"Adam Peters has got a significant amount to do in the coming months. The Washington Commanders took a massive step back in 2025, winning just five games after reaching the NFC Championship game in Year 1 under head coach Dan Quinn. Drastic measures are needed to ensure this lost campaign becomes a blip rather than the start of anything more concerning."
"The onus is on Peters to implement the correct roster upgrades. He's got six selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, but only two of those are in the first four rounds. The Commanders do have money to spend in free agency, which could exceed $100 million once the required sacrifices, early extensions, and potential restructures are confirmed. First, the Commanders must decide on their own free agents."
"It's no secret that the Washington Commanders need to fortify their pass-rush this offseason. Adam Peters acknowledged as much during his end-of-season media availability, and this was welcomed by fans and experts alike. The Commanders looked old, slow, and incapable of generating consistent pressure last season. This capitulated even further when Dorance Armstrong Jr.'s breakout year ended abruptly with a significant knee injury. It was a brutal wake-up call for Peters, so he's right to prioritize the defensive edge this time around."
Washington regressed to five wins in 2025 after reaching the NFC Championship in Year 1 under Dan Quinn. Adam Peters must upgrade the roster quickly, with six 2026 draft selections but only two in the first four rounds. The team has more than $100 million of potential free-agent payroll when sacrifices, early extensions, and restructures are accounted for. Peters must decide which veterans to retain and which to move on, balancing ruthlessness with aggression. The pass rush is a priority after inconsistent pressure and Dorance Armstrong Jr.'s season-ending knee injury. Multiple impending free-agent decisions, including Drake Jackson, present difficult dilemmas.
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