This will be a pivotal offseason for the Washington Commanders, whose 2025 campaign was derailed by injuries and one of the league’s worst defenses. A year after reaching the NFC title game, Washington went 5-12 and now carries several glaring needs into the offseason.
The Commanders can’t count on returning to playoff contention by simply staying healthy. They need defensive help in a big way, better receiver depth, and upgrades along the offensive line. They must also navigate changes at both the offensive and defensive coordinators.
Washington has the cap space needed to address its biggest weaknesses, but it’s time to take more of a long-term approach. Regardless of how well the Commanders played two years ago, they’re not built to win a championship now.