Commanders reportedly looking to trade down in 2026 NFL Draft

It's no secret that Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters would like more picks in next week's 2026 NFL Draft. Washington has six picks, but is without picks in the second and fourth rounds due to last year's trade for left tackle Laremy Tunsil. The Commanders would do that trade all over again.

Tunsil was phenomenal last season, earning a two-year extension that once again makes him the NFL's highest-paid offensive tackle. But if Peters could have Tunsil and somehow add back picks, it's something that should be on the table. It is, per Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, who said that the Commanders are one of five teams in the top 10 wanting to move back.

Count the Cardinals, Titans, Giants, Browns and Commanders among those already looking at trying to drop down in the order to accumulate capital. The problem for those five is finding teams to move up. Each of those other four teams is ahead of Washington in the draft order.

The lack of quarterback depth in this class really makes trading back more difficult. The top talents in this class also play non-premium positions, such as running back Jeremiyah Love, linebacker Sonny Styles and safety Caleb Downs. The Cowboys are frequently mentioned as a team that wants to trade up.