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Commanders Have 1 Glaring Roster Hole Stopping Super Bowl Charge

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Adam Schultz | Last updated May 10, 2025 8:09 AM ET

The way the Washington Commanders have gone about their offseason business with Adam Peters and Dan Quinn has been admirable.

Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil, both trades, were brought into a roster that many see as capable of pushing the very best in the NFL to the brink, with a Super Bowl charge firmly on the agenda.

But for all the good work the franchise has done this offseason, there are still some roster holes that need filling, and yes, we know you can't fix all of them in one offseason.

However, the Commanders have left themselves rather short when it comes to pass rushers, and Pro Football Focus has called that the team's biggest need.

"The Commanders had a smaller draft class, and when it came to their big moves in free agency, they opted to emphasize the offensive side of the ball," Pro Football Focus writes. "They did well overall in that regard, but that doesn’t change the fact that their best pass rusher on the edge last year was Dorance Armstrong, who had just a 14.0% win rate. They’ll need better play from the collective group, and perhaps a newcomer."

There were rumors a couple of weeks ago that the Commanders were thought to be interested in Cincinnati Bengals star Trey Hendrickson, but he would command a sizable salary, and that is something Washington likely can't part ways with.

That leaves the likes of Von Miller, Matthew Judon, Jadeveon Clowney, and Za'Darius Smith as the key free agents available.

All would help, but all would be patchwork for this season.

Whether the Commanders look to add another body is unknown. They might be content with how the roster is shaping up. But for most, the consensus is that they need more of a pass rush, and with the weapons in the NFC East, getting after the quarterback is crucial.

And we are sure the current crop will give the Commanders' defense the best chance at getting offenses off the field.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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