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LOOK: Commanders rookies tour Washington, D.C.

The Commanders’ rookies spend the day in D.C.

It’s been a busy week off the field for the Washington Commanders’ 2024 rookie class.

On Wednesday, the Commanders had a Day of Service, during which they spent time at three different locations in Washington, D.C. Owner Josh Harris’s wife, Marjorie, led a contingent of Commanders along with president Jason Wright, several team legends, and the rookies.

On the final stop of the Day of Service, the rookies spent time at a D.C. elementary school greeting the kids, throwing passes with them, and painting birdhouses. The rookies were appreciative of their day in the community.

Friday brought another busy day for the rookie class. Just like previous Washington rookie classes, the group spent the day visiting some of the nation’s most famous landmarks in the nation’s capital.

Here’s first-round pick Jayden Daniels greeting some young fans.

And finally, this iconic visual:

Washington, D.C., is the most influential city in the world, so it makes perfect sense for the Commanders to have their rookies understand the importance of community.

Commanders rookies talk the importance of being involved in the community

The Washington rookies enjoyed their time with the kids on Wednesday.

On Wednesday, the Washington Commanders took a break from offseason practice. The time off allowed the 2024 rookie class to get involved in the community.

Washington owner Josh Harris’s wife, Marjorie, led a Day of Service for the team that included three stops in D.C. Harris was joined by team president Jason Wright, some franchise legends and the entire rookie class for the final stop of the day at Rocketship Rise Academy Public Charter School.

As expected, the kids were excited to see quarterback Jayden Daniels. But all of Washington’s rookies were a hit. Players played pitch and catch with the kids, chatted with them, and helped paint birdhouses.

The opportunity to interact with the community wasn’t lost on Washington’s rookies.

“This is incredible,” wide receiver Luke McCaffrey said. “This is kind of the rookie’s first opportunity to really dive into the community. For the guys that aren’t from here, this is our new home. This is kind of the place we’re going to take pride in, and it’s special to be able to connect with that.”

Great answer from McCaffrey.

Cornerback Mike Sainristil agreed with McCaffrey.

“I love it,” he said. “The kids, it’s always a fun time to be around the kids, especially being able to do events and just show them what it feels like……to be with us.”

Sainristil acknowledged what it would have been like for him as a kid to meet NFL players, and he understood how special it was for these kids.

Tight end Ben Sinnott grew up in Iowa, which didn’t have a pro sports team, so understood how special this opportunity was for the rookies and the kids.

“This is the kind of stuff that makes it all worth it,” Sinnott said. “We put in all that hard work and just to be able to give back and get in the community and do something good for people who need it. It’s super-important for me and as a rookie class.”

Being involved in the community is critical for NFL players. Wednesday was an important day for Washington’s rookie class, and it wasn’t lost on them.

 

WATCH: Commanders QB Jayden Daniels visits D.C. elementary school

Jayden Daniels plays pitch and catch with some young fans.

You knew it wouldn’t take long for Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels to become a fan favorite.

From the moment Daniels heard his name called on draft night last month and put on that Washington hat, fans have been buying his jerseys and watching every clip they can find on the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner.

This week, the Commanders took a break from Organized Training Activities (OTAs). They held a Day of Service led by Marjorie Harris, team president Jason Wright, several team legends, and the 2024 rookie class. This was Daniels’ first community event as a member of the Commanders, and it was no surprise that he was a hit.

Here’s Daniels meeting with some young fans at Rocketship Rise Academy Public Charter School in Washington, D.C., courtesy of Scott Abraham of ABC 7.

It was no surprise that the kids wanted to play catch with the city’s new superstar quarterback.

One more of Daniels throwing to some new fans.

The quarterback is always the hero in Washington. Unfortunately, fans have been waiting a long time for that quarterback. The hope is the Commanders have found their guy in Daniels.