Commanders slip in NFL post-free agency power rankings
The Washington Commanders have had a busy offseason, but one analyst doesn't think they've gotten better.
The first couple waves of free agency are over now, and most teams have added several players to their rosters. The Washington Commanders have been one of the busier teams, which makes sense considering the team had a disappointing 2025 season. The Commanders entered the offseason with plenty of needs on both sides of the ball, and on paper, they did a fine job addressing those needs in free agency.
The team spent on defenders like Odafe Oweh, Leo Chenal, and Amik Robertson, while adding Chigoziem Okonkwo and Rachaad White to the offense. These additions, combined with the upcoming rookie class and a healthy Jayden Daniels, should make the Commanders more competitive in 2026. However, one NFL analyst isn't sold.
Ralph Vacchiano of FOX Sports recently updated his power rankings, and he has the Commanders at No. 19. In Vacchiano's previous rankings, the Commanders were No.
17, so they actually went backwards after free agency. Regarding that slide, Vacchiano offered the following: All that cap space and they went for quantity over quality. They did make some nice additions on both sides — edge rushers Odafe Oweh and K’Lavon Chaisson, cornerback Amik Robertson, linebacker Leo Chenal, tight end Chig Okonkwo and running back Rachaad White.