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Seat(s) were warming up after a 5-12 season Washington’s GM Adam Peters was the subject of intense criticism late in the 2025 season and for most of the early ‘26 offseason due to the 5-win result ‘achieved’ last regular season. The defense was too slow, the roster too injured. AP was criticized for having signed […]
Commanders links Articles Commanders.com 5 things to know about Amik Robertson He’s coming off his best season. Robertson is an experienced veteran with 35 starts in 86 appearances, but it seems like the Commanders are investing in him at the right time. After spending most of the 2024 season as a reserve player in the […]
The Washington Commanders continued their active approach to free agency by signing veteran wide receiver Van Jefferson to a one-year contract, a move aimed at adding experience and depth to their offense. Jefferson, a former second-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, arrives in Washington after a journeyman stretch that included time with multiple teams, […]
Commanders links Articles ESPN Commanders still have boxes to check after free agency rush They wanted to get younger and more athletic on defense. They wanted to add edge rushers. And they wanted more roster flexibility to ultimately target whomever they liked most with the seventh overall pick in next month’s draft. Check. Check. And […]
The Washington Commanders bolstered their secondary by signing safety Nick Cross in free agency last week, a move that reflects both short-term depth needs and developmental upside despite the fact that the contract is for just 2 years. The 24-year-old Cross, a former third-round pick, brings a blend of athleticism and versatility that fits well […]
After letting Nick Cross sign with the Commanders, on a very reasonable deal, the Colts signed Juanyeh Thomas— a former UDFA from the Cowboys. Thomas played three years with the Cowboys and only started four games in that span. I was shocked to see the Colts part ways with Nick Cross, especially after seeing what […]
Commanders links Articles Bullock’s Film Room (subscription) What Edge Rusher K’Lavon Chaisson brings to the Washington Commanders After splashing out on edge rusher Odafe Oweh, the Washington Commanders continued to strengthen their pass rush ranks in free agency. The Commanders also signed K’Lavon Chaisson to a one-year, $11 million contract. Chaisson was a former first […]
In the first wave of free agency, the Commanders invested heavily in patching numerous holes in the defensive roster. There were a few key additions on offense, but the team could still benefit from an infusion of youth and talent at all offensive skill positions. Wide receiver is particularly thin, with Terry McLaurin hoping to […]
With the 2026 NFL Draft a little over a month away, what better time to release a mock draft than after a wild first week of free agency. The Washington Commanders potentially made more noise than any other team, especially when you consider how involved and close they were to signing a few of the […]
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The Washington Commanders entered free agency with Bill Croskey-Merritt under contract, but they’re now up to four running backs on the roster. Rachaad White and Jerome Ford were signed in free agency, and now Adam Schefter is reporting that Jeremy McNichols is back on a 1-year deal. Chris Rodriguez Jr left in free agency and […]
Commanders links Articles Bullock’s Film Room (subscribe) What Safety Nick Cross brings to the Washington Commanders The Washington Commanders have signed safety Nick Cross to a two-year, $14 million contract. Cross, a Maryland product, was a third round pick of the Colts in 2022 and spent his first four years in the NFL in Indianapolis, […]
There have been several changes to the Commanders roster since we published the last depth chart update a few days ago. Here’s a quick summary of the reported transactions that took place over the past week or so: Re-signed/extended Free agents signed from other teams These 12 players are highlighted in pink on the depth […]
Commanders’ general manager Adam Peters absolutely knocked the ball out of the park during the first week of free agency, setting Washington up with very few needs heading into the draft this April. Peters’ 2026 free agent acquisitions were in stark contrast to his first two seasons in D.C. where he handed out very few […]
Commanders links Articles The Athletic (paywall) The Commanders have a new type: Younger, faster and with something to prove That the Commanders’ front office, and coaches, and returning players have been able to convince so many free agents from so many winning organizations to come to D.C. and try to resurrect Washington’s magical 2024 campaign […]
The Washington Commanders only had one running bsck on their roster when free agency started, Bill Croskey-Merritt. They added Rachaad White who was Jayden Daniels’ RB at Arizona State, and have now added another veteran. Jerome Ford was a 5th-round pick by the Cleveland Browns in 2022, and he played out his rookie contract for […]
Commanders links Articles The Athletic (paywall) With 2 new free-agent receivers, Commanders begin to address a major roster void Washington [brought] back Dyami Brown, a 2021 third-round pick by the franchise, and agree[d] to terms with veteran wideout Van Jefferson, a 2020 second-round pick who won Super Bowl LVI with the L.A. Rams. Neither receiver […]
Jalon Kilgore, SSchool: South Carolina | Conference: SECCollege Experience: Junior | Age: 21Height / Weight: 6’1” / 210 lbsProjected Draft Status: 3rd RoundPlayer Comparison: Nick Cross 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 2023 South Carolina SEC FR DB […]
Washington’s offensive line played well in 2025, but there have been a number of changes. Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury “parted ways” and offensive line coach Bobby Johnson was shown the door a bit less graciously. The team promoted the new OL coach from the existing ranks of coaches. When it comes to the OL players, […]
Commanders links Articles The Athletic (paywall) RB Rachaad White agrees to one-year deal with Commanders: Source The Washington Commanders agreed to a one-year deal with veteran running back Rachaad White on Thursday, a league source said, reuniting him with his former college quarterback, Jayden Daniels. Washington needed to add to its rushing corps since it […]
Earlier this week, we published a survey question asking readers to rate the offseason to-date. At the time the poll was published, the free agent “legal tampering” period was only at the end of its first day. At that point, the Commanders had signed 4 external free agents: The team also announced just prior to […]
Washington’s newly signed tight end, Chig Okonkwo, who spent 4 seasons with the Titans after they selected him in the 4th round of the 2022 draft, met with the DMV media on Thursday at Commanders headquarters after signing his contract. Okonkwo started the media session by answering a question about playing with Jayden Daniels; he […]
The Washington Commanders had over 30 pending free agents, and not many of them of them have been signed by other teams. The Philadelphia Eagles have been quiet in free agency, but they signed their second cornerback today, former Commanders veteran Jonathan Jones. He only spent one season in Washington, suffering a hamstring injury that […]
The Washington Commanders have re-signed offensive tackle Trent Scott on a 1-year deal. Scott has been with Washington since 2023, but he was active for the least amount of games with the team last season. Washington added LT Laremy Tunsil and rookie RT Josh Conerly last year, pushing Scott down the depth chart. The 32-year […]
Commanders links Articles A to Z Sports Grading the signing: Commanders land young, ascending LB Leo Chenal to thrive in Daronte Jones’ defense A to Z Sports Kansas City beat writer Charles Goldman says that Chenal was a key part of the Chiefs’ defense, and still has his best ahead of him. “Chenal was a […]