Commanders 'in line for a turnaround' in 2026
The Commanders have had an impressive offseason thus far, leading one prominent columnist to declare Washington was in line for a 2026 turnaround.
The 2026 season is a critical one for the Washington Commanders . After shocking the world by going 12-5 and reaching the NFC Championship Game in 2024, Washington fell back, finishing 5-12 in 2025. This led to some changes for the Commanders , including a new offensive and defensive coordinator.
The 2026 season will be the third year for general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn. They need to win, specifically, Quinn needs to win. With many holes on both sides of the ball, Washington attacked free agency with urgency, signing over a dozen external free agents.
The Commanders were purposeful in their signings, aiming to get younger and faster. Mission accomplished. Now, Washington heads into the 2026 NFL Draft in a position to select the best available player, rather than forcing a pick to fill a need.
While not everyone has loved the Commanders' offseason thus far, the majority have. You can add NFL senior columnist Judy Battista to the list of those who have liked Washington's moves. In her latest for NFL.