"The idea of adding Wilson makes sense. He also has ties to head coach Dan Quinn, who was his defensive coordinator with the Dallas Cowboys. The connection is meaningful since Wilson was very productive playing under Quinn. In 41 games (33 starts), the defensive back totaled 218 tackles, six pass breakups, five sacks, and three interceptions. Not only was he making plays, but Quinn was moving him around, lining him up at free safety and in the box."
"Once Quinn left Dallas and headed to Washington, Wilson saw his production decrease in two consecutive seasons. That's concerning. Last season, the Texas A&M product finished with 71 tackles and five pass breakups. Wilson also posted career lows in overall grade (50.8) and coverage grade (38.8), according to Pro Football Focus. Wilson needs a change of scenery, and Quinn is the ideal coach to help the 31-year-old return to a competent level."
"The Commanders do have Quan Martin returning, but after an up-and-down three seasons, he's entering a crucial campaign. The Commanders could still use some more assistance on the backend. Martin had some serious trouble in 2025, failing to reach his breakout hype and gradually being phased out of the lineup. Will Harris was another safety who got run in 2025, logging 560 defensive snaps. But he never looked healthy after coming back from an early injury sustained in Week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders."
Washington improved its roster this offseason, especially on defense, through free agency and the draft, but still needs additional depth in the secondary. Donovan Wilson is among the top remaining free agents, and adding him fits because he previously produced under head coach Dan Quinn with the Dallas Cowboys. Wilson recorded 218 tackles, six pass breakups, five sacks, and three interceptions across 41 games, with Quinn using him in multiple roles including free safety and in the box. After Quinn left Dallas, Wilson’s production dropped over two seasons, including 71 tackles and lower Pro Football Focus grades. Washington could use Wilson as a rotational piece while existing safeties like Quan Martin and Will Harris face recent performance and health concerns.
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