The Commanders currently utilize a base 4-3 defense but may incorporate 3-4 principles in the upcoming season. This adjustment may involve utilizing all three defensive tackles—Daron Payne, Jonathan Allen, and rookie Johnny Newton—on the field at the same time. Past injuries limited this strategy, forcing the team to adhere to their standard four-man fronts. With a struggling run defense, the team experimented with repositioning Payne to defensive end. The tactics changed against stronger rushing teams, employing player Jalyn Holmes at end as well.
The Commanders are a base 4-3 team, meaning when they line up in a base defense, they have four defensive lineman and three linebackers on the field.
The run defense was really struggling, especially on the edge. That led to the Commanders trying out some different ideas to help sure up the edges.
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