"It was shocking to me when they didn't aggressively address pass rusher last offseason. But Washington could also identify rushers on rookie deals who might want a trade due to inactivity on a contract extension with their current team. The Jaguars' Travon Walker, Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux and Jets' Jermaine Johnson are among players on expiring rookie deals who could be 2027 free agents."
"Anything and everything should be on the table. The Commanders need to consolidate. They need to get younger. They also need to keep the bigger picture in mind, rather than chasing instant gratification in Year 3 of quarterback Jayden Daniels' rookie contract. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN touted a potential avenue the Commanders could pursue to address a critical need. And it left fans infuriated."
"Unless it is an opportunity too good to refuse, Peters needs to start building the right way. He doesn't have the draft picks to do that much this offseason, but sacrificing future assets for what could become a short-term fix doesn't seem wise. Finding an explosive edge rusher on a cheaper, longer deal from the college ranks is more prudent."
The Washington Commanders suffered a major setback in 2025, prompting a likely offseason roster overhaul under general manager Adam Peters. The team must consolidate, get younger, and prioritize long-term roster construction over short-term fixes while Jayden Daniels is on the third year of his rookie contract. Potential trades for young edge rushers entering final rookie seasons — including Travon Walker, Kayvon Thibodeaux, and Jermaine Johnson — are possible options. Sacrificing future draft capital for an immediate pass-rush upgrade risks only short-term gain. Targeting college-edge rushers on cheaper, longer deals better supports a sustainable rebuild.
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