Trending Now - Commanders Aim High With Ambitious $60 Million Defense Strategy
WHO:
Washington Commanders
General Manager Adam Peters
Coach Dan Quinn
Veteran player Andrew Wylie
Quarterback Jayden Daniels
Defensive Coordinator Daronte Jones
Linebacker Bobby Wagner
Tight End Zach Ertz
Running Back Austin Ekeler
Safety Will Harris
Defensive Tackle Javon Kinlaw
Linebacker Devin Lloyd (Jacksonville Jaguars)
Offensive Coordinator David Blough
Offensive Line Coach Darnell Stapleton
Assistant Offensive Line Coach Shane Toub
WHAT:
The Commanders are entering the 2026 free agency period with a focus on acquiring difference-makers and filling roster holes.
The team finished the 2025 season with a record of 5-12 after a 12-5 season in 2024.
The Commanders signed 50 players in free agency over the past two offseasons, including 18 who re-signed.
They are expected to pursue players at edge rusher, receiver, and cornerback positions.
Andrew Wylie re-signed with the Commanders and expressed high expectations for the team's success.
The Commanders are considering signing linebacker Devin Lloyd, who is expected to command a three-year, $60.43 million deal.
WHERE:
Indianapolis (location of the NFL Combine)
Washington, D.C. (home of the Washington Commanders)
WHEN:
The new league year begins on March 11, 2026.
The Commanders' 2025 season concluded with a 5-12 record.
The Commanders advanced to the NFC Championship Game in 2024.
WHY:
The Commanders aim to improve their roster after a disappointing 2025 season and to build a competitive team for 2026.
Wylie wants to remain with the Commanders due to the positive culture established by Quinn and Peters.
HOW:
The Commanders plan to spend aggressively in free agency while avoiding reckless spending.
They are focusing on acquiring younger and faster players to improve their roster balance.
The team is implementing changes in offensive strategy, including having Jayden Daniels line up under center and emphasizing play-calling from the huddle.
The Washington Commanders are gearing up for the 2026 free agency period, aiming to enhance their roster after finishing the 2025 season with a disappointing record of 5 to 12. With the new league year starting on March 11, the team is expected to pursue key positions like edge rusher, receiver, and cornerback, while also considering a significant deal for linebacker Devin Lloyd. Veteran player Andrew Wylie, who recently re-signed, is optimistic about the team's future, citing the positive culture fostered by Coach Dan Quinn and General Manager Adam Peters.