Trending Now - Washington Commanders Monitor Free Agency and Draft Prospects

WHO:

Washington Commanders

President Trump (mentioned in context of the team)

David Blough, new offensive coordinator

Daronte Jones, new defensive coordinator

Jayden Daniels, franchise quarterback

Deebo Samuel, pending free agent

Tress Way, re-signed punter

Nick Allegretti, signed offensive lineman

Odafe Oweh, signed defensive end

Tim Settle, signed defensive tackle

Bobby Wagner, pending free agent linebacker

Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports analyst

Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN analyst

Matt Patricia, Ohio State defensive coordinator

Peter Schrager, NFL analyst

Lance Zierlein, NFL.com analyst

Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com analyst

WHAT:

The NFL salary cap for the 2026 season is set at $301.2 million.

The legal tampering period for free agency has started.

The new league year starts on March 11th, 2026, at 4 PM.

The Commanders signed six players and released two.

Odafe Oweh signed a 4-year, $100 million deal.

Tim Settle signed a 3-year, $24 million deal.

Laremy Tunsil signed a 2-year, $60.2 million extension.

The Commanders finished the 2025 season with a 5-12 record.

The Commanders have the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 draft.

Arvell Reese recorded 6.5 sacks in the 2025 season.

Reese ran a 4.46 40-yard dash at the combine.

Reese is 20 years old and from Cleveland.

WHERE:

Washington, D.C. (home of the Washington Commanders)

Indianapolis (location of the NFL combine)

WHEN:

The new league year starts on March 11th, 2026.

The Commanders' 2025 season ended in 2025.

The NFL combine took place in 2026.

WHY:

The Commanders aim to improve after a disappointing 5-12 season.

Changes in coaching staff were made to restructure the team.

HOW:

The Commanders are actively signing free agents and restructuring contracts.

The team is focusing on building around franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels and improving their defense.

(UPDATED March 9, 2026 23:11 UTC)

The Washington Commanders are making significant moves as they prepare for the upcoming NFL season, having signed six players, including Odafe Oweh to a four-year, $100 million deal, and Tim Settle to a three-year, $24 million deal. With the legal tampering period for free agency now underway and the new league year starting on March 11, the team is also restructuring contracts and focusing on building around franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels. After finishing the 2025 season with a disappointing 5-12 record, the Commanders are looking to improve their roster and coaching staff, which now includes new offensive coordinator David Blough and defensive coordinator Daronte Jones.