Dream Commanders defensive option just fell into Adam Peters' lap

Adam Peters is banking on experience to guide the Washington Commanders to even greater prosperity in 2025. This bears more significance on the defensive side of the football, with savvy veterans across the board aiming for improved fortunes next time around.

Although the cornerback room seems strong right now, Peters shouldn't settle. If an upgrade can be found to bolster Washington's options further, the general manager would be foolish not to consider the possibility.

And one major development around the league shouldn't go unnoticed by the Commanders.

Commanders must explore signing Jaire Alexanders after stunning release

The Green Bay Packers are reportedly releasing Jaire Alexander after no willing trade suitor came forward. A restructured contract was supposedly on the table, but both parties mutually agreed to part ways instead. The two-time Pro Bowl cornerback now gets to pick his next destination, and the Commanders should throw their hat into the ring.

Peters added Jonathan Jones from the free-agent pool and spent the No. 61 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft on Trey Amos. Marshon Lattimore is getting another shot despite underwhelming last time around, with mitigating circumstances attached. Mike Sainristil looks like a potential superstar after his rookie brilliance, and Noah Igbinoghene got a deserved one-year deal following some impressive strides last season.

That is a decent five-man corps in the cornerback room. But when the opportunity to sign someone with Alexander's credentials comes along, the Commanders must explore the possibility.

Alexander's endured some injury issues over the last couple of seasons. Even so, he's a top-level performer when fit and firing on all cylinders. Washington will also be an attractive destination if the money is right, which hasn't been the case over the last two decades.

The Commanders are ready to win now. They've made some aggressive moves this offseason, so Peters will consider the possibility of landing Alexander to strengthen an already deep cornerback unit. Whether it amounts to anything more remains to be seen, but the front-office leader has to shoot his shot.

He won't be alone. No teams were willing to part ways with draft capital and take on Alexander's contract. Now he's been released, there should be a queue of suitors looking to bring him on board.

Washington should be one of them.

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