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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.

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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 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.

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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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 / 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.

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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 / Washington Commanders on SI / March 6

Top 3 Free Agent Candidates the Commanders Should Target in 2026

The Washington Commanders don’t have a position on their roster where they couldn’t use at least a little bit of help. Even at quarterback, with Jayden

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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.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / March 6

Recently Cut Commanders Starter Finds New Home with AFC Contender

Moves are being made across the league, and that includes the Washington Commanders, as they have made cuts and re-signed some of their own players as they gear up to use their $80+ million in salary cap space this offseason to improve on their 5-12 record in 2025.

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 / A to Z Sports / March 6

Commanders' controversial release already lands new massive contract before free agency, which raises major questions

The Washington Commanders haven't shied away from making moves that go against popular opinions, and now they have to see if they made the right decisions.

Tyler Biadasz 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

Tyler Biadasz News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

Chargers, Tyler Biadasz, Agree to Contract

The Los Angeles Chargers signed center Tyler Biadasz to a new three-year, $30 million contract. Biadasz, a one-time Pro Bowler, spent the 2025 season with the Washington Commanders but has also played for the Dallas Cowboys.

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.

Marshon Lattimore News / Football Analysis / March 4

$18.5M Star CB Gone After 11 Games As Commanders’ Trade Gamble Collapses

The Washington Commanders will release cornerback Marshon Lattimore before the 2026 league year, clearing $18.5M in cap room and closing a brief experiment that began with playoff ambitions in 2024.

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.