"Seasons like the one the Washington Commanders experienced in 2025 cause organizations to rethink everything. From personnel to practice habits, from offseason training to in-season travel, it's all up for discussion. We can be fairly certain that the Commanders' general manager, Adam Peters, is actively engaged in such discussions right now. The changes have already begun. Both coordinators are no longer with the club."
"Commanders' long-term future will be decided by Adam Peters' approach this offseason There will almost certainly be more coaching changes once the new coordinators have time to assess current assistants. David Blough has hired his new quarterbacks coach, D.J. Williams. If the new defensive coordinator comes from outside the organization, he will probably bring in a few new faces as well. The most visible changes will come on the field. Peters and Dan Quinn will be confronted with decisions that might have seemed unthinkable."
"By my count - and I'm being fairly generous here - there are fewer than 20 players who are absolute locks for the 2026 season. That means more than 30 positions will be up for grabs throughout the summer and into training camp. The players who could be gone can be broken into a few broad groups. The most obvious one consists of the older players. They will all be 30 or older on the opening day of 2026."
Adam Peters faces a comprehensive rebuild after a disappointing 2025 season, with coaching and roster overhauls already underway. Both coordinators have been dismissed and a 30-year-old with limited coaching experience now leads the offense, while a defensive coordinator search could bring additional staff turnover. New assistants have begun arriving, including D.J. Williams as quarterbacks coach. Fewer than 20 players are considered locks for 2026, leaving more than 30 positions open. Older veterans, many acquired to win immediately, and several pending free agents will be evaluated for retention, trade, or release. Decisions on contracts, personnel, and practice habits will shape long-term direction.
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