Aug. 12, 2026, 10:56 p.m. ET
They don’t keep scores in a joint practice. Both teams enter looking to accomplish specific things and work together to ensure everyone leaves the field healthy and happy. On Wednesday, the Washington Commanders hosted a joint practice at their facility for the first time in franchise history, as the Miami Dolphins came to town.
Well, there were NFL officials in town, but they didn’t keep score; it was still a winning day for the Commanders. We identified things we needed to see from Washington against Miami. The Commanders checked all the boxes. They faced an offense lacking proven weapons and dominated them. They overwhelmed Miami’s rebuilding offensive line. Quarterback Jayden Daniels carved up the Dolphins’ defense. Washington entered Wednesday’s practice expected to be ahead of Miami, which is what happened.
Could you imagine the outrage if the Commanders struggled? Washington wasn’t perfect by any stretch, but several players you expected to stand out stood out and more. What did others think about Wednesday’s joint practice performance? We took to X to see some of those reactions.
