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 […]
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Defensive end Charles Omenihu, a 6’5”, 280 pound defensive end, signed this week in free agency with the Washington Commanders, adding a proven edge rusher with size, length, and a power-to-speed combination that fits multiple pass-rush roles. A former Texas standout with several productive NFL seasons, Omenihu brings experience as both a down lineman and […]
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The overwhelming consensus among the NFL community is that the Washington Commanders are the next home for disgruntled San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk. The storyline is overbearing, specifically in the 49ers’ and Commanders’ circles, as the majority of fans and local media are just waiting for each team’s next move. How long is Washington, […]
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Two weeks ago, we learned that Nick Allegretti, whom some fans had thought to be a cut candidate heading into free agency, instead got a new 2-year contract. Prior to the extension, Allegretti had only the final year (2026) left on a 3-year deal he had signed in 2024: I confess that when I heard […]
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Tim Settle returns to the franchise that drafted him in 2018. According to multiple reports, Settle has agreed to a 3-year contract valued between $23 million and $25.5 million, marking an important addition to Washington’s defensive front as the team looks to rebound from a disappointing 5–12 season and a bottom-of-the-NFL defensive ranking in 2025. […]
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Commanders links Articles Bullock’s Film Room (subscription) What DT Tim Settle brings to the Washington Commanders When Settle left Washington, he was a very big, disruptive defensive tackle but could occasionally lose discipline with his assignment and with his technique. He was always looking to penetrate and be disruptive, regardless of if the offense was […]
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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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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 just one question in the Reacts survey, having to do with — […]
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Bud Clark, SSchool: TCU | Conference: Big 12College Experience: Senior | Age: ?Height / Weight: 6’1” / 188 lbsProjected Draft Status: 4th RoundPlayer Comparison: Calen Bullock 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 2020 Texas Christian Big 12 FR […]
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I wrote the first edition of this article as a fan post in February of 2025 in an effort to highlight low-cost free agents that could fit the Washington Commanders. At the time, Adam Peters had over 30 players scheduled to become free agents that he needed to either re-sign or replace during the offseason. […]
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The NFL released the numbers for performance based pay earned by players for the 2025 season. The NFL paid out more than $542 million to players, averaging almost $17 million per team, based on playing time and salary. Some of the team’s lowest paid players can earn a healthy bonus based on playing time. Under […]
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The NFL Scouting Combine is over, but we’ve still got Pro Days for players to show out for teams on their home turf. There will also be Top 30 visits, local prospect visits, and medical rechecks as teams finalize their big boards before next month’s draft in Pittsburgh. Free agency kicked off last week, and […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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Linebacker Leo Chenal signed with the Washington Commanders this week, bringing added physicality and versatility to their defense. A former Wisconsin standout, coming out of college, he combined strong run defense instincts with explosive short-area burst to close gaps quickly effectively. As an NFL player, his pass-rushing skills have developed over the course of his […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Caden Curry, EDGESchool: Ohio State University | Conference: Big Ten ConferenceCollege Experience: Senior | Age: 23 (Week 1)Height / Weight: 6’3” / 260 lbsProjected Draft Status: 4th-5th RoundPlayer Comparison: Kony Ealy / Trevis Gipson College Statistics Defense & Fumbles Table Tackles Def Interceptions Fumbles Season Team Conf Class Pos G Solo Ast Comb TFL Sk Int Yds IntTD PD FR Yds FRTD FF […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Free agency has been going on since the NFL’s legal tampering period started on Monday at noon. We’re now in the second wave of free agency, with a lot of the big contracts already given out this week. The Washington Commanders signed eleven players from other teams through yesterday, including two wide receiver signings yesterday. […]
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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 […]
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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 was on full display at the NFL Scouting Combine last week. We still have a series of Pro Days where some players who […]
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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, […]
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