The Washington Commanders are in their final week of OTAs before wrapping up the offseason with mandatory minicamp next week. The Commanders’ roster is set for the moment, but free agency is always ongoing.

The most significant remaining hole on Washington’s roster is an edge rusher. The Commanders have been linked to several edge rushers, including Von Miller, Za’Darius Smith, and Matthew Judon. While Miller is the biggest name and a future Hall of Famer, he’s also the oldest of the group at 36.

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Smith is a realistic option, having played for multiple teams in recent years, while continuing to remain productive. However, Judon could be the best fit. Brandon Austin of Pro Football Network recently named Judon as the one free agent Washington should sign ahead of the 2025 NFL season.

The Falcons were excited to land Matthew Judon last offseason, but he didn’t quite live up to expectations in his lone season in Atlanta. Judon finished with just 5.5 sacks, 25 pressures, and an 8.1% pressure rate. He made the Pro Bowl in four consecutive seasons, from 2019 to 2022, but he’ll be 33 when the 2025 season kicks off.

Judon will now have an opportunity to prove that he can still be an impact player off the edge with a new team, and the Washington Commanders have a need. Washington added Deatrich Wise Jr. in free agency, but outside of Dorance Armstrong and Clelin Ferrell, this group lacks depth. After losing Dante Fowler Jr. to free agency, Armstrong is the best pass rusher still on the roster, and he had just a 13.5% pressure rate in 2024.

Even though Judon is getting older and no longer an elite edge rusher, the Commanders have had recent success with older veterans like Bobby Wagner and Zach Ertz, who offered valuable contributions to the team’s surprising playoff run. Washington is a team that’s ready to compete for a championship, opening the door for a potential bounce-back campaign for Judon.

There are no perfect options; that’s why these players are available at the beginning of June. However, all could fill a specific need for Washington. Judon appears to be the most interesting possibility for the Commanders. Judon is just three years removed from back-to-back double-digit sack seasons with the New England Patriots.

An injury cost Judon most of 2023, and the rebuilding Pats traded him to the Falcons before last season. While Judon’s production didn’t match his 2021 and 2022 seasons, he was playing for a new team, with a new coaching staff and scheme.

There are no risks involved with signing Judon. If Washington signs him and things don’t work out, it’s a low-risk, but a potentially high-reward pickup.

This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders urged to sign 4-time Pro Bowler to fill biggest need