Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Todd Bowles Depleted As Injury list Deepens.

**SEPT 7**: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have ruled out Calijah Kancey for their regular-season opener against the Washington Commanders. On the same day, the team announced that Logan Hall will also miss the game due to a foot injury. Additionally, reserve defensive lineman Ernest Brown has been placed on injured reserve with a rib injury. These absences leave Coach Todd Bowles’ defensive line, already missing key players alongside nose tackle Vita Vea, somewhat depleted. This could potentially open up opportunities for the Commanders’ running game on Sunday.

**SEPT 2**: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ running game, which struggled last year with just 3.3 yards per carry, has shown significant improvement. In the preseason, the Bucs averaged 4.4 yards per carry, indicating a notable change. The team has made several investments to boost their running game, including hiring new offensive coordinator Liam Coen and drafting new players like center Graham Barton, running back Bucky Irving, and guard Elijah Klein. They also signed left guard Ben Bredeson in free agency and have a better grasp of their blocking scheme. This revamped running game could pose a challenge for the Washington Commanders in Week 1.

**SEPT 2**: The Giants are projected to have the lowest number of wins in 2024 according to The Athletic, with just 6.7. This puts them ahead of only the Carolina Panthers (6.4), Denver Broncos (6.0), and Washington Commanders (5.9). Surprisingly, The Athletic forecasts the Commanders to finish with the worst record in the NFL.

**AUG 30**: The Commanders will start their rookie quarterback in Week 1, while the New England Patriots are opting for a veteran approach. Despite drafting Drake Maye high in the 2024 Draft, the Patriots have announced that Jacoby Brissett, a former Commanders player, will be their starting quarterback for the season opener against the Bengals. As a result, Maye will start the season on the bench.

**AUG 9**: The 49ers have released tight end Logan Thomas, who had signed a one-year deal with them in June. Thomas, 33, was expected to provide veteran depth behind star tight end George Kittle, but his hamstring injury, age, and potentially other roster considerations led to his release. The move has surprised some, but these factors provide a clear explanation.**AUG 8**: Dan Quinn and Mike Zimmer represent different styles of defensive coaching. Darren Woodson, a Dallas legend, believes Zimmer’s hiring as the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator is the “shock this team needs,” praising Zimmer’s tough and no-nonsense approach. This contrasts with Dan Quinn’s more player-friendly style. Although Quinn, now the head coach of the Commanders, was known for being a supportive coach, Zimmer’s gruffness might bring a new energy to the Cowboys’ defense.

**JULY 22**: Darrell Green, one of the greatest players in Washington’s history, will have his jersey No. 28 retired during a Week 7 game against the Carolina Panthers. Green, a seven-time Pro Bowler and a member of the Commanders Ring of Fame, expressed deep gratitude and emotion about the honor.

**JULY 22**: The Dallas Cowboys will begin their training camp as scheduled in Oxnard, California, with their first workout on Thursday. However, team owner Jerry Jones will be delayed, as his annual press conference to kick off training camp has been rescheduled from Wednesday to Saturday. Jones is required to testify in a paternity lawsuit in Texarkana federal court, causing the delay.