Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz (86) and quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrate after scoring a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter of the game at AT&T Stadium. Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Examining what the Commanders can do at the trade deadline

By Andrew Wright | Last updated Nov 3, 2025 5:59 PM ET

Whatever magic the Washington Commanders captured last season on their way to an NFC Championship Game appearance is long gone.

Sunday's 38-14 blowout loss at home against the Seattle Seahawks gave Washington its sixth loss this season, one more than it had all of last year. Combine the poor record with the injuries suffered to Jayden Daniels, Marshon Lattimore and Luke McCaffrey in Sunday's loss and the Commanders are in a prime position to be sellers ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline.

Who's available?

According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Washington is open to moving several players ahead of the trade deadline. Two names that Schultz mentioned were offensive linemen Andrew Wylie and Nick Allegretti.

Both Wylie and Allegretti have struggled to get on the field with the Commanders, and both may benefit greatly from a change of scenery and a fresh start.

Sources: The #Commanders have been open to trading several players, including OL Andrew Wylie and OL Nick Allegretti, both of whom bring extensive starting and playoff experience.

Wylie has valuable position flexibility, having played both guard spots and right tackle during his… pic.twitter.com/3vJc62qoTy
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) November 3, 2025

Defense needs to get younger

Washington has the oldest roster in the NFL, meaning moving some of those older players could be crucial to help stock up on future draft picks.

Two players contributing to the oldest average age in the league are linebacker Bobby Wagner and defensive end Von Miller. At their respective ages of 35 and 36, it may be time for the Commanders to move on from two of the oldest players on the roster in return for a bit of draft compensation.

No Daniels, no Ertz?

Zach Ertz is the fifth and final name that makes sense as a trade piece. Ertz has shown he can still be a reliable target and could be an excellent veteran piece for a younger team looking to sneak into the postseason.

Important deadline

Washington's season almost certainly now being a wash means that general manager Adam Peters must make moves to help get his team younger in the coming seasons.

If not, the magical run of last season may be a one-time thing, and it may be another 30-plus years before the Commanders get back on the doorstep of a Super Bowl appearance.

Andrew Wright

Andrew "Dew" Wright graduated from Charleston Southern University with a degree in Communication Studies. He is a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Washington Commanders fan.

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