Dan Quinn’s Washington Commanders turned Sunday’s practice into a corrective session after Friday’s 48-18 preseason loss to New England, with 28 days to the regular season opener against the Giants. The workout, in front of 4,000 military families, reinforced a process-first mindset via after-action style reviews to flush errors and tighten gaps across units. Quinn emphasized turning game-day findings into immediate weekly work plans, aiming to limit emotion and improve the end-to-end process.

Injuries sidelined 30 players, but a few rookies stood out. Jacory Croskey-Merritt, the seventh-round pick, logged 24 yards on seven carries and showed he belongs in a backfield crowded with capable options. Cornerback Trey Amos drew rave reviews, flashing in practice and delivering three end-zone deflections in a red-zone drill, signaling a potential early role. Washington also navigates receiver depth with McLaurin’s hold-in ongoing, and Niang’s ACL injury opened a late roster spot as the club readies for a Saturday exhibition against Cincinnati.