What's left on the Commanders' offseason checklist?

Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters had a monumental task ahead of him this offseason. After shocking everyone and going 12-5 and reaching the NFC Championship Game in 2024, the Commanders fell off a cliff last season, finishing 5-12. To make matters worse, Washington was without picks in the second and fourth rounds in the 2026 NFL Draft.

However, in some good news, the Commanders entered free agency with around $90 million in cap space. Peters created additional room by extending left tackle Laremy Tunsil, whom he acquired for those draft picks last March. Peters' primary mission this offseason was to get younger and faster.

Part of that strategy was overhauling one of the NFL's worst defenses. Now, here we are, days after the 2026 NFL Draft, and we have a clearer picture of what the Commanders could look like in 2026. Peters added multiple edge rushers, Odafe Oweh, K'Lavon Chaisson and Charles Omenihu in free agency, brought back defensive tackle Tim Settle, signed speedy, versatile linebacker Leo Chenal and added cornerback Amik Robertson and safety Nick Cross to revamp the secondary.

Offensively, Washington re-signed backup quarterback Marcus Mariota and signed athletic tight end Chig Okonkwo as an offensive weapon for quarterback Jayden Daniels. Additionally, the Commanders signed veteran wide receivers Dyami Brown and Van Jefferson. The draft saw linebacker Sonny Styles coming to Washington.