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The Washington Commanders went into free agency with a plan last week. Flush with over $80 million in cap space, general manager Adam Peters was focused on getting "younger and faster."
The Commanders headed into free agency with massive holes across the roster, specifically on defense. Offensively, the primary focus was on the wide receiver position. Peters swung big, bidding for Alec Pierce before he chose to return to the Colts on a four-year, $114 million deal. Washington also made an effort to sign Romeo Doubs, before he picked the New England Patriots.
Peters was just as aggressive on defense, signing one high-end player and spreading the money around among several younger, faster players with upside heading into their second contract. Here are some of the notable signings for Washington.
There were others, too, including several key re-signings, such as quarterback Marcus Mariota and guard Chris Paul. The Commanders also extended five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil.
Washington's spending spree has earned mostly rave reviews around the league.
Garrett Podell of CBS Sports recently graded all 32 NFL teams, giving the Commanders a B+.
Peters entered free agency with a strong plan. And, for the most part, he crushed it. While failing to land Pierce and, to a lesser extent, Doubs, and center Tyler Linderbaun was disappointing, the Commanders nailed almost everything else. These free-agency moves allow Peters to strictly focus on the best player available in next month's 2026 NFL Draft, instead of forcing a pick at a need position.
With the defense receiving most of the attention in free agency, don't be surprised if an offensive playmaker is the pick at No. 7 overall. Peters' work in free agency made this more feasible.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: High marks for defensive upgrade in free agency
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The Commanders headed into free agency with massive holes across the roster, specifically on defense. Offensively, the primary focus was on the wide receiver position. Peters swung big, bidding for Alec Pierce before he chose to return to the Colts on a four-year, $114 million deal. Washington also made an effort to sign Romeo Doubs, before he picked the New England Patriots.
Peters was just as aggressive on defense, signing one high-end player and spreading the money around among several younger, faster players with upside heading into their second contract. Here are some of the notable signings for Washington.
- EDGE Odafe Oweh
- EDGE K'Lavon Chaisson
- LB Leo Chenal
- CB Amik Robertson
- S Nick Cross
- DL Tim Settle
- TE Chig Okonkwo
There were others, too, including several key re-signings, such as quarterback Marcus Mariota and guard Chris Paul. The Commanders also extended five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil.
Washington's spending spree has earned mostly rave reviews around the league.
Garrett Podell of CBS Sports recently graded all 32 NFL teams, giving the Commanders a B+.
Peters entered free agency with a strong plan. And, for the most part, he crushed it. While failing to land Pierce and, to a lesser extent, Doubs, and center Tyler Linderbaun was disappointing, the Commanders nailed almost everything else. These free-agency moves allow Peters to strictly focus on the best player available in next month's 2026 NFL Draft, instead of forcing a pick at a need position.
With the defense receiving most of the attention in free agency, don't be surprised if an offensive playmaker is the pick at No. 7 overall. Peters' work in free agency made this more feasible.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: High marks for defensive upgrade in free agency
Continue reading...
