"Everyone within the Washington Commanders seems to be in agreement about what the most pressing offseason need is to get this franchise back among the contenders. General manager Adam Peters must fix the pass rush, and he must do it urgently. Peters took heat from fans last year for not prioritizing the defensive edge. He kept faith with the options available while adding aging veterans to one-year deals."
"There's a clear-cut reason to pursue [Jaelan] Phillips. He fits a major need for the Commanders. They should sign him and still draft an edge rusher at No. 7. Phillips' 77.1 pass-rush grade [PFF] was the second-highest of his career. His pass-rush win rate ranked in the top 20 of the NFL among qualifying edge defenders. There's still a lot to like about Phillips, a former first-round pick who is only 26 years old."
General manager Adam Peters must fix the pass rush urgently to return the Washington Commanders to contender status. Last offseason he relied on existing options and short-term veteran signings that failed to produce consistent quarterback pressure. Peters preserved future salary-cap flexibility and could have roughly $100 million available in free agency. Jaelan Phillips, a 26-year-old former first-round pick who was traded to Philadelphia before the 2025 deadline, offers athleticism, bend, and positional awareness despite an injury history. Phillips recorded a 77.1 PFF pass-rush grade and a top-20 pass-rush win rate among qualifying edge defenders. The team could sign Phillips and still select an edge at No. 7.
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