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Top remaining standout free agents for Commanders to target after surprisingly quiet Day 1 of NFL free agency

The Washington Commanders had a relatively quiet first day of the NFL two-day negotiation window period, but the job isn't finished yet. General manager Adam Peters made a giant splash by signing EDGE Odafe Oweh to a four-year, $100 million contract to solidify the defensive line.

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Odafe Oweh, Commanders grades for $100 million contract in 2026 NFL free agency

Even though the Washington Commanders might not have been a frontrunner for Odafe Oweh, in the final analysis, they got their man. And here are the grades for Oweh and the Commanders for the $100 million contract in 2026 NFL free agency.

Washington Commanders News / Gridiron Heroics / March 9

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.

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The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

How many of the 50 players in NFL history to rack up at least 100 tackles-for-loss in their career can you name in seven minutes?

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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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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.

Marcus Mariota 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.

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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.

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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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.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 9

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

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / March 9

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.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / March 9

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 / 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