"The Washington Commanders didn't come close to meeting expectations in 2025. Several mitigating factors led to their demise, but the countless injuries this squad endured provide a legitimate excuse that cannot be ignored. Every team deals with injuries. No team dealt with more than the Commanders. It exposed their lack of legitimate depth and saw them plummet to five wins on the year."
"Wise's ability as a clean edge setter against the run was something the Commanders desperately needed. Nobody was expecting miracles from a pass-rushing standpoint, but the former Arkansas standout's strong summer left reasons for encouragement. Sadly, it didn't last. Wise performed relatively well in Week 1 against the New York Giants. He lasted just 11 defensive snaps during Washington's defeat to the Green Bay Packers in Week 2. As it turned out, the injury was significant, placing him on season-ending injured reserve."
The Commanders suffered a disappointing 2025 season, crippled by an extraordinary volume of injuries that exposed shallow roster depth and produced only five wins. General manager Adam Peters prioritized one-year veteran signings last offseason to boost short-term competitiveness, including defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. Wise showed early promise as a run-setting edge defender but suffered a significant injury in Week 2 and was placed on season-ending injured reserve. Dorance Armstrong Jr. also missed time, further depleting the pass-rush. Peters plans to prioritize strengthening the team’s pass-rushing options during the upcoming roster overhaul.
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