Overview
- General manager Adam Peters overhauled the defense with about a dozen external signings, including edge rushers Odafe Oweh, K'Lavon Chaisson and Charles Omenihu, linebacker Leo Chenal, safety Nick Cross and corner Amik Robertson.
- Despite depth additions at wideout, Washington is still pursuing a starting-caliber complement to Terry McLaurin after missing on Alec Pierce, who re-signed with the Colts, and Romeo Doubs, who joined the Patriots.
- ESPN reporting indicates Washington is aware Brandon Aiyuk wants to play with Jayden Daniels, but Aiyuk remains under 49ers contract and the Commanders are viewed as unlikely to trade for him or offer more than a one-year prove-it deal if he becomes available.
- Over the Cap still lists the Commanders with more than $52 million in salary-cap space after the first week of free agency, leaving room for additional moves.
- Washington announced an extension for safety Jeremy Reaves through 2027 and must navigate the No. 7 pick without a second-rounder, with the next selection at No. 71 shaping how it attacks the receiver need.