What happened: Wednesday’s joint session extended an encouraging summer for Jayden Daniels against Miami’s defense. It was Washington’s final shared-field preparation with the Dolphins before their preseason matchup.

Why it matters: The session gave Washington’s offense a live test against an opposing defense. Daniels’ progress is central to the Commanders’ preparations for the 2026 season.

What to watch: Attention now turns to how Washington handles Daniels’ workload against Miami on Friday.