Mike Sainristil
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- Breer: CB Mike Sainristil could be available ahead of the trade deadline.
- #Commanders coverage stats of note per NFL Pro: - CB Rasul Douglas: 7 catches, 82 yards, 1 TD - CB Mike Sainristil: 4 catches, 69 yards, 1 TD - LB Sonny Styles: 4 catches, 46 yards, 1 TD - CB Fabian Moreau: 4 catches, 33 yards - CB Amik Robertson: 3 catches, 30 yards
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Mike Sainristil was at safety when Jeremy Reaves was out, but shifted back to nickel.
4 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Oct 11 John Keim (X) Mike Sainristil has had a very good game on special teams today. Couple nice tackles on D as well.
- Oct 11 Nicki Jhabvala (X) Mike Sainristil with a big third-down tackle. He also nearly got a hand on both missed 50-plus-yard FG attempts by the NYG
- Oct 11 John Keim (X) When Washington has needed a third safety, Mike Sainristil has been out there in a deep half role. Has played 6 snaps so far.+1
- Oct 11 Nicki Jhabvala (X) Mike Sainristil was at safety when Jeremy Reaves was out, but shifted back to nickel.
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Mike Sainristil was benched and takes a lot of heat on social media and elsewhere. But he makes himself available to reporters every single day. Major props for that.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 9 John Keim (X) Might seem like a little thing but it’s not. Players don’t always want to talk about this topic. Sainristil spoke multiple times about it this week and has all season. Doesn’t mean he’ll suddenly play better. Does mean he’s not ducking anything. · Quoting Nicki Jhabvala: Mike Sainristil was benched and takes a lot of heat on social media and elsewhere. But he makes himself available to reporters every single day. Major props for that.
- Oct 9 Nicki Jhabvala (X) Mike Sainristil was benched and takes a lot of heat on social media and elsewhere. But he makes himself available to reporters every single day. Major props for that.
- When the #Commanders went to their nickel package, Robertson slid inside to slot defender with Fabian Moreau at outside CB. No Mike Sainristil so far.
- Dan Quinn said they'll continue to use both Rasul Douglas and Fabian Moreau outside at corner, and Mike Sainristil at nickel. "I think that's the best thing for right now," Quinn said.
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Lineup change: Rasul Douglas is starting at outside CB for the #Commanders over Mike Sainristil.
3 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 27 John Keim (X) Mike Sainristil has played 3 snaps thus far. Moreau has played 9 snaps; Douglas 5 and Robertson all 14.
- Sep 27 Nicki Jhabvala (X) Commanders go nickel, Mike Sainristil in the slot.
- Sep 27 Nicki Jhabvala (X) No Mike Sainristil to start. Rasul Douglas starting at CB.+1
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Tyler’s Take: What can be done with Mike Sainristil
To say Mike Sainristil has been a massive disappointment throughout the first two games of the 2026 season is an understatement. As things are presently looking, Sainristil is going down as yet another wasted top-60 draft pick for Commanders general manager Adam Peters. I was bullish on Sainristil coming into the season. I felt the […]
- Mike Sainristil was only in on that series when they went with a nickel corner. The first two downs it was Douglas and Robertson
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How will Commanders Mike Sainristil do vs Cowboys today? – All aTwitter
All aTwitter – 20 September 2026 We follow Twitter so you don’t have to The goal of All aTwitter is to give readers a detailed or quirky look, through the unique lens of Twitter, at the Commanders, the NFL, and sports in general, along with a smattering of other things. Click here for Washington Commanders […]
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Mike Sainristil says he'll stay positive after Dan Quinn called his play "not acceptable"
Sainristil's coverage breakdown gave up a touchdown pass against the Eagles, and Quinn called him out afterward.
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Commanders’ Adam Peters discusses Terry McLaurin, Mike Sainristil and more
Commanders general manager Adam Peters held his first weekly Friday morning interview with The Team 980-AM in Washington D.C., detailing what went wrong in a 24-22 loss to the Phliladelphia Eagles in Week 1 and what must be better on Sunday afternoon against the Dallas Cowboys. He addressed the hot-button issues of the week, including […]
- Jones on Mike Sainristil: "We know what he's capable of." The #Commanders DC acknowledged nobody was happy with his Week 1 performance, but they haven't lost confidence in him. If Sainristil struggles against the Cowboys, perhaps Rasul Douglas (17 snaps last week) plays more.
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Commanders mailbag: Discussing Dan Quinn, Jayden Daniels, Mike Sainristil
The Commanders showed well in Philadelphia but not well enough to beat the Eagles. That Week 1 affair proves that every snap counts, with but a few explosives allowed and offensive opportunities missed separating a win from a loss. Washington’s intriguing to be sure, with plenty left to learn about this group as we […]
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 16 Hogs Haven (WAS) Dan Quinn: Confidence in Mike Sainristil; Trey Amos Week 5 return not certain
- Sep 16 John Keim (X) Quinn said "I've got a lot of confidence" in CB Mike Sainristil. Said issues for secondary are correctable.
- Sep 16 Hogs Haven (WAS) Commanders mailbag: Discussing Dan Quinn, Jayden Daniels, Mike Sainristil
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Dan Quinn rarely calls out players. Mike Sainristil’s mistakes crossed the line.
The Commanders had plenty to like in their opener, but missed opportunities — including an “unacceptable” lapse from the third-year corner — helped turn a winnable game into a division loss.
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Pointed reaction and following breadcrumbs
Commanders insider Ben Standig delivers some day-after thoughts following Washington's Week1 loss, with an emphasis on Dan Quinn calling out Mike Sainristil's "not acceptable" defensive lapses and highlighting Sonny Styles' blitzing upside. There's also i
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Dan Quinn talks about Mike Sainristil, Nick Allegretti, and Sonny Styles
Dan Quinn spoke to reporters for his weekly “Tell the Truth Monday” press conference. The Commanders lost their season opener to the Philadelphia Eagles 24-22, and now prepare for another road division game against the Cowboys. Quinn like some things he saw like an improved defense, but also noted areas that need to be improved […]
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The #Commanders went to their nickel package on that third down conversion by the Eagles. Mike Sainristil moved into the slot and Rasul Douglas replaced him on the outside.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 13 Nicki Jhabvala (X) Not sure what was going on in coverage on Hurts' 64-yard completion to Dontayvion Wicks. Mike Sainristil saw Nick Cross coming over, then turned back and Wicks pulled away. Three plays later, Hurts hit TE Dallas Goedert up the middle on 3rd-and-17 for the TD.
- Sep 13 Tashan Reed (Bluesky) The #Commanders went to their nickel package on that third down conversion by the Eagles. Mike Sainristil moved into the slot and Rasul Douglas replaced him on the outside.
- .@tashanreed asked Quinn if Mike Sainristil will move inside in nickel packages: "We will move Mike around. We're not going to give everyone the game plan today, but it's a fair question and I appreciate you taking your shot." 😂
- For those wondering about the starting CBs for week 1: Amik Robertson and Mike Sainristil (same as in camp). Croskey-Merritt listed as RB1. White will play a lot as well. top 3 WRs: McLaurin (duh), Diggs (same), Burks. Latter used his size well in camp.