NFL announces date for Commanders rookie minicamp

The Commanders’ rookie class reports to town next week.

Washington Commanders’ fans will get their first look at the 2023 NFL draft class next weekend when the team holds its annual rookie minicamp.

The NFL released dates for every team — except the Los Angeles — and the Commanders will open the two-day minicamp on Friday, May 12.

The Commanders are one of 22 teams that will hold their rookie minicamp next weekend but only one of six that will have their camp go for two days. Other teams are hosting the rookie minicamp for three days.

At the minicamp, we’ll have the opportunity to see all seven of Washington’s draft picks, the 12 undrafted free agents that signed and the numerous players in Ashburn on a tryout basis. Some of the players trying out will likely make the 90-man roster and earn an invitation to training camp this summer.

In an interview this week, rookie defensive end K.J. Henry confirmed he’d be heading to the Washington area on Thursday, May 11, in preparation for the first minicamp of his career.