knows what the dynamic quarterback can do, which he put on full display throughout another impressive training camp.
The Washington Commanders will be relying heavily upon Daniels once again in 2025. He's the franchise player. He's the relaxed, cold-blooded killer on the field who everyone willingly follows into battle. More importantly, his extra knowledge of the schematic concepts and overall confidence were notable.
Daniels just looks like a superstar. The No. 2 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft didn't have some of his top playmakers for most (or all) of camp, but it didn't matter. He was his typical clinical self, challenging his teammates to be better and getting a positive response.
The Commanders will only go as far as Daniels takes them next season. Judging by the way he performed and conducted himself over camp, another huge campaign is in the offing for one of the game's elite talents.
Loser No. 3
Terry McLaurin - Commanders WR
Training camp came and went without Terry McLaurin on the practice field. His contract standoff with the Commanders shows no signs of concluding successfully. And the situation is becoming increasingly demoralizing for all involved.
McLaurin skipped the first few days of camp before returning, albeit on the physically unable to perform list. He's ramping up his recovery from a supposed hamstring issue, but the wideout's reported contract demands remain a major stumbling block.
Fans are tired of this ongoing saga that's been a dark cloud hanging over training camp. Dan Quinn's frustrations were obvious in front of the media this week. There's nothing he can do; it's just a case of letting the business side play out before hopefully getting McLaurin back into the fold.
Just when that'll be is anyone's guess. Both sides are dug in, so the next step for McLaurin would be sacrificing game checks.
That's not going to happen.
Winner No. 4
Trey Amos - Commanders CB
The Commanders thought they had something special in rookie cornerback Trey Amos from early on. Adam Peters couldn't believe his luck when he was there for the taking at No. 61 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. It's not hard to see why.
Amos was projected as a first-round pick by most analysts, but a back issue during his pre-draft medical assessments saw the player's stock crash. The Commanders kept faith with the defensive back, and they must love what he's brought to the table so far.
The former Ole Miss standout was exceptional in coverage throughout camp, immediately winning the starting boundary job opposite four-time Pro Bowl corner Marshon Lattimore. This is a lot to put on a rookie, but Amos looks more than ready for the moment.
If the same trend continues into the regular season, Amos will quickly emerge as one of the draft's biggest steals. Something that will greatly benefit Washington's secondary along the way.