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One Veteran Free Agent the Commanders Must Sign Immediately After the NFL Draft

The Washington Commanders now have the 2026 NFL Draft in their rearview mirror, and the consensus is that general manager Adam Peters and his staff have once again gotten great value from the majority of their picks.

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Commanders’ 2026 NFL Draft Grades For Every Pick

The Washington Commanders believe they got the right guy in the first round, and they’re still making efforts to add another player outside of the draft.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 27

Commanders invite 4-time All-Big Ten selection to rookie minicamp

One way or another, it appears the Washington Commanders will have a former Big Ten standout as their starting kicker heading into the 2026-27 campaign.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / April 27

Projecting the Commanders Depth Chart and 53-Man Roster After the Draft—Position by Position

After making six picks and signing eight undrafted free agents, the 2026 NFL Draft is in the past for the Washington Commanders. The Commanders had a busy offseason, starting with a thrilling free agency, and have put together one of the more highly thought of rookie classes with their selections in the NFL Draft.

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The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

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The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

Washington Commanders News / DC Sports King / April 27

Commanders may have solved their biggest problem on the offensive line

As the 2026 NFL Draft concluded, the Washington Commanders emphasized shoring up their offensive front, utilizing their 209th overall pick in the sixth round to select Michigan State center Matt Gulbin.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / April 27

Commanders Lauded for Impressive 2026 NFL Draft Haul

The Washington Commanders executed their plan to near perfection during the 2026 NFL Draft. After landing one of their top overall targets in Ohio State

Washington Commanders News / DC Sports King / April 27

Monte Coleman was the heartbeat of Washington’s three Super Bowls

Washington football lost a titan this week—Monte Coleman, legendary linebacker, passed away Sunday at 68. For 16 seasons, Coleman was the beating heart of Washington’s defense, a player who embodied the grit, loyalty, and excellence of the franchise’s golden era.

Washington Commanders News / Field Level Media / April 26

Monte Coleman, 3-time Super Bowl champion for Washington, dies at 68

Monte Coleman, who won three Super Bowls while playing linebacker his entire NFL career for the Washington franchise, died on Sunday. He was 68. A cause of death was not given in announcements by the Washington Commanders as well as by Arkansas Pine Bluff, where Coleman was head coach at his hometown university from 2008-17 and was 40-71.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / April 26

Washington Commanders' 2026 Draft Class Draws Strong Fan Reactions

The Washington Commanders had plenty of options entering the 2026 NFL Draft. Ultimately, the team chose to stay pat, utilizing all six of their picks to add talent to the roster.

Jayden Daniels News / A to Z Sports / April 26

3 overreactions to the Commanders’ 2026 draft class: Washington will only go as far as Jayden Daniels can take it

The 2026 NFL Draft is over, so of course that means it’s time to overreact to the Commanders’ efforts in both positive and negative fashion. Alright. The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / April 25

Grading The Commanders’ 2026 Draft Class: Washington tries to make lemonade out of lemons, but the final product tastes funny

The Commanders came into the 2026 NFL Draft missing two rounds worth of valuable picks after trading away the second- and fourth-rounder last year for Laremy Tunsil.

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25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / April 25

Commanders End 2026 NFL Draft With Quarterback Surprise

As the draft comes to a close, the Washington Commanders have addressed most of their roster needs, though two key areas on defense remain. Safety and cornerback are still positions to watch, but with their final pick, Washington takes a different approach.

Adam Peters News / A to Z Sports / April 25

Grading Day 3 of the Commanders’ 2026 Draft: Adam Peters ignores multiple needs and fails to move the needle on the final day

It’s always hard to drum up legitimate excitement on Day 3 of the draft and the Commanders didn’t even have a fourth-round pick to help do that. Still, Adam Peters ignored two important needs and failed to move the needle with any of his picks.

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The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

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Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / April 25

Commanders Add Three-Year Offensive Starter Late in NFL Draft

In this year’s draft, the Washington Commanders have made some expected selections, along with one that left fans questioning the direction, especially as some of the team’s more pressing needs remain unaddressed.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / April 25

Commanders Add Intriguing Running Back Weapon In NFL Draft

The Washington Commanders have focused on addressing the roster needs that contributed to their struggles last season. So far, their draft approach has been balanced, going defense in the first round, offense in the third, and back to defense in the fifth.

Washington Commanders News / DC Sports King / April 25