"Barring any major surprises, Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters will have six draft picks and a lot of salary cap room with which to rebuild his roster this offseason. Even if the Commanders hold onto defensive lineman Daron Payne, they figure to have a very healthy cap situation for 2026. A new contract for left tackle Laremy Tunsil could free up even more in the short term."
"This is reminiscent of the situation Peters found when he arrived two years ago. The fact that he has an aging, underperforming roster does his reputation no favors, but it shouldn't really affect his general philosophy. In 2024, the Commanders resisted the temptation to spend big on one or two headline-grabbing names. Peters spread his money around on young veterans who were flying a bit under the radar."
"Ryan Guthrie of the Pro Football and Sports Network linked the Commanders to Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams in free agency. His reasoning has a certain degree of logic. Williams is a workhorse. At 5-foot-10 and 220 pounds, he is a powerful downhill runner who established career highs in carries, yards, and yards per carry in 2025. Austin Ekeler and Jeremy McNichols are both past 30 and are pending free agents."
The Washington Commanders will possess six draft picks and significant salary-cap space to rebuild the roster for 2026. Retaining Daron Payne still leaves a healthy cap, and a new contract for left tackle Laremy Tunsil could free additional short-term room. The front office is likely to follow a prior strategy of spreading money across young, under-the-radar veterans rather than pursuing a few headline signings. Javonte Williams is a projected free-agent target as a powerful downhill workhorse. Running back depth is uncertain with Austin Ekeler and Jeremy McNichols facing free agency and injury concerns, while Jacory Croskey-Merritt offers big-play upside.
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