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Washington general manager Adam Peters set out to overhaul the oldest roster in the NFL this offseason – and he did a miraculous job in doing just that. Peters focused heavily on the defensive side of the ball where the Commanders ranked in the bottom three in the league in most metrics. He dished out […]
Commanders links Articles Commanders Roundtable Is Mansoor Delane the Shutdown Corner the Washington Commanders Have Been Missing? Height/Weight: 5’11 ¾ / 187 lbs Senior Stats: 11 games; Total Tackles: 45 tackles, 2 INTS; 13 Pass Defended; 11 Pass Break-Ups Color Context: In 358 pass coverage snaps at LSU, Delane allowed only 13 receptions all season. […]
Odafe Oweh’s contract details All contract details have been obtained from Over the Cap It’s clear that the Washington Commanders are betting heavily on recently signed free agent edge rusher Odafe Oweh to produce at a very high level in 2026 and subsequent seasons, and they have put their literal money where their metaphorical mouth […]
Commanders links Articles Commanders.com 5 things to know about Van Jefferson Football runs in the family. Jefferson isn’t the first person in his family to play in the NFL. His father, Shawn, also spent time in the league after a successful career at Central Florida. Originally selected by the Houston Oilers in the 1991 draft, […]
In this week’s Reacts survey, we asked two questions, both of which had to do with this offseason’s roster construction. One focused on free agency; the other focused on the upcoming draft. Free agency With respect to the team’s free agency acquisitions — a process that never really ends, but which has already passed through […]
Chandler Rivers, CBSchool: Duke | Conference: ACCCollege Experience: Senior | Age: 22Height / Weight: 5’9.5” / 188 lbsProjected Draft Status: 3rd – 4th RoundPlayer Comparison: Mike Sainristil College Statistics Defense & Fumbles Table Tackles Def Interceptions Fumbles Season Team Conf Class Pos G Solo Ast Comb TFL Sk Int Yds Avg IntTD PD FR Yds FRTD FF Awards 2022* Duke ACC FR DB […]
Commanders links Articles Bullock’s Film Room (subscription) State of the Roster 2026 Update: Commanders Defense Interior Defensive Line On the roster: Daron Payne, Javon Kinlaw, Johnny Newton, Tim Settle, Deatrich Wise, Charles Omenihu, Shy Tuttle, Ricky Barber Short term need: Low Long term need: Low/Medium Analysis: Entering the offseason, I saw the interior defensive line […]
Future Hall of Famer Von Miller helped put the Los Angeles Rams over the top in 2021. With the Rams back in contention and Miller on the open market, is it worth reuniting with him this offseason? Miller was one of the few bright spots on the 5-12 Commanders during the 2025 campaign. In 17 […]
The Washington Commanders announced that new uniforms are coming on April 15th. They debuted their white ‘Super Bowl Era’ jerseys last season, and those will reportedly replace the Danya Snyder created white uniforms in their regular rotation. There have also been reports about a new throwback burgundy jersey that could be introduced as an alternate […]
Commanders links Articles Commanders.com 5 things to know about Charles Omenihu He transformed his body in college. Omenihu is joining the Commanders with a hulking 6-foot-5, 280-pound frame, but that wasn’t always the case. He came to the University of Texas much thinner, and he knew that needed to change in order to square up […]
In the first wave of free agency, the Commanders did a great job of filling roster holes and raising the talent floor. But they couldn’t fix everything. Heading into the draft, the team still has major weaknesses to shore up at wide receiver, center and cornerback among other position groups. With no obvious starter to […]
The NFL world was buzzing with draft updates from Ohio State’s Pro Day yesterday, but the Washington Commanders are still working on filling their 90-man roster. There are a lot of unsigned players available, and one of them will be in Ashburn today. Mike Garafolo reported that the Commanders will be hosting former 49ers/Rams CB […]
Update: Ahkello Witherspoon is signing a 1-year deal with the Commanders The NFL world was buzzing with draft updates from Ohio State’s Pro Day yesterday, but the Washington Commanders are still working on filling their 90-man roster. There are a lot of unsigned players available, and one of them will be in Ashburn today. Mike […]
Commanders links Articles Bullock’s Film Room (subscription) State of the Roster 2026 Update: Commanders Offense Running Back On the roster: Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Rachaad White, Jeremy McNichols, Jerome Ford Short term need: Medium Long term need: Medium/High Analysis: One of the surprises of this offseason to me was that the Commanders allowed Chris Rodriguez to leave. […]
Leo Chenal has a golden opportunity with the Washington Commanders. The former Kansas City Chief signed a three-year contract with Washington during free agency for $8.2 million per year. The pay in itself indicates Washington’s belief in who Chenal can become in a defense that does not have Drue Tranquill and Nick Bolton playing ahead […]
Leo Chenal has a golden opportunity with the Washington Commanders. The former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker signed a three-year contract with Washington during free agency for $8.2 million per year. The pay in itself indicates Washington’s belief in who Chenal can become in a defense that does not have Drue Tranquill and Nick Bolton playing […]
The 2026 NFL draft starts Thursday, April 23rd at 8 p.m ET, and will be broadcast live from Pittsburgh, PA. Teams have been scouting these players for years, and the pre-draft process continues for another week with another round of Pro Days where some players who didn’t test, or get measured, will give teams more […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Washington Commanders fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Today, we have two questions in the Reacts survey. The first is designed to sort […]
The NFL Scouting Combine is over, but Pro Days are still going, giving players who didn’t test in Indianapolis, like LSU CB Mansoor Delane, an opportunity to show their speed(4.38!) There will also be Top 30 visits, local prospect visits, and medical rechecks as teams finalize their big boards before the NFL draft in Pittsburgh […]
Commanders links Articles Commanders.com 5 things to know about Leo Chenal He played running back in high school. Like many high school players, Chenal played both offense and defense in high school as a running back and linebacker. Not every player is good at both, however, and Chenal made an impact no matter where his […]
Commanders links Articles Bullock’s Film Room (subscription) What DL Charles Omenihu brings to the Washington Commanders Omenihu is listed at 6-foot-5, 280 pounds. He has spent most of his career as a 4-3 defensive end, but we’re anticipating the Commanders to switch from a 4-3 base defense to a 3-4 base defense. When you look […]
Running back Jerome Ford’s recent free agency move to Washington represents a low-risk, potentially high-upside signing for the Commanders. The former Cleveland Browns back agreed to a one-year contract, giving new coordinator David Blough additional depth and versatility in his evolving offense. Ford, a fifth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, spent four seasons in […]
Commanders links Articles Commanders Roundtable The Debate at Seven: Why Adam Peters Can’t Afford a Gamble in the 2026 Draft Because Peters has no second or fourth-round picks to fall back on, the margin for error has diminished. He has to make this one count. Throwback to Champ Bailey The last time Washington held the […]
The Washington Commanders have secured the heart of their special teams unit, agreeing to a reported 1-year contract extension with safety and special teams ace Jeremy Reaves. The move ensures that one of the franchise’s most inspiring “underdog” stories will continue in the DMV through 2027. Reaves, who entered the league as an undrafted free […]
Commanders links Articles Pro Football Talk 66-year-old Hall of Famer Darrell Green seeking spot on Team USA for flag football On a weekend when a major flag football event in Los Angeles will feature big-name NFL players, Green will be a couple hours away in Chula Vista, participating in national team trials for USA Football. […]