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Don't rule out a cornerback for the Commanders at No. 7 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters went into free agency with a lot of holes to fill. Washington had holes throughout its roster, especially on defense. Peters went to work, landing multiple pass rushers, a linebacker, a cornerback, and a safety just on defense.
Offensively, the Commanders signed a tight end, two wide receivers and two running backs. All of those moves were in addition to retaining some of their own free agents, such as quarterback Marcus Mariota, and extending left tackle Laremy Tunsil. While free agency will continue for months, the bulk of the heavy lifting is done.
The Commanders still have some holes, but they're not as glaring. While the wide receiver and center positions are the most discussed, Washington still needs cornerback help, even after signing Amik Robertson . The 2026 NFL Draft is next month.
Washington could take almost any position outside of a quarterback. One position to watch is cornerback. So, it's no surprise that the Commanders have scheduled a pre-draft visit with LSU All-American cornerback Mansoor Delane, per Ryan Fowler.