Commanders earn high marks for 2026 offseason
The Washington Commanders made several moves during the offseason, and CBS Sports is handing out grades for each NFC team.
Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters had a variety of roster adjustments to make this offseason. The defense needed a major boost after looking woefully awful in 2025, and he needed to add more weapons for Jayden Daniels. Specifically, the Commanders wanted a wide receiver who could draw attention away from Terry McLaurin.
While they haven't necessarily found the guy who's going to take pressure off McLaurin, the defense got the boost it needed. Peters also made the defense younger and faster, which was part of his goal this offseason, using free agency and the draft to accomplish the task. But how well did Peters do?
A recent CBS Sports article graded every NFC team on their offseason, and the Commanders received a B+. Washington Commanders : B+ Notable additions: LB Sonny Styles, EDGE Odafe Oweh, LB Leo Chenal, S Nick Cross, EDGE K'Lavon Chaisson, DB Amik Robertson, TE Chig Okonkwo, RB Rachaad White, WR Antonio Williams Notable departures: CB Marshon Lattimore, C Tyler Biadasz, WR Deebo SamuelThe Commanders rightfully operated this offseason like a team that gave up the most yards in the entire NFL. GM Adam Peters spent the last few months working to help bring the defense to a more competitive level, and Washington has brought in some notable figures to do just that.
Odafe Oweh and K'Lavon Chaisson should help give the Commanders more of a pass-rushing presence off the edge, while the middle of the defense should see a significant boost with the arrival of first-round linebacker Sonny Styles. Nick Cross, Amik Robertson, and Leo Chenal should also help raise the floor of the unit. Defense wasn't the only side of the ball Washington addressed.