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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.

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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.

Treylon Burks News / Washington Commanders on SI / March 8

Commanders Re-Sign Former First Round Pick WR To $4 Million Deal

Washington Commanders wide receiver Treylon Burks showed flashes of his potential this past season after being elevated to the 53-man roster against the Seattle Seahawks when Luke McCaffrey was placed on injured reserve.

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

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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 / Washington Commanders on SI / March 8

Commanders Free Agency: Boye Mafe and Odafe Oweh Headline Edge Rusher Wishlist

With more than $80 million in projected cap space entering free agency, Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters has the assets to make big moves and remaining needs in his edge group to justify them happening there.

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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 / A to Z Sports / March 7

Commanders forced to pivot at critical position after top free agent target re-signs with current team

The Washington Commanders have their targets set on who they want to pursue with the NFL free agency period just days away. After surprising everyone by releasing starting center Tyler Biadasz, the Commanders have to find their next answer, and they have to get it right.

Deatrich Wise Jr. News / Washington Commanders on SI / March 7

Deatrich Wise Jr. Returns to Washington Following Season-Ending 2025 Injury

The Washington Commanders have been committed to maintaining a veteran presence on their roster, and one move ahead of the new season ensures defensive end Deatrich Wise will remain in Washington.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / March 7

Adam Peters Clears $18.5 Million by Releasing Marshon Lattimore; Who is the Replacement?

Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters made the right move by releasing cornerback Marshon Lattimore, but now he has a massive hole to fill

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.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / March 6

Commanders' under-the-radar free agent target is their long-term answer at an uncertain position

The Washington Commanders are ready to get active in free agency, but they'll only sign players they feel are a good fit for what they need. It's been reported that they will be aggressive in landing a starting CB in free agency, and they need to get the position right, finally.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / March 6

Commanders re-sign former first-round pick who could become valuable depth after showing potential last season

The Washington Commanders are looking to bring in a load of new talent after receiving a wake-up call last year with many roster flaws exposed. They came into the offseason with the most pending free agents, so they had to bring back key players they could build around.

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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.

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,

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Treylon Burks 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.

Adam Peters News / Washington Commanders on SI / March 6

Adam Peters Faces Draft Capital Deficit in 2026 Offseason Flexibility Rankings

With free agency around the corner, the Washington Commanders have among the most cap space in the NFL right now, with more room coming if general manager Adam Peters can get an extension done with offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil before Monday.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / March 6

Shocking salary cap cut can now be Commanders' saving grace at key position during free agency

The Washington Commanders' list of offseason targets continues to grow with the NFL free agency period kicking off next week. Expect the Commanders to be very active, but also selective on who they want to target in free agency.

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

The Risk Nobody Wants to Talk About With Jayden Daniels in Year Three

Every year, it is the same old story with young quarterbacks. You see videos of them practicing. Coaches talk about their leadership. Teammates say things feel easier now that they are around.

Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 6

Chargers Signing C Tyler Biadasz To Three-Year Deal

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Chargers have agreed to terms with C Tyler Biadasz on a three-year, 30 million contract. Biadasz visited with

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 5

2 free agents Commanders must avoid signing in 2026 NFL free agency

It’s a pretty simple strategy as the Washington Commanders target the top free agents. But who they chase below the top of the wish list is a different story.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 5

3 best players Commanders must target during 2026 NFL free agency

The Washington Commanders are hoping to find a pot of gold in the NFL Draft. And they’re already tinkering with their roster. But the best route to success could be finding the already proven players.

Drake Jackson News / Pro Football Rumors / March 5

Commanders To Re-Sign DE Drake Jackson

Drake Jackson managed to return to NFL action late in the 2025 season as a member of the Commanders. His time in Washington will continue. Jackson has agreed to a new one-year deal, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Shy Tuttle News / Pro Football Rumors / March 5

Commanders Re-Sign DE Deatrich Wise, DT Shy Tuttle

The Commanders added two veterans in the defensive trenches last year but barely saw use out of either of them. Well, both defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. and defensive tackle Shy Tuttle will get another chance in Washington as the Commanders have re-signed both players to one-year deals for the 2026 NFL season, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Deebo Samuel News / Athlon Sports / March 2

Commanders Dealt Unfortunate Deebo Samuel Update on Monday

The Washington Commanders got what they needed from Deebo Samuel last season. Whether they bring him back is a different question entirely. Washington sent a fifth-round pick to the San Francisco 49ers to land Samuel, and he delivered as the team's top receiving option in 2025.