Commanders Re-Sign DE Deatrich Wise, DT Shy Tuttle

Wise joined the Commanders as a free agent almost a year ago, signing with only his second NFL franchise after spending the first eight years of his career in New England. After working his way up from rotational piece to full-time starter for the Patriots over that time then falling back down the depth chart, Wise found himself in Washington, where he would once again get a chance at being a full-time starter. Unfortunately, only two games into the season, Wise was carted off the field with a season-ending quad injury. This new deal will allow Wise a second chance at a first full season with the Commanders.

Tuttle also only played two games with the Commanders in 2025, but that was because he spent the majority of his season with the Titans. Over the first ten weeks of the season, Tuttle worked as a rotational tackle on the defensive line in Tennessee, playing about a quarter of the team’s defensive snaps. After seeing no game action for about a month late in the season, Tuttle was put on waivers by the Titans and claimed by the Commanders. He played in the team’s final two games before the season came to an end.

These two veterans have both fallen on harder times after working to establish themselves as starters in the NFL. The Commanders believe they’ve got enough to offer, though, and will give each player another opportunity to contribute in 2026 now that Wise should be able to get healthy and Tuttle will get a full offseason with the team.