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Commanders Almost Signed $100 Million Wide Receiver Over Colts

As the 2026 season officially begins this week, the Washington Commanders have a mission this offseason. First order of business is finding a potential wideout alongside Terry McLaurin, as Deebo Samuel will likely hit free agency.

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Commanders' concerning pattern continues during NFL free agency period, which raises major red flags

Before free agency, all we heard from NFL insiders around the league was that the Washington Commanders were prepared to take massive swings and expected fireworks.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / March 10

Commanders could make shocking trade for an obvious target after missing on top free agents to fix major problem

The Washington Commanders were looking to be aggressive and take a big swing in free agency, but they unfortunately missed on one of the biggest. They took a massive swing at WR Alec Pierce, and ESPN's John Kiem said he would've signed with the Commanders if he did leave in free agency, but he stayed with the Colts.

Adam Peters News / Last Word On Sports / March 10

Adam Peters May Not Have Much Time Before Commanders Fans Turn on Him

The grumbling in Washington has begun, and Adam Peters is the reason. There are many Commanders fans unhappy with Peters right now. Washington Commanders fans are not exactly known for their patience, and they have spent enough years getting jerked around to know how this movie usually ends.

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Odafe Oweh News / A to Z Sports / March 10

Commanders' marquee free agent signing EDGE Odafe Oweh will fill glaring void in polarizing way

The Washington Commanders said they wanted to land an EDGE this offseason, and that's what they did on the first day of free agency. General manager Adam Peters opened the checkbook and gave free agent EDGE Odafe Oweh a massive four-year, $100 million contract to get after the quarterback.

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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.

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / March 10

Commanders Sign Lions Ballhawk Cornerback to $16 Million Deal

The Washington Commanders have slid a bit under the radar at the onset of the two-day negotiating period before teams can officially sign free agents.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / March 10

Commanders Sign $24.4 Million Familiar Face on Defense

The Washington Commanders were expected to go big-game hunting this offseason with one of the heaviest wallets in the league, but have only made one "splash" move by signing up-and-coming former Los Angeles Chargers edge Odafe Oweh.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / March 10

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.

Odafe Oweh News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 9

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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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 / 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 / A to Z Sports / March 9

Grading the signing: Commanders make free agency splash by signing EDGE Odafe Oweh to massive contract

The Washington Commanders were expected to make fireworks in free agency, and we finally have our first notable signing of the offseason. After signing CB Amik Robertson, we all waited for a major splash, and the first is a massive boost for the defense.

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.

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.

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 / 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 / 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.

Tyler Biadasz News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 6