Washington is relying on veteran players to lead the 2025 team while seeking reinforcements on the defensive front. Dante Fowler Jr. left for the Cowboys and Jonathan Allen was released after no trade suitors emerged. Javon Kinlaw was added, but the team pursued DeMarcus Lawrence, who previously played for Dan Quinn. Lawrence opted to join the Seattle Seahawks and explained he would not 'bandwagon' to a contending team that he felt did not need him. Lawrence said he emphasizes bringing an attitude and personality only when he is needed to help a team reach its goals. The decision drew criticism and left Washington still searching for edge help.
Had an opportunity to sign with Washington. That's a championship-contending team. Me personally, I'm not a big bandwagon guy. I'm not going to sit here and jump on a team because y'all have a good opportunity to go to the championship. Like, what am I needed for? If y'all already got that type of team, y'all don't need me. It's all about me bringing my attitude and personality to a team to help us get to where we need to be.
It's no secret that the Commanders needed more on their defensive front this offseason. Dante Fowler Jr. departed for the Dallas Cowboys in free agency. Washington released Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen after no willing trade suitor came forward. Javon Kinlaw was their high-profile addition, but DeMarcus Lawrence reportedly spurned their advances in favor of joining the Seattle Seahawks.
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