It's been another frantic few days for the Washington Commanders as preparations for the 2025 campaign ramped up considerably. Training camp sessions were still in full swing, but this week's schedule also featured a joint practice and preseason game against the New England Patriots for good measure.
Everyone was eagerly anticipating real NFL competition after weeks of competing against teammates. The action was physical and boiled over on a couple of occasions. But head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters have a better perception of where the squad is and what more might be needed to enhance their playoff chances.
That was the most important objective. The pressure increased considerably. Some players thrived under the extra spotlight. Others wilted in a more intense environment, which didn't look favorably on their hopes for rotational involvement of roster places with final cuts on the not-too-distant horizon.
It's a sink-or-swim situation, and time is firmly of the essence. Quinn and his staff will be watching closely, and Peters won't hesitate to bring more changes if needed.
That's for the future. For now, here are four winners and three losers from the third week of Washington's training camp.
Winners and losers from Week 3 of Commanders 2025 training camp
Winner No. 1
Trey Amos - Commanders CB
No rookie is impressing more than cornerback Trey Amos. The Washington Commanders thought they had a steal on their hands when the former Ole Miss standout somehow slipped to No. 61 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. He's only enhanced these claims this summer.
Amos wasted no time in establishing himself as the starting boundary cornerback opposite Marshon Lattimore. He's growing in stature quickly, proving he belongs and holding his own against almost anybody. That was further evidenced by his coverage capabilities in the face of All-Pro receiver Stefon Diggs during joint practice with the Patriots.
The rookie got his first taste of a typical game-day environment against the Patriots. Amos stood up to the challenge well, but the fact that he was used so sparingly is more proof that the Commanders have big plans for the defensive back in 2025.
If that wasn't enough, Amos rounded off another accomplished week with a highlight reel pass defense in the end zone during Sunday's practice. Jayden Daniels was looking for Luke McCaffrey in the back corner, but the second-rounder shut down the touchdown attempt with ruthless efficiency.
It remains early days, but Amos is surpassing every expectation so far. Long may it continue.