"There are serious concerns about whether the Washington Commanders have enough to generate consistent pressure on opposing quarterbacks. If this scenario comes to fruition, general manager Adam Peters should treat the defensive edge as his biggest priority above all else next spring. The Commanders are quietly confident that they have enough experience to get the job done. Von Miller's presence brings legitimacy, but there is just no telling how much he's got left in the tank."
"Nik Bonitto has vastly outperformed his second-round billing. His 13.5-sack campaign in 2024 cemented his status as one of the league's most promising young edge rushers. This was recognized by the Denver Broncos, who gave him a bumper new contract extension ahead of their Week 1 opener against the Tennessee Titans. Bonitto signed a four-year, $106 million extension with the Broncos that also includes $70 million guaranteed."
There are concerns that the Washington Commanders lack sufficient pass-rush consistency to pressure quarterbacks, making the defensive edge the top offseason priority for general manager Adam Peters. Current depth includes veteran Von Miller, high-upside Dorance Armstrong Jr., journeyman Jacob Martin, run-stopper Deatrich Wise Jr., and developmental seventh-rounder Javontae Jean-Baptiste. Washington can manage short-term needs but requires more long-term edge talent to sustain momentum. The Broncos' four-year, $106 million extension for Nik Bonitto — after a 13.5-sack 2024 season — removes a prime free-agent target and forces Peters to explore draft and other options before the tampering period.
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