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Commanders Re-Sign Veteran Quarterback Marcus Mariota to Multi-Year Deal

The Washington Commanders were expected to make some splash moves this offseason after entering free agency with over $80 million in cap space. And while things may have gotten off to a slow start compared to the rest of the league, they were able to land a massive piece in edge rusher Odafe Oweh.

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Washington Commanders Make $100 Million Move on Pass Rusher

The Washington Commanders need to address their EDGE depth, with multiple players testing free agency and a few starters recovering from injury. Von Miller, Jacob Martin, Preston Smith, and Jalyn Holmes are testing the open market.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / March 9

Washington Commanders unexpectedly reunite with old friend during NFL free agency to solidify questionable roster position

The Washington Commanders are looking to bring in new talent to help out the roster, but sometimes that could be with a familiar face as well. The defense has been the biggest focus of free agency after the Commanders dropped a massive bag on EDGE Odafe Oweh.

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Odafe Oweh News / Washington Commanders on SI / March 9

Commanders Make Massive $100 Million Signing in Free Agency With Odafe Oweh

Despite having a ton of salary cap space, the Washington Commanders weren't as active early on the two-day negotiation period of free agency that opened.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

Washington Commanders News / Last Word On Sports / March 9

Top-2 Pick Agrees to Contract With Commanders

Veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota agreed to a new one-year, $7 million contract with the Washington Commanders. Mariota, a former first-round pick, spent the 2025 season with the Commanders but also played for the Tennessee Titans, Las Vegas Raiders, Atlanta Falcons, and Philadelphia Eagles.

Washington Commanders News / Total Apex Sports / March 9

Laremy Tunsil Re-Signs With Washington Commanders on Two-Year, $60.2 Million Extension

The Washington Commanders wasted no time addressing one of their most pressing offseason priorities. On Monday, the first day of the NFL’s legal tampering period, the team agreed to a two-year extension with Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil worth $60.2 million, with $61.5 million in guaranteed money, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Amik Robertson News / A to Z Sports / March 9

Grading the signing: Washington Commanders add new unexpected CB in Amik Robertson, who will come with questions

The Washington Commanders were very vocal about adding a playmaker on defense this offseason, and they needed a lockdown corner. The Commanders are also poised to spend big money in free agency and have been active in swinging on bigger names around the league.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

Laremy Tunsil News / Gridiron Heroics / March 9

Washington Commanders news: Laremy Tunsil signs massive 2-year extension

The Washington Commanders are looking to keep quarterback Jayden Daniels on the field, and making sure the offensive line is intact is critical for that.

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Commanders poach Lions cornerback in free agency

The Washington Commanders have strengthened the left side of their offensive line by reaching a historic agreement with Laremy Tunsil. According to ESPN

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Washington Commanders avoid another offseason disaster with latest $60 million move to protect Jayden Daniels

The Washington Commanders learned from their past mistakes and finally negotiated a massive contract extension during free agency. We saw general manager Adam Peters and WR Terry McLaurin face off in a contract holdout that lasted all offseason and ended right before the season started.

Shy Tuttle News / A to Z Sports / March 9

Former Vols standout who was part of one of the most bizarre stories in Tennessee history lands extension with Washington Commanders

Former Tennessee Vols defensive tackle Shy Tuttle is sticking around in Washington DC. The Washington Commanders officially announced on Monday that they've signed Tuttle to a contract extension The terms of the deal were not announced.

Washington Commanders News / EasySportz / March 9

Running the Washington Commanders Offseason in GM Mode

This offseason, I took control of the Washington Commanders in GM Mode on StickToTheModel with a focus on strengthening the defense, upgrading the secondary, and adding offensive weapons while navigating tight cap space.

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One Free Agent the Commanders Must Sign — No Excuses

There is plenty of work to do in the DMV this offseason, and we have finally reached the two-day negotiating period before free agency kicks off officially on Wednesday.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / March 9

Under-the-radar free agent could fill Commanders' biggest void if they miss on expensive swings

The Washington Commanders are poised to make big swings in free agency, but they aren't guaranteed to land them all. They've already been linked to top free agents such as Alec Pierce, Tyler Linderbaum, and others, but they need backup options who can still get the job done.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / March 9

Commanders 2026 NFL Free Agency Predictions: Big splashes, key players, and under-the-radar targets Washington will sign

The Washington Commanders have made the moves necessary to be aggressive in free agency, and many insiders around the league expect them to be smart, yet aggressive and active in pursuing the right players.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / March 8

Top 3 Free Agent Wide Receivers the Washington Commanders Should Target in 2026

After re-signing Treylon Burks to a $4 million deal, the Washington Commanders have secured the receiver room a bit before free agency on Monday, but still

Washington Commanders News / Football Analysis / March 7

Commanders Cut Four-Time Pro Bowl CB After Just 11 Games—$97.6M Deal Now Dead

Marshon Lattimore’s Washington tenure ended with a phone call on March 2, 2026. The Commanders released their prized trade deadline acquisition before the March 11 league year, clearing $18.5 million with zero dead money.

Marshon Lattimore News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 6

Commanders Officially Release CB Marshon Lattimore

The Washington Commanders announced Friday that they’ve officially released CB Marshon Lattimore. Reports indicated that this move was coming from Washington,

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / March 6

Commanders To Re-Sign Treylon Burks

Treylon Burks will have another chance in Washington. Washing out in Tennessee, the former first-round pick has agreed to a second contract with the Commanders.

Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / March 6

Commanders Predicted to Sign 1,000-Yard WR in NFL Free Agency

The Washington Commanders are ready to move on from the 2025 season. After an appearance in the 2024 NFC Championship Game, they took a step back, going 5-12 and finishing third in the NFC East.

Jake Moody News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 6

Commanders Re-Signing K Jake Moody To One-Year Deal

According to Jeremy Fowler, the Commanders are re-signing K Jake Moody to a one-year deal on Friday. Washington initially declined to tender Moody a contract as a restricted free agent earlier this week. Moody, 26, was a third-round pick of the 49ers out of Michigan in the 2023 draft.

Jayden Daniels News / Last Word On Sports / March 6