Behind a new owner, general manager and starting quarterback, Washington shocked the league and made the conference title game last year. One year later, the franchise is trying to remain a contender.

Washington's other four picks have carved out significant roles. CBS recently ranked all 32 NFL teams by the number of snaps played by their rookie class. The Commanders' class came in at No. 11, impressive considering so many other teams had more picks. Washington's rookies have played a total of 11.6% of the team's snaps.

The Washington Commanders have added a major asset to their offense on Saturday, announcing that guard Sam Cosmi has finally been activated from the reserve/physically unable to perform list. He’ll be joined by cornerback Jonathan Jones, who is being activated off injured reserve.

Ahead of their Week 7 divisional clash, the Washington Commanders activated guard Sam Cosmi and cornerback Jonathan Jones off the IR.

On Oct.1, the Cowboys activated Mingo's 21-day practice window. Mingo was placed on the reserve list before the regular season due to a knee injury. Dallas has until Wednesday to activate the wide receiver to the 53-man roster, or he will have to be placed on season-ending injured reserve, per league rules.

Washington Commanders wideout Deebo Samuel has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys due to a heel injury, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

It hasn't been the start the Washington Commanders have hoped for, and now they have difficult decisions to make with the trade deadline approaching on Nov. 4. The Commanders have a gauntlet of a schedule remaining,

CBS Sports NFL reporter Garrett Podell thinks the Washington Commanders should trade for Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku.