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Commanders' draft projection puts Quan Martin firmly on the chopping block
Washington Commanders safety Quan Martin Perry Knotts/GettyImages
The Washington Commanders are now 3-8 after a defeat to the Miami Dolphins. There are still six games left to navigate after the bye week. Still, fans have already turned their attention to what promises to be a tenure-defining offseason for general manager Adam Peters. This roster has a ton of holes. A plethora of experienced starters are out of contract. The need to get younger is glaring, and the Commanders could have around $100 million in available salary-cap space they need to use wisely. Peters only has six picks in the 2026 NFL Draft after standing pat at the trade deadline. That makes things more difficult, but it seems, for all the smart money, as if the Commanders are going to have a high-end first-rounder to either take a blue-chip prospect or trade back for more selections. It's an interesting dilemma for Peters. The need to focus on defensive reinforcements cannot be overstated, and this looks like a good draft to accomplish this feat upon further examination of the prospects set to declare. Co

This article first appeared on Riggo's Rag and was syndicated with permission.

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