Commanders in the Community

The Washington Commanders open another NFL season today, but their presence throughout the DMV extends well beyond what happens on Sundays.

Since the conclusion of last season, the organization, its players and the Washington Commanders Foundation have continued investing in local communities through youth sports, education, military outreach and service.

One of the team's biggest areas of impact has been creating opportunities for young athletes. In April, Maryland officially sanctioned girls flag football as a statewide championship sport beginning in fall 2026, the result of a multi-year push led by the Baltimore Ravens, who launched a pilot program in 2023 and invested more than $1 million alongside Under Armour to help build the sport statewide. The Commanders joined that effort in 2025, funding programs in Maryland's Montgomery and Prince George's counties as part of a broader two-year, $1 million-plus commitment to 127 girls flag football teams across the DMV, spanning D.C., Virginia and Maryland.

Commanders players have also made an impact individually. In June, defensive end Odafe Oweh participated in a two-day ProCamps football camp at Fort Lee, Virginia, for children of active-duty service members, retirees and Department of Defense civilians. Safety Nick Cross also spent time with children at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, where he played games with the group and distributed backpacks ahead of the school year.

The organization's military outreach included a March Pack4Troops event at Northwest Stadium, where more than 50 volunteers and their families helped pack 2,000 care packages for service members preparing to deploy from the DMV.

Most recently, the Commanders partnered with Children's National in August to launch "Tuddy's Buddies," a year-round kids club designed to connect young fans with football, personal growth and community engagement.

From football fields and classrooms to military installations and community centers, the Commanders' offseason shows that representing Washington means more than wearing Burgundy and Gold. The team is continuing to use its platform to create opportunities, build relationships and remain connected to the community it represents.