3 winners (and 2 losers) from Commanders 2024 training camp Week 2
By Dean Jones
The Washington Commanders continue to lay the foundations for what they hopefully will be a profitable 2024 season. It's been an enthralling training camp up to this point within a vibrant, positive atmosphere. Fans are expectant and the players are determined to carve out roles for themselves. It's been a recipe for success so far, but nobody is getting complacent.
Dan Quinn is trying to keep everyone's feet on the ground. He'll notice the improved situation across the Commanders. He also knows that getting it done when the regular season arrives is going to be the deciding factor regarding the timeline of this substantial rebuild.
Washington's preseason slate is on the immediate horizon, which represents the final chance for some to secure roster spots or important roles. The early impressions have been made. Building on or altering them will be the most challenging task of all.
With that being said, here are three winners and two losers from Washington's 2024 training camp in Ashburn.
Winners and losers from Week 2 of Commanders 2024 training camp
Brian Robinson Jr. - Commanders RB
The Washington Commanders are expecting big things from their running back unit in 2024. Brian Robinson Jr. is at the forefront of these expectations despite the arrival of veteran free-agent signing Austin Ekeler.
Robinson performed well last season and is looking to showcase what he can do as one of the team's focal points on offense. His production turned up a notch over the second week of training camp based on the musings of those in attendance. The former Alabama star's ability as a pass-catcher out of the backfield, in particular, came in for widespread plaudits.
This rushing partnership of Robinson and Ekeler should become highly beneficial to rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. Having this sort of security blanket is only going to serve him well. If both reach the level expected, it will also open up space in the passing game to do damage.
Ekeler has an important part to play. Robinson will be the tone-setting workhorse. And he's off to a great start this summer.