Commanders' puzzling trade idea for aging veteran makes no sense at all
The Washington Commanders are 3-4 after seven weeks of the 2025 season, with injuries and inconsistency derailing a campaign that began with hopes of a deep playoff run.
Washington will be an interesting team to monitor at the trade deadline. The Commanders, if they know what's good for them, will remain in a mindset of buying rather than selling. But they also have limited assets to cash in for difference-making veterans.
One should expect that any moves Washington makes will be for players in minimal demand. That still hasn't stopped the internet from floating the Commanders as a landing spot for various big names, including one proposal that doesn't make sense.
Commanders surprisingly named as potential trade suitor for Mark Andrews
Cody Benjamin from CBS Sports named the Commanders among the potential suitors for Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews, which is puzzling. If Washington wants a three-time Pro Bowler on the wrong side of 30 years old at the position, who is reliable as a short pass-catching option but limited beyond that, then it's a good thing they have Zach Ertz.
"Baltimore might prefer to retain every proven weapon in hopes of salvaging an injury-ravaged season, but Andrews is no longer the steady playmaker that he once was, and Isaiah Likely is already here as the future at tight end. Andrews is also set to become a free agent after the season, meaning both sides could benefit from an early split. He'd make for a nice secondary outlet for a contender."
Cody Benjamin
Despite being four years younger than Ertz, Andrews has been even less productive this season. He has fewer receptions, receiving yards, touchdowns, and yards per reception. He would not only be redundant in the Commanders' offense, but he'd be a worse version of the player Washington already has in the tight-end room.
Andrews wouldn't make sense as a backup either, as John Bates fills that role as an elite blocking tight end. Then, there's Ben Sinnott, whom the Commanders are still hoping can develop into a productive player, even if that's beginning to look like a lost cause as a virtual non-factor on game days.
There's simply no fit for Andrews in Washington, even if it would cost almost nothing to secure his services. The Commanders have a lot of needs right now, but tight end isn't one of them.
Even if it was, they shouldn't be chasing after another aging player who would be nothing more than a short-term rental.
Dallas Cowboys Face Triple Punishment and Major Injury Setback Before Crucial Broncos Matchup
The Dallas Cowboys enter Week 8 with the league’s top-ranked offense — but also with some costly penalties. The NFL announced that three Cowboys offensive players were fined following the team’s win over the Washington Commanders, totaling more than $57,000 in penalties.
Cowboys Offense Hit With Triple Fines Before Facing the Broncos
Wide receiver George Pickens was fined $11,593 for taunting, while running back Javonte Williams was hit with a $16,830 fine for unnecessary roughness after using his helmet during a play. Center Brock Hoffman also received a $6,111 fine for taunting
Adding to the total, safety Donovan Wilson was fined $23,186 for a similar helmet-related violation, bringing the team’s total fines for the week to $57,720.
This isn’t the first time the Cowboys’ offensive stars have been penalized this seas
Despite the fines, the Cowboys’ offense remains one of the NFL’s best, averaging 390.6 yards and 31.7 points per game — ranking first and second in the league, respectively.
Dallas Cowboys Lose Starting Center Cooper Beebe
C Cooper Beebe, who is on the Reserve/Designated for Return list and was listed as questionable on Friday’s game status report, will remain on the Reserve/DFR list and has been ruled out for the game.
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— Dallas Cowboys Public Relations (@DallasCowboysPR) October 25, 2025
The Cowboys’ strong offensive start will be tested even further this week. Starting center Cooper Beebe, who signed a four-year, $5.9 million deal last season, has been ruled out of Sunday’s game in Denver.
Beebe has been recovering from a right foot and ankle injury suffered in Week 2, and the team isn’t rushing him back. “C Cooper Beebe, who is on the Reserve/Designated for Return list and
That means Brock Hoffman will start again in Beebe’s place, a move that puts additional pressure on the offensive line to protect quarterback Dak Prescott. According to ESPN’s Todd Archer, “Cooper Beebe’s return will take another week. Brock Hoffman continues as the starter.”
Hoffman has stepped up well in Beebe’s absence, but the Broncos’ defense poses a major challenge. Denver currently ranks among the league’s best in defensive efficiency and leads the NFL in defensive EPA. Prescott,
Key Cowboys Remain Out Ahead of Week 8
Dallas’ Week 8 injury report brings more bad news. Cornerback Trevon Diggs will miss his second straight game after suffering a concussion in an at-home accident earlier this month. Safety Wilson, already fined for his hit last week, is also ruled out with an injury.
Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown and cornerback Shavon Revel, both working back from long-term injuries, have been ruled out as well. The Cowboys expect both to return in mid-November when they face the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football.
Despite the injuries and fines, the Cowboys remain confident heading into Sunday’s game. Dallas still boasts one of the most balanced attacks in the league, with Prescott playing efficient football and running back Javonte Williams providing much-needed balance in the ground game.
“We’ve faced adversity before,” Prescott told reporters Friday. “It’s about execution. Whoever’s on the field, we expect to get the job done.”
