"The Washington Commanders have money to spend and are under pressure to make the necessary improvements, so fans are demanding bold moves to get this franchise back on an upward trajectory. Even though this is not projected to be the strongest free-agent class, the New England Patriots proved last season how any team can maximize any crop of available veterans if the right fits are identified."
"[Kyle] Dugger, 29, was jettisoned from the Patriots' defense in a pick swap as part of their 2025 turnaround, landing with the Steelers and voiding the last two years of a four-year, $58 million deal. He started nine games in Pittsburgh with two interceptions, one returned for a touchdown, so the question is what fraction of his old salary will he draw on the open market? A new coach in Pittsburgh means there isn't an obvious landing spot for Dugger, a low-risk rebound signing."
Adam Peters is expected to pursue aggressive moves in free agency as the Washington Commanders possess cap space and face pressure to improve. The team should adopt a strategy of maximizing available veterans despite a weaker overall free-agent class. The roster plan must include moving away from aging players past their prime and prioritizing defensive upgrades after a poor defensive campaign and the firing of Joe Whitt Jr. New defensive coordinator Daronte Jones will influence scheme-driven personnel decisions. An NFL insider suggests versatile safety Kyle Dugger as a potential low-risk, high-reward addition after an up-and-down season with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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