The Washington Commanders moved up practice on Friday due to the excessive heat. Temperatures in Ashburn, Va., and most of the East Coast were expected to be in the 90s. Washington’s defense got the memo, dominating the offense on Day 3 of training camp.

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With temperatures on the rise, the Commanders started practice an hour early on Friday to try and beat some of the sweltering summer heat that was in the forecast. And on day three at least, it was the defense that shined.